Professional Tattoo Supplies

Tattoo Supplies FAQ

What tattoo supplies are essential for tattooing?

Every shopping list for tattoo supplies should include a tattoo machine, needles or cartridges, tattoo ink, power supply, grips, tubes, ink caps, gloves, barriers, and proper sanitation products. Learn more about tattoo necessities in Painful Pleasure's Top UNNECESSARY Tattoo NECESSITIES for Your Setup blog.

What supplies do I need for tattoo prep?

For seamless tattoo prep, we recommend stocking up on disposable razors, antiseptic or green soap, gloves, skin markers, stencil paper or transfer gel, and surface barriers to maintain a clean and sterile workspace. Shop our Skin Prep collection for prep that leads to less irritation and better results.

What supplies do I need for tattoo aftercare?

Tattoo aftercare supplies include sterile bandages or wraps, healing ointments, fragrance-free cleansers, and aftercare lotions designed to protect and support the healing process. Shop our Tattoo Aftercare collection and stock up today.

Do you offer supplies for beginner tattoo artists?

Yes. Beginner-friendly tattoo supplies include entry-level machines, practice skins, starter kits, cartridges, and basic sanitation products to support learning and skill development. If you are a beginner tattoo artist or are apprenticing one, check out our resources, such as our Fundamentals of Tattoo Styles and Techniques blog

What do you recommend for tattooing practice?

If you are looking to practice your tattooing chops, buying a tattoo practice skin is a good place to start. A Pound of Flesh tattoo practice skin even offers fun options like their tattooable Cutie Doll & Naked Cat for a truly unique way to practice and showcase your work. Another fun way to practice tattooing is with a pen cartridge that fits into your tattoo machine's existing cartridge slot, like Peak's Dotwork Ballpoint Pen Drawing Cartridge.