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If there is one brand of tattoo ink that is universally trusted around the world, then it’s Eternal Ink. Eternal Ink lead the way by setting strict standards in product consistency, quality ingredients, and outstanding performance for our tattoo inks. They take great satisfaction in knowing that artists believe and trust in their product. Tattoo Station are proud to be official suppliers of Eternal Ink in New Zealand, offering the following colours for professional artists. Standard colours These colours represent the core of Eternal Ink’s collection. They capture a wide range of colour, intensity and value on the colour wheel....

For anyone starting out in the tattoo business, buying the correct equipment is essential. Buying high-quality equipment from respected and established suppliers is the best way to unsure your clients safety. Invest in the right tools for the job Don’t try to scrimp and save on tattoo equipment. You need to invest in the right tools for the job, or you’ll soon discover saving a penny today can cost you a dollar tomorrow. Invest in the best equipment you can, and this will get you off to the best possible start. A Tattoo machine is the most expensive part of...

Here at Tattoo Station, we have a full range of needles to complete all your tattoo needs. We have sourced highest quality individual needles for ourselves to use at our tattoo studio, and as tattoo artists ourselves, we know the difference a good needle makes to a finished tattoo. The importance of a good tattoo needle All professional tattoo artists know the importance of good tattoo needles. Tattoo needles are the only contact point between you and the client, making them possibly the most important part of the tattooing process. Tattooing literally involves stabbing people – obviously, any equipment used...

The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival is back again at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth at the end of November. As usual, the festival will feature some of the very best tattoo artists in the world, so the question is – are you ready? The greatest show in town! Now in its 7th year, the festival has become Australasia’s biggest tattoo show, with over 250 artists and models attending. As usual, the standard of the artists attending is incredible, with the likes of Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Tommy Helm, and Dan Smith coming over from America to show off their skills. Entertainment highlights include Head...

Professional, respected tattoo artists know they need to have the very best when it comes to tattoo supplies and equipment. Any skimping on price or quality is going to turn out badly in the long run. There is a long list of equipment needed if you’re planning on running a successful tattoo studio, and every 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 what springs to mind when people think of tattoo...