Here is a experiment we did to improve the fluency of outline tattoo machine. Recently, We saw a tattoo video of China famous tattoo artist, and was surprised by the outline fluency. At last, we noticed that his knack is shorten the tattoo needles. So we did a experiment and found out that the length of the tattoo needles do influence the continuity of outline.
The tattoo needles we purchased from tattoo shop, are the same length.Actually the fixed length are not suitable for all the tattoo artist. Majority feel uncomfortable about their tattoo needles.
To shorten the tattoo needles, you need pliers. Cut off the back-end of the needles, and bend the end into a circle.
Choosing a tattoo tip, adjust the tip with the Allen Key to the length you like.
Assemble the needle, now we can see clearly in the picture that the needles are shorten. But it isn’t finished yet.
Adjust the distance between the grip and the tattoo machine until you can hold the gun tight. But make sure that your hand feel comfortable.
I would like to use my ring finger to keep my hand higher when outlining a tattoo.
In this way, the hand can lay on the skin, and will less tired. Besides, the hand is steady, when you do the outlining, you can tattoo more accurately.
Still feel that your tattoo machine is too heavy too handle, and you hand get tired easily, try to make a cushion with a sponge, and fix it at the bottom of the tattoo gun.

















