Electrum's tattoo culture blog
Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog
How to Read a Certificate of Compliance for Tattoo Stencil Paper (What's In Your Paper? Pt. 2)
Every supplier says their thermal paper is "safe." Almost none of them will show you a document. Here's how to read a Certificate of Compliance for tattoo stencil paper: what REACH SVHC and RoHS actually mean, what a real test report looks like, and the four things to check before you believe a claim on a box.
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Best Thermal Transfer Paper for Tattoo Stencils: An Honest Buyer's Guide
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.
Tattoo Thermal Printer Setup: How to Choose and Dial In a Thermal Stencil Printer
How to choose a tattoo thermal printer and set it up right the first time — thermal vs. inkjet stencil printing, paper loading, darkness settings, troubleshooting, and the paper and primer that make stencils survive a full session.
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.