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thanks, this is all very helpfull advice. I think I’ll try getting a variety of brands and then see how it goes from there. It comes down to personal preferance and how I work with the pigments, right? So I guess it’s time to go shopping :)

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Those machines look pretty stellar. Just make sure you choose one that is the right weight. You’ll get used to it, but you don’t want to start with something thats way heavy; usually the weight of the machine is posted, if not make sure to ask.

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Dr. Lowrey’s article is very helpful! I have a feeling that controversy will spin about this topic for quite a while. Some artists prefer to not chance contamination and always use disposable tubes, whereas others trust the effectiveness of sterilization and the autoclave; even dentists and doctors rely on this method. I’m interested in hearing more about both sides of this debate, because I don’t know enough about prions and other potentially hazardous transmit tables.
Thanks for posting this, I can’t wait to hear more on it from other artists,

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you’ll need also a good clip cord (preferably with a long cord for good movement) and a pedal; that works w/ your power supply and machine. Do you have a machine? Is it a shader/liner machine, an 8 wrap? You’ll also need an assortment of needles, to start, perhaps a liner. A needle tube. A sharps box. Gloves, small cups for the pigment. Good pigment like Eternal. small black elastics (to wrap around needle bar and machine.) A mentor; make friends with local tattoo artist! Also a good guide book, try the one offered by this site. You’ll find more things you’ll like to have along the way, but thats a good start! good luck :)

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Amen!

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this is awesome info, I am logging this in my notebook to try on pig skins when I get there

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haha, thanks. except I am a sista

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I officially love this forum. Never have I seen such calm responses to problems literally everyone has when starting out. So when I post my first stabs at human inking (i’m just starting on fake skins and oranges/grapefruits), I hope to also receive such helpful advise. Thank you good older sibling of the tattoo world, one day we beginners hope to repay you by making outstanding art…one day.

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one day, I shall own one :D but for now, the analog will have to do

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This site is where I purchased an awesome compilation of gear that works excellent for starting, with quality that satisfies professionals; the power source, clip, needles, tubes, tattoo machine, anything and everything you need. The quality is great, but the price isn’t too steep. What I liked about mix and matching was that I got to choose the quality of all my equipment and didn’t have to chance it as I would by purchasing an entire starter kit. I had to do my research though to see what equipment fits together. I found an 8 wrap liner shader that is to die for, and it was only $85 cnd. So if you want, browse the site!

http://www.worldwidetattoo.ca/tattoo-products/tattoo-machines-and-parts

note; this site requires you to be a pro to purchase from.

Get creative!

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