INKSLINGER TATTOO EQUIPMENT HOW TO
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What type of tattoo style do you enjoy doing the most? The machines I use are the Neo Tat rotary as well as the Dragon Fly.

I prefer to use Hustle Butter Deluxe during the tattoo and for the aftercare.

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I have recently been introduced to Infinity Pro which is a phenomenal product. The products get distributed and are easily accessible to all the scratchers and ” wanna-be” tattoo artists who end up damaging not only peoples body’s but also the industry. I find the progression brilliant however frustrating at times as it progresses so fast and it’s hard to keep up with all the new products out there which also creates a huge market for knock offs and sub standard equipment. What are your thoughts on the progression of machines and inks? What types do you use? I also think the art culture here has a big impact on the industry” “I think it is defiantly bigger in Cape Town due to the over saturation of tattoo artists. The only way to get ahead and progress is by staying true to your own style. Trying to be as unique as possible and not imitate and do carbon copies of other artists work. I always keep updated with the forerunners of the tattoo industry and try break down their tattooing styles and adapt it to my own so that I can try to have the cutting edge above the rest. What do you do to progress in your tattoo styles, work and career? I find it helps having good reference no matter what you do or how easy the piece. Also not being scared of taking that plunge into the deep end whether it’s your first portrait or your first new school tattoo piece. I found it helped quite a bit being open minded and taking advice from wherever I got it.

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When getting into tattooing, what did you find helped the most when learning how to tattoo? Then I can take my time to produce a masterpiece instead of chasing money. Hourly rate: I don’t agree with charging per hour, I prefer to charge per piece. Tattoo style: I am an all round artist but love doing cover ups Tattoo Check out our interview with Tyrone about tattoos and his career, and the photo gallery of some of his masterpieces. What better time to hook up our Tattoo Artist of the Week feature with this talented Cape Town artist. While down in Cape Town recently we had the opportunity to meet up with Tyrone de Bruin, better known as Tyrone InkSlinger, at the SkullBox and Tattoo Company.

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