How To Come Up With Amazing Tattoo Ideas
Tattoos are (mostly) for life, and it can be quite daunting as a first-timer, to come up with the perfect tattoo idea. It can be quite difficult to come up…
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Sarah
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Sarah Lee is a tattoo artist in South Africa and owns her own studio called Be Kind Tattooing. She has been in the industry since she was 17 years old and has always had a love for tattooing.
Tattoo Blowouts: An Artist’s Worst Nightmare
If you are into the world of tattooing at all, you have probably heard of the term “tattoo blowout” before. A lot of people think that tattoo blowouts occur when…
How To Deal With Stubborn Tattoo Ink Stains
Tattoo ink stains are quite a nuisance – in our studio if we see our clients wearing white, it makes us a bit anxious to tattoo them! Tattoo artists generally…
Can You Tattoo Over Stretch Marks?
As a tattoo artist, I see this question come up a lot. Stretch marks have been a topic of the beauty world for ages, mainly surrounding how to get rid…
An Artist’s Guide On How to Prepare For A Tattoo
Thinking of getting a tattoo done? In this article, I will guide you on how to prepare for a tattoo from my perspective as a tattoo artist. Some may find…
How to Photograph Tattoos: Fresh and without glare
Photographing tattoos is not as easy as one may think! Tattoo artists have and are still struggling to get that perfect shot of their masterpiece they have just spent hours…
A Comprehensive Tattoo Needle Guide (2023)
When I was a tattoo apprentice, one of the hardest things to grasp was the different tattoo needle sizes, their uses, and the difference between them. It took a lot…
Tap Out Tattoo Sessions: Endure the Pain for a Stunning Result
Tap-Out Tattoo Sessions have recently gained popularity because they can really save you a lot of money—especially if you are looking to get larger tattoos done. The duration of a…
10 Mistakes To Avoid As A Tattoo Artist
As with any other job, being a tattoo artist comes with its own set of mistakes that can be made. Our job is extremely high-pressure, even though other people may…
How To Tattoo Fake Skin: A Step by Step Guide
Tattooing fake skin is the first step to feeling like you’re actually getting somewhere with your tattoo apprenticeship. We generally use fake skin to get you used to your machine’s…