needles

– Difference between single needle tattoos and fine line tattoos
– Single needle tattoos use a one round liner needle
– Fine line tattoos typically use a three round liner needle
– Single needle tattoos create smaller and subtler tattoos with delicate artwork
– Both styles use lighter tones of ink and thinner line work
– Single needle tattoos require concentration and precision
– Cost of single needle tattoos determined by size, location, complexity, and time required
– Atelier Eva has a shop minimum of $300
– Each artist at Atelier Eva has their own rate
– Non-refundable deposit may be required by artists
– Sensation of receiving a single needle tattoo is often described as a “pricking” feeling
– Importance of needle depth in tattooing for lightness or darkness of the tattoo
– Deeper needle depth injects ink more thoroughly
– 1 mm needle depth used for solid outlining and lettering
– Round liner needle used for outlining
– 0.5 mm needle depth used for shading
– Experienced artists can determine customer’s skin thickness
– Adjustments may be necessary based on skin thickness
– Beginners should practice on grapefruits or artificial skin, not human skin.