http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ The online community for tattooists en Thu, 17 May 2012 20:56:47 +0000 http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/stencils-help#post-26914 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:03:21 +0000 Mykal 26914@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hey I need some help in which stencil applier works best, keeping the stencil on the skin and with least streaks and blurs can anyone help me with this </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/the-new-brass-storm-2012-edition#post-26913 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:43 +0000 shop 26913@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>PRE-ORDER FOR DELIVERY 25TH MAY!</p> <p>This is the ALL NEW BRASS 2012 STORM ROTARY MACHINE! </p> <p>This is the limited edition *brass* frame two-tone Storm Rotary Machine. This machine is simply amazing. It has a true coil-like feel and sound unlike any other rotary machine. It weighs at a heavier 7.5 oz with smaller vice knob and weighs at 8oz with the larger vice knob (both optional vice knobs included). Great for those that prefer a slightly heavier machine. </p> <p>&quot; Smoother and harder hitting<br /> &quot; Brass frame<br /> &quot; Comes with clip cord and RCA connection (dual)<br /> &quot; Premium Japanese motor for consistency that will last for extended use<br /> &quot; 3 stroke bearings included (short, medium, long)<br /> &quot; short = 1.5mm bearing = 3mm stroke - included<br /> &quot; medium = 2mm bearing = 4mm stroke - included </p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/JI30Iq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/JI30Iq</a> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattoo-ink-1#post-26912 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:42:16 +0000 tat24u 26912@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>it works well </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/white-ink-2#post-26911 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:44 +0000 tat24u 26911@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>can you get cheap white ink in big bottles for colour blending as i still blend my own colours </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/colouring-help#post-26910 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:54 +0000 tat24u 26910@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>add me on facebook tam williamson </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/colouring-help#post-26909 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:04 +0000 tat24u 26909@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>if you look at the tip of your machine you will see the needle sitting at the bottom of the tube, turn it over and it goes to the top, most of us work with it at the bottom. scream inks work well you may be colouring too fast </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/recommend-artist#post-26908 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:08:56 +0000 Salsa 26908@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I am from Australia and travelling to the UK soon.</p> <p>I would like to get a currect feather that wraps arounf my hip covered up with 3 roses (realistic ones, coloured) and connected to a day of the dead girl up my back/side (also realistic, and coloured)</p> <p>Can anyone recommend someone?</p> <p>they would have to be willing to send their design via email for me to check out before I get to the UK and i am of course happy to pay for the design up front, even if i dont end up getting it tattooed.</p> <p>Thanks for any help, much apprciated.</p> <p>Imogen</p> <p>EDIT = My bad, there is a section for this!! Sorry! </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/colouring-help#post-26907 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:14:34 +0000 Bry607 26907@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>i have been using scream inks because my friend who is a tattoist uses them all the time. </p> <p>I also have a query. the needle eye loop, what difference does it make putting it in the other way? </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattoo-ink-1#post-26906 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:29 +0000 Dylan Xuereb 26906@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>What suggestions do you give me about scream ink ? </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/colouring-help#post-26905 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:27:30 +0000 tat24u 26905@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>you dont say what inks your using?, if the colours are healing faded you may be trying to colour too fast or affraid yer gonna hurt yourself and going in too soft. </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/lauro-paolini-outline-ink#post-26904 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:18 +0000 tat24u 26904@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Very nice ink to work with reminds me of Zuper black cos its just as messy, lines well and goes on black and dosent purple or blue when healed. 10/10 for blackness. </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/new-stencil-applicator-in-a-can#post-26903 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:53:23 +0000 shop 26903@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Spray Stuff™ is a revolutionary new product for keeping stencil drawings on the skin longer.<br /> The spray will help you apply your stencil to the skin and will keep your marker and pen drawings from wiping off, allowing you to work more confidently from start to finish.<br /> Available in a large 3oz (85g) can.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thetattooshop.co.uk/shop/Spray_Stuff_Can_-_Stencil_Spray.html#aSTL_2dMM_2dSPRY" rel="nofollow">http://www.thetattooshop.co.uk/shop/Spray_Stuff_Can_-_Stencil_Spray.html#aSTL_2dMM_2dSPRY</a> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/colouring-help#post-26901 Sun, 13 May 2012 15:57:48 +0000 Bry607 26901@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys, i have been practicing for quite a while now and have done a few on my legs to ee how i would get on. My outline i think is very good and believe i am happy with it until i get better. My colouring on the other hand is starting to get me down a bit. Problem is, when i colour them in, they look fine until they have healed and they then look really light and need going over again. </p> <p>Just wondering if any guys can give me some tips and help me out. </p> <p>And also how different should my setup be for colouring as to lining?</p> <p>Thank you!! </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/new-studio-ideas-inc-sunbeds#post-26899 Sat, 12 May 2012 14:16:16 +0000 tat24u 26899@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>stick to what ya know </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/cool-ink-machine-sale#post-26898 Fri, 11 May 2012 15:12:36 +0000 shop 26898@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Check out the website for a MASSIVE reduction on all our Cool Ink Machines including the Noxid <img src="http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" /> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/how-about-just-having-what-i-want-in-stock#post-26897 Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:04 +0000 shop 26897@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I am sorry but there are no plans to stock more of these due to the supplier </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/new-studio-ideas-inc-sunbeds#post-26896 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:08 +0000 OnTheRise22 26896@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>I am in the process of opening up a new studio and I have been playing about with the idea of adding a few sunbed booths in the building and having a tanning beauty sections along side the tattoo studio. Is this a good or really bad idea? will is attract customers or am I setting up to fail? Help </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/award-winning-tattoo-artist-30-years-experience#post-26895 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:34:14 +0000 kingkat 26895@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi im looking for some part time work,ive been a professional artist foreva i,m highly skilled in all forms of tattooing ,and have a good few awards ,including ink and iron in birmingham.i love old school but would be happy doing all the jobs you cant be botherd whith,looking for a nice atmosphere love rockabilly music and every thing that goes along whith being a kat.drop me a line whith your number so we can chew the fat ...big daddy gomez..i dont realley want to be teaching but would consider it if you were nice enuff thanx </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattoo-apprenticeship-wanted#post-26894 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:59:51 +0000 AmberJaneIllustrations 26894@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>I live in Portmsouth but would be willing to travel to a studio. I currently work at a studio but the owner is moving to Reading. I have an online portfolio for anyone interested. </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/first-tat#post-26890 Wed, 09 May 2012 22:58:55 +0000 bennyakw 26890@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p><a href="http://s1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh559/bennyakw/" rel="nofollow">http://s1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh559/bennyakw/</a> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/hand-poke-tattoo-artist-willing-mahcine-looking-for-permanant-studio#post-26888 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:27:29 +0000 sakura 26888@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi my names Sakura. </p> <p>iv been tattooing for about 4 years now. im currently based in brighton but im looking to find a permanent studio to be able to work in.<br /> i spent a year living and working in scotland and moved back down to be closer to my family.</p> <p>iv done a bit of travelling and im lucky to have made connections all across england and europe where i regularly keep in touch with previous studios and still go back.im used to working in new places and many different types of studios.</p> <p>iv also done conventions across england and europe and won two awards.</p> <p>Previous to this i was also a receptionist in a tattoo studio for about 5 years so i have all the skills necessary to work front desk if needed</p> <p>im a hand poke tatto artist. i like all styles and i dont limit myself. i like doing colour as well as black and grey. iv done a bit of machine work but im also happy if someone is able to be taught machine work properly.</p> <p>i have all my artwork and tattoo work on my facebook page i no alot of people prefer an easier way of getting to them so if needed i can send some through an email. </p> <p>thank you </p> <p>Sakura<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sakuramudraink11" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sakuramudraink11</a><br /> <a href="mailto:sakuraink@hotmail.com">sakuraink@hotmail.com</a> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/how-about-just-having-what-i-want-in-stock#post-26887 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:22:47 +0000 Campbell09 26887@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Thanks for replying. Any idea when you will be getting some more Hyper v2&#39;s? </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/win-a-stigma#post-26886 Wed, 09 May 2012 07:06:02 +0000 shop 26886@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>For the chance to win a STIGMA follow this link and read what&#39;s in the new edition of Buzz </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/how-about-just-having-what-i-want-in-stock#post-26885 Wed, 09 May 2012 07:03:22 +0000 shop 26885@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Thank you for your post - we do try to keep on top of our stock unfortunately our suppliers don&#39;t always have the quantities we require and we have to wait for them. There are also some things we can&#39;t predict such as a big order coming into us and clearing us out of certain items but we do endeavour to have all of our products available as much as we possibly can </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/dollar-rose#post-26884 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:07:02 +0000 TAT2IST 26884@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p><img src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/DUNCANISHMAEL/dollarrose.jpg"> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattoo-artist-needed-for-established-studio-kent#post-26883 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:06:01 +0000 Tat2chick 26883@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Established tattoo studio in Kent looking for respectful full time artist <img src="http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/peacock-feather#post-26882 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:05:37 +0000 TAT2IST 26882@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p><img src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/DUNCANISHMAEL/peacockfeather.jpg"> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattooing-apprenticeshipjunior-tattooist-job-wanted-2#post-26880 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:28:39 +0000 jobie1990 26880@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi, i am 21 years old and am looking for a tattooing apprenticeship or junior tattooist job ideally in the north east but am happy to re-locate depending on the situation (e.g. if able to find accommodation) . I have learned some things myself by practicing on fruit and have had some training so have tattooed some close friends and family. I have a great passion for art and enjoy drawing most things although i have a special interest in portraits and black and grey drawings / tattoos. I have some of my artwork and tattoos on <a href="http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/jobie90/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/jobie90/portfolio/</a> but have a lot more work which can be sent on request. Please feel free to contact me for any further information on <a href="mailto:jo140790@hotmail.com">jo140790@hotmail.com</a> </p> <p>thanx<br /> Jo <img src="http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattooing-apprenticeshipjunior-tattooist-job-wanted-1#post-26879 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:27:58 +0000 jobie1990 26879@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi, i am 21 years old and am looking for a tattooing apprenticeship or junior tattooist job ideally in the north east but am happy to re-locate depending on the situation (e.g. if able to find accommodation) . I have learned some things myself by practicing on fruit and have had some training so have tattooed some close friends and family. I have a great passion for art and enjoy drawing most things although i have a special interest in portraits and black and grey drawings / tattoos. I have some of my artwork and tattoos on <a href="http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/jobie90/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/jobie90/portfolio/</a> but have a lot more work which can be sent on request. Please feel free to contact me for any further information on <a href="mailto:jo140790@hotmail.com">jo140790@hotmail.com</a> </p> <p>thanx<br /> Jo <img src="http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/apprenticeship-wanted-west-midlands#post-26878 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:26 +0000 fangslash 26878@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>I am a 23 year old male, I&#39;ve been drawing since a very young age and have recently decided to pursue a career in tattoo artistry.<br /> I realise it may seem odd that I have waited until now but I had never considered myself good enough but after several friends and family members asking me to design tattoos for them I have decided to try it myself.</p> <p>I know that it is a very competitive industry but I am very willing to learn and I pick up new skills very quickly. </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/how-about-just-having-what-i-want-in-stock#post-26876 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:34 +0000 Campbell09 26876@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Seems that every time i need something its out of stock. Like a lot of the popular choices, Tight 7 liners, Grips, Inks i need. </p> <p>Feel like i need to buy stuff well in advance of running out of it just incase when i do go to by something you don&#39;t have it. </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/tattoo-artist-looking-for-work-in-north-devon#post-26875 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:39 +0000 Jay 74 Tattoo 26875@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi I&#39;m 38 year old tattooist (wife and family) looking to relocate to North Devon/ilfracombe/braunton/barnstaple/bideford area looking for work in a local studio or a guest spot through the summer months..</p> <p>Please check out my website <a href="http://www.capricorn-rising.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.capricorn-rising.co.uk</a> for all the info you&#39;ll need on my tattoos and artwork.</p> <p>Non smoker / Non drinker / Drug free...</p> <p>If you have any personal questions please feel free to email me.</p> <p>Thanks Jay </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/first-tat#post-26874 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:41:03 +0000 bennyakw 26874@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <br /> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-need-some-help-suggestions#post-26872 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:20:47 +0000 tat24u 26872@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>if you dont get anything look in your local card shop at whats inside them ya never know </p> http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/topic/self-taught-tat-artist-needs-given-a-chance#post-26871 Sat, 05 May 2012 11:10:23 +0000 handovdoom 26871@http://forum.thetattooshop.co.uk/forum/ <p>where abouts were you working in glasgow? </p>