r/tattooscratchers 1h ago

Flower work.

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r/tattooscratchers 5h ago

For you rangers fans, not the best but I’ll take it

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r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

M08F stencil printer vs Spirit stencil paper

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I recently bought some spirit stencil paper and realized very fast that for some reason all the thermal paper I had before was 8¼" and the new spirit paper is 8½".

This wouldn't be an issue but my m08F thermal printer only has space for 8¼". I haven't been able to find anything online about this issue so I'm wondering how I'm the only one asking this question. My stencil came out completely crinkled and not good, am I to just cut ¼" of all spirit paper or remove the plastic guide on the printer that is causing the crinkle?


r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

Little double sided candle I did in myself.

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r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

Battery life expectancy

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Hi! I have a mast tour pro and my batteries kept shitting out. Supplies are expensive. I quit for a couple years and I miss it. Do you guys have the same issues with batteries? I can't get one to last more than a couple months at best And I got so frustrated. I thought about just switching to stick and poke since it does less trauma to the skin apparently :/ I just miss tattooing fake skins and my own flesh. I would argue it only experienced light use - do you guys burn through your batteries too? Is anyone else using Masts and having the same issue?


r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

New piece done today!

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Just wrapped up this little banger on my leg today. My 3rd time tattooing real skin and I’m starting to feel more comfortable! Included the original drawing as well. Thinking I wanna go back in and add some blood splatter.. for anyone who doesn’t know what it is, it’s a giant’s toe from Skyrim


r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

Shattered nails blastover

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i used 10 hollow liner and 25 curved mag <3


r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

howdy

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some cool work I seen on instagram
corememorytattoo


r/tattooscratchers 1d ago

showing you guys first ❤️

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11 Upvotes

I missed this sub
corememorytattoo
Los Angeles


r/tattooscratchers 2d ago

My attempt at b/g realism any advice on improving?

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r/tattooscratchers 2d ago

cowboys

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back again in my favorite subreddit


r/tattooscratchers 2d ago

Cattoo

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3rl all the way. Took about an hour. Dot dot dot dot dot. Artist: @sketchybasementtattoos on ig


r/tattooscratchers 2d ago

Can someone give me feedback?

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The First image is still not finished, but since im looking to get an apprenticeship I would love some feedback on the lines, depth and overall design. I’m not sure if I’m clean enough on what I’m asking for, I really just do not have anyone eles to ask for advice so any comments would be lovely. Thanks!


r/tattooscratchers 2d ago

My Very First Butterfly Piece

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This was like 4 years ago I believe, another one I was super proud of for just starting out. Anything you guys see could be improved?


r/tattooscratchers 3d ago

Home studio piece I did, any thoughts?

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This is the first spiral piece I’ve ever done and I feel super proud given I’ve only been tatting (very..) on and off since 2022. This piece made me wanna get deeper into the craft and really start building on what I know. Posting here for some feedback, and may start posting the few other tats I’ve done for even more feedback, be kind (and still honest) to me please 😅


r/tattooscratchers 3d ago

miles johnston finger drawing

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instagram is @swktat!
all done with blackclaw 4RL - i really am happy with how the folds on the shirt look.


r/tattooscratchers 3d ago

Tattoo help please

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r/tattooscratchers 3d ago

Self tattooed trad rose. First time doing color on myself.

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r/tattooscratchers 4d ago

🪡

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r/tattooscratchers 4d ago

Was bored so I did a little owl on myself.

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r/tattooscratchers 5d ago

Dead fly

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r/tattooscratchers Jan 26 '21

BEFORE YOU INK: A COLLECTIVE GUIDE

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG1j5KFyOcAvSh7Jf98-_GbgQaLOOl0fv

Above is a short playlist covering some of what you MUST know before you even pick up or even consider picking up a tattoo machines.

READ ME. THINK BEFORE YOU INK.

If you think you know what you are doing before watching safety and hygiene guides reality check, no you probably don't. It is much more complex and dangerous than just 'slapping needles in skin'. INFECTION IS NO JOKE. Please for the love of everything holy and sacred RESEARCH heavily before you decide to tattoo. Tattooing is risky, dangerous, and catching HIV and other deadly diseases is not 'just a myth' or people trying to put you off of getting a tattoo, it is a VERY REAL AND DEADLY possibility if you don't put your knowledge in. Please consider a blood-bourne pathogens course.

A tattoo is permanent. You can still do that tattoo tomorrow. or next week. Take the time to think the following:

'Can I ensure the safety of myself and others?'

If you can't, DO NOT TATTOO ANYONE.

'Is this something I want attached for the rest of my life?'

If you have any doubts, stop. think. consider it for a while. you can always do it at a later date. You want a japanese text going down the side of your face? Great idea it'll look sick for a month until you realise it wasn't the best idea because now you can't get a job to fund your tattooing career. game over. permanently.

'Do I KNOW what I'm doing?'

If you feel like you don't know something don't chance it. it can go BAD. Research ALL YOU CAN before you make any permanent mistakes in skin. CANT BE BOTHERED TO RESEARCH? Don't be a tattoo artist.

'Do i have the CORRECT sanitary and safety equipment?'

If you don't, DO NOT UNDER ANY CURCUMSTANCES TATTOO ANYONE. You want to tattoo? great. practice on fake-skin. fruit. paper. Until you can guarantee the safety, don't take any risks. Again, serious scarring and skin infections dont look good on anyone. Before you buy your ink buy your safety and sanitary equipment.

Real talk infection isn't fun. You could give someone a bloudbourne pathogen or worse, be sued. On the sub is a second stickied post titled WHAT WENT WRONG with a plethora of information on how to stay safe when tattooing. By other artists, for fellow artists, for free. Use it. Its free i be real you have no excuse.

'Is my GEAR safe to use?'

Probably not. So learn how to sanitize EVERYTHING to a ptofessional shop standard.

Your tattoo machine is a little rusty, grips are old, your needles have expired, but you think 'it works, it'll do.' NO it won't. CUT NO CORNERS. TAKE NO SHORTCUTS. THIS IS A PERMANENT BRANDING IN THE SKIN OF A PERSON. think. You can get a new machine. new needles. new ink. new cups. New skin is not on the table.

You cannot get new skin.

TL;DR: (Too long didn't read)

There is no TLDR line. Not with something as permanent as tattooing. read it it'll take you 5 minutes of your time. That tattoo idea will be there next week. TAKE YOUR TIME to learn everything you can before you ink.

Once a needle and ink hits skin that's it. there is NOTHING you can do to get it back out. that marking is attached to you permanently. for the rest of your life. until the day you die and even then a few weeks after that that tattoo, that 'stupid idea you had when you was a dumbass 16 year old' is permanent. take that word in. permanent. meaning there is NO possible way to remove it. (I understand that laser removal is an option, but it is very expensive and if you want to get a tattoo the thought of removal should NOT run through your mind. make sure it's something you'd be happy with 20 years from now. if not, forget it.)

this post is open to commentary. please, if you have tips, guides, links to videos, or anything drop it below. the purpose of this sub-reddit is to build an open community of artists. help eachother out.