As a professional tattooer, I can safely say this is all very sound advice on how to use your liners more to your advantage. I would like to add though, the voltage depends on your machine, or if you're using cartridges or standard needles on bars. Even if you prefer to run your machines fast, always start out low voltage and slow using liners as shaders. Take your time and be mindful of your needle depth and dwell time in the skin. Its real easy to chew up skin using liners as shaders if you're not careful.
Your the first artist I’ve heard talk about breathing. Idk about holding your breath but I found that takeing a deep breath then lowering my shoulders and makeing sure I’m relaxed has been an absolute game changer. I’m a pretty shaken person but with this trick I could be a brain surgeon😤😎
Have to agree, holding your breath is not the best advice. When learning target practice you take a deep breath and slowly release while squeezing the trigger and releasing my breath while pulling lines has always been the best for me. Otherwise great video and love the shared tips.. much appreciated.
Being a professional Tattoo Artis myself, have to say, Its all Very nice structured and for sure will help a lot of People struggling with this technique. Thumbs up my Man. 👌
Yesss this is all stuff I had to pick up through trial n error + internet advice scattered among bad advice and THIS is the type of things that helped my lines sm. Love how you’re thorough and fast pace!
Just found this and its one of the best well put together most information videos on tattooing I've seen I immediately subscribed and everyone reading this should too
having learned this 25 yrs ago it is great you can find some good solid examples still. i prefer to use coils myself my wife prefers rotary as her style is more nu school and mine old.keep it up nice info!
Just subbed to your channel your two videos I watched already taught me a lot more than I thought I knew. I’m still trying to get a grasp on shading still. My outlines are great. I’ve been practicing the shading but this is going to help me a lot more!
Thank you so much for this video, I have been trying to understand how to the the stippling effect and couldn’t find it, thankfully TH-cam referred me this video, I liked and subscribe, hope to see more of these videos
Talking about the holding breath thing, I used to be a welder and used this technique when doing small precise passes and I just gave myself my first tattoo the other day and realized I was holding my breath a lot of the times. Funny to see that it translated over to tattooing haha
Nice video, it definitely gives you a few more techniques to think about and kind of confirms one or two things I’ve been picking up on just by messing around on practice skins
@@Qinks oh yeah. And I'm discovering the variance in dermis thickness is a bit of a nightmare. I can put clean lines in one part of my leg, but those same lines will be blown out so bad on my ankle for example. It's tough.
@@kogasoldier9379 ahh yes itssss way thinner by all the joints, knees elbows, wrists, shoulders. I just always try and get a good stretch so its easier to puncture the skin without going deep or pushing hard
I personally like my lining on 7,5 to 9 volts, on some colors i use even 10,5 volts, just on white i go down to around 6 to 7. (depending on the skin of the customer i use a "Kwadron Equalizer Pen" most of the time. if i want harder line i use my coil on around 8,5 to 11 volts)
So far - it was Quicker n u do say it in n understanding way - in each artist there will be a drifrent way 2 do what most effective- great lower voltage meaning of taking it 2 a standard solution of art / HIGTHER means a roughing way - there has 2 be thinking n experience in those moments--- just great 2 see 💢💢💢🌟
@@Qinks I've been tattooing on and off since 2010. I'm from Cleveland but have lived here in AZ for years. I did my apprenticeship in Chandler at a shop that's closed down now. We should sit down for some tacos or something and see what we can put together.
You're great, this is very helpful :D would you like to give some insight about color shading/packing some day? 🙏 I'll come and see more, all the best for you ✨
Yes but it can also change how hard the machine hits. If you think of an electric charge as an impact force, then by increasing the voltage you increase the impact
I've used coil machines all my life. Some months ago I bought a rotary and I always wondered if my technique was wrong, because when I mix shades of opacity, it always leaves dots. Something that doesn't happen with my coil ones... But I see your practice runs always leave those dots too. Is this something that "comes along" with rotary machines? If anyone knows, I'm glad to read
@@quantumblurrr thanks man. My life happens in Spanish so didn't know the name of "puntillismo". Now, back to my question, whenever I "whip out" to create shades, the traces form a stippling pattern, but since it's not my intention, instead of looking cool it looks just plain dirty... I sort of managed to replicate what I do with coils by increasing the voltage... But now it's just a matter of practice
I am absolutely obsessed with my line work. Ever since I switched to wireless/cartridges I’ve been struggling. What brand cartridges do you use and recommend for crisp lines, thin and bold?
As a professional tattooer, I can safely say this is all very sound advice on how to use your liners more to your advantage. I would like to add though, the voltage depends on your machine, or if you're using cartridges or standard needles on bars. Even if you prefer to run your machines fast, always start out low voltage and slow using liners as shaders. Take your time and be mindful of your needle depth and dwell time in the skin. Its real easy to chew up skin using liners as shaders if you're not careful.
Thank you for adding your input!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
'no offense but'
What voltage do you line at?
6.5 volts
@@meestameestaaaaaa I wasn't adding my input for him, I was adding it as additional info for those not in the know. The ones watching to learn.
Your the first artist I’ve heard talk about breathing. Idk about holding your breath but I found that takeing a deep breath then lowering my shoulders and makeing sure I’m relaxed has been an absolute game changer. I’m a pretty shaken person but with this trick I could be a brain surgeon😤😎
Lol glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!
Have to agree, holding your breath is not the best advice. When learning target practice you take a deep breath and slowly release while squeezing the trigger and releasing my breath while pulling lines has always been the best for me. Otherwise great video and love the shared tips.. much appreciated.
Being a professional Tattoo Artis myself, have to say, Its all Very nice structured and for sure will help a lot of People struggling with this technique. Thumbs up my Man. 👌
I like how short and right to the point your videos are. Definitely got a subscriber 👍
Thank you! Happy to have you join!
Exactlyyy✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
The pinky thing is what I do used to do often. Works like gold
What about in awkward spots ?
Yesss this is all stuff I had to pick up through trial n error + internet advice scattered among bad advice and THIS is the type of things that helped my lines sm. Love how you’re thorough and fast pace!
Thanks for your comment! Glad to hear its helping! 🙏🏾
Just found this and its one of the best well put together most information videos on tattooing I've seen I immediately subscribed and everyone reading this should too
Wow thank you very much!! Glad to hear my efforts are helping a lot of people! Thanks again!
Amazing video dude. Very helpful! Don’t forget guys you can even stipple shade as low as 3.1-3.3 volts
Thanks
No problem!
Best videos out there, thanks
One of the most helpful videos I've seen. Thank you sir.
Thank you!! I appreciate that! Glad its helpful!
You’ve scored your self a new subscriber. Very pertinent information and straight to the point!
This is amazing content
You even answer certain Questions that’s hard to search
I’m glad I can’t across your channel I’m subscribed now
Thank you! Very glad to hear that!
having learned this 25 yrs ago it is great you can find some good solid examples still. i prefer to use coils myself my wife prefers rotary as her style is more nu school and mine old.keep it up nice info!
Yea my baby mom is in process of learning more
This was a very informative video! Thank you! I am learning shading techniques so this was definitely helpful.
Have you ever attempted a “glitter” style tattoo? If so, do you have any suggestions or advice on how to achieve that style when it comes to shading?
Thank you very much! So glad to hear that!
I have not! But from what I can see it requires you making each dot one poke at a time rather than stippling. Very time consuming but worth it!
Solid info and excellent art, keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Thanks!
Thank you as well! 🙏🏾
Just subbed to your channel your two videos I watched already taught me a lot more than I thought I knew. I’m still trying to get a grasp on shading still. My outlines are great. I’ve been practicing the shading but this is going to help me a lot more!
Glad to hear it helped! Welcome to the channel!
Great video. That ring finger technique. Never would have thought of that 🤙🏻
thank you so much!! showed great techniques in a very short video!!! keep it up bro
No problem! Glad to hear it was helpful! Will do bro
Great video,Thank you! So much helpful information delivered in a clear and easy way to understand. Thank you!
Thank you, glad to hear that!
your filling was so smooth
This video was great! One of the most useful and informative! Especially the examples of voltage and stippling! Thank you ❤
One of the best helpful tattoo videos on youtube!
Glad to hear that!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the game. Awesome work.
Appreciate that! Thank you as well!
Thank you so much for this video, I have been trying to understand how to the the stippling effect and couldn’t find it, thankfully TH-cam referred me this video, I liked and subscribe, hope to see more of these videos
Hello! Super glad to hear that! Thanks for joining!
Talking about the holding breath thing,
I used to be a welder and used this technique when doing small precise passes and I just gave myself my first tattoo the other day and realized I was holding my breath a lot of the times. Funny to see that it translated over to tattooing haha
Nice video, it definitely gives you a few more techniques to think about and kind of confirms one or two things I’ve been picking up on just by messing around on practice skins
Glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Awesome quick video, thanks!
Thank you for the comment!
I’m grateful for the lesson. Thank you.
Earned a new subscriber, I needed this bad
Doing the Lord's work! 🤙 Much appreciated!
Thank you as well 🙏🏾
Woah, been following you on Instagram for a minute now. I did not know you had a TH-cam!😳 This will be extremely helpful for me!
Super glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏🏾
Keep them coming bro very helpful video I really like ur style and Thts wat I’m aiming for
Thanks bro, will do! And glad to hear its helping!
Appreciate the breakdown and technique example.
No problem! Glad to help!
Man made a perfect circle with no effort gooooot damn
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your video was Excellent. Thanks
Thank you very much!
Just found your channel thanks u have good stuff to help us
Glad to hear that! Thanks for joining!
Informative, thanks brother 💪🏾
Glad to hear that! No problem bro 🙏🏾
You’re doing Gods work. Need more of this!!
Appreciate ya! Glad its helping!
Awesome advice! Very helpful 👍 Thank you!!
Thanks, Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏾
Perfect circle ⭕️
Lol almost huh 😮💨😅
The only thing I struggle with at this point is riding the perfect depth. But I'm getting better at it with practice.
Only gets easier with time, but its still just hard to do in general.
@@Qinks oh yeah. And I'm discovering the variance in dermis thickness is a bit of a nightmare. I can put clean lines in one part of my leg, but those same lines will be blown out so bad on my ankle for example. It's tough.
@@kogasoldier9379 ahh yes itssss way thinner by all the joints, knees elbows, wrists, shoulders. I just always try and get a good stretch so its easier to puncture the skin without going deep or pushing hard
Thank you so much!! This is really helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!
Great video man👌
Thank you!!
Very good video mate thanks a million 🔥🔥🔥
No problem! Thanks for the feedback!
tnhks my man ! saludos desde argentina !! great video.
Wow, Thank you as well! 🙏🏾
Thanks for the tips bro
No problem bro!
Love this content very useful 👌
Glad to hear that! Thank you
Awsome video. I appreciate the info
Thank you!!
I loved the way you explain. I got it I really got it. Thanks subscribed and really the bell.
Thank you this was realy helpful
Thanks for the information 👍
Bro 🔥 vid so much info thanks I really appreciate you and I'm sure everyone else does too
Glad to hear that! You are welcome!
Nice video man! Keep it up 👍🏻 would like to see even more videos about smooth shading with curved mags, and what type of mags you are using 🙏🏽
Thank you! And will do!
Thanks for sharing this 🙏
Just subbed! Loved the video! Can’t wait to apply what I learned
Glad to hear that! Thank you
I personally like my lining on 7,5 to 9 volts, on some colors i use even 10,5 volts, just on white i go down to around 6 to 7. (depending on the skin of the customer i use a "Kwadron Equalizer Pen" most of the time. if i want harder line i use my coil on around 8,5 to 11 volts)
So far - it was Quicker n u do say it in n understanding way - in each artist there will be a drifrent way 2 do what most effective- great lower voltage meaning of taking it 2 a standard solution of art / HIGTHER means a roughing way - there has 2 be thinking n experience in those moments--- just great 2 see 💢💢💢🌟
Gracias nero ❤️
Bro best vieos on tattooing on TH-cam
Thank you 🙏🏾 glad you found them helpful!
Awesome info you have a New Follower 🤟👍
Thank you!
@@Qinks 👍
i like you teaching sir
Thank you!
I love learning from others techniques.
so would you say stipple shading better than smooth shading Ive been learning smooth
Neither is better, but I really do appreciate the look of stippling. Its more artistic while smooth shading is more so about technical skill
Very helpful thanks.
it was very helpfull thanks
Thank you, glad to hear that!!
Man we need to link up. I'm here in Mesa and have been slinging ink for a while now. Not many brown artist like ourselves out here in the Valley.
Ohh for sure bro, how long you been tatting? Are you from az?
@@Qinks I've been tattooing on and off since 2010. I'm from Cleveland but have lived here in AZ for years. I did my apprenticeship in Chandler at a shop that's closed down now. We should sit down for some tacos or something and see what we can put together.
Thank you!
Of course! Thanks for showing your appreciation!
Great video!
Thank you!
You’re bringing Great Value to the table to the noobs like me 👍🏽 plus you explain with detail. Thank you from Tx
Thanks for your comment bro! Appreciate it!
I shouldn’t have laughed that hard when you said DO A LINE 😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hahahahha
That's exactly how I do it as well! You should make a video about machine angle as well since it will change the shape of the dots!
Most definitely, Thats a good point!
@@Qinks yeah it's so crazy how many different things you can do with a #3rlt! And it saves so much damn time lol
Cuantos grey wash haces,????me encantó el resultado
You're great, this is very helpful :D would you like to give some insight about color shading/packing some day? 🙏 I'll come and see more, all the best for you ✨
Thank you very much! And yes I plan on making a video about that soon!
Your great thalaiva❤❤❤❤
Hi great video what is the stroke on your machine?
Thank you! It is 4.2 millimeter
Very helpful video, thank you! May I ask which fake skin you are using?
Thank you very much!! I found it on amazon! I’ll have to find it
Do you think cartridges matter I’m using Ackbun needles from Amazon
4:20 When you said you dont pull your lines, does that only apply to realism tattoo‘s or to all lines in general?
By pull I meant, creating a fully saturated line when you pull it through all the way. Instead I was saying to shade the ink in lightly
Does changing the voltage just change the RPM?
Yes but it can also change how hard the machine hits. If you think of an electric charge as an impact force, then by increasing the voltage you increase the impact
Thanks bro!!
What kind of ink do you use?
WHEN U ARE DOING SHADING ARE UR SHADING INK DIFFERENT THEN DARK 🌑 FILLING
Yes I use 100% black 75% black or 50% black just depends on what I am doing.
Hello from Romania:)🤘which tattoo machine is very good for lining?:) Thanx
Hello! Any machine with a 3.5 stroke or under will be good for lining!
We’re u buy that tattoo paper from and how much ?
Amazon, believe its like $21. I have it linked in my tattoo store
@@Qinks
Got it thks ..👍
Wat kind of a machine are u running, coil or rotary?
Rotary, the “bishop Wand - Packer”
How do I become a tattoo artist
subbed, thank you
No problem! Thank you as well 🙏🏾
I’m just curious how you like the Critical AtomX, and if you’ve used the cx2r? I’m tryna decide between the two
I love it! Its great, i haven’t used it though so I’m not sure.
@@Qinks you haven’t used the cx2r yet? I can’t decide man, some people been sayin the atomx dies after a year or two
i naturally hold my breath lol it’s just something i was naturally doing from the start
Excelente gracias
This was very helpful. I tattooed in prison with a homemade gun so I knew nothing about voltage.
I bet, not really a way to check ya voltage that way..Thanks for sharing bro!
I was going to ask you how can i go about getting sum tattoo design done i am in Jamaica
If you want a design, i can do that. If you want an actual tattoo, i am not sure what to tell you
What about the stroke? Which one will be better for this technique?
Longer stroke
Definitely something that isn't taught. For years I was told that using a liner in this way was wrong.
Been told that too!! Glad to show the truth!
Always wondered..How do tattoo artists follow a line closely when there’s the blob of ink in the way? I can’t wrap my head around this lol
I did too, you eventually get used to it lol
I've used coil machines all my life. Some months ago I bought a rotary and I always wondered if my technique was wrong, because when I mix shades of opacity, it always leaves dots. Something that doesn't happen with my coil ones... But I see your practice runs always leave those dots too.
Is this something that "comes along" with rotary machines?
If anyone knows, I'm glad to read
You mean stippling? Isn’t that a deliberate technique? The dots help build up depth
@@quantumblurrr thanks man. My life happens in Spanish so didn't know the name of "puntillismo". Now, back to my question, whenever I "whip out" to create shades, the traces form a stippling pattern, but since it's not my intention, instead of looking cool it looks just plain dirty... I sort of managed to replicate what I do with coils by increasing the voltage... But now it's just a matter of practice
I am absolutely obsessed with my line work. Ever since I switched to wireless/cartridges I’ve been struggling.
What brand cartridges do you use and recommend for crisp lines, thin and bold?
For thin lines i would recommend Kwadron, for bold I would suggest Craft needles by Cheyenne
Nice..
🙏🏾 thanks!