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Tattoo guns, more often called tattoo machines, should only be used by licensed professionals who have undergone the appropriate training and apprenticeship. Understand the process of using tattoo machines with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
Using tattooing tools can be learned through an apprenticeship, where aspiring artists learn to use the tattoo machine, the liner, the shader and the various types of needles. Discover the tools of the tattooing trade with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
Taking care of a tattoo is crucial to get the best results and avoid infection, so cleaning it with antibacterial soap, applying Aquaphor ointment in thin layers and using non-scented lotion can help the tattoo look its best. Care for a tattoo while it heals with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
Tattooing involves constantly collaborating with other artists, trying new techniques, experimenting with different brands of ink and learning about new equipment. Be open to learning as a tattoo artist with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
Making black tattoo ink should only be done by professional tattoo ink producers, as making ink from various ingredients is extremely dangerous and unsanitary. Only buy professionally manufactured tattoo inks with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
The ink in a tattoo never comes off because the ink is injected underneath the top layers of the skin, making it impossible to remove without laser treatments. Understand the permanence of tattoos with advice from the co-owner of a tattoo parlor in this free video on tattoos.
Brandon Pearce Brandon Pearce is part owner of the Foolish Pride Tattoo Company in St. Petersburg, Fla., and he's been in the industry for several years. Foolish Pride Tattoos is made up of five award-winning artists, hand-picked from around the country, making up one of the best tattoo shops the world has ever known.dkdk
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