Of all the equipment that you find in a tattoo parlor, tattoo guns are the most easily recognized. There are some obvious reasons for this. Firstly, the gun is what the tattoos are applied with. Secondly, everything else in the parlor such as the power supplies and the ink are pointless without the guns.There are many things that a tattoo artist needs to know about guns before they get started in the field. Even veteran tattoo artists learn about new technologies that come out and make sure that they are always on top of the latest tattoo gun care.
One thing to keep in mind is that when someone mentions tattoo machines, they are talking about guns. They are the same thing. Many people just prefer one term or the other. If you are looking for them online it is a good idea to search both terms. This way you get the widest variety of information possible.
When you shop for guns, you will find that there are hundreds that you can choose from. You need to know what you are looking for before you spend a lot of time looking. One of the first things you need to look into is the brand of the gun. You want to be sure that you are buying a brand that is well known and has a good reputation.
Some tattoo artists make their own tattoo guns, but this is not generally recommended. Those artists that make their own guns have usually been in the industry for a long time and know exactly what they need and want in their gun. Artists that are just starting out should buy a tried and true gun.
Homemade guns malfunction regularly if they are not made right. They often have a problem with injecting the ink too deep into the skin, which can cause the colors to run, leaving blurry images. They can also rip the skin as they go in and out, making infection more likely.
You can get a tattoo gun kit if you are just getting started in tattooing. This will provide you with a lot of what you need to get off to a good start. You will also save quite a bit of money as opposed to buying everything separately.
These kits generally come with the gun, ink, gloves, sanitation supplies, and instructions. Sometimes they also come with things like practice skin. This helps you get used to how your new gun feels.
Don't be afraid to ask for some advice before you buy any tattoo guns. If you aren't sure what brands you should be looking for or which to avoid, go ask around. Usually, if you go into some tattoo parlors and talk to the artists, they will be glad to tell you what they use and why. There are also forums online for tattoo enthusiasts to trade information.
The most important thing is that you don't skimp or cut corners when it comes to your tattoo gun. Without a good gun, you can't create great tattoos. Make sure you do your research on them, and spend the money to get the best one that you can. This will put you on the fast track to the career into tattooing that you dream of.
