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Getting Started: Tattooing Leather Goods
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items A quick beginners guide to tattooing LEATHER. This is NOT for people - take a real class on that folks :)
A little goes a long way! Cleaning and prepping your item before applying a new finish is crucial.
Leather Preparer and Deglazer
Since each paint color is formulated a little differently - nice to have a thinner on hand to make the consistency better for the needle without diluting the color - as needed!
Leather Paint Thinner
As you learn, you will make mistakes (ink splatter, drops, missteps) and it's a relief to have a gentle spot remover for cleanup.
Spot Remover
Angelus's run of acrylic paints is formulated for leather - making it my first choice for applying designs to leather goods.
Acrylic Leather Paint
Depending on the item, I may opt to waterproof and condition instead of finish it with a sealing layer. Depends on the size of the design and wear of the item. Oftentimes, I like to use this mink oil paste regardless - as I love the softness this giv...
Mink Oil Paste
I have found this brand to be really accessible both in use and price - I depend on a round liner for most of the application of the paint of my work. I have built up a collection, so I can choose the right gauge depending on the goal of my design. 7...
7RL Disposable Tattoo Needle Cartridges - 20 Pack
Are there more complex and fancy options available? Of course! If you are looking for an entry point to the hobby, this is my tried and true baby. Good weight, wireless battery, and well balanced.
Dragonhawk Wireless Tattoo Gun Beginner Kit
For the small corrections & minor cleanups!
Pointed Tip Cotton Swabs
Listen, there's a bit of plastic waste of this hobby, so I like to find as many bio-degradable / easily recycled accessories as I can!
Biodegradable Tattoo Ink Cups Medium 12mm
My personal travelers journal AND a great blank for first projects! Sketch designs, write down project successes and challenges, and whatever else suits you!
Leather Journal Travelers Notebook
If you need a stronger cleaning agent, acetone will do the trick! I like to use it to flush needles before changing colors so I can minimize waste / use needles until they are spent!
Acetone Nail Polish Remover