Today it is scary to imagine, but before the advent of modern equipment, tattoos were created using sewing needles and similar devices, which were sharpened from paper clips and staples. Nowadays, tattoo artists use special disposable tattoo needles and high-quality machines. Needles are made from a variety of materials, but alloy steel, platinum and nickel are the most common, although there are other options on the market.

sharpening

When creating a tattoo, needle sharpening technology is extremely important. It can be faceted or round. The latter is more preferable, but with the help of faceted sharpening it is easier to draw the outline of the image.

Among professionals, a special sharpening in the form of a bullet is popular. In their opinion, such sharpening can significantly reduce the risk of injury, as well as accurately deliver the pigment to a specific area of ​​the skin.

The thickness of the tattoo needles varies from 0.2 to 0.4 mm. Thin products are required for contouring, and thick products for shading work. Although everything here is also subjective and depends on the skills and talent of the specialist, since a good master, if necessary, will make an impeccable contour even with a thick needle.

Needles are divided into smooth and textured. Some professionals claim that the latter overly injure the skin. Others are of the opinion that with the help of textured needles, pigment can be injected much faster. In any case, the result will depend only on personal experience. At the same time, textured needles are more expensive than polished ones.

All needles for working with tattoo equipment can be grouped according to the principle of the device:

• RL - 3-18 pieces in a bundle, which are arranged in a circle and soldered together. Used to shape the outline of future images. Often used 1RL (1 needle per rod).
• RS (3-18 pcs.) - also called "divorced" needles, as they are placed in two rows in a parallel manner. They are chosen for painting over the picture and shading the paint.
• Magnum (M1 - 1-34 pieces in one row, M2 - 1-42 gt. in two rows) - are used for light shading and painting. They allow to provide a dense filling with a uniform application of the pigment and without injuring the skin.
• Round Magnum - the needles are arranged in a semicircle in two rows. The main purpose is smooth shading.
• Flat - placed in one row and soldered very tightly to each other. Allows you to make transitions between colors and apply halftones.
• Round - arranged in a circle freely (for shading) or tightly to each other (for contour work).
• Single - one needle. Differs in a possibility of universal application.

Thin needles are best used for contouring, thick needles for shading the pigment. For beginners, polished needles should be preferred, as only experienced tattooists can work properly with textured needles. The choice of manufacturer of tattoo needles is also determined empirically. It is traditionally believed that expensive consumables are of better quality, but you can always find a reasonable compromise if you study the assortment of an online store "

Information for beginner tattoo artists.

There are four main types of tattoo needles:

Types of tattoo needles

Some are made for a specific use, others may vary depending on how the tattoo artist uses them.

The tattoo needles that we carry as an example are pre-sterilized in individual blister packs and carry the name Premade.

A separate word about the sterilization of needles

Gas sterilization is the most common sterilization method for tattoo needles. Inside the transparent blister you will always find an indicator that indicates the fact of sterilization, on the back of the blister there is the date the sterility of the needle ended, for example: Experies 05 - month / 2015 - year.

The expiration date of the sterility of the needle on the blister does not mean that it has deteriorated, sterilization in an autoclave returns it to combat formation.

Types of tattoo needles

Below we provide a general explanation of the categories of needles and how you can use the different types of needles.

1. Round Liner, roundshader- needles soldered in bundles, standard soldering counts from 1 to 18 needles, visually such soldering is a perfect circle.

Round Liner- flattened beams, suitable for creating thin, medium or thick lines, with certain skills you can paint over small places with them.

roundshader- not tightened beams, used for shadows in color and black and white works.

There is a special group of beams - this is TightsRoundLiners- needles tightly tied to a point, used exclusively for lines.

Depending on how bold your plans are, you can choose from 3 to 18 needles for this purpose.

2. flats, Double Flats, Stacks- needles tightly soldered to each other in one or two rows, used to paint over large areas, used in various techniques, for example, to depict clouds, waves.

Needle range from 4 to 15 needles

3. Magnums- the more popular version of the needles for shading and shadows, they are also used to perform work in various techniques.

Round-CurvedMagnums– Crescent brazed magnum to avoid notches left by regular magnum, allowing greater maneuverability in hard to reach places.

Needle range from 5 to 49 needles.

Order of elementary knowledge

You must be familiar with the structure of the skin

The structure of the skin

There are 3 main layers of the skin, but we are only interested in 2 - this is the epidermis - the outer layer and the dermis - the object we are looking for, where the pigment applied at the tips of the tattoo needles will remain.

The introduction of pigment into the layers of the skin

The penetration depth of the needle is on average 1.5 mm - this can only be understood on an intuitive level, that is, only in practice.

If you do not add the tattoo pigment to the desired depth, it will come out, leaving a barely noticeable mark on the skin, blurry colors are also possible, a characteristic change in the original colors.

If the pigment remains below the level of the dermis, sad consequences await you, up to the problematic healing of such a “tattoo”.

Conclusion: do not rush to work in practice, work on theory and practice under the supervision of a specialist.

We are ready to publish some costs and advice not so that you take them on faith and apply them in practice on “live material”, but so that you understand that a tattoo is a painstaking path to knowledge and it will be possible to achieve a real result only with 3 components:

You need to start with a real instrument, and not with its parody. A tattoo machine is not a car and calm yourself with the words: "it's okay, then I'll buy something worthwhile, I'll just learn" - in this case, this formula does not work.

Reputation - deteriorates in one day and is restored over the years or not restored at all, remember this!

Question asked to the tattoo artist

Question: What kind of needles do you use for contouring?

Answer: I advise you to count from 3 needles, first make sure that these are contour needles =), I completely disagree with the myth that small needle sizes from 1 to 3 are better for small details in a tattoo, it's just that beginners are usually misinformed about the extreme importance of fine needles.

I use needles of at least 5 rounds, I consider 7 rounds to be optimal, I like these clear bold lines, if you need to increase the line, feel free to build it up with the same group.

The progress in my skill was obvious when I switched to 5-7 rounds.

The fact is that these groups retain more pigment on themselves.

In order to make a good line, I'm not in a hurry, holding the car vertically, slowly and confidently pass through the place I need.

When I started, there were no such things as artificial leather, and my friend and I trained on pigs, until I put my hand and learned how to make straight lines, I didn’t even think to try my “talents” on the skin of a living person .

Lines or contours are the most important thing in a tattoo, this is a kind of plan, without which none of the tattoos begins.

Without contours, you will not make a fill-paint, do not proceed to the shadows.

Make sure your contour machine is a really good machine, make sure it's in tune, doesn't get stuck, etc.

Then feel free to charge 7-ku or more, however, if your work does not have many small details.

Then slowly start laying the line, do not rush, anyway you will not keep up with the speed of the car, start to rush - you will get a dotted line instead of a contour.

Remember the safety of your client - this is a priority, no matter how uncomfortable it is - this is his problem, the main thing is that you feel comfortable, you can find a compromise, but not to the detriment of your work, your comfort is more important in this case.

Your action in the formula if you want to be beautiful - be able to endure and this is so, you are the master of the situation.

Watch the paint, don't let it run out.

If you draw an empty line, you will get a potential scar and you will have to go over this place a second time.

And finally, experience, if you are a beginner, do not immediately try to practice your skills on a person until you feel the typewriter and handle it like a regular pencil there are tangerines, bananas, artificial leather, etc., they will help you in the learning process .

Good luck and straight lines!

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The qualitative result of tattooing or permanent makeup procedures largely depends on the qualifications and experience of the master. But it is also important what tools and materials are used: apparatus, pigments and needles.

With the help of a needle, a small puncture is created in the upper skin, through which the coloring pigment is injected. Therefore, it is very important to pay special attention to the choice of these elements. In our article, we will dwell on the questions of what kind of needles for tattoos and permanent makeup are, what to look for in the selection process.

Key Features

The permanent makeup industry has been developing for several decades. Over the past time, not only the method of applying pigment to the skin has changed, but also the tools themselves. In the world there are a large number of the most diverse devices and, of course, many different types of needles for them, each master approaches the choice of which with special attention. After all, these elements allow you to create perfect arrows and ensure soft shading.

In the process of performing any kind of procedures (drawing a contour, drawing a shadow, filling in the general background), to ensure the required quality, it is necessary to carefully select all the details. When using a specific technique, you need to use a specific set of needles. So, when painting over tattoos, experienced craftsmen use textured elements.

This makes it possible to introduce the maximum amount of pigment under the skin, although this technique involves a greater amount of damage. In the process of permanent makeup, finer contour lines and fine details are applied. With this procedure, thin needles are used, which provide the opportunity to minimally damage the skin.

All manufactured needle kits must be sterile. Before carrying out the procedure in the direct presence of the client, the master must open the package using a special indicator. What type of products to use in a particular case is determined by the master himself, based on his own experience and knowledge.

Types of needles depending on the base material

When applying a tattoo, needles are used, most often made of the following materials: platinum, nickel, special alloy steel. Depending on the alloy used, the quality and safety of the procedure, as well as the cost of the products themselves, depend.

Platinum needles have a silvery-white surface and do not chemically interact with organic elements. This metal is often used in the composition of strong alloys as an alloying additive.

Nickel products are highly resistant to aggressive environments and chemically active substances. The protective effect of nickel alloys is provided by the oxide film formed on the surface. Nickel is widely used in the composition of high-strength alloys in the manufacturing sector.

Alloy steel products are made from metal alloys containing special elements to ensure strength and resistance to aggressive chemicals and corrosion. In the role of alloying additives are used: nickel, chromium, copper, chemically bound nitrogen.

Thickness difference

Depending on the thickness of the tattoo needles, there are the following types: 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.40 mm, 0.45 mm. Somewhat less common are thinner products: 0.15 and 0.2 mm. Experienced craftsmen recommend using elements with a smaller thickness, they are more plastic and leave minimal marks on the skin.

However, high plasticity also has a negative side: it is much more difficult to apply a tattoo with it, additional efforts will be required to achieve a micro-thin line. In addition, to achieve the required image quality, you need to pass the needle several times in the same place. This, in turn, can seriously affect wound healing.

Classification by type of sharpening

According to the needle sharpening technology, there are:

• sharp (long sharpening);
• average;
• blunt (bullet-shaped).

The latter are used to achieve a higher filling density by supplying the maximum amount of pigment or shading. Such products outwardly stand out with a slightly rounded tip and are best suited for painting over tattoos. Needles of medium sharpening are universal, which makes it possible to use them for most types of devices and in various areas of the body. Sharp sharpening is used when carrying out small procedures or for drawing especially thin lines, a contour.

Beam types of products

With the development of technology, needles for tattoos and micropigmentation began to solder into special bundles. This made it possible to significantly speed up the work of the master, especially in large areas. Such products differ from each other in the form and number of elements in the composition, purpose:

• Magnum - are painting needles. They are divided into separate subtypes: M1 (made in the form of a single row, but the elements at the ends diverge in a checkerboard pattern, intended for use when applying light shading, from light transparent to dense shading); M2 (tightly soldered into a single space in two rows, can be used to perform deep painting);
• Round Magnum are some of the safest types of needles. Cause minimal damage to the outer integument of the skin of the body. Soldered into the shape of a crescent. Used for light staining.
• Round Liner (RL) - needles connected (also known as "reduced") into a single oval spike. It is used to draw the contours of the image. The thickness of the products directly depends on the number of interconnected needles. Used in the micropigmentation procedure for detailed drawing of lines and elements;
• Round Shader (RS) - these types of products are used when painting over a tattoo or shading. They differ from RL by the parallel arrangement of needles in the spike (“divorced”). Suitable for shadow types of work;
• Flat - flat (or "flats"), the needles are soldered in one row, the solder itself stands out with a high degree of density. Allow to provide alternation of colors and halftones when drawing the image. Used for heavy coverage. They can be used when drawing elongated lines, however, this technique requires a high level of skill from the master;
• RM, RF - flat types of rounded soldering, consisting of needles of various lengths. They allow to provide a higher level of work safety, uniform painting of the contour, softness of shading.

In spikes, the number of needles used may vary, depending on the intended purpose. As for the micropigmentation procedure, bundles containing from 2 to 7 soldered needles are usually used here.

Form classification

Depending on the shape of the tattoo needle, there are the following types:

• round - most often used when applying an image to the skin, they are universal. Designed to create lines of various thicknesses, detailed images, texture;
• font - varieties of round, used with liquid pigments to apply thin, even lines. They require a high level of qualification and a certain experience from the master;
• linear - are variations of type needles, but shorter in length. Designed to create long face-to-face lines;
• flat - designed for drawing lines of a certain width, they are the best choice when working with large skin areas. A variation is the "cat's eye" - a flat needle with round outlines. They are used in the process of creating oval-shaped strokes, smooth transitions at the borders of various colors;
• cut - used to obtain effects between the play of light and shadow, creating lines of minimal thickness, detailed drawing.

Classification of beams depending on the purpose

Depending on the configuration used, adhesions can be divided into the following subspecies:

• unit - designed to create contours and micro-thin lines. Most often, experts use in such a popular technique as "Hairs". Differ in the maximum depth of penetration into the skin. The coverage area and the force required to apply the force directly depend on the diameter of the needle;
• round spikes - contain from 3 to 18 needles soldered together. There are short and long blades. Used to create a preliminary contour, shading. Designed for micropigmentation;
• flat in-line - the needles are connected in a soldering as part of a single row. Depending on the functional purpose, they contain from 2 to 17 needles. Can be used to create micro-thin contour lines, shadows, shading;
• in-line beveled - needles are soldered in one beveled row with a certain offset of the elements. May include 3 to 5 needles. Designed for fine techniques performed by experienced and skilled craftsmen.

It is worth remembering that it is possible to achieve high-quality image application even with professional equipment only thanks to the skilled work of the master. Therefore, care should be taken to obtain the required level of knowledge and necessary skills.

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Types of needles for a tattoo machine and their soldering

The work of a tattoo artist directly depends on the quality of the needle. It is used to puncture the top layer of the skin to inject pigment through it. Tattoo needles have different sharpening and different diameters. There are three types of sharpening needles: long, medium and short. Their diameter ranges from 0.25 to 0.4 mm.

Needles with a long sharpening are suitable for contouring, with a medium - universal, with a short - for painting. Needles of maximum diameter and with a short sharpening leave a thick dot on the skin. Needles with a thin diameter and with a long sharpening, respectively, leave the smallest point in the skin. Needles with a diameter of 0.3 and 0.35 mm are in great demand.

According to the purpose, the needles are divided into several categories

Round Linear (RL)

Such needles are designed for drawing contour lines. Contour needles are soldered around. In soldering, the needles are tightly bundled at the end. The more needles in the bundle, the thicker the contour line. It is mainly used for drawing fine lines and small details. It is used by masters for permanent make-up, tattooing.

In our tattoo shop you can purchase the following types of RL needles:

• Cheyenne needles from the Cartucce Cheyenne Pro and The Cheyenne Hawk series;

Round Shader (RS)

Round thinned beam for shading, shadows and smooth color transitions. In this soldering, the needles are parallel to each other.

In our tattoo shop you can purchase the following RS needles:

• Cheyenne needles from the Cartucce Cheyenne Pro and The Cheyenne Hawk series;

Magnum

Coloring needles. They are divided into two subspecies - M1 (Weaved Mag) and M2 (Stacked Mag). They differ in the way the needles are soldered - and, as a result, in their application.

M1 needles at the base they are soldered in a row, but the sharpened parts diverge in a checkerboard pattern. Used for soft shading, from transparent to deep shading.

In our store you can buy Magnum M1 needles of the following options:

• Cheyenne needles from the Cartucce Cheyenne Pro and The Cheyenne Hawk series;

Soldering needle M2 differs in that the needles in the beam are arranged in parallel, in two rows, in a checkerboard pattern. Designed for deep painting.

In our store you can buy Magnum M2 needles of the following options:

• Cheyenne needles from the Cartucce Cheyenne Pro and The Cheyenne Hawk series.

Round Magnum (RM)

Due to the special crescent soldering, it does not leave "serifs" characteristic of ordinary Magnums and reduce skin injuries. Used for soft painting.

The main parameters of tattoo needles are their shape and the number of thin elements in the spike.

These characteristics determine the degree of damage to the skin during the execution of the body pattern, as well as the amount of pigmenting substance injected per stroke. Tattoo needles differ in different sharpening, which can be short, medium and long, as well as in different diameters, ranging from 0.25 to 0. .4 mm. Needles with a short sharpening are the most suitable for painting over tattoos. The medium sharpening provides versatility in the use of needles, and the long sharpening is used to draw the contour. The largest diameter of the needles in combination with a short sharpening ensures that a large dot is applied to the skin, and products with a small diameter and a long sharpening, on the contrary, form a small speck on the body. Depending on their purpose, the following types of tattoo needles are distinguished:

• Round Liner (RL). The contour needles soldered in the form of a circle are connected at the end into a bundle. They are designed to perform contours. The thickness of the line also depends on the number of needles in such a bundle: the more there are, the thicker the contour. For the most part, such needles are used for applying permanent makeup, which requires drawing fine lines and detailed elements.
• Round Shader (RS). The main task of these needles is shading and painting. Unlike the previous type, these games in their soldering stand parallel to each other, therefore they are more often used to perform shadow work.
• Magnum- are painting needles. In turn, they are divided into the following subspecies: M1 (which are used to perform soft shading, in a spike they make up one row, divided at the end in a checkerboard pattern) and M2 (the purpose of which is to apply deep shading, they are placed in a beam in two rows).
• Round Magnum (RM). They have minimal damage to the skin. Most often they are used for soft staining, and thanks to a special soldering in the form of a crescent, they do not leave wounds.
• Flat (F), with which you can alternate colors and convey halftones in the wearable image. As for their soldering, it differs in density and placement of needles in one row.

Any kind of work (filling in the background, drawing contours or applying shadows) requires an accurate selection of details, on which the quality of the completed image depends. Each of the existing techniques involves the use of a specific set of needles. So, for example, it is convenient to paint over with textured needles, which, although they cause more damage to the skin, but at the same time introduce a larger amount of pigment. But the implementation of permanent makeup involves the application of small details and fine contours, so it is appropriate to use the thinnest needles that minimally damage the skin. Often such tools are made of an alloy of platinum, nickel and alloy steel. However, the most important characteristic of needle sets is their sterility. Each package of needles must be opened without fail in the presence of the client using the indicator in the package. Each master selects the most suitable variant of needles in the process of practice. But if necessary, the employees of the Tatu Port online store will be able to advise on this issue.