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Greetings, internet! It’s Livia Michael again! At Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, I am learning about the various giants and icons of the tattoo industry. One name that has become incredibly well-known and closely associated with the world of tattoo is Sailor Jerry. Sailor Jerry was born as Norman Collins in Reno, Nevada in 1911. Collins’ father gave him the nickname, ‘Jerry’ when he was a child, after the family mule, Jerry, since they were both very headstrong. Collins lef

Greetings, internet! It’s Livia Michael! As I continue on my journey as an apprentice at Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, I am immersed in so many aspects of the tattoo profession. I was recently assisting my mentor, Scott Glazier, with the setup of a tattoo appointment. We were preparing a multitude of colored inks for this tattoo and he shared with me that red tattoo ink produces the highest amount of allergic reactions in clients. This really intrigued me, and made me very

Greetings, internet! It's Livia Michael again. Here at Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, I am learning the intricate mechanics of tattoo machines. There are a variety of tattoo machines on the market. However, there are two main types of machines that tattooists frequently use: coil and rotary. Coil machines are what most individuals imagine when they hear the word, ‘tattoo’ (e.g. the heavy metal machinery and the loud buzzing sound). This design was originally patented by Cha