Blackened steel. Just like a chef prepares a steak their own way, there are different techniques used to pull off this finish that's been really popular for a while. I'd say this version is considered medium-plus. How do you like your blackened steel? #
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King of the jungle done by Matthew Doherty aka @dohertytattoos at Empire Tattoo in Clementon, NJ ????????
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Half sleeve in progress by artist Douglas Sparks aka @meanmugdoug at Empire Tattoo in Clementon, NJ
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Work in progress on this black and gray half sleeve by artist Ruben Carrero aka @bigrubetattoos at Empire Tattoo in Clementon, NJ ????????
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