A tattoo machine can cost anywhere from $50 to over $1,000 depending on the machine quality and what you get with it. If you get just a tattoo gun, that will be cheaper. Still, youll also need to pay for ink and needles. On the other hand, you can invest more in a tattoo kit that comes with supplies.

How do you set up a tattoo gun?

3:385:21Tattoo Machine Setup - Needle and Tube - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe needle pull it up towards the armature bar and attach the eye to it by slipping it over the pegMoreThe needle pull it up towards the armature bar and attach the eye to it by slipping it over the peg on the end be careful not to bend the needle any more than necessary. While youre doing this.

What should a tattoo gun be set at?

Set the speed of the tattoo machine for line work. Some machines display a readout of voltage. Six volts is appropriate for lining. Most tattoo artists adjust voltage by listening carefully to the sound of the gun--it should produce a steady buzz or a hum.