The Rotary Tattoo Machine Forum

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  1. Welcome! Guest! Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Welcome to RotaryTattoo.com, the first online community dedicated to professional tattoo artists using Rotary Tattoo Machines.

    HELLO! You are currently viewing the community as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussion forums and message threads. By registering you will have full access to the site, the ability to post messages, unlock hidden forums, post questions, send private messages, build your own photo gallery and much more!

    You will also make this annoying 'please register' message disappear forever. Because this forum is for working Professional Tattoo Artists and Machine Builders only! You must register with your credentials and be manually validated by one of the moderation staff. (You are not required to own a rotary tattoo machine to join)

    If you tattoo out of your kitchen/basement/garage etc and are not a legitimate working professional tattooer or machine builder you are not welcome here! To make this clear; we manually validate all accounts based on the credentials you provide at registration. Failure to provide enough information to prove you are a legitimate working professional will either result in an email politely asking for more info or more likely, you will see your registration land in the trash bin and your account deleted and your IP adress blocked.

    So what are you waiting for? Registration is fast (validation can take up to 24 hours), simple and absolutely free, so go ahead and join our community today!

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    1. Welcome to RotaryTattoo.com Getting Started

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      How to Register. House Rules. Helpful tips.

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    2. Introductions

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      New here? Please Introduce yourself!

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    3. Site Questions and Stuff

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      Questions about the site.. Site Comments? They Go Here!

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  3. Rotary Tattoo Machines Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. New Tattoo Product News and Announcements

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      This area is for new product news, Builders and Staff can start threads only. If you cant post and have something you want shared contact the site Admin with the details.

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    2. The Top Drawer

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      Show off your machine collection and brag about it here.

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    3. Machine Reviews and Comparisons

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      Rotary tattoo machine reviews and comparisons. Please don't brand bash if you got nothing to back it up.

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    4. Mystery Machines

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      Seen a photo of a machine and want to know who makes it? Post it here!

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    5. Who Sells [fill in the blank]?

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      Need something don't know who sells it post your inquiries or your great finds.

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    6. Equipment Trouble and Trouble Shooting

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      Broken rotary machine? Burned out a motor? Caught it on fire? Post your problems and solutions here.

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    1. Rotary Machines and Lining *

      Post your work, discuss technique, ask questions about lining.

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    2. Black n' Grey With a Rotary Machine *

      Post your work, discuss technique, ask questions about shading.

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    3. Rotary Machines and Coloring *

      Post your work, discuss technique, ask questions about packing/blending color

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    4. Tattoos Done With A Rotary Tattoo Machine

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      "Show and Tell" for in progress and completed tattoo work done with a rotary tattoo machine.

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    5. Cosmetic Tattooing With a Rotary Machine *

      Use a pen machine? A 'traditional' rotary machine? Want to strut your stuff? Show it off or discuss techniques here!

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  5. Other Tattoo Related Discussions Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Relay vs Rotary

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      You all have an opinion on this so keep the arguments about this in here. Or just brag about your collection of coil machines in here.

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    2. Bring Out Your Dead!

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      We all have fussy tattoo machines and equipment. Post your questions and answers here and resurrect those COIL MACHINES back to their rightful place in your top drawer!

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    3. Needles and Grips *

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      Discuss your favorite/ most despised tattoo needles and grips.

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    4. Pigments, Colors, and Washes *

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      Tattoo pigment keep drying out? Found the BEST color green anywhere? Discuss tattoo pigments and washes here.

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    5. Power Supplies and Accessories *

      See an AWESOME tattoo power supply or foot pedal? Find a great lamp to attach to your tattoo work station? RCA attachment or handmade clipcord on your wish list? Post and discuss here.

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    6. Shop Stuff and Everything Else *

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      The kitchen sink. If you use it in the tattoo studio, or want to find an alternative to it, talk about it here.

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    7. Great Drawing References *

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      Have a great site that you found references or even props on? Cool skulls, anatomical heart models, great lettering examples - post those links to share HERE! **Please read about DMCA concerns in the stickey

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    1. Job and Guest Spot Opportunities *

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      Looking for work? Have an open chair? or just want to travel and guest spot? Connect here.

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    2. Events, Conventions and Seminars

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      Announcements about Tattoo related events.

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    3. Painting and Drawing Critique Room

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      Post work in here to get critiqued. Drawing, Painting, whatever Keep the criticism constructive and don't get all butt-hurt if you don't like what you hear. You have been warned.

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