Product Launch: Big Slick Bronze Handmade Machine

Big Slick Tattoo Supply is proud to launch a new series of bronze machines, have you ever seen a tattoo machine as beautiful? They are the finest handmade bronze tattoo machines you will find. Each machine is put together and tested by a professional. Ensuring you get only the best quality. And at and amazing price of just $200, free delivery, you cant go wrong.

Big Slick Bronze "Swiss Cheese" Tattoo Machine

1. The frame belongs to monolithic construction which has steady performance

2. The coil which is imported from Japan would not be so hot after be using so long time.

3. Stable and powerful enough. The bronze which is made by special processing is the long-time ware-resistant kind.

4. Fixed performance of grasp on grip is also available

Also choose your frame from the selection below! Awesome frames, awesome price!

Tattoo Machines: How they work Part 1 The coiled machine

A two coiled tattoo machine

The tattoo machine is a hand-held device which used to create tattoos.


Today's tattoo machines work by using electromagnetic coils to jolt an armature bar up and down, the needle is connected to the armature bar which in turn moves up and down allowing the tattoo artist to push ink into the skin.


Tattoo artists call their tattooing device a "machine", or even an "iron". "Tattoo gun" is often used but not by many professional artists.


Prices on these tattoo machines vary greatly it is mostly dependent on the way in which the machine was made and by who. Mass production machines coming out of China these days are a lot better then they were in the past, and with a few minor adjustments, one can tune them to work just as well as an expensive handmade machine.

Product Launch: Big Slick Red Devil Rotary Tattoo Machines

Big Slick Tattoo Supply is proud to present the latest and greatest rotary tattoo machine around. The Red Devil.

This rotary tattoo machine operates like the beast that it is. Not only is it one of the most lightweight (80GR) and silent machines around. It's ergonomic, doesn't need rubber bands (which can be a nuisance) it has an adjustable hitting force, and with all these new improvements it still fits standard tubes, grips and needles! It has both clipcord and RCA connections, works with most power supplies (0-14V) it is made so that the needle stops in the upper position, preventing any possible contamination also no moving components come in contact with the plastic barrier and on top of all this it works amazingly for both shading and lining! What more could you want out of a Quality Tattoo Machine?

Specifications

Input voltage: 0 - 14 volt DC (max. 14 volt DC)
Power connections: RCA or clipcord (max. clipcord end 

diam 1,6 mm)
Rpm range Stitches / sec: 0 - 8 000 rpm / min 0 - 130 / 

sec
Stroke length: 3.7 - 5 mm
Suspension stroke: 0 - 2 mm
Max. tube diam : 8 mm
Max. needle size: 50 magnum
Weight : 80 grams
Dimensions LxBxH: 90 x 21 x 75 mm

Setting up your Tattoo Machine: The Difference between a Liner and a Shader

The Basics:


To set a liner: When setting your machine to be used for lining, you would need to install a small μμF rated capacitor, thick guage springs, and a light armature bar. 

To set a shader: When setting your tattoo machine to be used for shading, you would need to install a large μμF rated capacitor, thin guage springs, and a heavy armature bar. 

More in-depth:

To help you understand how this affects your lining tattoo machine, basically the smaller the capacitor rating the faster the discharge from the cap will be, Causing faster cycles per second (cps). The tighter or thicker the contact spring the less give it has and returns to it's starting position hence a faster cps. The lighter the armature bar the less effort on the spring to pull it back up increasing the cps. The inverse is also true for a shader set up. 

You could also adjust the gap between the contact screw and the spring is an old solution that is a littleoutdated. The gap can be as wide open or closed as you want it as long as the tune is set correctly. With the recent advancements in capacitor technology and the ability to cut springs of different guages it has changed the way you set a machine. This worked when all you had was one guage for springs and used whatever cap (if any) you could find. If it works for you wide open to line or shade it's how you work and that should be enough.

The main difference is the change in CPS when shading it is better to have a lower CPS while on a lining set-up most find it easier with a higher CPS.



Examples: 


Big Slick Handmade Liner



Big Slick Handmade Shader



Notice the placement of the contact spring, this causes there to be more movement as the spring and armature bar will move more freely meaning a slover CPS, ideal for shading.

For detailed specs on the shader please click on the picture.

Product Showcase: Wizard UV Tattoo Ink

Here are some pictures of some cool UV tattoos, this can give you some ideas on what you can do with glow ink.

If you are looking for a supplier for Tattoo UV glow ink, we are sellers of Wizard UV Tattoo Ink and you can buy it online here.

Our colours are bright and show under normal light except for the white which only visibly glows under UV light.

How To: Become a tattoo artist without an apprenticeship

Becoming a professional tattoo artist is not as easy and simple as one might think, most tattoo artists these days got to where they were by getting an apprenticeship from another professional artist. This is the best way to get the right start in the tattoo world. However, apprenticeships are hard to come by, that's a fact. There is a way that you can achieve you dreams on your own, below I am going to list the steps required to become an artist without doing some rip-off 2 week course or without having to hunt endlessly for an apprenticeship.

Step one: Find out about the process of Tattooing

Watch Youtube videos, go look at tattoo artist at work in their shops, check Amazon.com for books on the subject, ask them questions, buy a DVD that will teach you the basics like this one at our online shop. Just the mere fact that you're reading this blog right now means you're on the right track.

Step 2: Get some Equipment

Buy Apprentice Tattoo Kit

You'll need to get a starter tattoo kit so you can begin to understand the equipment and how to use the machine. You don't need to go all out and break the bank when buying your first kit, this is just to practice on fake skin (for now). A great tattoo starter kit can be purchased for under $100 including shipping to your door here. These are great quality starter kits and at very affordable prices.

Step 3: Practice Tattooing on Fake Skin

Buy Fake Skin

Get lots and lots of practice on rubber skin before you even think of tattooing real skin! Although it does not resemble real skin completely, it will give you experience on how to fit the machine together and tune it properly. Practice stencil transfer techniques and sterilization processes (even on the fake skin, don't start forming bad habits) Fake tattoo practice skin can be bought here. Now read everything there is to know about sterilizing your equipment and preventing the spread of blood-borne pathogens. Buy an autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner before you even think of  tattooing real skin.

Step 3 must be repeated until you are 100% confident in your skill level and have tried a range of designs and techniques, you may now attempt your first tattoo! Just remember to stay within your skill level while starting out, attempting a realistic portrait on your first attempt is not a good idea, start simple and slowly start branching out as you feel more confident. 

I wish you the best of luck in achieving your dreams.

Product Showcase: The New Big Slick Handmade Machines

Introducing our newest range of custom handmade tattoo machines, each one is unique and completely handmade, only the best materials, parts and designs are utilized bringing you a high quality, stable tattoo machine that compares with some of the best on the market.

Highlights 
The spring is made of composite high elastic material with excellent anti-fatigue properties
The armature bar is 100% pure iron providing excellent magnetic conductive properties

Sturdy design, and treated surface
10 wrap/layer coils made from 0.5mm bronze wire
Stable vibrations, strong rear magnetic force
These machines can run for hours on end without warming up, even a little!

Big Slick Custom Handmade Shader

Specifications

Type :Tattoo machine

Gun Type : Professional Handmade gun

Utility: Shader

Coils:10 coils

Voltage :3V start,3-10V,5.5~8V  the best
 

Iron core height:24mm

Contactor:4mm

Electric capacity:33µ

Armature size:44mm *4.8mm

Frequency :6000 circles/Min

Net Weight 0.25 kg

Big Slick Custom Handmade Liner

Specifications

Type :Tattoo machine

Gun Type : Professional Handmade gun

Utility: Liner

Coils: 8 wrap coils

Voltage :3V start,3-10V,5.5~8V  the best
 

Iron core height:24mm

Contactor:4mm

Electric capacity:47µ

Armature size:44mm *4.8mm

Frequency :7200 circles/Min

Net Weight 0.25 kg

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