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10 Things Every Tattoo Artist NEEDS in Their Station (That Aren’t a Machine)
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10 Things Every Tattoo Artist NEEDS in Their Station (That Aren’t a Machine)
  • By Memphis Mori
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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.
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10 Things Every Tattoo Artist NEEDS in Their Station (That Aren’t a Machine)
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10 Things Every Tattoo Artist NEEDS in Their Station (That Aren’t a Machine)
  • By Memphis Mori
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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.
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Beginner Tattoo Gear Picks: What You Actually Need to Start Tattooing advice
  • By Memphis Mori
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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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