Tools of the Trade
Custom built tattoo machines by Matthew Amey
(Professional inquiries only!)
The Claw - currently available only as a liner.
In 2006 I began researching technological advancements in 3D printing and I stumbled upon a company who is able to print a 3D CAD model directly in metal. I became so intrigued with the possibilities that I began developing and sculpting machine frames using a number of 3D modeling programs. After a few years of research and development my designs are ready for production. These are the first machines that I have made using this new technology and I am very excited to offer them here. At the bottom of this page is a video documenting the process by which these frames are actually produced. This is NOT your typical mass-produced, cast frame. Each frame is individually printed and machined according to my specifications. While I may produce a series of one particular design, each frame has its own, unique characteristics that are a result of the printing process.
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Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video about the metal printing process.
Sakura - liner and shader. (Shader shown above.)
Ornamental - liner and shader available.
The Swan - liner and shader available.
The Stitcher - liner and shader available. This design comes with custom skull binding posts. (Liner shown above.)
Custom, bronze, skull binding posts. $100/set
Watch the video below for a glimpse into the metal printing process.