Shop Like A Pro / New artist

Starting out

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

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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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Tattoo Ink Mixer

€6,41 *

(€5,39 excl. VAT)

Frecher Franz

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

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Skinz Practice Skin A3

€26,81 *

(€22,53 excl. VAT)

Frecher Franz· A3

“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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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

€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)

Frecher Franz

“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.”