Brother, this is one of the most crucial parts to know as a beginner and nobody on RU-vid has explained it in depth as you have. I've learnt by studying/ watching professional artists. good on you👍
3:53 Daniel you are by far the most thorough and comprehensive of all the Tattooists on RU-vid hands down. However, I am still looking for any information tips or anything on being a left-handed Tattooist. I have mostly always been told just to mirror what right-hander Tattooists do. I know that you will hopefully agree that it ain't that easy. Any thoughts or comments from you would be enormously appreciated 🤪😊
You're welcome Jimmy James! I appreciate you, your time and support! If you have any questions I encourage you to drop it in the comment section below and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction.
Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into making these videos. Just starting out on the machine and have been a little frustrated with getting my hold sorted and my lines have been wobbly and shaky. Turns out I wasn't cradling the cartridge low enough with my middle finger. Shifting that down lower toward the tip has not only straightened and cleaned up my lines MASSIVELY but also more of a help with depth control now too. So happy I came across this tip, has saved me more hours of frustration haha. Thanks man!
Thank you for the super thanks first and foremost! I am deeply grateful for you, your time and your support! You are appreciated. I am glad I was able to help you find a better holding style so you can produce cleaner results. I remember when I started I also struggled with creating clean, solid, consistent lines. I knew that I would not be able to proceed if I didn't learn that so I was testing various holding styles and methods high and low. This method also helped me tremendously along my way so I am glad it was also able to help you! Should you ever have any questions along your way please don't hesitate to drop a comment and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction. 🙏
Mind-blowing!!! Lol I was always holding it like a pen when I draw and there was so much shaking and I really didn't understand how to fix it so I love this I'm going to practice this so much. Thanks!!!
Haha I’m glad I was able to help you in a better direction. I appreciate your time, feedback and support. If I may, how is the practicing going on your end? How did this approach end up working out for you?
I've been having trouble keeping the machine steady. This technique fixed it right away. Thanks a lot man really love all the little tips and tricks you share on your channel. keep up the good work!!!
I’m very glad that my video was able to help you along your way! Thank you! I appreciate you tuning in and your support! Should you ever have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me.
Wow now that is amazing! I’m glad I was able to help you in a better direction. I remember my first 4-5 months were super slow and progress seemed like it never happened. I personally feel eventually it all starts clicking upstairs should we stick with it. Don’t get discouraged and remain mentally strong. Should you have any questions along your way don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction 🤝
I've been thru so many videos on RU-vid trying to figure this out. Yours gave the best explanation! I keep coming back to your videos. Thank you so much!
Ive started holding mine this way after watching your video. Thanks a lot! It feels so much better, also the most comfortable way. It's the absolute best way to hold a tattoo machine (coil or pen) to be in more control of where the needle is going. So, definitely the smartest most effective way to hold and guide the tattoo machine better without all the shakes. Thanks again for the video, I appreciate it very much. 👍
Thank you very much Isil! I appreciate you, your time and your continued support! If you ever have any questions along your way please feel free to drop them in the comment section below and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction.
Im really glad i found this video, ive been working really hard on my apprenticeship. And I really thought you had to hold it like a pen, and I am so happy that theres this way of holding the tattoo machine too. Because Ive been working really hard to steady my hand. So thank you so much for explaining things in depth.
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Thank you for your time, feedback and support first and foremost. I appreciate you. Should you have any questions along your way don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction 🤝
I am grateful that I am able to help you in a better direction. Should you have any questions along your way don't hesitate to leave a comment and I will do my best to assist you.
Thank you so so so so much for making such in-depth videos. This one has helped with my shakiness so much. I usually have a little tremor even without my machine going, but now I barely even notice it in my lines. 😊
Thank you for your time feedback and support! I appreciate you. I’m also glad I was able to help you in a better direction. Over time the lines you pull will only get better and better and better. When we start combining different techniques and applications I personally feel the quality of the tattoos we do will improve as well. If I may, how is the tattooing going on your end?
I've watch so many videos on getting straight lines. A d this one helped me the most. Supporting the cart with your finger was a game changer. Thanks man!
Just started myself n found this way to be quick I’ll more comfortable to being steady n you can tell in tha work how quickly tha improvement was made!
I thought it would be useful and helpful for some. I appreciate your time and support. Thank you very very much ! Should you have any questions along your way don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction 🤝
I love this way to hold the machine, really fits my hand and like; however I was aways trying to hold my machine a bit more vertically than 45 degrees, I will check it out when I practice later today. Thanks!
I am glad I was able to help you in a better direction Nathan! Should you ever have any questions along the way please don't hesitate to drop a comment down below and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction.
Thanks bro,I always am a little more shaky than I want to be when I hold my machine like a big sharpie. I will absolutely try using my middle finger for something other than telling others how I feel lol
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@@nuclearslayer5336 that’s a good question! So when I’m pulling long lines with little room for error I will naturally stiffen and or tense it up as I need to provide me with stability. But for the most part I never really tense up too hard or anything like that. The wrist to me should feel natural and not overworked upon tattooing, if I have to try to flex to do whatever I need to do I’m probably using a bad approach and or winging the tattoo. When I stipple shade I’m a bit more looser with how I use my wrist so I can achieve those gradients upon stippling.
Oh wow! Did you ask questions along your way to the artists tattooing you? I’m curious was it tough to learn like that? I learned from various sources and I am still learning. I don’t think I’ll ever stop practicing the art and craft of tattooing. I feel it’ll be a life long process for me. There is much to learn.
@@DanielYuck I did ask alot of questions at first and for a long time it really confused me. And I actually set tattooing down for 4 or 5 years because of that reason. But when tattooing videos really started to surface on RU-vid did I come back to tattooing. And because of your videos it made things way more simple and understandable. And for that I can't thank you enough. I still have alot to learn but it's getting easier day by day.
I just started my apprenticeship and they watched me pull some lines with no Guidance first and as soon as they fixed how I was holding it my lines were damn near perfecr
Ey man thanks for the videos, great content. As You say theres different holds for different techniques i really apreciatte the fact that You share yours
Thank you for making this clear! But I have an issue. Holding like this, my middle finger gets all the ink from the cartridge and the ink drains so fast. I don’t know why
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Ah yessssssss. I'm working on machine hairstrokes for pmu and I love to have my middle finger on the needle cartridge, it just feels like I have more control that way and I don't see any other pmu videos of anyone else doing it lol. This makes me feel like I'm doing alright lol.
When I see pmu work being done I think it’s very interesting to watch. I like the up close pmu videos haha. I also have to agree with you on the control of the machine due to the finger placement. For me it didn’t take me that long to come across this method of holding my tattoo machine. I started with a coil machine and I didn’t or really can’t hold it like this because of weight and balance issues. I don’t mind using barred needles or cartridges but whatever the setup is has to allow me to use that middle finger for that stability and control.
Great video. This is how I hold it because its comfortable and helps balance and depth too... So now lets go ahead and play the "go ahead" drinking game.lol.
Im an electrical engineer and recently I saw ur videos all of a sudden and fall in love with tattoes !!! I just wanna learn tattoo I mean not for professional life just to get the fun as my hobby :'D So I bought machine and fake skins set .... Sir, how much deep the needle should reach that will not blow out the tattoo and keep line clean! ? 1.4mm? or 1mm? or more ???? Please lemme know I'm a big fan of your !!!
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I think it’s a nice way to hold the machine for me, but I have a concern… What about the angle? I have heard that it is necessary to maintain the position at around 90º. Can it be tilted a little more to make it more comfortable to draw lines?
This how I am most comfortable holding my machine. The only issue I have is my gloved finger seems to draw ink to it. Instead of it only going into the skin. So my cartridge drains faster. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thank you very much Tobi! I appreciate you, your time and support! Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, I will assist you in the best possible direction.
Thank you for your kind feedback and support! I appreciate you. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction 🤝
This is awesome. I draw so the transition is something different. So when drawing intricate lines and small parts, do you move your wrist, arm or both?
Ohhh that’s another great question! So when I am doing designs that are dense with details , depending on the direction and flow of the lines and design would determine how I conduct myself. So some lines I’ll move my entire arm in unison with my wrist and some lines I will use my wrist to input the line. To determine which method I’m going to use is more of a natural thing that happens and is never really difficult to figure out which approach I need. In a nutshell longer lines will require me to move both my arm and wrist where shorter lines will require my wrist movements. If the space from A to B is able to be pulled with my wrist I’ll naturally know I won’t have to use my arm so I will plant my elbows and input that line.
@@DanielYuck thanks for the explanation! feel the same as if drawing on paper or a flat surface, but human anatomy has it's twists, turns and sensitivities. It just takes practice and time I see.
Hey there! New and highly satisfied Subscriber. I really enjoy your videos and your teaching methods. I wish you nothing but continuous blessings! I did have a question. If not already, could you please create a video explaining how you wrap the material around your machines for better grip? Also what is the best grip material in your opinion? Mine came with a kit and it doesn’t look like it will be enough lol
Hey sir. Have you done any other videos on holding the machine since 2021? Just wanna make sure I’m holding it correctly. Mast Archer is what I’m working with.
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Hey there! Thank you so much for all the info🙏 I have one question though. While having your middle finger sliding on the canvas, how do you prevent the stencil from rubbing off quickly? Thanks in advance!❤
Ohhh that’s a good one! I am right handed so off the bat I myself wouldn’t be able to give any helpful tips for tattooing with the left hand. I could be wrong but to me I think the techniques and applications would still be the same however what would change is the positioning in which we sit to tattoo, and possibly a few more variables of such. I still think that in theory overall most variables upon tattooing would still be the same, again just slight adjustments for comfort purposes etc. I am not left handed so it’s hard for me to say, but when thinking about the question this is what comes to mind. I apologize I couldn’t give you direct info in correspondence to your question.
I'm left handed and I turn my page sideways when I write- I can practice all day on latex and soon as I start working on brows, one second I lose the rhythm I am having to constantly turn my position, needle, etc. I feel like I have to constantly turn the cartridge toward me, outward, sideways- it doesn't matter if I practice for two hours and write down exactly how I need the cartridge windows facing and my seating. Please help
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Daniel !!! I have a “mast archer” and I am not tattooing real people or myself yet. I was just curious about the grips it comes with… The plastic ones are meant to be thrown away and I should order new ones after use??? Also curious if I wrap the machine really good, if it’s possible to re-use those grips??? Thankyou I love your channel!
Man, that middle finger hack.... thank you. I was just wondering, doesn't it contribute to the ink + stencil getting smeared as you work ? I assume you start from the bottom down as to avoid it, but any further tips on that ? Thanks a bunch.
Yo! This is gonna help me a lot, I think. The shop I’m at tells me never to move my wrist, only my arm. But that doesn’t feel good to me, and I’ve been having issues holding the machine comfortable because I’m transitioning from 26 years of drawing to tattoo. What kind of skin do you use? Mines dry and seems like it’s hard for me to get color packed in. Also, do you use Vaseline on your fake skin? I feel like it pushes my ink out
Thank you for your feedback and support! I appreciate you. I think it will vary form person to person in terms of how they approach tattooing. I don't think it would be the same for everyone. I would say try to find a workflow and positioning that is comfortable for YOU, not so much what worked for someone else. Take what you want and need, and leave what you don't I also use Reelskin fake skins, Yuelong, Dragonhawk and more. I will link them for you below. I also do use vaseline only on fake skin and for human skin I use Inkeeze Ointments in which I have also done a couple of reviews on. Yuelong MASSIVE Silicone Fake Skin Slab amzn.to/3as9L4r ***SELECT THE 15X20 (3MM) FAKE SKIN FROM THE PRODUCT PAGE OPTIONS*** Yuelong Tattoo Double Sided Practice Pad amzn.to/3vJWY64 Wormhole Silicone Hand www.wormholetattoosupply.com/products/fake-hand-with-short-arm/?wpam_id=19 Wormhole Silicone Foot www.wormholetattoosupply.com/products/silicone-feet-soft-fake-feet-for-practice- tattooing/?wpam_id=19 CINRA Silicone Hand (Left) amzn.to/35Ub0az CINRA Silicone Hand (Right) amzn.to/3Adq2pY Mummy Tattoo Silicone Hand amzn.to/3cuCgQJ 6 Pound Box Of Reelskin reelskin.co.uk/store/3KG-SUPER-Box-of-Reelskin-sheet-off-cuts-p250856798?aff=179 1KG Sheet Cut Offs reelskin.co.uk/store/1kg-of-Reelskin-sheet-off-cuts-p100138162?aff=179 A5 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/A5-Reelskin-sheet-%C2%A35-99-p100138153?aff=179 A5 Reelskin Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/A5-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-%C2%A35-99-p218230922?aff=179 3 x A5 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A5-Reelskin-sheet-%C2%A315-00-p100149932?aff=179 3 x A5 Reelskin Sheet Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A5-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-%C2%A315-00-p218235549?aff=179 A4 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/A4-Reelskin-sheet-p100138746?aff=179 A4 Reelskin Sheet Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/A4-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-p218264380?aff=179 3x A4 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A4-Reelskin-sheet-p100149933?aff=179 3x A4 Reelskin Sheet Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A4-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-p218264403?aff=179 A3 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/A3-Reelskin-sheet-p100149919?aff=179 A3 Reelskin Sheet Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/A3-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-p218265140?aff=179 3 x A3 Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A3-Reelskin-sheet-%C2%A345-00-p100149935?aff=179 3 x A3 Reelskin Sheet Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/3-x-A3-Reelskin-sheet-Darker-tone-p218261688?aff=179 Large Uncut Reelskin Sheet reelskin.co.uk/store/Large-uncut-Reelskin-Sheet-1-2m-x-42cm-%C2%A389-99-p328661304?aff=179 Little Big Value Pack reelskin.co.uk/store/Little-BIG-Value-Pack-p250544205?aff=179 Reelskin Squares reelskin.co.uk/store/Reel-Squares-p114903307?aff=179 Reelskin Squares Darker Tone reelskin.co.uk/store/Reel-Squares-Darker-Tone-p299173029?aff=179 Reelskin 2D Arm reelskin.co.uk/store/2D-Reelskin-arm-Double-sided-p438054352?aff=179 Reelskin Reelpad reelskin.co.uk/store/Reelpad-16cm-x-21cm-p110548448?aff=179 Spaggy Tattoo reelskin.co.uk/store/Spaggy-Reelskin-tattooable-dog-p121941596?aff=179 Reelskin Hand reelskin.co.uk/store/Reelskin-Hand-%C2%A349-99-p100138161?aff=179 Reelskin Forearm reelskin.co.uk/store/Forearm-wrist-hand-%C2%A374-99-p100138782?aff=179 Reelskin Tattooable Skull reelskin.co.uk/store/Reelskin-tattooable-skull-%C2%A339-99-p100149920?aff=179 Reelskin PMU Training Face reelskin.co.uk/store/PMU-Training-Face-p115928368?aff=179 Reelskin Scalp reelskin.co.uk/store/Reelscalp-p144226749?aff=179 Reelskin Scalp Replacement Covers reelskin.co.uk/store/Reelscalp-Replacement-Covers-p144196917?aff=179 Reelskin 2D Arm Double Sided reelskin.co.uk/store/2D-Reelskin-arm-Double-sided-p438054352?aff=179 Reelskin Wholesale 100 A5 Sheets reelskin.co.uk/store/A5-Wholesale-100-Sheets-Special-Offer-not-available-for-discount-codes-%C2%A3249-99-not-inc-tax-p394007301?aff=179
I tried this and it worked amazing on fake skin. I did notice though that it was hard to keep the stencil intact. Any tips on how to preserve the stencil on skin. I always heard you should work from the bottom up butDo you also think I should be working from the bottom right Since I am Right handed
Daniel I have nowhere to put my hand down because I do pmu... I perfectly manage to make the lines like this on synthetic leather and the idea is exceptional... Please can you give me some advice? For example, the lips... Where I have a drawing has it erased below and a 3D surface
Hey ! I really liked your video. May i ask you very simple question as Product designer, as i am working on a project ? Does the inner diameter ( inner plastic roll ) of tattoo grip has any usage ( like we can put figure in it for better grip ) ? Or can we reduce it to make this tattoo grip space saving as it comes in pack of 6 or 24 etc. I would be very thankful if you reply according to your experience. TIA!
Yea ill place my finger on the side of the needle cartridge which acts as a stabilizer for me. I don’t use my nails upon tattooing, I use the tip of my finger. This helps me pull clean and steady lines.
is it bad form to stabilize with my pinky out? I've never seen anyone else do it but i cant get comfortable with pinky and ring tucked like everyone does. it feel like my machine is too far and therefore too angled when i tuck
Hey ! great video it helps a lot actually, i've been trying to use this technique for some time now but for some reason i find myself getting a lot of ink on my middle finger as it's supporting the cartridge and it would make my finger slip a bit, any idea where this might come from or how to fix it ?
Thank you for your time, feedback and support first and foremost. I genuinely appreciate your support. I think I know exactly what you are talking about! I also experienced and will experience this from time to time. I think when this happens it’s because the needle is hanging out a bit too far causing the ink flow to run instead of flow is how I look at it. Now I could be wrong and this could be happening for a completely different reason but when I adjust the needle a couple clicks inwards the problems appears to correct itself. I’ve also thought about the idea that I may have took in too much ink for the cartridge so when the ink would begin to pool at the tip of the needle our finger could potentially be pulling the ink in that direction but me personally I’m leaning more towards the first one.
Wow so I had the cartridge whole facing up ( needles going in this direction _) but yours is sideways (going this direction |) across the skin. Ill try that way Also do lines with the shader come out more crisp then with the liner?
Thank you for your time and support! Me personally I feel it’s a matter of finding what is truly comfortable per individual. So one may like the way I hold my machine but it feels more comfortable if they did this to better meet their needs,is how I see it. In terms of crisp lines with round shaders versus round liners is that the round shaders are typically bolder over a round liner because of the space in between each needle and the diameters. So what that means is basically round liners and round shaders can both achieve nice crisp lines but it’s a matter of what we need. Do we need a bold line? Are we needing thinner lines ? Etc The design for me determines what configurations I will be using.
I have a mast archer and when I hold the cart with my middle finger it makes a weird noise and the needle becomes off center in the cart, is that normal or do I need a better machine? Or carts etc
I tried to do this and it feels more comfortable... however, the ink keeps on getting onto my middle finger somehow and then all over the cartridge. help?
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Yes mam! That is 110% correct. I have a tripod that I modified to better fit my needs for making videos. So I will set up my camera on the stand and point where I need it and I’ll be on my way.
Does the ink cartridge rest on the corner of your finger tip and and nail? Or does it rest at the center on the side of your middle finger? When i rest it on the center side of the middle finger i find that i have to squeeze the machine to control and feel the pressure if i were to guide the needle with my middle finger - and i somewhat feel discomfort and pain which I'm not sure if i am doing right (though i like this method!) Please help!!
So the side of the needle cartridge sits on the side of my middle finger and I do not use my nail. The cart sits on the very point of my finger not on my nail. So depending on the line and design at hand is what would determine if I squeeze a bit harder, or if I let loose a bit and relax more. I would have to see a video of you pulling a line to give more insight as it’s hard to say. I apologize, I want to give you a good answer but sometimes it’s rather hard to do so. What I would recommend is to take what you want from the video , take what works for you, and leave what you don’t. Kind of tune your settings on your end to find a hold that is comfortable for you.
Bru ... bruuu ... Thank you!!!! I badly needed to know this .. crucial info ..cant wait to try this .. regs the worlds worst serial tottooer in history, hope this changes
Thats a great question! There is no specific reason why my holding stance has changed. I would say it is something that I developed into over time from where I started. Nothing specific caused the change, more so what is better for my tattooing style.
That’s a great question! When shading I do hold it the same way. I don’t think the manor in which I hold my machine changes. For lining till today I still hold it this way, for shading I still hold it this way, and for packing I do hold it this way. This question actually sparks an idea 💡 If you would bare with me I can make something happen to to better relay my points.
Ive been doing it like this. Its comfy but i still feel like im doing something wrong. I entend to rub stencil off. I have skinny long fingers and im trying to find the right way.
Ahhhh yea I know what you mean. If we are careful how we move upon applying the tattoo it’ll be rather easy to lose the stencil. What I do is I start from the bottom up most of the time and upon applying the tattoo I’ll get a dry wipe outz tattoo wipe and I will put it over the stencil I’m not going to be tattooing. The idea is instead of touching the stencil directly the napkin is a constant reminder not to touch everywhere and to focus on section by section to get the tattoo done. Having this approach is a great practice for me and raises awareness on where our hands should be upon applying the tattoo. Let me know if you have any questions, I can possibly make this into a video as well for you all.
