Tattoo needles: types and applications

With the development of modern technologies it is already difficult to imagine that the real tattoo needles in the past have replaced conventional sewing. At that time, it was quite enough to apply the drawing to the skin. Today, professionals in the salons use exclusively new equipment, which was not even discussed before.

Needles designed for tattoos are made of different materials. The most common of these is alloy steel. Platinum and nickel are on the second and third places, but many other materials are on sale.

Sharpening

When a master paints an image on a person's body, he uses his professional skills, so the visitor of the salon is absolutely sure of safety. Although in fact, in any case, you need to be careful. When creating a tattoo, it is very important to sharpen the needle itself. It is of several varieties: faceted, round and others (but they already go as an addition). The most preferable for both the master and the client is a round sharpening, although one should take into account the fact that the faceted version allows to draw the contour of the isobarization much more clearly.

Professionals in their work try to diversify their work and give creativity, so they choose special sharpening in the form of a conventional bullet. They argue that it is this form that significantly reduces the risk of injury to the client, as well as the ability to deliver the pigment to the desired area of the skin.

TOP needles

Masters, depending on the level of professionalism, choose different needles, which in their opinion seem ideal. In general, the needles for a tattoo machine can be divided into several main groups:

1. RL - in the bundle usually from 3 to 18 pieces. They are located, forming a circle shape, and are fastened together. They are used mainly when forming a contour of an image not yet applied.
2. RS - the beam contains the same number of needles, and they are placed in parallel in two rows. They are chosen more often for the purpose of shading paint.
3. Magnum - the number varies from 1 to 42, depending on the number of rows. Such needles provide a dense fill and help to avoid injuries.
4. Round Magnum - are arranged in a pair of rows in the form of a semicircle. Their main purpose is a smooth filling.
5. Flat - stand in one row, but very tightly fastened together. Thanks to them you can make a beautiful drawing with a transition of colors or halftones.
6. Round - are arranged in the form of a circle, at a free distance from each other. Are intended for a contour and a paint.
7. Single is the only needle. It features universal capabilities, is designed for professionals of the highest level.

Types of needles for tattoos and more detailed information about them is presented below.

Outline

These needles should be present in the kit of each master, as only they can perform a decent contour. The sizes of the needles for the tattoo can be completely different, so everyone should choose the best for themselves. The cost of such accessories varies from 0.23 to 0.40 dollars.

Shadow

To create three-dimensional drawings, shadow needles will not replace anything. Their cost is the same as the contour, but the functionality is much greater. With the acquisition of a set of shadow needles, you can depict incredible drawings on the body that will surprise others.

Wide Magnum

The price of a tattoo needle with a wide magnum can reach from 1.50 to 2 dollars. In appearance, they are quite similar to the shadow ones. At first glance, they can only be distinguished by a professional. Such needles are also an integral part of the tattoo master kit.

Rounded Magnum

Magnificent tattoo needles, featuring a rounded wide magnum, cost up to $ 1. They are unique due to the fact that it is completely impossible to cause injury to the client, using them. Even a beginner can easily cope with needles of this type.

Narrow Magnum

No less important tattoo-needles with a narrow magnum cost much less - up to $ 0.34. They will help to make the perfect image, being in the hands of not only a professional, but also a beginner. These options are suitable for almost all machines, so you do not have to spend time choosing the right product.

Solid color

The same for the cost of a needle for a tattoo machine is a device for the machine, through which you can make an image with stretch elements or gradients. The dense brushing function helps to avoid spaces if the drawing contains too wide lines.

Textured needles

The cost of textured needles is always in the range of 0.50-0.70 dollars. They are almost universal and can be used for several purposes simultaneously. Profi very quickly find the use of such a needle, but the beginner will first have to follow the rules.

High quality

Needles that are of high quality, respectively, have a high price (0.50-1.50 dollars).

In fact, for such a miracle, you can give any money, since these needles are made entirely of precious metals and can be used for both contour, and for feathering or embellishment.