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Get to know your coil machine springs—what they are, how they work, and how to fine-tune them to match your style, session after session..

Use this guide to check power grid and voltage standards when selecting electronic devices to use in your studio.

Here, you will find laws, statutes, and regulations about tattoos and piercings according to your state.

Here you will find a comprehensive list of industry-related vegan brands and products, provided by Memphis Mori.

For a quick, handy reference for coil tattoo machine basics, take a look at our labeled diagram and glossary.