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 Gold Standard Cartridge Needles - Bugpin Round Liner
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Electrum DERMOR Protective Dermal Armor
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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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Blog posts
Understanding Skin Types: Why Some Tattoos Fight Back
If you don’t understand the skin in front of you, your technique won’t save you. Every apprentice falls into the same trap:They learn one way to tattoo… and try to apply it to every client. But skin isn’t consistent.Skin isn’t predictable.Skin isn’t fair. Skin is the single biggest variable in tattooing — and it decides how easy (or miserable) your day will be. Here’s how to recognize different skin types, how they behave under the needle, and how to adjust before you ruin a stencil, blow a line, or overwork a piece. 1. “Perfect Skin” — The Unicorn You won’t see this often, but when you do, you’ll know. Traits: • smooth• even texture• not too thin, not too thick• hydrated• consistent tone• minimal scarring or sun damage How it tattoos: Like butter. Technique adjustments: • normal depth• standard tension• predictable shading• almost no trauma Enjoy it.You won’t always get this lucky. 2. Thin Skin — The Delicate Canvas Common on: wrists, ankles, ribs, hands, inner arm, older clients Traits: • translucent• visible veins• stretches easily• bruises quickly• sits close to bone Behavior: • blows out easily• lines can look wobbly• shading can chew up quickly• needle goes too deep with very little pressure Adjustments: • lighten hand pressure• reduce depth• increase stretch• use longer tapers or smaller diameters• move faster (no dwelling) If you’re not careful, you’ll eat this skin alive. 3. Thick Skin — The Stubborn Fighter Common on: upper arms, thighs, shoulders, back Traits: • tough• slower to take ink• higher tolerance• less stretchable Behavior: • ink skips if your stretch is bad• lines may look faint• shading takes longer• requires confident pressure Adjustments: • stronger stretch• slightly deeper depth• steadier hand speed• moderate voltage• longer strokes for shading If you’re timid, thick skin will expose you immediately. 4. Dehydrated Skin — The Flaky Saboteur Dehydrated skin shows up on every client who doesn’t moisturize, drinks like a fish, or sits under a heater all winter. Traits: • dull• flaky• tight• easily irritated• ink doesn’t glide well Behavior: • patchy shading• inconsistent lines• irritated redness• fast overworking Adjustments: • increase hydration pre-tattoo• use gentle cleansers (avoid stripping soaps)• work slower, with care• wipe gently — no scrubbing• avoid heavy saturation in one sitting This skin demands patience. 5. Sun-Damaged Skin — The Textured Wildcard A lot of clients have this and don’t realize it. Traits: • leathery• mottled texture• hyperpigmentation• inconsistent stretch• ages fast Behavior: • lines appear inconsistent• shading doesn’t blend smoothly• trauma is harder to control• color can look uneven Adjustments: • controlled hand pressure• avoid micro-detail• opt for bolder lines• blend with mags, not tight liners• don’t overwork trying to “fix” texture You can tattoo it, but you can’t erase years of UV damage. 6. Oily Skin — The Slip ’N Slide Common in: young clients, hormonal clients, hot climates Traits: • shiny surface• excess sebum• clogged pores• stencil smudges easily Behavior: • stencil wipes off• inconsistent saturation• needle slips• ink floats in the epidermis Adjustments: • cleanse thoroughly before starting• let stencil dry extra long• wipe gently but frequently• use firmer stretch• reduce surface moisture during the process This skin will fight you and your stencil. 7. Scarred Skin — The Permanent Challenge Scar tissue requires respect. Traits: • raised or sunken• unpredictable thickness• poor elasticity• poor ink retention Behavior: • ink doesn’t stay consistent• lines wobble• shading looks uneven• depth is unpredictable Adjustments: • extremely light pressure• slower machine speed• soft mags instead of liners• minimal passes• simplify design expectations Scars can be tattooed — but they will never behave like normal skin. 8. Melanin-Rich Skin — Beautiful but Misunderstood Not difficult — just different. Traits: • higher melanin layer• natural warmth in healed tones Behavior: • fine-line realism loses detail faster• color shifts warmer• white ink appears subtle or invisible• blowouts hide easier but still happen Adjustments: • avoid micro-detail• use bold lines• use richer pigments• focus on contrast, not color variety• keep shading smooth and intentional Melanin-rich skin heals tattoos beautifully — when the technique respects it. 9. Aging Skin — The Slow Canvas Older clients have earned every one of these adjustments. Traits: • looser elasticity• thinner epidermis• slower collagen recovery• more sun damage Behavior: • blowouts possible with tiny pressure changes• shading chews quickly• stretch collapses easily Adjustments: • gentler hand pressure• more deliberate stretch• avoid super-tight detail• prefer curved mags over tiny liners Tattooing older skin is precision, not force. 10. Tattooing Is the Art of Adapting Good artists don’t use one technique on everyone. Great artists adjust instantly to the skin they’re working on. If you can recognize skin behavior before you even dip your needle, you’ll: ✔ stop overworking✔ prevent blowouts✔ choose better needles✔ improve your healing results✔ grow your confidence✔ tattoo faster and cleaner Your machine matters.Your needles matter.Your ink matters. But the skin is the final boss — and learning how to work with it (not against it) is the fastest path to leveling up your career.
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SELF TAUGHT SERIES - Teaching Yourself to Tattoo vs an Apprenticeship: What’s Actually Right for You?
Tattooing is more accessible than it’s ever been.Machines, cartridges, inks, and tutorials are easier to find than at any other point in history. That accessibility has opened doors for some people.It has also created real risks when tattooing is treated casually. There isn’t one single path into tattooing anymore. But there are non-negotiables, and pretending otherwise puts people in danger. This isn’t about gatekeeping.It’s about reality. First: Tattooing Is Not a Casual Skill Tattooing involves: Breaking skin Exposure to blood and bodily fluids Permanent alteration of someone’s body Legal, ethical, and health responsibilities This alone means tattooing cannot be approached lightly. No matter how you learn, safety comes first. Always. That means: Understanding bloodborne pathogens (BBP) Knowing cross-contamination risks Proper sterilization and disposal Consent, aftercare, and client safety If you don’t understand these deeply, you are not ready to tattoo a person. Apprenticeships: What They Offer (and What They Don’t) A traditional apprenticeship can provide: Supervised learning Exposure to real-world hygiene standards Accountability Correction in real time Shop culture and client interaction A good apprenticeship teaches more than technique.It teaches responsibility. However, not all apprenticeships are healthy or ethical. Some are exploitative, poorly structured, or outdated. A bad apprenticeship can teach fear instead of skill. An apprenticeship is not automatically good.But when done well, it prioritizes safety, fundamentals, and gradual progression. Teaching Yourself: The Reality (Not the Fantasy) Some people do teach themselves elements of tattooing. Usually this begins with: Drawing and design fundamentals Learning machine mechanics Practicing on synthetic skin Studying sanitation independently This path requires extreme discipline and restraint. Here is the line that cannot be crossed: Never tattoo real skin without proper training, supervision, and licensing. Not friends.Not yourself.Not “just a small one.” Tattooing real skin without proper knowledge of BBP, sterilization, and aftercare is dangerous and unethical. Watching videos does not equal training.Owning a machine does not equal readiness. Safety Is Not Optional (Ever) No matter how you learn, these are mandatory: 1. Study bloodborne pathogens seriously This isn’t a formality. It’s life safety. You need to understand: How infections spread How cross-contamination happens How to protect yourself and others What happens when protocols fail 2. Practice on fake skin only Synthetic skins exist for a reason. Use them. Real skin carries real risk.Permanent consequences aren’t a practice tool. 3. Know your local laws and licensing requirements Tattooing illegally puts clients and artists at risk and can permanently block future opportunities. Ignorance isn’t a defense. 4. Understand that tattooing is permanent Mistakes don’t wash off.They live on someone’s body. That weight matters. So… What’s Right for You? Ask yourself honestly: Do I want a career, or am I curious? Am I willing to wait before touching real skin? Am I prepared to prioritize safety over speed? Am I seeking skill, or validation? There is no shame in choosing to learn slowly.There is no honor in rushing. Tattooing rewards patience.It punishes recklessness. A Final Reality Check There is no shortcut that skips responsibility. If you want to tattoo: Respect the body Respect the risks Respect the craft However you enter tattooing, take it seriously or don’t do it at all. People trust tattooers with their bodies.That trust is earned, not improvised.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Tattoo Needle Groupings
If you don’t understand your needles, you’re tattooing blind. Every apprentice wants to jump straight into machines, ink, and styles — but nothing matters more than mastering the tool that actually enters the skin: your needle configuration. Knowing the difference between liners, shaders, mags, bugpins, tapers, and diameters isn’t trivia.It determines: • depth• trauma• ink flow• line crispness• shading softness• color saturation• how your tattoo heals Here’s the no-fluff breakdown every beginner needs. 1. Needle Diameter: 08, 10, 12 — What It Means Diameter = how thick the individual needles are. 0.25 mm → “08” → Bugpin • super fine• holds less ink• great for soft shading, small lines, and detail• heals smoother but needs more passes 0.30 mm → “10” → Standard Fine • cleaner lines without being too thin• perfect for detail lining and soft shading 0.35 mm → “12” → Traditional • bold lines, strong saturation• holds more ink• great for traditional, bold styles, color packing Rule of thumb:Smaller diameter = softer resultsLarger diameter = bolder results 2. Taper Length: How Sharp the Needle Tip Is Taper = how long the sharpened tip is. Short Taper • deposits a lot of ink quickly• bolder, heavier application• ideal for packing color or bold lining Long Taper • finer, slower ink delivery• more control• perfect for detailed lines or soft gradients Extra-Long Taper • ultra-sharp• precise detail work• less trauma when used correctly• great for micro-line, delicate shading, and little flourishes 3. Basic Needle Groupings (What They Actually Do) RL — Round Liner Needles grouped in a tight circle. Best for:• outlines• detail lines• crisp edges• small flourishes• script• precision work Use a tighter configuration (like Fire Cartridges) for cleaner, consistent lines. RS — Round Shader Needles grouped in a looser circle. Best for:• small fills• soft shading in tight areas• stippling• traditional shading in small sections These are basically a softer RL. MG — Magnum Two rows of needles, stacked like bricks. Best for:• shading• color packing• blending large areas• gradients Magnums are your workhorses for anything bigger than a quarter. CM / Curved Magnum The rows are slightly curved/rounded. Best for:• ultra-smooth blends• soft black-and-grey• gentle transitions• large, even gradients Curved mags reduce track marks and are easier for beginners to handle. Bugpin Mags (08 or 10) Small-diameter magnums. Best for:• super soft black & grey• portraits• realism• smoked-out shading Requires a gentle hand — less ink flow means more control but more passes. 4. What the Groupings Feel Like in Skin Understanding the theory is one thing — feeling it is everything. Liners (RL) Crisp, direct, precise.You’ll feel every vibration. Round Shaders (RS) Softer than RL but not as smooth as mags. Magnums (MG) Glide across the skin.Great for consistent motion. Curved Mags (CM) Feel like “floating.”They naturally avoid digging edges in. 5. Choosing the Right Grouping for the Right Job Small tattoos: 3RL, 5RL Bold traditional: 9RL or 11RL + 11MG Fine line work: 3RL (10 or 08), long taper Color packing: 9MG, 11MG, 13MG Soft shading: 7CM or 9CM (bugpin) Black & grey realism: bugpin curved mags all day A pro knows not just what needle to use — but why. 6. Common Beginner Mistakes Let’s save you some pain: ❌ Using the wrong grouping for the wrong style You can’t pack color with an RL.You can’t line with a mag. ❌ Ignoring skin type Older/thin skin needs gentler tapers and softer mags.Thicker skin handles bolder groupings. ❌ Assuming all cartridges are the same Quality affects stability, ink flow, and trauma.(High-stability cartridges like Fire give beginners smoother control and cleaner consistency.) ❌ Using bugpins without understanding ink flow Bugpins require more passes and a lighter touch. 7. Your Needles Define Your Style Every tattooer eventually develops a “default kit” — the needle groupings they use for 90% of their work. That’s not random. It’s the result of learning: • how you move• how deep you tattoo• the speed you’re comfortable with• the styles you love• how different skin reacts to your technique The sooner you understand your tools, the sooner you develop your style.
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