{"id":133,"date":"2021-08-16T07:35:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=133"},"modified":"2021-09-22T07:27:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T07:27:20","slug":"setup-tattoo-machine-lining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/setup-tattoo-machine-lining\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Tattoo Gun for Lining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lining in tattoo designs is the creation of the outlines that make the design. These lines may be bold or thin and they can be straight or curved. They are probably the most difficult portion of the tattoo because they have to be precise, and placed perfectly to create the artistic image that you are trying to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the lining can begin you have to set up the machine and get things ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things Need to Tune or Set up a Tattoo Machine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you start to do any tattoo lining you need to have a steady hand and a few things on hand to do the work with. You need latex gloves<\/a>, a lining needle<\/a>, a tattoo machine, a dime to set the gauge on the machine, a rubber band, your preferred ink, and patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latex Gloves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Latex gloves are mandatory for the artist applying the ink to have. The gloves protect your hands from being exposed to any blood or bodily fluids that could possibly be contaminated with diseases like HIV, hepatitis, and more. The gloves also protect your customer from being exposed to any disease or contaminant that might be on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should put on a new pair of latex gloves for each customer. If you have to get up and leave the customer while applying the tattoo the gloves should be removed when you stand up and new ones should be put on when you return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latex gloves also prevent any bacteria from being introduced to the tattoo machine. That means you have a more hygienic set-up that is less likely to cause any infections or irritations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the biggest part of personal protection you can offer during these procedures, and it is the least expensive protective measure you can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tattoo Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you are going to be doing tattoos then you need a machine to do the work with. To perform the act of creating lines you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n