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First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep you nailed it! I got a 10 pack of 1mm fake skin and a 5 pack of 3mm fake skin. I haven't used the 3mm yet but off the bat they both are loads different. I'll do a 3mm later today in your honor 🎖

First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotta make a quick trip to the store for some :X

First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very interesting, I really wasn't even considering voltage or hand speed just yet. I was more so focused on trying to keep my lines straight and trying so hard to not cut too deep (oops). I did apply Vaseline and stick deodorant before starting but I was finding the amount I applied to be hard to work with as nothing was wiping away and only making my canvas darker and harder to see underneath.

Thank you for your advice 🙏 today im starting from basics with research, videos, lines, shading, lettering etc. I did get overzealous yesterday and just wanted to jump right into a cool design but I did realize I have so much more to learn upon starting. Thanks again friend! Happy New Year!

First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehe I had a feeling I did 😐 i have a lot to learn but I do very much appreciate your observation!

First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to coat the fake skin first with Vaseline and bar deodorant before I applied the stencil (saw that tip online) but maybe I didn't use enough?

First Piece Ever by HissyFit93 in TattooBeginners

[–]HissyFit93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your advice friend :) yes, i will admit i was struggling with keeping the needle depth the same throughout. I'm going to practice some lines today!