Tattoo ink allergy and reactions seldom occur but is something to consider when getting a tattoo. Common causes come from the pigments used in the ink. There are a variety of heavy metals that are often used as pigments that a small portion of people are allergic to. For example, [...]
Here is a tattoo machine diagram with all parts identified. We used a Hildbrandt .444 Marlin for the picture, all our other machines are of a similar setup with the exception of the geometry. We get people calling and emailing us all the time that are unable to identify a [...]
Basic post on how to fix a tattoo power supply using a vintage 2007 Hildbrandt pre-Spartan power supply as example. We stumbled upon this broken unit when we were cleaning out the workshop. I believe this was the one we used to use to quality check our machines. This vintage [...]
This is a blast from the past we found while we were clearing out all the old parts and tools in the workshop. It is a vintage tattoo machine, a Hildbrandt from 2004. The frame was a cast iron frame. This old tattoo machine was found amongst the frames and [...]
Rotary machines have become a popular choice in recent years. A rotary tattoo machine differs vs a coil machine in that it is driven by a DC motor instead of electromagnetic coils. A lot of new artists tend to find the rotary to be easier to setup. A rotary will [...]
Running a tattoo shop requires a lot of patience, planning and commitment. If you are just starting out, you will need all the advice you can get. This post will offer advice on topics like starting a tattoo shop, how to run a tattoo shop, tattoo supplies sourcing and average [...]
Some clients ask if the iron oxide in tattoo ink is harmful to the body. The fact is iron oxide pigments have been used in tattoo ink safely used for centuries. At present there have been no lawsuits to have successfully filed against iron oxide based inks. The basis for [...]
Well, its roughly 54 minutes after the game, David and Mark bbm's me letting me know not to come into downtown Vancouver because once again, Canuck's fans are rioting because we lost. Bad loss too, I guess the rivalry between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins is going to [...]
Disclaimer: The tattoo inks pictured are examples of common China tattoo ink sold on Ebay, they have not been examined for any contaminants. Whether or not China tattoo ink is safe has been an ongoing debate on many tattoo forums. Currently only one government has banned the sale of unsafe [...]