Electrum's tattoo culture blog
Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog
Beginner Tattoo Gear Picks: What You Actually Need to Start Tattooing
A no-BS guide to getting your station together—without wasting money or pissing off your mentor. If you’re just starting out as a tattoo apprentice (or prepping to go pro), the internet will try to convince you that you need a $2,000 machine, 48 ink bottles, and a ring light the size of the moon. But real ones know: the best artists start with clean fundamentals, not flashy extras.
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10 ways to take care of your artist self (especially now)
Take Care of the Artist Behind the Art You can’t grind forever. Not without paying for it.And if you’re a tattooer, piercer, or creative who feels like you're constantly chasing the next booking, the next project, the next trend—it’s easy to forget that you are the asset. Here’s your permission slip to treat yourself like someone worth protecting.Because you are.
10 Things Every Tattoo Artist NEEDS in Their Station (That Aren’t a Machine)
So you’ve got your dream machine. Congrats, hotshot. But your setup doesn’t stop there—and your clients (and their immune systems) are counting on you. A good tattoo station isn’t just about what puts ink in skin. It’s about what keeps your process clean, professional, and stress-free from start to finish. Here are 10 essentials every tattoo artist should have in their station—none of which plug in.
About the Electrum Blog:
From tattooing's past to the future, the team of artists and shop owners at Electrum share their perspectives and knowledge on everything tattoo industry.
A few of the things you'll find in our blog posts:
- Business and Industry Insights: advice and ideas for tattoo business growth, current industry trends and strategies for attracting clients, whilst managing a full schedule.
- Compliance and Safety: Information regarding regulatory compliance and our mission to produce safe, compliant inks.
- Product Information: Details about our specific products.
- Interviews and Events: Discussions and recaps from industry events.
