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4 Unique Styles Of
Tattooing
Introduction
The methods of tattooing vary as much as the
human needs for bodily artistic expressions,
which means there are many tattooing
techniques out there which you can use. Here,
we will discuss the 4 most common tattooing
techniques.
Tattoo Machine
This method basically consists of the use of
extremely sharp (chemically sharpened) needles
which are attached to an electric tattoo gun.
When pressed against the skin, the constant in-
out motion (thousands of times per minute) of
the needles allows them to pierce the skin
cleanly and accurately.
Bamboo Handles
Using bamboo handles to insert ink into one¡¯s
skin is a vital part of the Japanese tattoo
tradition. There are about two dozen needles
embedded in the handle. The artist has to
stretch the client¡¯s skin with one hand while
pressing the needles against the skin with some
force with the other side to produce a cohesive
image.
Rake and
Striking Stick
Using striking sticks to make tattoos is one of
the oldest practices of tattooing, which is still in
use in the South Pacific countries like Samoa
and Papua New Guinea. The rake, which is
produced from bone, is dipped into ink before
placing it carefully over the part of the stretched
skin to be tattooed.
Metal Tube
The metal tube technique has mainly been
famous in Southeast Asian countries such as
Thailand. A metal tube, often made of brass,
contains a pointing rod at its center. The artist
has to stretch the customer¡¯s skin with one
hand, dip the rod in ink, and pierce it through
the skin in a downward motion frequently like a
sewing machine.
ABOUT US
Doing Tattoo has been a staple in the
Edmonton tattoo scene for the past 6 years. The
shop is located on Whyte Avenue at The Station
on Whyte. We are currently accepting walk-ins
as well as booking appointments.
The shop is home to a diverse group of artists
enabling them to cater to a full spectrum of
tattoo designs and styles. From simple and
clean black work, accurate portraiture, colorful
Japanese styles to American Traditional, the
shop is equipped to meet your specific needs.
CONTACT US
(825) 510-5990
www.doingtattoos.com

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4 unique styles of tattooing

  • 1. 4 Unique Styles Of Tattooing
  • 2. Introduction The methods of tattooing vary as much as the human needs for bodily artistic expressions, which means there are many tattooing techniques out there which you can use. Here, we will discuss the 4 most common tattooing techniques.
  • 3. Tattoo Machine This method basically consists of the use of extremely sharp (chemically sharpened) needles which are attached to an electric tattoo gun. When pressed against the skin, the constant in- out motion (thousands of times per minute) of the needles allows them to pierce the skin cleanly and accurately.
  • 4. Bamboo Handles Using bamboo handles to insert ink into one¡¯s skin is a vital part of the Japanese tattoo tradition. There are about two dozen needles embedded in the handle. The artist has to stretch the client¡¯s skin with one hand while pressing the needles against the skin with some force with the other side to produce a cohesive image.
  • 5. Rake and Striking Stick Using striking sticks to make tattoos is one of the oldest practices of tattooing, which is still in use in the South Pacific countries like Samoa and Papua New Guinea. The rake, which is produced from bone, is dipped into ink before placing it carefully over the part of the stretched skin to be tattooed.
  • 6. Metal Tube The metal tube technique has mainly been famous in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand. A metal tube, often made of brass, contains a pointing rod at its center. The artist has to stretch the customer¡¯s skin with one hand, dip the rod in ink, and pierce it through the skin in a downward motion frequently like a sewing machine.
  • 7. ABOUT US Doing Tattoo has been a staple in the Edmonton tattoo scene for the past 6 years. The shop is located on Whyte Avenue at The Station on Whyte. We are currently accepting walk-ins as well as booking appointments. The shop is home to a diverse group of artists enabling them to cater to a full spectrum of tattoo designs and styles. From simple and clean black work, accurate portraiture, colorful Japanese styles to American Traditional, the shop is equipped to meet your specific needs.