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Dan Lorenzo chats with tattoo artist Jessa Bigelow about school, being a female tattooer, and more.
Watch this video featuring Intenze founder and CEO Mario Barth explaining the importance of storing your tattoo inks properly.
Watch this video on the latest installment of Reinventing the Tattoo, Guy Aitchison Technique. This 4-disc DVD set shows close-up footage of Guy Aitchison working on five different projects. Guy...
In this video, Bishop Rotary owner Franco Vescovi shows how he DipCaps, the latest innovation that eliminates the risk of cross-contamination while tattooing. Now available at PainfulPleasures.com
Ignorant tattoos are a style that started with a French graffiti artist named FUZI UVTPK.
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Check out which tattoo machines made the cut as "best of the best" this past year. Then discover which one works best for you.
Your skills are leveling up, but your gear could be holding you back from your real potential. Here are 5 clear signs that your tattoo setup needs an upgrade.
Wondering what causes tattoo blowouts? Here are 8 common reasons and simple ways to prevent them.
Let's find the best black tattoo ink for you. Learn more about the top 5 best black inks for lining, shading, and more.
Learn what to tell your clients about piercing aftercare (and how to get them to actually listen). Plus, a full breakdown of healing times for common piercings, including ear, nose, belly button, and nipple.
If you're looking into trying gold industrial barbell jewelry, you've come to the right place. Check out all the ways you can style and care for gold industrial jewelry.
Don't settle for shaky lines. Master your voltage, hand speed, and gear to get crispy work every time. Get the pro tips you need to keep your line work bold, clean, and solid.
Bad habits can quietly wreck your tattoos. This guide breaks down 10 common technique mistakes and how to fix them now, so you can get better-healed results.
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