#1 Lining Tip: Unlock the Instant Fix for Bold Tattoo Lines

If your tattoo lines aren't solid, you might not be "layering" the ink in your linework - and the way you're holding your machine could be the problem. This one quick fix to your technique will make sure you get bold, darker tattoo linework.

Tilting the tattoo machine at the proper angle is very often the last missing piece for new tattoo artists before they finally start getting those dark, saturated lines that take their tattoos to the professional level.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Why You Need to Angle Your Machine
02:06 Thinner vs Thicker Needles
02:58 Lining with a 1214RL
04:27 Lining with a 1207RL
04:46 Final Reminders

If you're still having linework problems, make sure to check out these videos:

Shaky lines or still feeling uncomfortable pulling lines, check out the Back to Basics linework videos:    • Back To Basics | Line Work Tutorial | Week...  

If your lines still look faint, check out this video about voltage vs. hand speed (super important for tattooing lines)    • Tattoo Hand Speed vs Voltage: How They Wor...  

Not sure where to start: Complete "How to Tattoo" video:    • How to Tattoo for Beginners COMPLETE GUIDE...  

✅ New to Tattooing? Equipment Setup Checklist:

In this video, I used a Bishop Wand Liner 5mm - but if you're new to tattooing, I'd recommend a Critical Torque or a pen machine with an adjustable stroke

Tattoo machine review videos:    • Tattoo Machine Reviews  

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Black ink: Dynamic Lining Black https://www.kingpintattoosupply.com/p...

Color recommendations: Fusion Ink, Solid Ink, Eternal Ink

Recommended tattoo needle configurations:
Round Liners: 1203RL, 1207RL, 1209RL, 1214RL
Round Shaders: 1207RS
Curved Magnums: 1015CM, 1023CM

Fake Skin: Skinz
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Stencil Stuff: https://www.painfulpleasures.com/prod....

For a tattoo station, you also need:
Dental bibs
Nitrile gloves
Ink caps
Paper towels
Grip tape (sports tape)
Green soap dilution
Tongue Depressor
Vaseline

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