Learning the Tattoo Machine

The tattoo machine is where the entire process gets started. The ink flows through the
machine and the designs you create will begin to take shape and form a work of art.
While the tattoo machine is an integral part of the process it is important to always
remember it is not the machine that makes the tattoo but the tattoo artist.
Understanding and learning to use the tattoo machine effectively is important but the
machine can never take the place of the skill, time and patience required of the artist.
Because all of the action lies in the machine it is important to have a basic
understanding of how the machine works. Tattoo machines can have a varied
appearance but they all perform essentially the same task. Most tattoo machines have
the same parts. These include standard contact points, a place where the needle goes
through and power supply as well as other parts such as front and rear springs, contact
caps, soldering lug, binding post, machine frame, needle tube, band hook and needle bar.
All tattoo machines basically work by driving the needle in an up and down motion to
slightly open the first layers of skin just enough so the ink can be driven into the skin. It
is the job of the tattoo artist to steer the machine in an outline or a pre-drawn design to
complete the tattoo.

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