Secondary research - tattoo machines

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 The are three basic types of tattoo machines:

- coil

- rotary

- pneumatic

Coil tattoo machines - patented on 28th of December 1891 by Tom Riley ( tattoo artist who invented "English style of tattooing) Tom Riley's machine had a single coil and was a modified door bell assembly contained in a brass box. (Roe P. 2005 ) However Thomas Alva Edison is often called the father of the modern electric tattoo machine as he invented how to use electric motor .

According to Perez C. (ND) "Coil tattoo machines function through electromagnetism. They feature coils made from a conductive cylindrical centre post that are then wound with an insulated copper wire. The coils are not active until attached to a power supply. Tattoo machines can feature one, two, three or more coils – with two being the most common." Electromagnetic coils were also used in the telegraph instruments such us Morse's.

Well made and good coil machine last for years, however is very loud, which might be quite annoying after few hours of tattooing.  Most people describe that sound as a "tattooing sound" or " tattoo saloon sound". Another disadvantage of coil tattoo machine is the weight, is heavy and tattoo artist find tiering using it all day.

Coil tattoo machine

Sunskin Small-V Coil Machine Evo Pro Brigante Lettering Limited Edition

Vlad Blad Respect A2 Tattoo Machine

 
Bavarian Custom Irons Antichrist Tattoo Machine
 
Snake Charmer Liner / Shader Tattoo Machine


 Rotary tattoo machine is a young sister of the coil tattoo machine. Mechanism and use is not complicated, however is not as strong as the previous one. The most important part is the electric motor, which is much quiet that in coil tattoo machine, unfortunately has limited power adjustment. Is the most common tattoo machine chosen by tattoo artists as it is not heavy and can be use in tattooing outlines and shadowing. 
rotary tattoo machine

 
Spektra Direkt 2 Crossover Rotary Machine in Cosmic Storm (Special Edition)
 

Cheyenne Hawk Spirit Drive + Grip Package in Orange



 Pneumatic tattoo machine- designed in 2000 and was a big revolution in the tattoo industry. Pneumatic tattoo machines uses an air compressor to power the needles, and the speed depends on the regulation of the air pressure. Is very light and easy to use and clean, works well with different size of needles and can be use in shading and contouring tattoos. The big disadvantage of using this machine is the noise and price. Is more expensive than a coil or rotary machine. In addition, the tattoo artist need to purchase an air compressor which increases the overall cost even more.
pneumatic tattoo machine

pneumatic tattoo machine


Choosing the right tattoo machine is essential to express creativity and potential. Even the best tattoo artists need to get the right equipment to show and improve skills. 
















The James street Parlour, Roe P. (2005) The tattoo machine Available from: https://www.jamesstreetparlour.com/tattoo-machine-history [Accessed on: 26.04.22]

Buzzworthy Tattoo History, Nyssen C. (2017) Tom Riley, the making of a tattooist, Available from: http://buzzworthytattoo.com/tattoo-history-research-articles/tom-riley-the-making-of-a-tattooist/ [Accessed on: 26.04.22]

Killer Ink, (2022) Tattoo Machines, Available from: https://www.killerinktattoo.co.uk/ [Accessed on: 26.04.22]

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