Tattoo Kits Buying Guide

Grip:

Grip is used as the connection between the machine and the tip. This will be the part that you hold onto during the tattooing process.

Tip:

Tip is connected at the end of the grip. These vary in size depending on the number, size and shape of the needle you are using. The ends of your needles will rest in them to help guide them as the machine generates punch to the needles.

Needle:

Needles are used to drive the ink into the subcutaneous layer of the skin so that the tattoo becomes permanent. The needles used are normally in a group called sharps and attached to a needle bar. There are two different types of tattoo needle which are used for specific tasks, a liner needle and a shading needle.

Ink Cup and Ink Cup Holder

Ink cups are used to hold different colors. New ink cups are used for each tattoo and one for each color in order to prevent cross contamination from one client to the next.

Practice Skin:

Practice skin is not exactly like real skin, but it gives great practice so that a new artist can learn how to control his new machine. There are two types, one with specific pictures and the other not and you can try anything you like.

Anti-Scar Cream:

The skin must be lubricated before the needle can successfully penetrate and inject color into the 2nd layer. Without enough lube you could seriously scar a client, it also helps in removing excess pigments from the skin after the application.

Clip Cord:

The clip cord is used to connect the tattoo gun's magnetic coils to the power supply.

Foot Switch:

Foot switches can be used to turn the power on and off with the foot, freeing the hands to work on the tattoo process.

O-Ring:

O-rings are put on to take up the slack between the front spring and the A-bar. It smooths out the sound and performance. O-rings will make your machine run a little faster because of the little bit of extra tension that they add to the front spring. But with that, you have to use a little more voltage to push it.

Needle Grommet:

Needle grommets are placed at the end of the armature bar just beneath the machine spring. Hook the loop of your needle onto the grommet. The purpose is to ensure the end of the needle bar (the loop) fits snug.

Rubber Band:

Rubber bands are used around the machine to help hold the needle at the back of the tube's tip so that it stabilizes the position of needles tip leaving and re-entering the tip.

Adjustment Tool Set（Hex Key or Allen Wrench）:

The hex key is a tool of hexagonal cross-section used to drive bolts and screws that have a hexagonal socket in the head. In the tattoo kit, the hex key is used to adjust the machine screws or the grips screws. In most kits, two or three hex keys are attached.

Razors:

Razors are used to shave hair to make sure skin area is free to hair before tattooing. Disposable is necessary.

1. Connecting the Tip & Tube

Remove the tube and the tip from their packaging and connect them using the adjustment tool (Hex Key).

2. Fixing the Tube onto the Machine

Put on rubber gloves to maintain sanitation during assembly. Insert the end of tube into the slot on the front of the tattoo machine, adjusting the screw to fix it in place.

3. Inserting the Needle

Insert the needle into the tube. Be careful not to touch the inside of the tube.

4. Fixing the Needle with a Rubber Band and Grommet

Place several rubber bands around the tattoo machine's coils and over the needle's stem to stabilize the needle and hold it in place. Put the needle through the plastic grommet on the machine and make sure it's securely in place.

5. Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply

Connect the foot switch and clip cord to the power supply box.

6. Attaching the Clip Cord

Squeeze the clip cord's prongs together and attach the clip cord to the small holes in the back of the tattoo machine. It does not matter which of the leads of the clip cord is attached to which hole.

7. Testing the Machine

Plug in the power supply and turn it on. Press the foot switch and gradually turn up the dial on the power supply until the tattoo needle freely moves up and down. To check, put your finger under the grommet. If the machine slows down when you do this, turn the power dial up until the machine can handle a little bit of resistance.

1. Choose a stencil with your preferred design. If you are a beginner, we suggest you practice on the practice skin provided in our tattoo kits before attempting a live tattoo.

2. Transfer the stencil onto the area of skin you wish to apply the tattoo to. Use the oil lubricant for ease of transfer.

3. Apply the scar prevention cream over the skin. It is useful to do this throughout the tattoo application process.

4. When lining, use the liner tattoo machine to create outlines for your tattoo design.

5. For shading and coloring, fill in your design with the high quality shader tattoo machine.

6. Apply the scar prevention cream again once lining and shading has been applied.

7. After care is important. We advise you to cover the freshly tattooed area with plastic film to protect the area from dust and prevent any possible infection.

8. Keep your new tattoo clean. About three hours after applying the tattoo, clean the tattooed area with lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap. After washing, dry the skin with a clean towel. Wait until the tattoo is dry and apply the scar prevention cream again.