While most tattoo components are one-use only – unavoidably so, for very important health and safety reasons – there are ways to make your workstation a little better for the environment.

If you’re starting out as a fine line tattoo artist, or you’re an established artist wanting to know more, this blog breaks down everything you need to know.

We had the pleasure of visiting Clarke Dudley at the One22 Tattoo Club in Nuneaton where we watched him create an incredible black and grey surrealism tattoo. 

Understanding how tattoo needles work can help you choose the right setup for your style, whether you’re laying down bold traditional lines, creating smooth black and grey shading, or packing colour efficiently. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about tattoo needles, including taper length, configurations, diameter, needle count, and how each variation affects the final

As regulations continue to evolve, REACH compliance has become an important consideration for tattoo artists in 2026.

Here at Killer Ink, we supply a range of black inks from several innovative brands and we have put together a list of some we think you’ll love!

If you’re overwhelmed by the choices of machines available, fear not. We have created a helpful list of the best tattoo machines for beginners divided into low, mid and high price brackets!

As there are so many choices, we have put together a helpful guide for beginners on the best coil machines and how starting with one of these can benefit your tattoo career in the long-run! 

Here are our top picks for books about the art of tattooing, books with collections of tattoo designs, and books that tell you more about the industry’s rich culture and history.

You might be wondering what the best skin is to practise tattooing on. Here at Killer Ink, we are here to help you understand where to begin when choosing the best tattoo practice skin!