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Why Line With a Shader?  | Fireside Technique | EP 29

Why Line With a Shader?  | Fireside Technique | EP 29

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 28/03/2025

As tattooers sometimes we forget that a tattoo machine is simply a tool which can make a variety of interesting marks. In this episode, instead of following the convention and using a regular liner to pull lines, we explore the idea of using a magnum to create lines. Trying this approach for a tattoo provides a much different look as well as adding new possibilities and tricks to your existing toolkit.

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