![]() One of the smaller needle gauges available (but not the smallest) and sometimes referred to as Bugpins. ALTHOUGH THEY MEAN THE SAME THING! Needle manufacturers and tattoo suppliers use both terminologies depending on where the needles are from and being sold to i.e. The gauge is indicated by a number (usually 8, 10 or 12), and diameter by a millimetre measurement. The narrower the gauge or diameter, the more controlled and finer the flow of ink is. The gauge of a tattoo needle is directly linked to ink flow. Now you know all about different needle groupings or types, it’s time to look at needle diameters, also known as gauges. Flat shader needles are also common in semi-permanent makeup.Ĭommonly Used for: Some line work. Flat needles are good for intricate shading such as in geometric patterns and some mandala work. Larger flat needles can be used for colour fills and shading as they deliver more ink quickly with just one pass. This means clearer, darker lines with just one stroke. These needles are used for lining because their shape lets them deliver more ink to the skin. Flat Shader Needlesįlat shader needles are pins that are soldered in a straight line on the needle bar. This helps for any intricate shading or colour work where you still want it to perform as a magnum with many pins but not as spread out.Ĭommonly Used for: Shading and colour packing. The pins on double stack magnums, or double stacks, are packed much more tightly together. It’s also less damaging to the skin and helps with soft shading.Ĭommonly Used for: Black and grey. Meaning the edges of the needle run along the skin with more conformity, allowing for better dispersal of ink and a more consistent line. Curved Magnum Shader needlesĬurved magnum shaders – also known as soft magnums, soft edge magnums and round magnums – are used in the same way except the pins are arranged so they arch at the centre. See below.Ĭommonly Used for: Black and grey. There are a few different variations of magnum needles. Less passes are required over an area to work the ink in meaning less trauma to the skin. Magnums hold and deliver a lot of ink, making them perfect for large areas of colour packing and shading. Magnum shaders are the preferred grouping or needle type for pretty much all shading work. Meaning, for as well as doing thicker lines, they can also be used for colour filling and basic shading.Ĭommonly Used for: Some line work. Round shaders are very similar to round liners except the pins are not placed as close together. ![]() If too much ink was let out, lining would be quite a task!Ĭommonly Used for: Dot work. Lining needles, once dipped in your ink, will let only small amounts of ink out to then be worked into the skin. ![]() 01 very fine, 14 very thick) as well as the thickness/gauge of each pin (see Tattoo Needle Sizes below). The thickness of the line will depend on the number round liner you choose (e.g. ![]() The pins on round liner needles are soldered in a round pattern to produce crisp, clean lining tattoo work. Below we go into more detail on each type. No need to worry though! Here’s where the learning begins.Īll these options fall into six basic groupings of tattoo needles: Round Liners, Round Shaders, Magnum Shaders, Curved Magnum Shaders, Flat Shaders and Double Stacks. When looking at a page of tattoo needles on a website or in a catalogue, it can seem a little overwhelming with all the different options available. We’d also like to quickly mention that we (Barber DTS) go back a long time ( click here to see how long) when it comes to tattoo products so you can rest assured the information found here is as accurate and knowledgeable as it’s going to get! Tattoo Needle Types This article will help you make sense of it all and in turn, assist you in making the most informed decision possible when it comes to buying tattoo needles. In reality, once it does makes sense, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get it in the first place! Whether you are newbie to the tattoo industry or a seasoned professional, the large selection of different tattoo needle groupings, diameters, tapers and needle counts can be one hell of a headache to understand. ![]()
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