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Needle direction
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Too much blow out
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My first attempt on human skin
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Black packing feedback
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BAD TATTOO HEALING
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HELP!!!
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I don't know if it's normal
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self tattoo, where’s the limit?
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PocketJet PJ-622. Ink Refill
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Skin stretch and whip shading
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Saved up money for tattoo machine
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Ink not setting consistently and causing bleeding
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How to hold my tattoo machine?
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Brand new, needing help!
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Packing color long stroke or short stroke
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Colour packing questions
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Big liners/RS as liners vs sculpting lines
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Coil is not working
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Beyond cartridge needles shake
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Wondering if anyone will be able to help me?
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Ink pooling around needle tip
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Your thoughts and experience: The best colour ink for big and bold traditional / old school work
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Help
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When you sell a design, do you sell it once or unlimited?
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Shader isn't laying ink
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Ink just won’t stay in...help?
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Help colouring in
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marked 4 life
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New and looking for suggestions and guidance
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TexasPT
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Ink wouldn't stick into skin...
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