Introduction
Let's talk of needles. For a novice tattoo artist, the array of tattoo needle types, lack of precise standardization for these tools, and their often quirky nomenclature can be quite bewildering. Tattoo needles are characterized by codes, each of which has a specific meaning indicating diameter, function, category, and more. Not all needles are suitable for all machines, so it's crucial to know which machine you plan to use and what types of tattoo inks you need before purchasing needles.
Special Needles for Tattoos
Some tattoo needles are made for specific machines. This is the case with cartridge needles, a revolutionary invention that allows different types of needles to be used in tattooing without the need for multiple machines. While special needles offer the advantages of precision and professionalism, they often come at a higher cost than traditional needles.
Cartridge needles are unique because the needles and tips are integrated: the needles are molded into a plastic base rather than being soldered together. The cartridge tip is designed to hold and guide the needles in the desired configuration. The bar is engineered to prevent color or other contaminants from backflowing into the machine.
Advantages of Cartridge Needles
The cartridge needle system offers many advantages, especially when it comes to using tattoo colors. These advantages include:
- Prevention of Backflow: The special design blocks backflow of ink and blood, preventing any color leakage into the delicate gears of the machine, safeguarding the equipment, and avoiding waste.
- Greater Hygiene: Cartridges are strictly single-use, and the needles are always sterilized.
- Speed and Convenience: There's no need to change machines; simply change the cartridge with the desired needles.
- Smoother Workflow: Using cartridges leads to fewer interruptions.
- Improved Precision: Greater needle stability results in enhanced precision in lines and details.
- Variety of Needles: There are various types of needles to choose from, all made with the highest professionalism.
Supreme Cartridges
Enhance your tattoo artistry with Supreme Cartridges, professional-grade tattoo needle cartridges featuring a protective membrane for optimal safety and precision. Designed to meet the highest quality control standards, Supreme Cartridges ensure a flawless tattooing experience. They offer a wide range of needle configurations, allowing artists to find the perfect fit for their unique styles and techniques. With Supreme Cartridges, you can achieve unparalleled detail and consistency in your work, making them an essential tool for any professional tattoo artist.
Using Cartridge Needles with Tattoo Inks
Once you've identified the types of tattoo colors that best suit your needs and are most suitable for the work you want to do, it's time to put your new cartridges to the test. We recommend not starting to tattoo until you've got the hang of the new system. It will take patience and trial and error to determine which types of needles work best for you. Just as choosing between different shading and filling needles can be problematic and require various experiments, the same goes for cartridges, as every artist is different and what works for one may be disastrous for another.
To practice with tattoo inks and cartridges, you can use synthetic skin or ask a friend to be your guinea pig, but be sure to inform them that it's an experiment! All that's left is to start experimenting with your colors: we're sure that once you've tried cartridge tattoo needles, you won't want to go back to any other system.