Shaking hands

[PCfuzz]

What can be done about shaking hands, besides drugs???

[Capt. Calzone]

is this shaking coming from being too nervous to tattoo or is it a medical condition?

[PCfuzz]

is this shaking coming from being too nervous to tattoo or is it a medical condition?

I'm not sure, I have done alot of tats after a few beers and i don't really shake so it might be that i'm just nervous. I'm just starting to work off the needle too and i don't shake when i'm doing pig ears...just when i'm doing myself, so what can i do if it is just nerves???

[Capt. Calzone]

tough question man. I had the same problem when I first started. usually after 10 minutes into the lining my hand and my nerves would be at ease. After doing plenty of tattoos and building lots of confidence it subsided. I can't think of anything other than to keep on goin man. More experience leads to more confidence. Also, client positioning can help.. I find it much easier to have them laying down when I work. Maybe it just reminds me of drawing on a table.. a really soft and curvy one.

[JosephBigBear]

Put on some of your fav. music and block them out some what & take a deep breath and go for you will get your flow out just don't stress out.
I know because I did the same sooner or later the shakes go away.

[el tatuaje]

how many tats have you done bro?
if you've yet to do one, then its fear, fear of messing up, but if you've done a bunch and you didn't shake before then its possiblly a medical
conditional brought on by your fear or some other factor.
like i said before, your the artist, you can always repair most mistakes if you relax and think about what your going to do.
if its the other, i would say go to the doctor bro, at least for peace of mind.
lol el

[Essex Boy]

have a look under FAQ weve just had a big debate about this im suure your find it helpfull

[thew750]

what he said

[PCfuzz]

Thanx for the help guys. :)