Hey all, just wondering if anyone has some good tips here. I’ve been tattooing for 3 years, mostly on friends and a few customers in the house. I also practice on my legs to try different techniques (and line discipline) before I do customers.

Correct me if I’m wrong…for using black/grey (shading for depth, detail, dimension etc)

– Flat shaders are best for straight lines/shapes (squares, triangles, etc) because of the “straight” edge on the shader
– Mag shader best for round shapes and curves (circles, ovals, etc) because of the “flared” needles

Leason learned from flat shaders–I always assumed they had a “paint brush” effect when you flip-shade–WRONG! Mag shader lines are less obvious when highlighting rounded objects and work best. Round shaders (14 +) are excellent for very small detailed areas (for shading).

I like to float my shaders and use witch hazel when I do black/greay (for shading)–versus small circles with a round shader for coloring only.

Also, what speed is good for shading? I vary the speed myself, just depends on the design (soft/hard).

Any suggestions/tips on this appreciated….Eazy Sleazy