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Tattoo Ink comes in all shapes and sizes, and with cheaper versions coming from China, it’s important as an artist to make sure you’re not buying something that could harm the client. While there is no one, single type of tattoo ink, there are certain types that are acknowledged by the industry as being trustworthy, dependable and quality. Eternal Ink is one of those products. What is tattoo ink made of? Unfortunately we can never be 100% sure what’s in tattoo ink, unless it’s a reputable company who are open about their product. In New Zealand, tattoo ink falls under...

Ask any professional tattoo artist what the most important piece of equipment is in their studio, and you won't get a one-word answer. There is a long list of equipment that’s essential when running a successful tattoo studio, each piece an important link in an overall chain. It's only by having these professional tattoo supplies that it is possible to create a safe working environment. It’s these small essentials that we need every day. They may not be obvious, but nothing gets done without them. And the quality of these items is just as important as actually having them. There's...

As all professional tattoo artists know, there is a long list of essential equipment that’s needed to run a successful studio. Each piece, no matter how small, joins together like a jigsaw puzzle, creating a safe working environment with the best possible service for clients. It’s these small essentials that we need every day. They may not be obvious, but nothing gets done without them. And the quality of these items is just as important. You may have 4 brand new tyres on your car, but they won’t do you much good if they’re flat. As professional tattoo artists, the...

A tattoo isn’t finished until it has healed. Advice on the healing part is everywhere, and unfortunately, it doesn’t all agree. Most artists agree bandaging up the wound (and yes, it is a wound at this point) is the best way to go, but how long and with what are bones of contention. If you ever go to Thailand you’ll see lots of Westerners walking around with their new tattoos wrapped up in clingfilm/saran wrap. This isn’t a good idea, as your newly stabbed skin needs to breathe, and covering it up tight will only help bacteria to spread. What...

There is a shift in the tattoo industry at the moment, with many artists and studios abandoning traditional steel tubes for disposable ones. But why? Well, Sunset Tattoo have been exclusively using disposable tattoo tubes for a few years now, and during those years we have found them to be superior to steel tubes. Let us explain… Why steel tubes are going out of fashion While steel tubes have their advantages (and supporters), they still lose to disposable tubes in the one issue that really matters; safety. Steel tubes need to be cleaned thoroughly, and it’s not just client’s blood that’s...