(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best tattoo supplies

Like others have said, I have never seen scrubs with long sleeves. I'd recommend some kind of "tattoo sleeve" like this.

Edit: I have not worn something like this before. If you are having a hard time finding pull-on sleeves marketed as tattoo-concealing, some sites that sell uv-protective clothing also sell sleeves. Might be extra good since you're outside.

Thank you all for the suggestions! Been awhile since I checked this, I actually didn’t expect so many responses (: I will keep all of those in mind for the future. I actually hopped on amazon and found a small business
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOXOV9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RIZkDbH35ZD87
I purchased this product and it works pretty good! Not certified CF but they’re a smaller business so I cut them some slack.

I'm guessing by your name you're in canada, I found the same airbrush I bought on amazon

The compressor is tankless, fairly quiet (its about as noisy as aquarium air pump) and the airbrush is gravity fed dual action. Its a good starter brush. Be sure to get a set of these sort of cleaning brushes because cleaning the airbrush after every use is important. You don't need fancy cleaner though, this model will do fine with some window cleaner and distilled water.

A practice skin, here's a link to the one I bought. Thanks for the positive feedback!

Thanks for the feed back! I grabbed some Tattoo Goo off Amazon. 2 times a week an this stuff keeps my current pieces looking fresh & black! Check it out!




https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OPEDX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aMtWCbYY5T4ZF

The fact that I can buy a Tattoo machine and supplies on Amazon for under $100

And get free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime!!!

Increase distance between herb and heater....with an o ring on heater, you can create a stop for glass stems. Similarly you can push basket screen further down stem to increase distance....you can also reduce time stem is in contact with heater....or, like guy says, get a variable power supply
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0064UUUT6/ref=pd_aw_vtph_194_bs_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KX0G87YB0BVA15X7C8X

That's true. I have pretty sensitive skin and I can wear sunscreen after 3 weeks. My skin's at that onionskin phase of shininess but it's definitely healed. Nothing special about tattoo specific sunscreen I'm talking about this kind of thing.

I'd try tattoo grip wrap, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Tattoo-Grip-Cover-Disposable-Accessories/dp/B07DPC3P6K/

Comes in other fun colors too

I tend to run pretty cold, even when running around at work, so wearing a long sleeve shirt isn't a problem for me, but some people might overheat, especially if you work with elderly people (or babies!) because they tend to crank the heat way up in their rooms.

I have nurse friends who wear these types of sleeves to cover their tattoos. When I wear a long sleeve shirt I make sure it is fitted (most of my are cotton with some kind of lycra blend). I don't want loose sleeves dragging through nasty fluids or something.

Rehab Ink 4 Fish Tattoo Machine Grips - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GJELB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B7ftybDK0E2CP They have needle hand grips for really cheap on Amazon or you can try to make one yourself somehow

Edit: I actually think those are made for the machines so I'm not sure if they work just for the needle. You can try to make some sort of grip similar just for the needle though

I’ve been using transfer paper lately and try to get one go around before wiping, even if it is a dot outline. That way you have something to work off of. Also I’m left handed so I try to work right to left so I don’t drag ink while resting my hand.
If the excess ink is beading up to much and bleeding or dripping use more Vaseline to keep it for the most part in place.

https://www.amazon.com/Y-Not-Sheets-Thermal-Stencil-Transfer/dp/B01G8MFEFO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527752078&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tattoo+transfer+paper&psc=1

He should try Wrecking Balm. They seem to have some really good reviews.

$21.99 and free amazon delivery, no prime needed: https://www.amazon.com/DGT-Tattoo-Starter-Kit-TKT-1-1-1107-09/dp/B00HE881JS/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1474725041&sr=1-5&keywords=tattoo+kit

Complete Tattoo Kit Machines Color Inks Power Supply Y-017 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KG47VDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pKR6xbZHDD632

Just kidding, Houston ink society is where I got my last tat and they were cool.

Saniderm Tattoo Aftercare Bandage | 10.2 in x 2 yd Roll | Clear Adhesive Antibacterial Wrap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0765F2PKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1jIgDb0QJ237Q

Decant your vg (plus pg and nicotine) into 100ml+ HDPE bottles with twist-top caps (other bottle suppliers offer similar products - on Amazon they're often tagged as tattoo ink bottles) and 'squeeze' the thicker liquid straight into your juice bottle without using a funnel.

I wouldn't. Here's a better option :)
https://www.amazon.com/Candy-tattoo-ink-purpose-black/dp/B006MAMS5C/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498366305&sr=8-1&keywords=bloodline+tattoo+ink

I don't think it is that big of a deal anymore. I wouldn't worry too much. You can always cover it with wrist sleeves. Post a link to one on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Tat2X-Armor-Premium-Tattoo-Sleeve/dp/B007ZDHDB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539133159&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wrist+sleeve&psc=1

Shade before color, and not all black inks behave the same way.

Waterproof inks tend to dry faster so they're harder to get a smooth fade with but you can more safely color on top of them and stain the sheet. Non-waterproof inks can be nice because you can fuck with fades even after they dry to get them smooth, but then you run the risk of bleeding when applying color or staining.

I personally use talens for shading because it's waterproof but also doesn't dry super fast so smoother fades are a bit less of a hassle.

Also, you don't need much ink or water to pull fades. In my experience if you can see ink pooling on the paper before bleeding in, you have way too much.

Wrecking balm

https://www.amazon.com/Wrecking-Balm-Tattoo-Fade-System/dp/B004UL1AFE

https://www.amazon.com/Saniderm-bandage-10-2-inches-Adhesive-Antibacterial/dp/B0765F2PKT/ref=asc_df_B0765F2PKT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312129784444&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8673405753643349031&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025229&hvtargid=pla-570094086928&psc=1

Nah. There's a cream for that.