Xtreme Ink Opaque Gray Medium 30ml
XtremeSpecifications
- Brand
- Xtreme
- Volume
- 30ml
- Color
- medium opaque grey
- Composition
- vegan
- Compliance
- REACH
- Usage
- professional
- Saturation
- excellent
- Compatibility
- all machines
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Guide & full description
Complete guide: Xtreme Ink Opaque Gray Medium 30ml
This is a professional tattoo ink in opaque gray, medium tone, supplied in a 30 ml bottle from the Xtreme Ink collection. The medium tone is the 'middle' of the gray scale: that shade on which the rest of the values in a grey-wash work rely, so it is used for medium-range shading, building volumes in portraits, and textures like stone or metal. It is intended for artists who work in black & grey and need a consistent, reproducible tone from one session to the next. According to the product description, the formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and REACH compliant, and the ink is ready to use straight from the bottle, without mixing or dilution.
How to use
- Check the bottle before use: it must be sealed, intact, and clean. Disinfect the exterior and place it in the clean area of your workstation, on a barrier-protected surface.
- Shake the bottle well before each use so the pigment is evenly distributed. An ink left at rest for a long time may have deposits at the bottom.
- Pour the ink into individual ink caps, one for each client and session. Never insert the needle or any other tool directly into the bottle — this is the most common way to contaminate it.
- Pour only the amount you really need. Any leftover ink in the cup at the end of the session must be discarded, not poured back into the bottle.
- Test the tone on synthetic skin or in a small, discreet area, especially if you are introducing it into an already established gray scale — this way you see exactly where it sits compared to your lighter and darker grays.
- Work the ink as a middle tone: first lay down the base values, then build contrast with darker and lighter shades. Being opaque, it is suitable for filling medium shadow areas and modeling volumes.
- No dilution needed — use it straight from the bottle. If you still want a lighter wash, only use dedicated tattoo dilution solutions or sterile distilled water, in a separate container, never in the original bottle.
- After use, wipe the bottle mouth, close the cap tightly, and store it in the clean station. Dispose of all barriers and single-use consumables according to your sanitation protocol.
Tips from us
- Treat it as the reference point of your gray scale: if you set your medium tone, the other values (light and dark) become much easier to dose consistently from one work to another.
- The product description indicates good saturation from the first pass. Basically, this means it's worth not unnecessarily insisting over the same area — check the result before going over again to avoid skin trauma.
- You can create intermediate shades by mixing it with other inks from the Xtreme range; according to the manufacturer, products from the same range mix predictably. Do the mixing in a separate cup and note the proportion if you like the result.
- Keep track of stock by shade: medium tone grays are consumed the fastest in a studio focused on black & grey, precisely because they go into almost any work.
- Store bottles at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, with the cap tightly closed.
- Periodically check the markings on the bottle (batch, expiration date) and remove from use bottles that are expired or have been unsealed for too long.
Frequently asked questions
What volume does it have and what type of work is it intended for?▾
The bottle is 30 ml. The shade is an opaque medium gray, balanced, formulated for medium-range gray shading, grey-wash base tones, portrait modeling, stone and metal textures, and balanced gray work. Basically, it is the middle tone on which the rest of the gray scale is built.
Does it need to be diluted before use?▾
No. According to the manufacturer, the ink is ready to use straight from the bottle, without mixing or dilution, thanks to pre-dispersed pigments. The only mandatory thing before use is to shake the bottle well. If you want a lighter wash for certain passes, you can dilute it in a separate cup with a dedicated tattoo solution or sterile distilled water — never directly in the original bottle.
What tattoo machines is it compatible with?▾
The product description indicates compatibility with all types of tattoo machines: coil, rotary, and pen. The fluid consistency allows a constant flow, so you are not limited to a specific setup. The choice of needles and settings remains at your discretion, depending on the shading technique used.
How do I keep it hygienic between clients?▾
The basic rule: the bottle never touches the client and nothing that has touched the client touches the bottle. Pour the ink into individual disposable cups, one set for each session, and discard the remainder at the end — do not return it to the bottle. Do not insert needles or tools into the bottle. Disinfect the outside of the bottle, use protective barriers on surfaces and the machine, and close the cap tightly after each use.
Can it be mixed with other inks?▾
Yes, according to the manufacturer, it mixes very well with other inks from the Xtreme range to obtain custom intermediate shades — compatibility within the range ensures stable and predictable mixes. For mixes with inks from other manufacturers, we have no information in the product sheet, so if you experiment, do it first on synthetic skin and in small quantities.
Is it vegan and compliant with European regulations?▾
Yes. The product sheet mentions a vegan formula, ethically sourced ingredients, and cruelty-free production, and the composition is declared compliant with REACH regulations regarding substances allowed in tattoo inks. This is an important aspect if you work in a studio in Romania or the EU, where compliance of materials used comes into question during any inspection.
What does the shade look like after healing?▾
As with any tattoo ink, after complete healing there is a slight natural attenuation of intensity, and the characteristic shade is preserved. However, the final result also depends on the client's skin type, the application technique, and the quality of aftercare — there is no guarantee of identical results on all clients.
Product description
ACEST PRODUS ESTE EXCEPTAT DE LA RETUR, POTRIVIT OUG 34/2014 PRIVIND DREPTURILE CONSUMATORILOR.
Potrivit ART. 16 - Sunt exceptate de la dreptul de retragere in ceea ce priveste contractele la distanta urmatoarele:
- furnizarea de produse sigilate care nu pot fi returnate din motive de protectie a sanatatii sau din motive de igiena
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