Use

Shake well before every use. Pay extra attention to lighter colors. Some of our thicker inks contain an agitator—shake until you hear it moving freely inside the bottle.

Some separation is normal. Our inks have a high pigment concentration, and certain colors may settle over time. Shake thoroughly to blend them back together.

Mix your own colors. All Solid Ink colors can be mixed with one another to create custom shades.

Adjust with The Mixer. Use The Mixer to dilute colors, reduce their intensity, or create your own grey washes. Mix it with Lining Black to achieve a range of smooth grey tones.

Never dilute with tap water. Tap water can introduce bacteria and other contaminants. Use a diluent intended for tattooing, such as The Mixer.

Build saturation with care. Achieving solid, even saturation takes practice. Avoid overworking the skin; sometimes a second session after the tattoo has fully healed is the better approach.

Store and handle properly. Keep bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Maintain a clean workspace and wipe the outside of the dispensing cap with alcohol before each use.

Choose colors for the skin you’re working on. Lighter shades and colors with a high white-pigment content will appear differently depending on skin tone. Plan your palette accordingly and respect the skin’s limits.