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The Story of Tattoo Scratchers

In the tattoo world, "scratchers" are often labeled as the misfits—the self-taught few who grab a machine with nothing but passion and DIY spirit. Traditional artists view them as reckless and unskilled, branding them with the stereotypes.

Let's flip the script for a second - tattooing wasn’t always the celebrated art form it is today. It started as something underground—an act of defiance. Not so long ago, tattooing was illegal in most places and widely stigmatized. It was the passion and disregard of early tattoo artists, often working in secret, that carved out a space for the art form we know today.

Some of the most iconic tattoo artists started as outcasts. They didn’t follow the rules—they made them. Their work was raw and honest, embodying what tattooing truly represents: connection.

It's time to support a more inclusive approach to tattooing. Our mission is to make this art form available to anyone who is passionate, so they can learn to do it safely and effectively. We're here to provide a space where aspiring artists can access the knowledge and tools they need, without being held back by outdated gatekeeping.

We don't turn artists away, we embrace them.