4 unique styles of tattooing

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4 Unique Styles Of
Tattooing
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Introduction
The methods of tattooing vary as much as the
human needs for bodily artistic expressions,
which means there are many tattooing techniques
out there which you can use. Here, we will
discuss the 4 most common tattooing techniques.
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Tattoo Machine
This method basically consists of the use of
extremely sharp (chemically sharpened) needles
which are attached to an electric tattoo gun.
When pressed against the skin, the constant
in-out motion (thousands of times per minute) of
the needles allows them to pierce the skin
cleanly and accurately.
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Bamboo Handles
Using bamboo handles to insert ink into ones
skin is a vital part of the Japanese tattoo
tradition. There are about two dozen needles
embedded in the handle. The artist has to stretch
the clients skin with one hand while pressing
the needles against the skin with some force with
the other side to produce a cohesive image.
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Rake and Striking Stick
Using striking sticks to make tattoos is one of
the oldest practices of tattooing, which is still
in use in the South Pacific countries like Samoa
and Papua New Guinea. The rake, which is produced
from bone, is dipped into ink before placing it
carefully over the part of the stretched skin to
be tattooed.
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Metal Tube
The metal tube technique has mainly been famous
in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand. A
metal tube, often made of brass, contains a
pointing rod at its center. The artist has to
stretch the customers skin with one hand, dip
the rod in ink, and pierce it through the skin in
a downward motion frequently like a sewing
machine.
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ABOUT US
Doing Tattoo has been a staple in the Edmonton
tattoo scene for the past 6 years. The shop is
located on Whyte Avenue at The Station on Whyte.
We are currently accepting walk-ins as well as
booking appointments. The shop is home to a
diverse group of artists enabling them to cater
to a full spectrum of tattoo designs and styles.
From simple and clean black work, accurate
portraiture, colorful Japanese styles to American
Traditional, the shop is equipped to meet your
specific needs.
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CONTACT US
[phone] www.doingtattoos.com