Best Atlanta Tattoo Studio Voted By Creative Loafing Readers
 
HomeNew Tattoo ImagesTattoo ImagesAll or Nothing ArtworkRead about us in the pressCheck out our bumpin message boardLearn about our studioWatch videos about All or NothingRead our massive gallery of articles about usHow to get hereLearn how to take care of that new tattooCheck out our hellafied links pageShow your support by linking back to usGet some All or Nothing gear at Stranglehold Merch 
  #11  
Old 06-14-2011, 09:04 AM
theskndoc2010 theskndoc2010 is offline
Member
Private
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 56
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

i love black and gray and i have a dringenberg p3 that danny set up for just that. it is a little pricey but this is a tool of the trade so u cant put a price on that. it is the best by far black and gray machine i have ever used and it is the ONLY machine i use for black and gray pieces. call them and he will ask you what type of needles u use the most and set it up just for that. like i said it was a little pricey but worth every penny. as far as running your machine fast, real nice black and gray takes time to do so turn ur machine way down and it will give u the smooth blends that u are looking for. i also recently switched to talons and make all of my own washes. it gives u the best look u could possibly want out of a black and gray tattoo..it took my work to another level.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-14-2011, 12:56 PM
ShadowFax ShadowFax is offline
Junior Member
Private
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 12
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

Curved BugPin Magnums, 9's, 13's or 17's.

Set your machine to run at a lower voltage, ie: 3v-5v

I run a large gap between my contact point on both liner and shader.

I run my shader just high enough to push my hand against the A-Bar and slightly slow the machine down, any faster and your blends wont be as smooth and you can chew up the skin.

Use your rinse cup alot, a slight dip into water when transitioning tones or fades can help smoothen them out and blend together.

Dont be scared to go back over the areas if darker is needed, use black and white with your base colors for deeper or lighter tones.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-22-2011, 12:57 AM
Lonnie Lonnie is offline
that guy
Private
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

One thing I have seen a lot of in recent years due to the trend in pre-diluted black inks, is that a lot of new tattooers don't shade anymore. There is a sort of coloring mentality with different ratios of water/black. Nothing can replace good technique. Work on hand motions with the lighter mix ratios and develop good shading technique. After a bit of practice you should be able to get smooth transition from black to skin with straight uncut black.

Fast machine allows for smooth softer shading with fast hand motions and none of the choppy look that comes with fast hand motions and a slow machine. Tuning your machine soft and turning the voltage down to the point the machine bogs a little will allow just about anything you want to do with it.

In the end it comes down to feel though. No amount of info passed along on the internet will give you the look you're after without practice and gaining a feel for the skin.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 02-07-2012, 06:36 PM
Ink By Rich Ink By Rich is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SF Bay area, California
Posts: 4
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

I just recently purchased an FK Irons AL13 Proton, this machine is exellent!! its kind of heavy, but other than that, i really enjoy the freedom I have with this machine. So far soft tones havent been a struggle. A great $500 investment!!
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-15-2012, 08:20 AM
mr_natural78 mr_natural78 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 9
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

I tattooed in Indianapolis for years and have seen a lot of Joshua Carlton's work come into the shops I worked at. He is a great tattoo artist! I also worked with Monte for a couple years in Indy. I'd rather get tattooed by him than JC. As for Joshua C's machines....I've never owned one...but for years I've seen nothing but negative reviews about them on the forums. I don't think I've ever seen a single good review.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 02-26-2012, 11:05 PM
bobparr1974 bobparr1974 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 6
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

I've really been enjoying the consistency and accuracy of my Hyper Stigma Rotary machine for black n grey work. It's easy to slow it down and get detailed although there was a bit of a learning curve. Another thing I like to use is 11 long taper bugpin needle groupings, smaller dots left by smaller needles make for finer details. The long taper bugpins go into and come out of the skin easier leaving less trauma. I'm thinking about buying a Cheyenne Hawk but I have heard mixed reviews of it. Any comments?
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 04-12-2012, 03:18 PM
Rom Smite's Avatar
Rom Smite Rom Smite is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Manila, Philippines
Posts: 3
Default Re: smoother shading techniques

Hi Guys,

Need info on best type of needle shader for Tribal tats.

Thanks.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
shading, smoother, techniques

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

| Home | Tattoos | Art | Publications | Messageboard | Links | Studio | Tattoo Articles | Driving Directions |
| New Pictures | Tattoo & Piercing Aftercare | Link to Us | Media |

Don't forget to check out:
| A.N.T.I. Art Elite | A.N.T.I. Art Atlanta |Atlanta Tattoo Tv|BrandonMFBond.com| Atlanta Pitbull Rescue
| StrangleHold Merch | TattooingAtlanta | Brandon Bond | Dave Mf Tedder |
Matt Dunlap |

All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner.
The comments are property of their posters, all the rest © 2004-2013 by All Or Nothing Tattoo And Art Gallery.
2569 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna, Ga. 30080 - Phone: 770.435.9966