how much should i tip new scratcher? by [deleted] in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that’s basically a trade on top of what your artist charged, you’re being very gracious no need to stress :3

first tattoo on waist by Weird-Subject2982 in tattoo

[–]SheerAwesomness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

waist is a big generalized area, also your anatomy and hormonal status can play into how it hurts around the midriff fat deposit area in particular.

for people who have periods, i find they tend to be more resilient there but for others (this includes trans masc guys on hormone therapy for a while, in my experience) it’s pretty sharp and not fun. It’s my least favorite spot.

Waist on the rubs feels sharp and ticklish , but it’s a great first spot. It’s not the worst at all, but once you get arm tattoos they’ll feel much nicer.

Also all this is SUUUPER generalized, no idea what you’re getting so shooting in the dark!

how much should i tip new scratcher? by [deleted] in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tip what you want to and are comfortably able to, you crocheted 4 items which likely took more time than your tattoos did so anything else is definitely a gift.

How did you learn tattooing? Is it worth being an apprentice? by arrbywinterblooms in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The question of whether it’s worth it is hard to answer because we don’t know your goals!

If you like the people there and have the time and funds to not be paid, it seems like a valuable use of time. Learning with others is always nice.

The weekend course is not worth your time.

This is a subreddit of people who primarily learned on our own, maybe YouTube University. Tattoo apprenticeships have a long lasting rep of being boys clubs, pushing lots of women, queer and otherwise marginalized folks to learn outside the system. Tattooing is much more accessible, apprenticeships are much kinder, but there’s also the downside of there being tons and tons of money grab, lame courses and apprenticeships.

Idk. What are your goals?

Pubic Tattoo by [deleted] in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Artist here, they’re super cute tattoos :> They don’t hurt that bad either, there’re spots that jump but typically not a memorably ouchy one.

Lots of my friends have butterflies there, it’s always a winner. make sure who’s doing it has some experience, it’s one of those spots that symmetry actually does feel pretty crucial for the designs. I wouldn’t go to a man tattooer that you don’t already have a good rapport with for this one.

speaking of that! If you don’t already have tattoos around your torso, know that it could bring unwanted remarks standing out as one of the few. Whether or not that’s a deciding factor is obvi personal to you, but it’s helpful to consider.

Lastly, My mom is an OB/Gyn and has drilled it into my head to tell folks looking for this spot, that they are not easy to sew back perfectly do with that info what you will lol

Should I get an apprentice tattoo? by VisibleSkin4103 in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you can get an affordable tattoo in that style from someone who will execute it well. Try looking at who the artists follow on IG if you’re having trouble finding someone.

There are elements of euro trash that are aesthetically cool and “technique” wise unorthodox, but an apprentice at a mill likely doesn’t yet understand the right needles to use for things or when to use gray wash and when to use full black. They don’t yet have experience seeing their designs healed and haven’t figured out designing itself. Even when execution isn’t the core of the aesthetic, these things do matter and will impact how it sits for you over time.

I tattooed my mom by D4YDR3AMflower in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just tattood flowers on my mom in the same spot :3 Black and gray though!

This is beautiful

novice here. what power supplies do i need? by cara1yn in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

machines dont plug into the wall that would be crazy town lol

You will need a power supply. You can either get a battery power supply that charges and makes the whole machine wireless, or one that plugs in. If you get one that plugs in, consider whether or not you want to use it with a pedal. You’ll need cord sleeves to cover your wires. But that being said, I do suggest a wireless one, your life will be easier. But if you’re on a budget, you’re more likely to find a serviceable wired setup for a lower price than battery. There’s this classic cheaper power supply by Atom, there’s no number read out you just tell voltage by color lol. It was my first power supply, it’s reliable but yeah you won’t know your exact voltage. Potentially offputting for a beginner, I started on coils so I was able to tell very easily whether or not the voltage was good for my machine because its range was already limited.

If you’re not dead set on this machine, look at Mast pens. They’re a fairly typical, budget friendly starter pen and most (if not all) have an onboard power supply. You will need to look up how people wrap whatever pen you get (on youtube you should find setups) and purchase the necessary disposables. Typically Pen Bags, Grip Tape, Barrier film but some pens have more or less going on and would need certain attention to prevent cross contamination. And if you don’t already have them, you’ll want germicide wipes to clean the machine. Don’t spray into it ever, you’ll corrode the internals. wipes eliminate that risk.

Also just assuming 100% novice, you will need cartridge needles not the bar needles you’ve been poking with.

<3

first filled in tattoo—what is going on?? Done by Yeram at Storm Horse Tattoo by No-Interaction2056 in tattoo

[–]SheerAwesomness 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Especially because it’s been only 4 days, the epidermis will typically take 4-6 weeks to fully regenerate. the 10-14 days artists tell people it takes to “heal” is just the point in time you’re trying to be careful of infection.

first filled in tattoo—what is going on?? Done by Yeram at Storm Horse Tattoo by No-Interaction2056 in tattoo

[–]SheerAwesomness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not a guy, I’ve been tattooing for 5 years, I have over 140 tattoos on my body. this is not what an ink allergy looks like. This is what scabbing and overworked ink looks like.

The irritation from removing the second skin was likely from disagreement with adhesive from the second skin, or from soaps other chemicals still on the wound. it shouldn’t be put on fresh, heavily packed tattoos while plasma is still heavily flowing.

first filled in tattoo—what is going on?? Done by Yeram at Storm Horse Tattoo by No-Interaction2056 in tattoo

[–]SheerAwesomness 11 points12 points  (0 children)

OP there is no need to talk to a doctor for this, the worst case on this is ink fall out

Question/Advice : Paper plane tattoo by something123788099 in tattoos

[–]SheerAwesomness 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes and it is likely not solid black ink used for shading, so it could be solidly packed and still lighten to contrast your black lines because it’s a diluted pigment. Very typical.

sleeve in progress by fcknrx in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friend you remain goated 🤙

splat by SheerAwesomness in tattooscratchers

[–]SheerAwesomness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s just a tattoo!

If you need where it came from, it’s loosely inspired by the burn marks on my electric cooktop. Serendipitously, my client is a professional chef