What are tattoo tubes?
The tattoo tubes are used to support the tattoo needles and the tattoo machines and are an essential product in the tattoo process. Tattooing is a process that requires a high concentration of intense energy for a long time and requires very strong stability. Part of this stability comes from the stability of the tattoo artist's own technique, and part comes from the machine, and the important part that determines the stability of the tattoo machine is the tattoo tubes.
The material of tattoo tube
The tattoo tube on the market are mainly made of rubber and metal. Rubber tattoo tubes are mostly disposable. Disposable rubber tattoo tubes purchased through regular channels are generally used E.O. sterilized and come with independent vacuum packaging.
The common disposable tattoo tubes are divided into plastic and rubber textures. In the beginning, many disposable tattoo tubes on the market were made of cheap plastic in order to save costs and reduce prices. Cheap plastic tattoo tubes are easy to bend and lack the ability to absorb vibrations. This requires the machine to work harder and increase the normal working voltage, and easily collapsed by being squeezed by a tattoo vice or clamp.
At present, general tattoo tubes are made of a combination of rigid plastic and rubber. The part of the grip is made of rubber, and the tip and tube are made of rigid plastic. The rubber grip is more convenient for designing the non-slip pattern on the side of tattoo tubes. The large ring-shaped rubber grip is softer and more suitable for most people's hands. It can be easily and safely grasped.
What tattoo designs and tattoo machines are suitable for disposable tattoo tubes?
Disposable tattoo tubes are generally suitable for use with lightweight coil tattoo machines or rotary tattoo machines (according to personal preferences) so that they can reduce the weight for the tattoo artist to play and improve work efficiency.
Tips
Don't choose too heavy tattoo tubes, it will hurt the wrist of the tattoo artist, and tend to get tenosynovitis.
The diameter of tattoo tubes
The commonly used disposable tattoo tubes’ sizes are 16mm, 19mm, 25mm, 30mm, and 38mm. Each tattoo artist has his own preferences for the choice of tattoo products, but if you are a tattoo beginner, I suggest you choose a thicker tattoo tube. When the tattoo method is not stable, the thick handle can effectively increase stability. Make your tattoo lines smoother.
Tips
If you accidentally buy a tattoo tube that is not suitable, you can choose to wrap the self-adhesive bandage around the tattoo tube to adjust the thickness and choose the right diameter that suits you.
How to hold tattoo tubes
Holding the machine correctly can increase the efficiency of tattooing. Disposable tattoo tubes will have a non-slip design on the side. For example, these classic wormhole tattoo disposable tattoo tubes are designed with an elongated honeycomb shape. You also can properly wrap some tattoo self-adhesive bandages to bring non-slip according to your preferences.
Usually, the tattoo artist will hold the tattoo tubes at 45°. This angle is the best, it can be used in the shortest time, with the smallest wound surface, and the most saturated color. If you want some soft shading, you can choose to adjust it to 90°, then you can get smooth shadows.
How much do disposable tattoo tubes cost?
We can often see on the Internet that some people choose cheaper tattoo shops because the price of good tattoo shops is too expensive. As a result, the tattoo patterns are far from their own images and even cause infection after tattooing.
In fact, a perfect tattoo is half determined by the tattoo artist, and half is the tattoo supplies used. Both tattoo artists and beginners need a very high level of safety awareness when tattooing. Tattoo supplies must be purchased from a regular tattoo shop. such as tattoo tubes and tattoo needles, which are in high demand must be sterilized to ensure hygiene and safety.
When conditions permit, I recommend using disposable tattoo tubes, such as this tube, a box of 25pcs, an average of $ 0.75, which is a cost-effective handle on the market. For complex patterns, you can buy mixed package tattoo tubes. These tattoo tubes use transparent tips so that you can clearly see the fluidity of the ink.
Tips
Do not use disposable tattoo tubes if you find the packaging is damaged.Tattoo tubes and needles size chart
Generally, the models of tattoo tubes are suitable for most tattoo needles on the market. In order to avoid inappropriate models, I recommend that you buy them from the same tattoo store. The models of the same brand are definitely suitable. The following is a table of matching models of tattoo tubes and tattoo needles. If you need it, you can check the following table:| Needle Grouping | Tube Size | Commonly used for... |
| 4F, 5F | 4 - 5 flat | Lines and detail |
| 6F, 7F | 6 - 7 flat | Shading, thicker lines, and color fill |
| 9F | 8 - 9 flat | Shading and color fill |
| 5M1 | 4 - 5 flat | Thick lines, color fill, and shading |
| 7M1 | 6 - 7 flat | Lines, shading, and color fill |
| 9M1 | 8 - 9 flat | Thick outlines, shading, color fill |
| 11M1 | 11 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 13M1 | 13 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 15M1 | 15 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 5M2, 7M2, 9M2 | 4 - 5 flat | Outlines, lines, detail, and shading |
| 11M2, 13M2 | 6 -7 flat | Thick outlines, thick lines, shading, and color fill |
| 15M2 | 8 - 9 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 5MR | 4 - 5 flat | Small lines, detail work, and intricate shading |
| 7MR | 6 - 7 flat | Lines, shading, color fill, and detail work |
| 9MR | 8 - 9 flat | Outlines, shading, and color fill |
| 11MR | 11 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 13MR | 13 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 15MR | 15 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 1RL, 3RL | 1 - 3 round | Lines, intricate shading, and fill-in |
| 4RL, 5RL | 4 - 5 round | Outlines, shading, and fill-in |
| 7RL | 7 round | Shading and color fill |
| 8RL, 9RL | 8 - 9 round | Shading, thick outlines, and color fill |
| 11RL, 14 RL | 11 - 14 round | Shading and color fill |
| 3RS | 1 - 3 round | Lines and small detail |
| 5RS | 4 - 5 round | Lines, slim shading areas, and small detail |
| 7RS | 7 round | Shading, thicker lines, small areas fill in |
| 8RS, 9RS | 8 - 9 round | Shading, thick outlines, and color fill in |
| 14RS | 11 - 14 round | Shading and color |
| 4F, 5F | 4 - 5 flat | Lines and detail |
| 6F, 7F | 6 - 7 flat | Shading, thicker lines, and color fill |
| 9F | 8 - 9 flat | Shading and color fill |
| 5M1 | 4 - 5 flat | Thick lines, color fill, and shading |
| 7M1 | 6 - 7 flat | Lines, shading, and color fill |
| 9M1 | 8 - 9 flat | Thick outlines, shading, color fill |
| 11M1 | 11 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 13M1 | 13 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 15M1 | 15 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 5M2, 7M2, 9M2 | 4 - 5 flat | Outlines, lines, detail, and shading |
| 11M2, 13M2 | 6 -7 flat | Thick outlines, thick lines, shading, and color fill |
| 15M2 | 8 - 9 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 5MR | 4 - 5 flat | Small lines, detail work, and intricate shading |
| 7MR | 6 - 7 flat | Lines, shading, color fill, and detail work |
| 9MR | 8 - 9 flat | Outlines, shading, and color fill |
| 11MR | 11 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 13MR | 13 flat | Color fill and shading |
| 15MR | 15 flat | Color fill and shading |