Wednesday, 3 April 2013

What should be noted when using liner machine?

Just as most people says, tattoo machine is the most important part in tattoo, it usually made up by shader machine and liner machine.
For a beginner, knowing how to set up the liner machine and how to use it is very important. Now I’d like to introduce you the tips you should note.
When setting your tube and needle you should not set the needle flush with the tube tip. It should be sticking out just a bit to be barely visible. Before setting your needle give it a little bend that will assist in pushing the needles against the back side of your tube tip and you can use less rubber bands which can slow down your machine and cause you to have ink splatters or not be able to use larger needle groupings. Also, be sure the solder is always facing the tube opening.
When using the liner machine, two tips you should care. Firstly,pay attention that the liner tattoo machine is used to do the precise tattoo outlining. You need to use “liner” tattoo needle with “liner” machines. “Liner” needles usually consist of three to nine small needle, which are tightly bound together in circle with sharp taper up to 4 mm. The common numbers of “liner” needles are 3, 5, 7 and 9. “Liner” machine has a upright position and has a small capacitor and a small coil, both of which runs quickly to help the precise outlining work.
We should pay attention to the perspective the liner machine and our skin, make sure the maximum angle should not exceed 20degree. Otherwise, it is easily to lead to muddy opening of the line, or it do not paint. It is the most black when the tattoo machine into the needle angle is vertical to the skin. when lining, the depth of the needle should not be too deep, to 1-1.5mm is the best.
Then you should care the lining direction. The first is the liner tattoo machine direction. The tattoo machine can only go along with the title direction of the tattoo machine, it could not be titled against the tattoo machine direction. The second is that we should pay attention to the order in
which to complete the pattern. We have to follow from bottom to top, order from right to left. Because when we use a tattoo machine, the wrist must seek support, then the palm maybe have spent the following design touch when they go on the grain pattern. As a result, we can not complete the tattoo.
Be carefully and correctly to use it, then you will be easy to shade and have a satisfying pattern.

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

The amazing tribal art

The word "tattoo" is a borrowing of the Samoan word tatau, meaning to mark or strike twice (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs). The first syllable "ta", meaning "hand", is repeated twice as an onomatopoeic reference to the repetitive nature of the action, and the final syllable "U" translates to "color". The instrument used to pierce the skin in Polynesian tattooing is called a hahau, the syllable "ha" meaning to "strike or pierce". Still others attribute the modern word to the phrase used by The Polynesians. The word "tatao", which means "to tap" (whice goes along with the method they used of tapping the skin with the long metal instrument they used with a finely sharpened end. The OED gives the etymology of tattoo as "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Marquesan, tatu." The first closest known usage of the word in English was recorded in the diary of Captain James Cook in 1769 during his voyage to the Marquesas Islands. The text reads, "...they print signs on people's body and call this tattaw", referring to the Polynesian customs. Sailors on the voyage later introduced both the word and reintroduced the concept of tattooing to Europe. In Japanese the most common word used for traditional designs is, "Horimono". The traditional Japanese hand method is called, "Tebori". The word, "Irezumi," simply means, "insertion of ink," and could mean tattoos using Tebori, or Western style machine, (Or for that matter, any method of tattoing using insertion of ink). Japanese may use the word, "Tattoo," to mean non-Japanese styles. Tattoo enthusiasts may refer to tattoos as, "Tats," "Ink," "Art," or, "Work," and to tattooists as, "Artists". The latter usage is gaining greater support, with mainstream art galleries holding exhibitions of both traditional and custom tattoo designs. Copyrighted tattoo designs that are mass-produced and sold to tattoo artists are known as flash, a notable instance of industrial design. Flash sheets are prominently displayed in many tattoo parlors for the purpose of providing both inspiration and ready-made tattoo images to customers.
Up to now, the tribal tattoo is popularized in most people, and the most popular tattoos are the Maori tribal design, the Haida and Polynesia design. People also have a great interest in the native Americans design. The tribes culture, from traditional tribal, the indigenous tattoo and the aboriginal culture to the latest plain design for institutional tribal tattoo. People tattoo always because the design can represent something that can express their thoughts.

Monday, 1 April 2013

Tattoo and Health

Tattoo is become a popular industry in America, even the whole world. A frighteningly growing number of teens and young adults around the world tattoo in the name of art and self-expression. A trend that started growing in America and Europe in the early '90s. The numbers have undoubtedly risen in the four years since. Tattoos are now well-entrenched in the mainstream. Even the media regularly glorifies tattoo culture. But what people give priority to is their health, in order to protect their body from infection ,choosing the safe tattoo ink is very important. Next I will introduce you some harm about tattoo ink if you are not using it correctly and how to choose the superior quality tattoo ink.
Generally speaking, some of this harm maybe happened are as follows:
Allergic reactions. Tattoo inks— especially red, green, yellow and blue dyes — can cause allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo site. This can occur even years after you get the tattoo.Skin infections. A skin infection — which might cause redness, swelling, pain and a pus-like drainage — is possible after tattooing.Other skin problems. Sometimes bumps called granulomas form around tattoo ink. Tattooing can also lead to keloids — raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue.
These maybe caused by the unsafe tattoo ink or the unclear environment, if your body is easily be infected, some of the symptoms will be happened. Please do not worry about it, the superior quality of tattoo ink and the correct way using it will give you a safe tattoo.
From the perspective of experience, the tattoo art is more and more popular and it will go on developing in the whole world. So the security of tattoo can be assured and controlled in some way. There is currently no clear scientific proof tattoo caused significant harm to the human body. Otherwise, the government had already banned. Generally considered, if you select the color under a security guarantee, the tattoo will have no harm to your body at least the danger of tattoo within an acceptable range.

Sunday, 31 March 2013

What's LUO' s handmade machine?

LUO’S handmade machines widely used in tattoo today. It is famous for its high quality and  precision degree. It is made by Mr. Luo, and now is one of the most prominent machine in the collecting list.
There are many kinds of LUO’s tattoo machines, such as the liner machine and the shader machine. They are the one designed only used for lining or shading. There is also one kind machine, can be used for both shading and lining. What’s more, different machines are made of by different materials, some of them are made of copper, some are made of billet materials, and there are still some made of steel materials or others. No matter what they are made of, please be assured that the material are of high quality.

For example, this genuine handmade machine is set up for use as a professional shader. The well balanced frame is solid for low vibration and has a perfect mix for density and structural integrity.
The 10 coils copper core and solid copper armature bar assure the strongest conductivity of the magnetic field to pull down and make your needle smooth and firm. Versatile front and rear springs (with grommet) are also fully adjustable by screws. High tech capacitor is low heat and can withstand hours of tattooing. This original design of the machine is made up with high technology, It can make the gun run smoothly and steady, as a result, the excellent performance can be promised.
A wide variety of LUO’s handmade tattoo machines for choosing are of good use, all of them are popular in both tattoo amateurs and tattoo artists .

Friday, 29 March 2013

Grand tattoo convention

As we all know, the 21st International Tattoo Convention opened in Frankfurt ,Germany on March 23,2013. Frankfurt International Tattoo Convention is Europe’s largest tattoo art fair and one of the most important in the world, attracting many tattoo technicians and tattoo enthusiasts from around the world to participate. At the meeting, tattoo technicians tattooed for tattoo enthusiasts. You will be amazed by
The grand, delicate design and the exquisite tattoo kits and equipment in the international tattoo convention. It is really a visual enjoyment. The international tattoo convention not only show the high technic of tattoo artist but a recognition to tattoo and the culture.
Nowadays, with the rapid development of society, stimulating is no longer the symbol of "bad guys", and gradually became a trend, the art and culture will be accepted by the public. For tattoo amateurs and tattoo artists , tattoo maybe a manifestation of personality, a feeling of life, an ideal brand, a brave badge or the witness of love. There are also some sayings about tattoo, for you, no matter you are a tattoo amateur or tattooist , knowing the culture of tattoo have no harm.
The original people tattoo in ancient time is to protect themselves. As they lived in the jungle with the beast. In order to survive, they have to tattoo with the color of nature. This is the meaning of original tattoo. There is such a group of people, they believe the superstitious tattoo, for it is said that with the image of an animal or some design very special can ward off evil spirits or enhance physical fitness. Some people would like to have a tribal tattoo especially the totem tattoo as an identify of their status. Most people have their lover or benefactor’s name carved their body in order to memory them. This is thought as the most popular tattoo today. Some people tattoo to cover up the scar no matter it is congenital or acquired. Besides, there are some people carve incentive tattoo or positive tattoo to remind them work hard and have a upward attitude. The strenuous incentive tattoo is become very popular in youth in  the modern time. Some people tattoo is only to make their body into a beautiful work of art, the so-called beauty tattoo is fully pay attention to the aesthetic and artistic value. Just like the tattoo shown on the international tattoo convention, it is a complete beauty tattoo.
Whoever you are, if you wanna tattoo, a high quality of tattoo kits is essential, with beautiful picture and all kinds of color, a beautiful tattoo can satisfy your desire.















Thursday, 28 March 2013

Tattoo needles

As we all know, a workman must sharpen his tools firstly. Just as tattoo, if you wanna have a perfect tattoo, it is necessary to ensure the quality of tattoo needles, as the tattoo needles touch the skin directly.
Now, I’d like to introduce you the types of tattoo needles. What we are usually used include RL, RS, RM, M1, M2. The size is always written in the back of the package. RL is used to line for the liner machine. People usually use the 3RL, 5RL,7RL, 9RL when they tattoo. 3 is presenting the size of the needle. RL is an abbreviation of round liner. You should note that the needle should not be too thin or thick, or it will effect the result of tattoo. The needle should be around 1mm to 1.5mm when lining. If the needle coming out is too short, the line won’t clear, while it is too long, the needle will be going out or sluggish acerbity, worse, it will scrap the skin and the needle is easy to jump. Smear vaseline on the skin to increase lubrication, then the pin will be very smooth when working. The magnitude of line should be moderate, generally speaking, the force of force of liner machine should be lower than the shader machine, while the frequency should higher than it.
We can use the black ink or the color pigments to line, of course the water is permitted if you do not wanna your tattoo appear. The advantage using water to line is that we can see the outline when operating, but there is no lines when the tattoo recovered. It can meet the needs of different people.
In fact, the secant needle is made up by many needles. We put the needles together, then weld them at a circle centered. Usually the thickness of each needle is between 0.25-0.4mm, but the needle between 0.3-0.35mm is the most widely used and is thought as the best. The moderate blunt needle is used widest in round liner. The round liner which is too sharp or too blunt is not ideal. The needle point that have been shrunk is the best choice when you select, as the needle were embraced together and there won’t have a a bifurcation phenomenon in secant.
The tattooist usually use the blunt tip to shade, because the blunt tip paints well. It is easy to scrape the skin if the tip is too sharp, and the damage to skin is relatively large. The single needle F is commonly used in trimming and grooming, sharp corners and very small graphics.
The Double-row overlapping needles M2 is suitable for delicate fine mist. Because the density is of relatively large, the depth it through into the skin is shallow.
The cross pin M1 is commonly used, including the big and the small size row. This kind of needle shade very well, it can be light or heavy.
The arc needle RM is good to use, especially in the shade and bright change. What’s more , it is uniform when shading.
With the right tattoo needles, you will tattoo whatever you want.