Ink doesnt go in skin, needle blocks

MiladyAce · 16 Apr 2020

Hi, Im new with coil machines.
I recently bought a lauro paolini liner tattoo machine. I tried so many speeds so many volts, I dont understand what is going on. When I pass the needle on the skin, I cant have a line. It kinda blocks in the skin like without any smoothness. Plus, the ink doesnt, or practically doesnt go in the skin... My needle isn't out to much, I already verified this.
Is it the tuning ? Or something Im not doing right ?
Thanks for help !!

DKJ · 16 Apr 2020

Hi Anneso,
Can you tell us what kind, size and brand of needle you are using, on what places of the body did you try, and how many volts did you try ?

Peace,

DKJ

TexasPT · 16 Apr 2020

it's something you're not doing right.

DKJ · 16 Apr 2020

TexasPT said:
it's something you're not doing right.

C'mon Mark, you're better than that, lol!

Anneso,
When you tattoo, there are some basic rules: correct depht, matching handspeed and voltage, needle in the correct position (soldering on top), stretching the skin, dip enough ink, get good ink (approved by you country), and... Tuning your coil right.

What do you think you're not doing, or don't know how to do it?
Did you read the user manual for your machine?

Peace,

DKJ
PS: i would advise you go premium if you wish to get more answers and details.

TexasPT · 16 Apr 2020

Stretch Anneso...you're not stretching enough. When you don't the skin acts like a trampoline and even though you think you're making a dent your not.

DKJ how was that?

DKJ · 17 Apr 2020

TexasPT said:
Stretch Anneso...you're not stretching enough. When you don't the skin acts like a trampoline and even though you think you're making a dent your not.

DKJ how was that?

... In a way, needles feel happy to do some trampoline which is rare for them, plus the client feels no pain.

So, the "you're doing it wrong" is debatable.
Peace,

DKJ

Gmoflip · 25 Apr 2020

Stretch and lube.

GWFH · 25 Apr 2020

MiladyAce said:
Hi, Im new with coil machines.
I recently bought a lauro paolini liner tattoo machine. I tried so many speeds so many volts, I dont understand what is going on. When I pass the needle on the skin, I cant have a line. It kinda blocks in the skin like without any smoothness. Plus, the ink doesnt, or practically doesnt go in the skin... My needle isn't out to much, I already verified this.
Is it the tuning ? Or something Im not doing right ?
Thanks for help !!

Hey, I have a Lauro Paulini liner too ! What is yours precisely ? Maybe I can help

TexasPT · 25 Apr 2020

Gmoflip said:
Stretch and lube.

fixes almost everything...everywhere

Ink doesnt go in skin, needle blocks

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