Shade With A 3RL ONLY - Tattoo Technique Explained

Shade With A 3RL ONLY - Tattoo Technique Explained

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Shading a tattoo using only a 3RL (3 Round Liner) is a technique I started using years ago, and it completely changed the way I tattoo. In this video, I break down my 3RL shading technique, including the best needle choices, tattoo machine setup, and ink selection to get smooth gradients and rich details.

If you’ve ever wondered how to shade with a 3 round liner, this video will show you the best shading techniques to make it work for black and gray whip shading. Whether you're a beginner tattoo artist or an experienced professional looking to improve your 3 Round liner tattooing and precision shading, this video has you covered.

00:00 Intro
00:25 Ink Set-Up
1:21 Needle Selection
1:47 Tattoo Machine Selection
2:46 Raw To Refined
3:08 Technique (Reaper)
6:25 Naruto
8:15 Other Anime Dude