If you are starting a career in tattooing, then you must want to figure out which tattoo machine is the best for you. A nice machine doesn’t come cheap. On the markets, the price can vary from 20 buckets to 1000 buckets. The oldest machine is called coil tattoo machine, then rotary machine, and now a modern pen-style machine is obviously occupying most tattoo artists’ minds. A new wireless tattoo pen will cost more than 1000 buckets. So, which kind of machine will you buy and what price would you accept?
How to Choose a Tattoo Machine for a Beginner?
Even though it’s recommended to choose a tattoo pen when starting a tattoo career, there are a variety of tattoo companies and brands, some beginners still feel confused when making a choice. Here are some tips for beginners.
- Price plays the most important role in making decisions. No one would like to spend more than $400 on his/her first tattoo machine. A tattoo pen with around 100 buckets is just fine.
- Convenience is another factor when choosing tattoo machines. Choosing a tattoo machine that can be adjusted (changing the needle and needle depth) easier and a machine that feels comfortable in hand.
- The noise and balance are also some of the keys when buying tattoo machines. It takes a long time to finish a tattoo and the lower the noise and vibration, the more attention you can pay to your tattoo work.
- Reliability refers to the quality of the tattoo machine. You had better choose a tattoo pen that comes with a qualified motor, such as a coreless motor or Marlboro motor. A coreless motor tattoo pen can work consistently, so the less chance that you interrupt a tattoo.
Out of consideration for health, tattoo pens do less harm to your wrist and ears. In fact, no matter what tattoo machine you buy, the most important thing is to continuously practice tattoo skills day after day. Anyway, what makes a good tattoo is a skilled tattoo artist.
This post was written by J Michael Taylor. J Michael Taylor is an artist and owner of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery. Black Amethyst is the best tattoo artist in St Petersburg FL shops. They provide an art-first approach to custom tattooing in a gallery setting.
