What should I set my tattoo machine to shading on?
Set the gap between the armature bar and the contact screw for shading to approximately 2mm, or the thickness of a U.S. nickel.
What voltage should my tattoo shading be?
You should take time with your machine to find out which voltage is the right for you and the machine. Generally most artists use voltages around 7v-9v for lining (8 should be a good start) and 8-10v for shading.
What size needle do you use for shading a tattoo?
There are a few basic guidelines. Two rows of needles spread out. For light shading and portraits use 7-11 needles. Curved magnums have a slight arc to protect the skin.
How do I know my liner shader?
- The easiest way to tell the difference is the angle of the spring with the contact screw, the small angle is for shading , the big angle is for lining.
- There are two ways one is the sound of the gun the liner sound smoother runs faster as the shader as more of a power sound and runs a little bit slower.
Can I use a round shader as a liner?
Round shaders are very similar to round liners except the pins are not placed as close together. Meaning, for as well as doing thicker lines, they can also be used for colour filling and basic shading. Commonly Used for: Some line work.
How to use a tattoo machine for shading?
Insert the matching needle bar into the tube and secure it. Examine the needle tip with a magnifier; and adjust the needle tube and rubber band properly, as you did for the lining gun. Reset the speed of the tattoo machine for shading. Shading requires a slighty slower speed than line work.
How do you line a tattoo machine?
Examine the needle with a jeweler’s loupe or magnifier while depressing the armature bar. Adjust the needle tube so that the length of needle that protrudes from the tip matches the gap of the contact screw. Set the speed of the tattoo machine for line work. Some machines display a readout of voltage. Six volts is appropriate for lining.
What is the difference between a liner and a shader machine?
Shader machines are characterized by a longer front spring for a softer stroke, wider gap between front spring and contact screw contact point. Generally runs slower than a liner. Setting up Shader: Hold down the armature against the coils. The stroke (space between contact screw and armature bar) length for shading should be long and slow.
Can You line and shade with a single tattoo gun?
It is possible to both line and shade with a single tattoo gun, but it requires taking apart the gun and changing its settings between the lining and shading steps. It is highly recommended that two tattoo guns be used, each adjusted to the correct speed and needle depth for proper tattooing before beginning to ink a tattoo.