How to hold the tattoo machine handle

Holding the machine correctly increases the efficiency of the tattoo job. All needle tips, handles, and connecting rods should be stainless steel, and all stainless steel handles should be complete and knurled. Knurling (to increase grip friction) is a machining industry term for what should be on the handle. Metal knurled handles are better than plastic handles. When grasping the plastic handle, the hand seems to be stuck, and the hand cannot operate the machine flexibly. The metal knurling provides a fixed grip and increases the weight of the machine, making the machine more textured in the hand and easier to operate. The tattoo machine is held just like you would hold a pencil or pen, but slightly different. When you first hold a tattoo machine, you will feel that it has a certain weight, some people say they are very heavy. Don't be fooled by this statement, because after using it for a period of time, it will feel very natural, and the muscles in your hands will gradually adapt to the work of the machine. Tattooing takes time, especially large tattoos, and it takes hours to operate the machines without much downtime. This requires you to exercise the muscles in your hands so they don't cramp or get sore. Before you start becoming a tattoo artist, practice holding the machine as much as possible, holding it in the air as often as you can. You can do this exercise while watching TV, chatting, or doing other things. A few hours of exercise every night will quickly develop muscle in your hands.