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ok im having trouble setting my new power supply its the kind that only has two knobs one for fine and one for course? does anyone have any idea what this thing is supposed to be set for, for the type of needle...aka shading or lining?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:40 am Post subject: |
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| Turn both knobs to the "off" position. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| BadWolf wrote: | | Turn both knobs to the "off" position. |
And then. . . .?
Throw it out the window?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:49 am Post subject: |
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well u are saying this new one is a peice of shit? i mean bc i think so bc i started back using my old one with the number voltage references again moslty bc i dont have to sit there and fuck with the settings forever b4 i do a tat
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| I'm saying if you can't figure out a DC power supply, you should turn it off...forever. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:57 am Post subject: |
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| MaraJade wrote: | And then. . . .?
Throw it out the window? |
That's a splendid idea! |
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well i dont think thats a fair idea i mean its not what im used to working with and everyone said that id have to sit there and work with it and well with my other power supply i always have known what setting is for what shading lining ect
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:20 am Post subject: |
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You work in a studio? What do all the other people say?
Power supplies are a pretty simple concept...no rocket science degree needed. I am just wondering why a trained tattooist with even a month under his belt can't figure out a power supply with two knobs instead of one.
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im in the army i have been working out of my apartment along side with the assistance of other tattoo artitst who have been guiding me. i dont have a lisence. i am not open to the critisism of not knowing how to use the power supply but i am when it comes to every thing else bc i want to know more all the time ab what im doing.....thats why i asked ab the new power supply.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think any reputable tattoo artist would encourage you to work from you apartment. You should quit putting needle to skin, be patient, and work on drawing skills. If your friend is a professional tattooist at a licensed shop, then surely he/she will teach you how to tattoo properly when you get out of the army. Be patient. Your only going to give shitty tattoos that will have to be covered. Think about it. It doesn't show a lot of respect for your client to experiment on them.
Good Luck.
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pokemyassets
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yea its hard bc i want to work in a shop so bad and i have many offers but i have no time bc of the army... sometimes im scared its wrong even tho i am very clean about what i do and nothing is re used. i want to learn more but i cant really do much
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: listen to your gut feeling. |
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I understand. It's hard to get a foot in the door a lot of times.
If you have a sinking feeling sometimes that what your doing is wrong...then it probably is.
In fact it's illegal. |
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well i know tatting without a lisence is wrong and like i said its not that i dotn want to at all in fact i have lines waiting for me to come apprentice bc they see my love for it but the god damned army takes alot of time believe it or not. and if i dont feel comfortable doin a tat i tell ppl that and i let them know hey im not the best but im still learning i spend more time learning tho although i want to improve so much more and so much faster
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Think of it this way....So, you have all these places lining up to get you to apprentice with them. How many will be there when you screw up and give someone Hep? You think they'll ever want to be associated with that??
When people are starting to badmouth you all over town because they realize your work isn't up to par, will these places still be wanting to have you around??
Not if they are reputable. Not if they are sane. Not if they care about tattooing.
So, go ahead and jump in with both feet. You won't be the first to ruin what could have been a decent career by being impatient, and I doubt highly you'll be the last.
Once someone builds a solid reputation as a scratcher, NO ONE in their right mind is going to want to have you around. Trust me. |
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Damn! I hate it, because he's kinda condescending in almost all of his posts, but I agree with BadWolf .In fact, I say, if you just can't wait then fuck yourself up. go crazy...that's why Jebus gave you legs.
And, if by chance you ever develop real skill, you'll understand the Badwolf's senario completely. You'll wish you'd never gone to "that" scratcher...
...that means you.
Do your next "client" a favor and tell them you'd love to draw something for them, but you just haven't been shown how to tattoo yet. Then they can take your drawing and have the tattoo artist redo it.
Damn again! I think I might have been a little condescending there...badWolf, you're rubbing off.  |
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