The methods of tattooing vary as much as the human needs for bodily artistic expressions, which means there are many tattooing techniques out there which you can use. Here, we will discuss the 4 most common tattooing techniques.

1. 4 Unique Styles Of
Tattooing

2. Introduction
The methods of tattooing vary as much as the
human needs for bodily artistic expressions,
which means there are many tattooing
techniques out there which you can use. Here,
we will discuss the 4 most common tattooing
techniques.

3. Tattoo Machine
This method basically consists of the use of
extremely sharp (chemically sharpened) needles
which are attached to an electric tattoo gun.
When pressed against the skin, the constant in-
out motion (thousands of times per minute) of
the needles allows them to pierce the skin
cleanly and accurately.

4. Bamboo Handles
Using bamboo handles to insert ink into one’s
skin is a vital part of the Japanese tattoo
tradition. There are about two dozen needles
embedded in the handle. The artist has to
stretch the client’s skin with one hand while
pressing the needles against the skin with some
force with the other side to produce a cohesive
image.

5. Rake and
Striking Stick
Using striking sticks to make tattoos is one of
the oldest practices of tattooing, which is still in
use in the South Pacific countries like Samoa
and Papua New Guinea. The rake, which is
produced from bone, is dipped into ink before
placing it carefully over the part of the stretched
skin to be tattooed.

6. Metal Tube
The metal tube technique has mainly been
famous in Southeast Asian countries such as
Thailand. A metal tube, often made of brass,
contains a pointing rod at its center. The artist
has to stretch the customer’s skin with one
hand, dip the rod in ink, and pierce it through
the skin in a downward motion frequently like a
sewing machine.

7. ABOUT US
Doing Tattoo has been a staple in the
Edmonton tattoo scene for the past 6 years. The
shop is located on Whyte Avenue at The Station
on Whyte. We are currently accepting walk-ins
as well as booking appointments.
The shop is home to a diverse group of artists
enabling them to cater to a full spectrum of
tattoo designs and styles. From simple and
clean black work, accurate portraiture, colorful
Japanese styles to American Traditional, the
shop is equipped to meet your specific needs.

8. CONTACT US
(825) 510-5990
www.doingtattoos.com