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It's really a matter of trial and error and finding yourself all of the various shades of black that make up the pallette of grays. You really only need to have 3 different solutions of graywash which is; light, medium, and dark. So for this mix your black ink with a small amount of sterile Witch Hazel and keep diluting it until it is the appropriate shade that you need. Keep a pad of paper with you so that you can write down how many drops of the witch hazel go with the ink to make that shade and then take a paint brush and then paint a line on the page next to your notes and you will see the final product when dried as well as you will have a log of your ink trials for future use. Or......you could just dillute your wash as you need it for your tattoo and just keep track of how many drops of the Hazel you're adding. You want to make sure that it still has some dark hue to it and that it doesn't get too watery because then you're going to be beating up the skin trying to get the ink to stick when it's too thin. So play around with it, and watch video tutorials on You Tube if you get stuck.
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How do you not do tattoo shading?
And I'm sick of people who rant and don't make any sense when they rant. Tattoo shading is done many ways. Every artist has their own technique and own style. Shading is done with a black ink, greywash system, grey, black cherry system, ive seen people shade with other colors but it takes lots of practice. You could make a 3 tier greywash system. Take black and add a tiny bit of distilled water. That will be your first tier. Add a tiny bit more than you did the first time in a second ink cup of black. That will make it a little bit lighter, that will be your second tier. Same process with your third tier. That is a basic greywash system. You can also buy pre-mixed greywash systems. But it is good to learn to mix your own grey wash. Another technique used by artists is whip shading. Whip shading is done exactly as the name says. start at the darkest part of the shading, put your needle at the proper depth and move your needle to the lightest part lifting the needle out of the skin as you move in a fast motion toward the end of the shading.
What is the best way to make a supersaturated solution?
Heat the solution
What is the best way to make tattoo lines?
with a tattoo machine. this question is entirely too vague. go get an apprenticeship and ask your teacher.
Is kuro sumi ink the best for black shading?
it really depends some artists are different than others i have used it before it is ok but sometimes i make my own or i use kabuki. some grey washes have different shades than others try making your own grey wash and try that if u don't like it then try kuro sumi or kabuki or silverback or whatever those so many brands out there oh and by the way if u don't know how to make greywash u shouldn't even be around a tattoo gun ______________________________________________________________________________ ahhh, and if you call it a tattoo GUN, you shouldn't be giving people advice about tattooing
What is the best make up to cover a tattoo?
Ben Nye Tattoo Cover (look online, Ben Nye is a theatrical makeup supply house) is pretty much the standard in tattoo covering makeup.
How do you make a real tattoo?
you can do it a needle or a tattoo
What is the best way to make a supersaturated?
Heat the solution
What best demonstrates how to make a stand in an op-ed piece that provides a solution?
"the best solution to our current global warming crisis is..."
What is to make a solution by mixing with a liquid?
my best answer is disolve but if you are talkingto me about it just get your ------------- and your -------- ----- ---- ---- ---- out of my freakin face
Is old larimer street tattoo any good?
Old Larimer Street Tattoo is the best shop in the world. The artists, and environment make this elite parlor one of the most unique, and satisfying tattoo / piercing establishments anywhere!
How do you make tattoo ink and a tattoo gun?
just buy it. Its too complicated to make.
Should I get an army tattoo because I'll be in the army for 1 year and then become a physiotherapist officer for the army so I don't know if it's reasonable?
The best solution might be to wait until you have been in the Army for a bit, or even after you are out, and then see if you still feel strongly about getting an Army tattoo. It's a big decision to make and one that will be with you forever.
