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PainfulPleasures On The Road Convention Giveaway

by Painful Pleasures July 18, 2022
“On The Road”  PainfulPleasures Convention Giveaway  Official Contest Rules    Eligibility: Open to all tattoo artists (18 years of age or older, residents of the continental United States only, excluding Alaska, and Hawaii). No purchase necessary to enter or win.     Sponsor: PainfulPleasures, 7410 Coca Cola Drive, Unit 107, Hanover, MD 21076 (“Sponsor”)     Timing: The PainfulPleasures (PP) “On The Road Giveaway” (“Sweepstakes”) […]
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PainfulPleasures Peak Power Giveaway – Offical Contest Rules

by Chelsea Bailey May 23, 2022
“Peak Power Giveaway”   PainfulPleasures Peak Surge & Radix Giveaway   Official Contest Rules      Eligibility: Open to all tattoo artists (18 years of age or older, residents of the continental United States only, excluding Alaska and Hawaii). No purchase necessary to enter or win.      Sponsor: PainfulPleasures, 7410 Coca Cola Drive, Unit 107, Hanover, MD 21076 (“Sponsor”)      Timing: The PainfulPleasures (PP) “Peak Power” […]
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REACH Ink Ban: The Solution

by Danny Tress January 14, 2022
A new EU ban on tattoo ink just took effect, and ink manufacturers are already taking action. Learn how World Famous, Perma Blend, and Kuro Sumi are offering solutions.
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How to Become a Tattoo Artist

by Painful Pleasures September 8, 2021
The growing popularity of tattoos in recent decades has produced a massive global tattoo industry that is only continuing to expand. That expansion means greater access and opportunity for aspiring tattoo artists, but it also means greater competition. As any experienced tattoo artist will tell you, getting your footing in the industry can be challenging, especially if you’re trying to do it without following the right steps or seeking the right education, opportunities and support. 
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Ink Master Season 8 – Carolyn Elaine Interview by Dan Lorenzo

by dan lorenzo August 30, 2016
Dan Lorenzo: I'm a big fan of comedy and great comedians, but I want to thank you for turning me on to the comedian, Anthony Jeselnik. Even though you're a self-described "softy", you like his hardcore humor? Carolyn Elaine: In most cases, I'd find any scenario relating to an unfortunate event that includes any child horrific. Mr. Jeselnik somehow […]
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How to Have an Alternative Look and a Professional Career

by andrew June 17, 2016
Merging an alternative look with a professional career can be daunting, but it certainly isn’t impossible. As tattoos and piercings become more common, we are seeing more and more professionals with an alternative look in the workplace. As long as your tattoos can be covered with clothes, you are in the clear, but even if […]
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Cleen Rock One on Riding the Wave of Life and Success

by dan lorenzo June 14, 2016
Cleen Rock One is the only artist to have made it to two Ink Master finales. He is the owner of two shops in Las Vegas – Chrome Gypsy and Golden Skull. Known for his new school tattoos, Cleen originally hails from Chicago. Dan Lorenzo: Before the Ink Master finale, you said Anthony was the favorite. […]
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A Chat with Ink Master Winner Dave Kruseman

by dan lorenzo November 17, 2015
Love it or hate it, Spike TV's Ink Master has helped popularize tattooing to the main stream. Season six winner Dave Kruseman owns and works out of Olde Line Tattoo in Hagerstown, Maryland with his wife Kim. Kruseman's specialty is American Traditional. I recently met Kruseman in Atlantic City. He was kind and humble with me as well as […]
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Does Tattoo Practice Skin Feel Like Real Skin?

by PainfulPleasures November 10, 2014

In the past, novice tattoo artists had few options for practicing the art of tattooing. They could tattoo themselves, grapefruit, friends, and sometimes pig skin. Practice skin is available now, but is it enough like the real thing?

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Getting to the Bottom of Sterilization Classes

by PainfulPleasures July 11, 2014

When you use an autoclave in your shop, it's important to also utilize indicators that show whether or not each sterilization cycle was effective. There are different types of chemical indicators and biological indicators that provide varying degrees of information about your autoclave's effectiveness. We discuss the way these tests are classified and the benefits and drawbacks of each in this post, Getting to the Bottom of Sterilization Classes.

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So You Want to Be a Tattoo Artist?

by PainfulPleasures June 24, 2014

If you're an artist who's interested in body modification, you may have considered becoming a tattoo artist. What's involved? Is it enough to be a good artist on canvas? How does one get started in the tattoo industry? Do you have to do an apprenticeship? How do you go about finding a reputable shop to employ you? We answer these questions and more in this post, So You Think You Want to Be a Tattoo Artist?

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