Results tagged “Tattoo machine”
11:09 AM
 I think it's fairly safe to say that we'd have no bio-mechanical movement in tattooing if it weren't for the art of H.R. Giger, so it only seems fitting that he's paid homage to the art-form with his "Tattoo Mechanoid" sculpture and ring. Both pieces are based on a 2001 drawing from his series "The Professionals" the 5"x6" sculpture features a hand clutching a 2.5" sterling silver tattoo machine, which it's ready to apply to its own leg (an time-old tradition of any apprentice or fledgling tattooist). Cast in brass and finished with an acid bath for a unique finish, the sculpture sits atop a 6"x6"x1" base which features Giger's distinctive Alien Crest and an etching of his signature. The pieces are available in a limited edition of 500. For those who would rather wear this beautiful image, there's also a one-size-fits-all ring, cast in sterling silver.   |
Shopping TAGS: Alien biomechanical Giger HR Giger Tattoo Tattoo machine |
12:35 PM
 Over at Complex Mag, Nick Schonberger offers this fabulous find: a crayon tattoo machine made from western cedar. Woodworker Michael Riley of Arkansas created these toys, which measure 6 inches long by 3 inches wide, to hold most types of crayons. He also does custom orders should you, say, opt for a rotary than coil machine. The handmade awesomeness is only $20 plus shipping. I plan on buying a bunch for my friends' little girls to replace their Princess Barbies and get them started on their art careers early. |
Tattoo TAGS: Complex Mag Michael Riley tattoo machine tattoo toys |
07:43 PM
 Photo by Edgar Hoill
Today is the 120th anniversary of Samuel O'Reilly's electric tattoo machine, patented in 1891. As noted in this Reason.com post, the New York tattooist's invention is "based on the design for Thomas Edison's autographic printer, which was essentially a motorized engraving tool [which] sped up the process of tattooing while vastly improving the quality of the final product." The Tattoo Archive has an extensive article on the machine's history. They also have cool posters for sale with the original patent text and illustrations (shown below). Also check Jinx Boo's writing on the electric machine (and her entire blog if you haven't). [Reason.com link via the Hope Gallery Blog.]  |
Tattoo TAGS: Jinxi Samuel O'Reilly Tattoo Archive Tattoo machine Thomas Edison |
12:03 PM
 Custom machines by tattoo & graffiti artist NORM of Will Rise Studio in LA are featured on Designboom today. The post includes a video of Norm discussing how he came to tattoo and his interest in building machines, from a "hunk of shit metal, ugly thing" to a tool that makes art. And you'll find more photos including those of his tattoo work and shop.
Thanks to Nick Schonberger for the link.  |
Tattoo TAGS: Designboom LA MSK NORM tattoo tattoo machine Will Rise Studio |
11:11 AM
Tattoo TAGS: graphic Myra Phan tattoo machine |
01:23 PM
 As I'm going through the tattoo news, I found this article in The Oregonian, which
looks at Jeff Johnson, co-owner of The Sea Tramp Tattoo Co.-- the
oldest tattoo studio in Portland. But the article is less about the shop and more about Jeff's recently published book, Tattoo Machine: Tall Tales, True Stories, and My Life in Ink. I'm seriously looking forward to curling up to Jeff's memoir of his tattoo life because, word is, the artist knows how to tell a story, from shop pranks to tattooing a suspected serial killer. The Oregonian says: "There's talk that Tattoo Machine could do for tattooing what Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential did for the restaurant business -- take a snappy, irreverent look at something people are curious about but don't really understand." You can order the book on Amazon.com for $16.50. Or even better, if you're in Portland, pick it up at one of Jeff's readings:
Hopefully, I'll get to a proper review of my copy very soon. Ok, the news is up next. |
Tattoo TAGS: Jeff Johnson Portland Tattoo Machine The Sea Tramp Tattoo Co |
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