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Starting out

What artists tell beginners to buy first, and what to skip.

8 products
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Piranha Premium Stable Ink Caps (multiple sizes)

€4,96 *

(€4,17 excl. VAT)
Frecher Franz· 14 and 16 mm

“Beginners often dip the machine too deep into the ink. The needle tip goes blunt or bends into a hook that just tears the skin. The soft bottom prevents that.”

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Kwadron - Tattoo Cartridge - Sublime - Soft Edge Magnum - Long Taper

€31,49 *

(€26,46 excl. VAT)
Diego· 09 · 13 · 19 curved magnum, 0.35 mm, long taper

“Curved – or round – magnums mainly for shading, smooth transitions, and larger areas of colour packing. Their rounded edge feels more forgiving and gentler on the skin, especially when working patiently in larger areas.”

Tip · “Sometimes I can create a line with a magnum or pack a small area with a round liner.”
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Skinz Practice Skin A3
Skinz Practice Skin A3

Skinz Practice Skin A3

€26,81 *

(€22,53 excl. VAT)

“Practising on fake skin is unavoidable for a beginner. Only good fake skin gives you an experience that's realistic enough to judge your work.”

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Tattoo Ink Mixer

€6,64 *

(€5,58 excl. VAT)

“If you mix your own greywash tones, the pigments have to be mixed properly. This little battery mixer does that.”

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World Famous Limitless - 6x Tattoo Ink Set

€122,45 *

(€102,90 excl. VAT)
Diego· 6x set

“Consistent and reliable results.”

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Reelskin Reelpad Practice Skin Support

€81,62 *

(€68,59 excl. VAT)
Frecher Franz· 16 × 16 cm

“Makes practising feel more like tattooing a real body part. It's also easier on the machine.”

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Dragonhawk - Fold Pro Wireless Tattoo Pen - Pro Grade

Dragonhawk - Fold Pro Wireless Tattoo Pen - Pro Grade

€279,88 *

(€235,19 excl. VAT)
Frecher Franz· Fold Pro Wireless Pen, black, multiple stroke

“Don't buy an expensive machine. It won't teach you to tattoo any faster. My recommendation is Dragonhawk.”

Tip · “If in doubt, get one with a strong stroke. A shader machine is overrated at the beginning.”
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Reynard Antibacterial Hand Gel

€2,33 *

(€1,96 excl. VAT)

“Why gel of all things? Because it's easier to use for disinfecting your hands, and hygiene is everything.”

Tip · “It's also the fastest way to get a stencil off the skin if you have to reapply it. That happens a lot at the start and can be a real mess. The gel is a big help.”