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Electrum's tattoo culture blog

Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog

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Best Thermal Transfer Paper for Tattoo Stencils: An Honest Buyer's Guide

Rob Smead

Thermal paper is the cheapest thing on your station and one of the few that can wreck a nine-hour session. Here is what actually separates good stencil paper from bad, how the categories on the market stack up, and a five-sheet test you can run in your own shop this week.

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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.
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