Ink Cups for Tattoo Ink

Ink cups are tiny cups that tattoo artists simply put their ink in for dipping their needles. There are generally 2 sizes for tattoo ink cups.

The 2 sizes are:
#9
#16

Tattoo Artists would use the smaller ink cups (#9) for needles are below 13 magnums or flats. But for lager tattoos such as tribals, it is a good idea to use a large Ink cup (#16).

*Remember ti think ahead an prepare the right ink cups for your tattoo! or you will waist time and tattoo ink!

Tattoo Rubber Grommets and Rubber Nipples

Tattoo Rubber Grommets and Rubber Nipples:

Rubber Grommets and nipples are ment to secure the needle bar onto the armature bar, which is on your machine.

View diagram above of a tattoo machine armature bar, and the differences with rubber nipples and grommets.

Most Tattoo Artists prefer rubber nipples than grommets, simple because they are easier to use. A small simple thing like this can change the way at tattoo artist tattoos. ^_^

Tattoo Foot Switches

Tattoo Foot Switches or Foot Pedals are basically switches to channel power from the power supply to the tattoo machine.

There are many foot pedals/switches out there for tattoo machines. A good Tattoo Foot Switch/Pedal are the ones that are very flat or round. When a tattoo artist tattoos for many hours, their foot may start getting tired from lifting their toes. So its advisable to get a flat tattoo foot pedal.

Tattoo supplies: disposable grips/tubes

In the world of Tattoo Equipment, one of the most important things are grips.

Tattoo Grips come in Stainless Steel or Disposable Plastic. Most Tattoo Artists now a days like to use disposable tubes because after a tattoo you can simply throw the tubes away. Usually one Tattoo consists of 5 Disposable Tubes. Most Tattoo Supply Stores sell disposable tubes at a very cheap price, ranging about 50c/piece to 80c/piece. In the world of Tattoo supplies sterilization is very important, but a big hassle for tattoo artists. That is also why most tattoo artists like to use disposable tubes, they are all individually sealed and pre-sterilized.

Frozen Tattoo Ink

Ok so its winter season for the Tattoo suppliers and Tattoo Shops. A common problem during the cold winter for Canadians is FROZEN TATTOO INK!

Tattoo Ink that freezes should be checked by the supplier if the inks can still be used. I know for a fact that Eternal Tattoo Ink can still be thawed after freezing, and still be safe to use.

Tattoo Ink that is all natural pigments should be fine when thawed out. What could happen to the frozen tattoo ink is that it could become a little thicker and have an odor. The odor smells a little like old melons.

TaTTOO Ink

Tattoo Ink is important for... well making tattoos. But there are some Tattoo Ink out there that are untested. These Tattoo Inks can cause severe skin rashes and looks nasty. So before getting a tattoo, or applying a tattoo on someone, dont just use any Ink. The most common problem with Tattoo Ink, is the reds. For some reason human skin seems to reject a lot of Red Tattoo Ink when inserted into the skin. The after effects look horrible, the red Ink starts to bleed out of the skin and the skin starts to bubble.

So don't be cheap with your tattoo inks, get the ones that have been used on other people before.

Steralized Tattoo Needles

Tattoo Needles need to be sterile before they can be used. You can put your tattoo needles in an autoclauve and it will do the job. Or you can do what most tattoo artists do, and thats to buy disposable pre-made tattoo needles. These distposable pre-made tattoo needles are already pre-steralized. You can grab them in most Tattoo Supply Stores. Search online or click on the ads on this site to direct you to tattoo suppliers. Although I suggest World Wide Tattoo Supply.