Electrum Premium Tattoo Supply
We are committed to providing tattoo artists with the best selection of top-quality tattoo products to enhance the craft. Our extensive inventory of tattoo supplies includes premium tattoo inks, tattoo needles, tattoo machines, and cartridge tattoo needles, ensuring you have the essential tools for exceptional artistry. We also offer a range of medical supplies, such as tattoo anesthetics and ointments, to support safe and comfortable tattooing experiences.
With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Electrum Supply is your trusted partner in the tattoo industry, indlucing tattoo wholesale. Explore our diverse product lineup today, including Electrum Ink, and discover why professionals choose us for their tattoo supply needs.
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Electrum Ink - Huckleberry - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Tattoo Ink - Gunslinger - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Ink - El Paso - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Ink - Cowpoke 8 Color Tattoo Ink Set
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Electrum Ink - Deadwood - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Ink - Fools Gold - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Ink - Snake Oil - (Part of Cowpoke Tattoo Ink Set)
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Round Liner (Regular Tight)
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Curved Magnum
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Round Shader
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Electrum DERMOR Protective Dermal Armor
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Bugpin Round Liner
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Round Liner (Super Tight)
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Electrum Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Bugpin Curved Magnum
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We Have Moved
We’ve moved our warehouse and storefront from CR 45 to 1527 W. Wilden Ave.
Thank you for your patience and for being part of the Electrum family.
Full details available in our blog post below.
Start Playing with Fire
- Safe AF - Industry standard internal membrane
- Stable AF - Featuring the FIRST Double Stabilization Technology (Patent Pending) - Say good bye to needle wobble
- Sharp AF - Crafted with the sharpest 316 Surgical Steel to stay sharp for even the LONGEST sessions
- Affordable AF - Stop paying the premium prices for cartridges - FIRE Cartridges are the same quality as brands like Peak Stellar and Kwadron, but without the excessive pricing.
We're OFFICIALLY changing the meaning of AF to (As Fire)
Use code TRYME20 for 20% off your first order. Use code DISRUPT30 on any Electrum cartridge orders over $500 (FIRE, Gold Standard & PMU) to save 30% every time you order
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Round Liner Regular Tight #12
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Round Liner Super Tight #12
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Round Liner Bugpin #8
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Round Power Super Tight Liners #12
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Round Shader #12
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Curved Magnum #12
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Cartridges - Curved Magnum Bugpin #8
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Electrum FIRE Premium Tattoo Needle Cartridges - Magnum #12
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Made With Love & Good Vibes
We are committed to providing tattoo artists with the best selection of top-quality tattoo products to enhance the craft. Our extensive inventory of tattoo supplies includes premium tattoo inks, tattoo needles, tattoo machines, and cartridge tattoo needles, ensuring you have the essential tools for exceptional artistry.
We also offer a range of medical supplies, such as tattoo anesthetics and ointments, to support safe and comfortable tattooing experiences.
What Tattoo Artists Say About Electrum Tattoo Supplies
"My favorite thing about Electrum's Inks is how smooth it is to saturate and blend pieces! From mixing to applying, it's always so smooth and buttery! It's healed finish is also super satisfying and perfectly pigmented."
"I've been using their stencil transfer gel for years. I was excited to recently find out they offer so much more. Their own stencil paper, tattoo cartridges, grips. Just received my first order and my box had positive vibes all over it. I'm not a girl or anything and I've never used this word before... but it was adorable. Or "Adorbs" if my slang is hip."
"I've been using Electrum Ink for well over a year now when they first launched in Australia.I especially love the quirky and fun names of the colors! Even from my first use I noticed how easily they saturated into the skin and blended. My healed work definitely comes back super vibrant even with pastel colours."
"Searching for an XL (XXL) arm rest, and I’ve had experience with 2 big name brands. One “workshop” and Electrum. I can honestly say the one thing that set these two apart for me was the customer service and willingness to actually hear me, and help."
"The products they supply my tattoo guy make my tattoos so much easier!!! Thank you. He put the clear DERM layer (I think that's what it is called) helped with my healing so so so much!"
"Since I started using their full range, I've experienced the comfort, quality and outstanding performance they bring to the tattoo process. What I love the most is how functional everything is: each product is designed with professional logic, aimed at making every stage of the process easier and more efficient."
"This heals fucking black"
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Frank Miller - "Fly Me to the Doom" Tee
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Frank Miller's "Green Gold Cheddar Mutation" Tee
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Frank Miller’s "Unholy Saturation" Tee
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Notorious Ink - "Frankly Batshit" by Frank Miller Tee
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Electrum Ink - Frank Miller's "Zombieeee!" Tee
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Electrum Supply Bikini – Pink Glitter Metal
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Electrum Ink Hoodie - Black Ink Squad
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Electrum Supply Bikini - Flying E
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Shading Fundamentals: Soft, Smooth, and Consistent
Great shading isn’t magic — it’s math, muscle memory, and restraint. Shading is where apprentices struggle the most.Lines are binary — they’re either clean or they’re not.Shading? That’s the gray area… literally. Good shading looks effortless.Bad shading looks like bruising, patchy clouds, or pencil smudge cosplay.But smooth shading is a skill, not a talent. And it’s built on fundamentals you can practice on day one. Let’s break it down so your shading stops fighting you. 1. Shading Starts With Your Hand Speed Most beginners tattoo like they’re scared of their own machine — tiny, hesitant hand movements. Your hand speed controls how much ink you deposit: Fast hand = lighter shade Slow hand = darker shade It’s that simple. If you want soft, powdery gradients, your hand should move faster than you think. If you want deep, solid black saturation, your hand should move slower and more deliberate — but without chewing the skin. 2. Voltage Matters — But Not the Way You Think Stop cranking your machine hoping it fixes everything.Voltage sets the tempo, not the result. Lower voltage = softer hits, slower needle cycle Great for:• soft black & grey• whip shading• smoky edges Higher voltage = faster cycle, more penetration Great for:• packing• solid saturation• darker gradients Voltage supports the effect — it shouldn’t replace technique. 3. Smooth Shading Requires a Perfect Stretch If your stretch is weak, shading looks: • patchy• choppy• inconsistent• bumpy• chewed Stretch the skin flat so your needle glides instead of digging. Think of shading as painting on paper — not fabric.Wrinkles ruin smoothness. (Stretching blog #1 you just had is why this all works.) 4. Use the Right Needle Grouping Your needle choice directly affects your shading: Curved mags (CM) = smoothest transitions Your “main brush.” Bugpin mags (08/10) = ultra-soft, smoky gradients Perfect for portraits and realism. Standard mags (12 gauge) = more punch, faster saturation Good for bolder blackwork. Round shaders = small areas, tight spots Trying to shade with a liner is like trying to paint a wall with a toothbrush.You can — but why? 5. Your Machine Angle Controls Your Fade Angle affects depth and the size of your contact patch. More upright angle (close to 90°): • deeper• darker• more directUsed for solid blacks or edges. Flatter angle (30°–45°): • softer• lighter• wider gradientUsed for shading transitions. If your shading is streaky, your angle is probably wrong. 6. Master the Three Shading Motions Different shading techniques exist for a reason.They do different things. A. Pendulum Shading Swing your hand like a pendulum.Creates smooth gradients, great for large areas. B. Whip Shading Flick your wrist upward.Perfect for soft edges, delicate transitions, and smoky fades. C. Small Ovals Tiny circular motions.Good for patch repair and tight corners. If you only use one technique, your shading will always look one-dimensional. 7. Know When the Skin Is Done Overworking ruins shading faster than anything. When you see: • shiny “mushed” skin• milky texture• excessive redness• bleeding increasing (not decreasing) STOP. Switch areas, let the skin cool, and return later. Smooth shading doesn’t come from force — it comes from timing. 8. Build Your Gradient in Layers Good shading isn’t one pass.It’s layers. Layer 1 → soft, light wash Layer 2 → medium value Layer 3 → deepen shadows Build your tone like watercolor, not like dumping ink into a sponge. 9. Ink Flow Matters Use a reservoir that supports your style — thin washes for soft B&G, thicker blacks for solid packing.If ink flow is inconsistent, your shading will be too. Higher-quality cartridges (like Fire) help because consistent membrane tension = consistent ink delivery = consistent gradients. 10. Test Everything on Fake Skin Before Real Skin Fake skin teaches: • hand speed• voltage control• needle angle• gradient building• stretch technique If you can’t shade cleanly on fake skin, real skin will humble you fast. Shading Isn’t Just Technique — It’s Control Smooth shading happens when five things align: ✔ steady hand speed✔ correct voltage✔ perfect stretch✔ right needle groupings✔ controlled depth + angle Master these fundamentals and your shading stops looking accidental. Most beginners try to jump straight into “style.”But style only works if your fundamentals are bulletproof.
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SELF TAUGHT SERIES - Common Tattoo Machine Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Learning to use a tattoo machine is where a lot of damage gets done, not because beginners are careless, but because machines amplify every mistake. A tattoo machine does exactly what your hands tell it to do. If your fundamentals aren’t solid, the machine doesn’t compensate. It exposes problems fast, and often permanently. These are the most common machine mistakes beginners make, why they happen, and how to avoid locking them into your muscle memory. 1. Pushing Too Hard Into the Skin Why it happens Beginners often equate pressure with control. When lines aren’t landing cleanly, the instinct is to push harder instead of adjusting depth, speed, or hand movement. What it causes Excessive trauma Blowouts Scarring Poor healing More pressure does not equal better saturation. It equals damage. How to avoid it Learn what correct depth feels like on synthetic skin Focus on consistent hand speed rather than force Let the machine do the work If you feel resistance, you’re already too deep. 2. Overworking the Same Area Why it happens Beginners chase perfection in one pass, repeatedly going over the same line or area to “fix” it. What it causes Skin trauma Patchy healing Ink fallout Long-term texture issues Skin is not infinitely correctable in one session. How to avoid it Accept that early passes won’t be perfect Learn when to stop Understand that clean technique matters more than repeated passes Knowing when to leave the skin alone is a skill. 3. Inconsistent Hand Speed Why it happens Nerves, lack of muscle memory, and focusing too hard on the needle instead of movement. What it causes Shaky lines Uneven saturation Blowouts in slow sections Light, broken lines in fast sections How to avoid it Practice slow, controlled pulls on synthetic skin Focus on smooth movement, not speed Build rhythm before complexity Consistency beats speed every time. 4. Poor Grip and Body Positioning Why it happens Beginners focus entirely on the machine and forget their body is part of the system. What it causes Hand fatigue Wrist strain Loss of control Long-term injury risk Bad posture becomes chronic pain later. How to avoid it Keep a relaxed grip Avoid locking your wrist Adjust your position instead of forcing angles Take breaks before fatigue sets in If your body is fighting the tattoo, something is wrong. 5. Constantly Changing Machines, Needles, or Settings Why it happens Beginners assume problems are caused by equipment instead of technique. What it causes No baseline for learning Increased frustration Inconsistent results Slower skill development You can’t learn control if the variables keep changing. How to avoid it Pick a simple, reliable setup Learn how it behaves before switching anything Change one variable at a time Consistency is how muscle memory develops. 6. Practicing on Real Skin Too Soon Why it happens Pressure to “prove” progress, excitement, or misinformation online. What it causes Infection risk Legal consequences Permanent mistakes Burned bridges with future shops Real skin is not practice material. How to avoid it Use synthetic skins only Practice repetition, not performance Wait until you are trained, licensed, and supervised If you’re tempted to rush this step, you’re not ready. 7. Ignoring Healing Outcomes Why it happens Beginners focus on how tattoos look immediately, not weeks later. What it causes Misunderstanding technique errors Repeating the same mistakes Blaming skin instead of method Healing tells the truth. How to avoid it Study healed work, not fresh photos Learn what overworking looks like after healing Understand how trauma affects final results If you don’t understand healing, you don’t understand tattooing yet. 8. Treating Machines Like the Skill Instead of the Tool Why it happens Machines look impressive. Fundamentals look boring. What it causes Technique gaps Unsafe habits Reliance on equipment instead of control Machines don’t make artists. Fundamentals do. How to avoid it Prioritize drawing, control, and safety Use machines as learning tools, not shortcuts Remember that skill shows when equipment is predictable The Bigger Picture Most beginner machine mistakes aren’t moral failures.They’re rushing failures. Tattooing rewards patience.Machines punish impatience. If you want to tattoo long-term: Slow down Reduce variables Respect the skin Build skill deliberately Mistakes happen.Locking them in doesn’t have to. Final Word Learning tattoo machines is not about speed, confidence, or posting progress online. It’s about control, safety, and restraint. If you’re willing to take it seriously, you’ll get there.If you’re not willing to wait, the machine will show it.
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Building a Portfolio That Actually Gets You Clients
Good portfolios don’t happen by accident — they’re engineered. Your portfolio is the most important tool you have as a new tattoo artist.It’s your résumé, your sales pitch, your brand, and your first impression all rolled into one. But most apprentice portfolios fail for the same three reasons: They show too much jumbled work. They show work the artist shouldn’t be taking. They don’t show what the artist actually wants to tattoo. You’re not just displaying tattoos.You’re curating a message: “This is my style. This is my standard. This is what you can expect from me.” Here’s how to build a portfolio that books real clients — not charity cases or bargain hunters. 1. Only Show Work You Want to Repeat This is the golden rule. If you show:• name tattoos• walk-ins• inconsistent linework• styles you hated doing• things outside your skillset …clients will ask for more of it. Your portfolio is a magnet.So choose what you want it to attract. If you want to tattoo: • blackwork• fine line• American traditional• anime• realism• ornamental• lettering …then those should make up 90%+ of your portfolio. Even if you only have five strong pieces — that’s better than twenty weak ones. 2. Quality > Quantity Beginners are terrified of having a “small” portfolio, so they cram it full of everything. This is how you kill your credibility. Five banger tattoos > twenty mediocre ones. Clients don’t count.They judge. A small, clean portfolio says:“My standards are high.” A giant, chaotic one says:“I’ll tattoo anything with a pulse.” Choose your message accordingly. 3. Photography Matters More Than You Think A great tattoo with bad lighting, sweaty glare, or poor composition looks like a bad tattoo. Good tattoo photos should: • be matte, not shiny• be shot in soft lighting• show the tattoo straight on• avoid filters• avoid color shifts• be clean, crisp, and simple Use a gentle cleanser (like Cleanse) to matte the skin — not Vaseline, not ointment, not water. Avoid Snapchat.Avoid Instagram filters.Avoid sparkles and stickers. Look like a professional. 4. Show Both Fresh and Healed Work Anyone can make a fresh tattoo look good.Healed work tells the truth. Clients trust artists with healed examples because they show: • longevity• consistency• real skill• realistic expectations Even one healed photo in each section instantly levels up your credibility. 5. Organize Your Portfolio Like a Pro Whether online or printed, structure matters. Ideal order: Your strongest piece (lead with impact) Your specialty (blackwork, fine line, etc.) A curated set of your best 8–12 pieces Healed examples Sketches/designs that reflect your style Optional: Available flash Make it easy to scroll.Make it easy to understand. 6. Include Only Finished, Professional Designs Your designs should look: • intentional• confident• balanced• consistent with your tattoo style No messy sketches.No unfinished drawings.No “here’s a concept I never completed.” You’re building trust — not vibes. 7. Consistency Creates Identity Clients book artists who have a clear identity. If your portfolio includes: • a hyper-realistic wolf• anime• delicate flowers• traditional ships• micro-line birds• Celtic knots …that’s not versatility.That’s confusion. Pick 1–2 lanes. Your portfolio should say:“This is me. This is what I do best.” 8. Update It Constantly Your portfolio is not a scrapbook.It’s a living document. Update it every month: ✔ remove old work✔ replace pieces as you grow✔ add healed shots✔ remove things outside your current style✔ tighten the aesthetic Your skill changes fast — your portfolio should keep up. 9. Have a Clean Digital Home Instagram is not a portfolio.It supports your portfolio. You still need: • a simple site• one page• clean layout• no clutter• no ads• no distractions Your site should say: “Here is my work. Here is how to book.” Keep it that simple. 10. Your Portfolio Should Answer These Three Questions If a client can answer these in 10 seconds, you’ve done your job: What style do you specialize in? How consistent is your work? What will my tattoo look like healed? If the answer isn’t obvious,your portfolio needs clarity. The Portfolio You Build Decides the Clients You Get A strong portfolio: ✔ attracts the right clients✔ filters out the wrong ones✔ increases your prices✔ builds your identity✔ fast-tracks your career Your tattoos are your product.Your portfolio is your storefront.Make it impossible to walk past without stopping.
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