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White areas turn yellow over time

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Need help packing in color

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Client is in alot of pain during session
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Cyberthrasher
Cyberthrasher
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Can someone help me.
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My first Tatto on myself , quite different from reelskin
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Peak Rotary Tattoo Machine
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Big Pete
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Set up cartridge needle
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MirandM
MirandM
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Cling film
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Does the "9" in "9rl" refer to the amount of needles or the needle size itself?
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MirandM
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Beginner advice
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Lines looking choppy on fake skin.
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Nathan Molenaar
Nathan Molenaar
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Learning how to tune a handmade machine. Experiencing overheating at 6volts and choppy lines
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Cyberthrasher
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Setting up workhorse irons ghost dog liner
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dirtnail
dirtnail
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General Advice and Introduction
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Nathan Molenaar
Nathan Molenaar
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Coil Tattoo Machine - Issue
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dirtnail
dirtnail
Shamana
Which one would you choose?
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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New tattoo too dark
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Issue with Packing Black on Practice Skin
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Tattoo Stencil Printer
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Goldwingdaz
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Cheyenne hawk thunder cartridges problem
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Nastija
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My dad’s tattoo is peeling/irritated !
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MirandM
MirandM
Maddmike
1007RL or 1205RL?
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dirtnail
dirtnail
MoonFaerie
Shading on fake skin (First time)
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Attempted color packing (help)
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DKJ
DKJ
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Does machine quality make a differnce ?
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MirandM
MirandM
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Tattooing fingers for the first time!
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Black and grey realism stretching question
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Faded_Image1
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Going to a tattoo supply store tomorrow. Advices for types of needles I should buy
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P$ Productions
P$ Productions
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Help me troubleshoot what is going on with my lines. I am going crazy trying to figure it out!
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Cyberthrasher
Cyberthrasher
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Customising Rotary Machine? Building own machine?
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RCA Conversion - Dragonfly Clone
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MirandM
MirandM
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Scratchy Rake Marks - Can’t figure it out
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DKJ
DKJ
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Cartridge Needle Help
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Cyberthrasher
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Epidermis, Dermis - Needle Depth
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DKJ
DKJ
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HELPPPPP
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MirandM
MirandM
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Spirit Tattoo Stencil - Which one to get
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dirtnail
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Upcoming Tattoo Artist - Purchasing Equip
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Dazza
Dazza
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First tattoo on skin please give any advice
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Burt
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Cheyenne Pens - Selecting Help
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Esq
Esq
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Who's skillfull at covering pure black tribal with silver inks (opaque greys)
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Cyberthrasher
Cyberthrasher
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Any other good cover up youtubers?
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Tattoo Machine Related Questions
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DKJ
Beginners - how to keep the faith!
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Has anyone ever had this happen to them? a vein move while tattooing the wrist area?
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Dazza
Dazza
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Safest way to tattoo lines?
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Sketching Paper - What To Use?
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Cyberthrasher
Cyberthrasher
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What is the best brush for light shading on pro create?
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Newbbb
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Ad pancho grey pastel set
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Can you go very dark with a light grey wash?
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MalligaMallan
MalligaMallan
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Peoples best after care cream?
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Cyberthrasher
Cyberthrasher
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Can i snap off my 9rl to make it smaller?
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Newbbb
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Dont local shops sell tattoo supplies?
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gadsden1776
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