This site is no substitute for a formal apprenticeship
This site is no substitute for a formal apprenticeshipThis site is not a substitute for a professional apprenticeship with a licensed tattoo studio. Nor is this site a definitive source for learning the art or trade of tattooing. An apprenticeship is the ONLY universally accepted way to learn proper safety practices and sound technique.
While we welcome members of all levels, we STRONGLY advocate staying away from skin until you've received formal training from someone who works in the field. Hell, even hair stylists must complete over a year of courses, pass a state health board exam, and apprentice under a professional studio before earning a chair.
The trade of tattooing has a rich history and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. If you respect the art, please show your respects by learning the right way.
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 Dec 31 2007, 09:39 PM
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I think we need a sticky of recommended tattoo equipment suppliers in the "The Apprentice" - Q & A Corner » Equipment: Machines, Power Supplies, etc... section of the forum. I know i always question if a company comes through on what they promise and it would really help everyone out. I know i dont order from a company unless i see others recommending it, because if yall have ever did a search for tattoo equipment it brings up alot of results and you never know if they have quality stuff and if they stand behind what they sell.
-------------------- "Piercings and tattoos arent a statement, its a lifestyle." quoted from me when i was asked whats my deal with steel and ink.
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Jan 30 2008, 05:32 AM
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has anyone tried Jet France? Any opinions?
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Jan 30 2008, 06:14 AM
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fuck jet france the stuff they sell is shit and haggard... this is soley based on my experiance
best companis in the eu that i have used are magic moon, fix ink, premier products, ITC tattoo and percing, premier products , tribal jewelry, body cult, gentlemans tattoo flash, german tattoo irons, sunskin, imax, cold skin......and naj tattoo boutique in the uk i found global tattoo supplies, starr tattoo supplies and cold steel to be very good and knowlageable in the states pulse eikon national waverly and luckys rock |
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Feb 5 2008, 09:50 PM
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I just odered 1500.00 worth of supplies from UNIMAX they were fantastic, good custmer service and the order was correct, it came in 3 days. I also went with them because they have everything you need in stock (exception Bounty paper towels).
-------------------- ToySoldiersUnite.com
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Feb 7 2008, 05:22 PM
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i couldnt agree with you more about Unimax even though some of their prices area little higher than other places you will get orders really quick and without any issues
-------------------- "Piercings and tattoos arent a statement, its a lifestyle." quoted from me when i was asked whats my deal with steel and ink.
got myspace add me----click here Cabinet Shop i work at |
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Feb 7 2008, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE (gnvarnadore @ Feb 8 2008, 10:22 AM)  i couldnt agree with you more about Unimax even though some of their prices area little higher than other places you will get orders really quick and without any issues Except for us aussies, 10 days and my order is stuck in canadas customs, why i wonder would it go to canada 1st- obviously usps's fault not theirs but still very annoying  and the time difference is making for hard communications with unimax, they said they were contacting usps a couple of days ago but still havent heard back. Unimax semed to be fine, its just the down side of living in a country without a lot of tattoo supply choices, and being the opposite end of the day to places that do  needlesexpress.com.au over here is great (although dont have a huge range of machine parts etc..why i chose unimax for my last order), julie is very understanding and helpful towards beginners, quick delivery and free postage around oz if the order is $200+ which is easyily done 
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Feb 8 2008, 04:19 PM
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Gotta promote Unimax some more (see link and praise in other posts). I placed an order the day before yesterday off business hours, and they got back to me as soon as they opened shop the next day with pricings for international shipping for the order. Then, after I paid, they e-mailed me and told me they were out of the red-top washout bottles, but could send a green-top instead, if I wanted to (or get store credit). How professional is that? I was fucking blown away by them actually taking the time to see if the COLOR OF A FRICKING BOTTLE TOP mattered to me, the customer. I'm never shopping anywhere else, that's all I'm saying. Stores who care about their customers are keepers.
-------------------- If I come off like a dick when critiquing it's because I have high standards, and I'm honest about it, so don't take it personally.
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Feb 9 2008, 04:59 PM
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Tommy's Tattoo supply. Fast shipping and decent prices. They are the manufacturers of starbright inks. Their machines look cool, but they seem a little high priced and give no specifications on the parts (spring gauges, running speed, etc.)
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 Feb 11 2008, 09:02 AM
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QUOTE (Hoa Paio @ Jan 25 2008, 06:01 PM) Awesome Thread. I commend you for starting this sir. Needlejig.com (good communication and service) Liquidskin.com (awesome flash site. Ken's really cool) i BUY FROM EITHER DPS supply, www.worldwidesupply.com or www.tattoousupplies.com. tattoo u supplies has the best prices on needles and lots of other stuff. They are very helpful and I have always been very happy with the service. They stand behind what they sell too.Worldwide is good too but they are a bit pricey on their stuff. DPA (Diversified Product Supply) has OK prices, but the cheapest and best I have found is the tattoo U supply place. They have Iron Butterfly,Starbrite and Intanze ink, and Kuro Sumi too. I bought a nice machine from them too for only 80 bucks. (they are rebuilt) -------------------- I LOVE TATTOOING & PUG DOGS!!!
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Feb 17 2008, 03:42 PM
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Freedom tattoo supply has good prices on needles.
-------------------- Whatever dick weed!
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Feb 17 2008, 07:11 PM
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So far for Aus
oz tatz, 12 gauge, and needlesexpress.com.au, Anyone else know any other suppliers to Aus? About to order heaps of new shit -------------------- if you're 555 then i'm 666
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Feb 19 2008, 05:42 AM
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ok, so i have a question... I believe (but i could be wrong) I have heard Jimmy mention that some needles seem better than others as far as quality... so I would assume that the cheaper price doesn't necessarily mean the same quality... who sells the best needles? So far we've bought from Inkcraft, which I really like as I do most of the ordering, they are very friendlyalthough the last time we ordered inks they didn't have the orange we were looking for, and couldn't tellme when they would have it in, we have ordered from worldwide... not quite as friendly, but they seem to have whatever he needs when i call, we order from Superior, no complaints they seem to have a good selection... and yesterday I ordered some eternal inks as a surprise for him (thanks for the recommendations!
 ) I am now looking for the best needles, as well as a GOOD deal on a chair and a stool... are there some stools that are better than others? I would imagine after tattooing for a while your back would start to hurt, are there any things I need to keep in mind... I can't very well ask him all of these things as I am trying to surprise him with updates for his shop... any help that you can provide is very much appreciated...
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Feb 19 2008, 11:15 PM
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My Recomended Ebay Supplier These ppl have decent deals on needle and needle/tube combos
-------------------- Screw The Rent! Get A Tattoo!
GetInked.com AIM: shortdoggitc Yahoo Messenger: badboytat2s My Ebay Store Disposable tips, needles, tubes, DVD's, PS2 Games listed Visit My Site www.myspace.com/alkqnthug |
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Feb 28 2008, 12:24 AM
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I mostly lurk on here but I saw this post and i really wanted to add something to it.
https://www.internationaltattoosupply.com/ is quite possibly the worst company for tattoo supplies on the web, let me share my experience. I purchased a kit from them back when I started my apprenticeship in june, I thot I got a pretty good deal, I got 2 decent machines their "ultimate power supply" and quite a few other things in the kit. First off the foot switch didnt work and i had to clear out the rust inside of it so that it would. Then I noticed that the "Kurro Summi" Ink they sent me wasn't Kuro Sumi ink at all and was a total knock off, the utter crap they sent me was spelled Kurro not Kuro. The other inks they sent me in the kit are crap as well. Well then I noticed that after thier "ultimate power supply" ran for more than 30 minutes the power started fluctuating all over the place and the machines would run like crap. I the notified the company about that and they said hey it has a year warranty on it send it back....they never told me where to send to back to or anything so after a few different email tags I finally got an address. I sent the item back to them detailing what was wrong. Well a month went by and I was wtf? So I emailed them about the supply and they told me What power supply...they never received it....yea right. So I got up the post office and they told me that they had received it. So basically they blatantly lied to me over and over again. SOOOO to end my rant don't buy SQUAT FROM THESE THIEVES!!!!!! Now for the great comapnies I do use. http://www.newyorktattoo.com/ these guys rock they ship crazy fast and have great prices. I also use unimax great shop only problem is they have a minimum order of 50 bucks..kinda steep but good prices if u need alot of supplies. So there ya go hope that helps. |
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Feb 28 2008, 05:49 AM
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QUOTE (trippdowt @ Feb 18 2008, 01:11 PM) 12 gauge, Whats the web address for them mate? I use : Oztatz Tattoo Australia Needles Express AAA Tattoo New School Tattoo Supplies Tat-2-Supply All Aussie bussinesses. -------------------- If at first you don't succeed ......... maybe skydiving is not for you.
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Mar 3 2008, 09:51 AM
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So far I've been using Unimax , worldwide , technical tattoo , Element tattoo supply , and superior . I've been very happy with all of them so far.Good products , friendly helpful service , and timely delivery .
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Mar 3 2008, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE (BENDER @ Mar 3 2008, 10:51 AM) So far I've been using Unimax , worldwide , technical tattoo , Element tattoo supply , and superior . I've been very happy with all of them so far.Good products , friendly helpful service , and timely delivery . I have ordered from all those suppliers too. The only thing is sometimes Worldwide will substitute a product without even asking you. Mostly those suppliers are good. I buy almost everything from Tattoo U Supply Co.-They are very helpful, and will answer any questions. I have never had a problem from them-fast delivery and really good prices on needles too. They have pretty much everything you would need too, so I have been pretty loyal to them as far as getting my supplies. I just opened my own studio and they got me all my stuff fast so I could open right away. Wish me luck-its my first tattoo studio so I am hoping to do well!! www.tattoousupplies.com is their link if you want to see the website. Also I have bought from National tattoo but some prices are high with them, but quality stuff -------------------- I LOVE TATTOOING & PUG DOGS!!!
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Mar 3 2008, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (JimmysGirl @ Feb 19 2008, 06:42 AM) ok, so i have a question... I believe (but i could be wrong) I have heard Jimmy mention that some needles seem better than others as far as quality... so I would assume that the cheaper price doesn't necessarily mean the same quality... who sells the best needles? So far we've bought from Inkcraft, which I really like as I do most of the ordering, they are very friendlyalthough the last time we ordered inks they didn't have the orange we were looking for, and couldn't tellme when they would have it in, we have ordered from worldwide... not quite as friendly, but they seem to have whatever he needs when i call, we order from Superior, no complaints they seem to have a good selection... and yesterday I ordered some eternal inks as a surprise for him (thanks for the recommendations! ) I am now looking for the best needles, as well as a GOOD deal on a chair and a stool... are there some stools that are better than others? I would imagine after tattooing for a while your back would start to hurt, are there any things I need to keep in mind... I can't very well ask him all of these things as I am trying to surprise him with updates for his shop... any help that you can provide is very much appreciated...I bought a really nice hydraulic chair from Element Supply Co.-But it was off ebay. I was happy with the chair for the most part, paid $450.00 for it with shipping. Only problem no instructions on putting it together or operating instructions. Poor response when I asked for help. The chairs from TatSoul are reall nice. Wish I had bought from them instead. Check them out! -------------------- I LOVE TATTOOING & PUG DOGS!!!
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Mar 4 2008, 08:50 AM
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Ok, so I've been tattooing for too long now without getting a set of colours, I figured I'd start off with a half oz, or 1oz set of basic 10 colours (i'm broke, plus test the water with a brand, no worries about exp. dates etc). Gonna obviously buy Intenze, or Starbrite and everyones bigging up Unimax, does anyone know what their shipping prices/times are to the UK, coz otherwise the prices look great. Alternatively any good UK suppliers, coz not many have been posted and seems to me like they double all the prices on the good brands. Thanx folks.
-------------------- Peek through the Doors of Perception to see the Pause in Deception!
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Mar 4 2008, 09:15 AM
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QUOTE (tattoofool @ Mar 3 2008, 11:05 AM) I have ordered from all those suppliers too. The only thing is sometimes Worldwide will substitute a product without even asking you. Mostly those suppliers are good. I buy almost everything from Tattoo U Supply Co.-They are very helpful, and will answer any questions. I have never had a problem from them-fast delivery and really good prices on needles too. They have pretty much everything you would need too, so I have been pretty loyal to them as far as getting my supplies. I just opened my own studio and they got me all my stuff fast so I could open right away. Wish me luck-its my first tattoo studio so I am hoping to do well!! www.tattoousupplies.com is their link if you want to see the website. Also I have bought from National tattoo but some prices are high with them, but quality stuff I will definetly check them out , thanks . Your first studio , KICK ASS !! I wish you the best of luck ! |
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Mar 20 2008, 12:22 PM
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http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WILDANGEL-TATTOO-SUPPLIES
Sell good quality springs, pretty cheap and fast delivery. Good choice in spring gauges, and various different styles. -------------------- mmmmm cookies...
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