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3 years
Hi Stewart, a Tattoo Pen is a good choice if you're looking for an all-around machine. If you prefer a hard hitting machine, you should look for models with a stroke of 3.5mm or more. The Bishop WAND is an excellent, up-to-date machine that is available in different models. For your purposes, the
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Jim, Imperial Inks are manufactured in the UK. However, you can buy any other ink in our range without worries as they all comply with UK government guidelines.
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3 years
Hi Richard, sure, the TATSoul X-Mini is an excellent choice for a tattoo bed. It's great for travelling due to its compactness but also sturdy and comfortable enough for daily use in the studio.
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hello Bradd, we advise you to do a traditional tattoo education. Tattooing has more aspects than just making a tattoo. Knowledge about the skin, hygiene and many more should be learned from a professional. Your master will be able to recommend a beginner's kit for you to start with. For now, a simple machine and a power supply should be enough. We do not offer beginner kits. If you want to start w....
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Charmaine, great question!We have found that a 70/30 or 60/40 split is pretty much the average nowadays. Long gone are the 50/50 split days (unless the shop is providing ALL supplies to the artist).This question/answer does also depends on the location of your shop, the quality/skill/experience of your artists, the quality of the supplies being used or provided which are all contributin....
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3 years
Hi Alfie, we wrote two articles in our Advice Hub covering these topics. Please have a look at What Insurance Do I Need For A Tattoo Shop? and Tattoo Laws in The UK: Making Sure You’re Compliant ....
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Roxy, you can basically turn down any client you want. If you don't feel safe with a client or don't feel the right "vibe", not to mention serious illnesses that could harm you. You are free to refuse your services at any time without reason. As you should work cleanly and take care to work hygienically, the risk of getting infected should be very low. Always make sure you wear your gloves when....
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Ozzie, of course you can use the Cheyenne SOL Nova with different brands of needles. However, the SOL Nova just works with cartridges. You should take care that these always have a membrane and come from a trusted brand. We recommend using the TATSoul Envy Gen 2 cartridges and
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Ferran,your tattoo artist will know what kind of needle to use for this kind of tattoo. We recommend to use the brands we are stocking as they all are of good quality and safe.
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Gary, green soap is great for washing off the ink. Our Pin-Up Green Soap can be filled into any wash bottle to wash off excess liquids during and after tattooing.
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Ryan,the tattoo shop/artist has to keep the signed consent form for 2 years.Barber DTS
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Barber DTS
4 years
Hello, thank you for your question. As a start we would recommend that all tattoo studios have access to an autoclave, purely to take the doubt out of any cold sterilisation method. Your council are correct in saying that you should follow the manufacturers guidelines and fortunately the majority of steel grips available on the market are indeed designed to be autoclavable. As yo....
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Jaime, of course, it is legal for you to get a tattoo in a country where your age/the law allows you to get tattooed. It is not that you are not allowed to get a tattoo at your age, but rather the tattoo artist is not allowed to tattoo you, because you cannot legally sign the consent form.In some countries, you can get a tattoo if you are under the minimum age with the consent of your parents....
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Ernesto,yes, the machine cords are included with the Cheyenne HAWK Spirit and the PU I comes with all power cords needed. Please keep in mind that you will also need a grip for the Cheyenne HAWK Spirit.Barber DTS
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Barber DTS
3 years
Hi Ryo,a professional tattoo artist will always ask you to sign a consent form before tattooing. This is legally imperative for the tattoo artist because the tattooist needs full permission for the procedure from the customer. Furthermore, the form indicates the understanding of potential risks involved.Barber DTS
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