The number of needles and how they are positioned differ significantly between liner and shader tattoo machines.
Can you shade with a liner needle. You can whip shade with liners which gives you a traditional style of the tattoo but not a soft shade. In many cases, the liner is the only machine which comes into play. The configuration and the number of needles are different for liner and shader machines.
Since liner needles (more than a single needle) are typically closer together than shader needles, the pattern/imprint of color is denser. These needles are used for lining because their shape lets them deliver more ink to the skin. Can you shade tattoos with a single needle?
Yes.you can start lining with a shader machine. Larger flat needles can be used for colour. Similarly, you may ask, can you use a shading needle for lining?
Shader needles can also be used for lining and there is no. The main difference between single needle. Can you use a lining needle for shading?
You may come across situations where. A machine that is doing lining will have fewer needles than a shading.