How to be a tattoo artist

Tattoo Needle Configurations

The rotary pen is a tattoo machine with an internal motor housing.

How much do tattoos cost? Inside, tattoo artists break down the average price of each type of tattoo, based on size and placement area.

Note: All prices are quoted in $USD. Although approximate cost throughout the world is similar, contact your tattoo parlor to get exact figures for your country as amounts are only an estimate abd intended to be used as a guide

Everything you need to know about making your own tattoo ink, and why you should be very careful

DIY Tattoo Transfer Stencils

A tattoo stencil is used to accurately transfer a design from paper to your skin. Making a tattoo stencil is easy to do at home but will take some practice to refine your accuracy. Creating your own stencil is a good idea if you are looking to test out designs before involving a tattoo artist. Click the pin to find out more about making your own tattoo stencils.

Now, you’re ready for some drawing exercises. At surface level, they can seem pretty basic, but they are quite effective at improving your skill. #drawingexercise #tattooing #tattooideas #tattootips

When designing a tattoo for yourself you need to do some careful planning and thinking. This is something that’s going to stay with you for the rest of your life, so you need to get it right. One of the first things you need to consider is where you want the tattoo to be. Once you’ve decided on the location you can then begin the exciting phase of planning your design. Click the pin above and we'll show you how to do exactly that.

Beginner tattoo shading techniques guide. Learn how to whip shade, pendulm shade and pack solid black without it healing patchy or overworking the skin.

Wanting to learn how to prepare for a tattoo? Here's a guide written by a Tattoo artist going over all the details.

Discover the top 12 most popular tattoo styles of all time and understand better how to practice their artistic skills according to their roots!

It seems like everyone and their mother is getting ink done these days. If you're a tattoo artists, here's how you can start your own tattoo business.