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Previous response: Yes LIke 1 hour
Additional respone: Above answer seems quite short and dumb...the time it takes to shade a tattoo depends on the size of the tattoo and the amount of shading you wish to put in it, and the detail of shading. So if you use a lot of shading variations and want to put in a lot of detail it will obviously take longer than if you are doing something with simple shading.
Set up a system with your washes to make the shading easier. I normally have a full black and then half black half distilled, and then a few other lighter ones down to a really light that i use for portraits for really soft shading. If you have a picture to work off for your shading you'll be able to see what parts require the darker wash and which requires lighter.
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Do you outline a tattoo before shading?
Not really you only use out like to tatt it not the shading
Tattoo needle stick out of the gun?
How much blood stays on a needle after shading a tattoo?
Is 1207rlb a shading tattoo needle?
07 needle grouping Round Liner so now its not a shading needle
Old school tattoo?
An old school tattoo is a tattoo style that was created in America and often has bold lines and heavy shading.
Do you shade or color first in a tattoo?
Shading and coloring is the same thing. First thing done is the outline then the shading, its the different forms and ways of shading that is up to the artist to prefer.
What needle and tips to use for shading a tattoo?
That all depends on the size of the tattoo that you are doing, and what you are trying to accomplish whether it be soft shading, coloring, etc. If you are using disposable tube and needle combos, which you should, then the appropriate sized tip will be included with the needle. However, since you must ask I will take it that you are new to the game, so practice on your own legs before you ever tattoo another person and be safe. Best of luck.
Which needles are the best for tattoo shading?
depending on the size i would just use a 7RS big the shading area the larger i would use the 9RS or Flat Shader
What are size 3 round liner tattoo needles for?
They are for fine lines and detail that's in the tattoo you can also use this needle to do awhole tattoo for lines and shading without changing needles
What do you space for tattoo shading?
You want to set your machine up as a long stroke for shading. Soft spring action, and about a 2 nickel space on the top coil. You want a soft spring and long stroke so that the needle physically takes longer to hit the skin. Keep your voltage down low.
Why does the tattoo ink dry when I'm tattoo?
you take too long? not sure what your asking
Can you tattoo over a tattoo that has been faded by tattoo removal creams?
Yes you can. Though you will have to do this a certain amount of time after application of the cream. (30 days). Then the next tattoo you choose will have to have darker colors or heavier shading to completely cover the tattoo in which you have previously removed.
Does shading and coloring of tattoos hurt less then outlining?
No, it hurts more because they are filling in the entire tattoo.
