The Tattoo Sponsorship Map: 94 Brands and How to Get Sponsored (US & Canada)

94 tattoo machine, ink, needle, power and aftercare brands ranked by how easy it is to get sponsored. 25 have an open application form right now. For tattoo artists in the US and Canada.

Built by NEDS, a tattoo marketing studio running paid ads for tattoo artists across the US and Canada. Every brand below is ranked by a 4-tier accessibility scale: Tier 1 - open application, apply now; Tier 2 - earn or save now (affiliate / pro pricing); Tier 3 - invite-only, get noticed first; Tier 4 - no direct program.

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Tattoo Machines (23)

Power Supplies / Equipment (5)

Needles / Cartridges (12)

Tattoo Ink (22)

Aftercare (22)

Stencil / Supplies (10)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do tattoo artists get sponsored by brands?

Most tattoo brands sponsor working artists through one of four routes: an open application form (25 of the 94 brands on this map have one right now), a self-serve affiliate or pro-pricing program, an invite-only pro team you get noticed for by tagging the brand and working conventions, or no direct program at all (you go through distributors). A clean portfolio, an active Instagram, and convention presence are the three things brands check first.

Which tattoo brands have open sponsorship applications right now?

As of the latest verification, these brands take direct applications: Tattoo Luv, CNC Tattoo Supply, Peak Needles, Eternal Ink, Emalla, Industry Inks, Ephemeral Tattoo, Xtreme Inks, Grip Needles, Kuro Sumi, Starbrite Colors, Yayo Familia, Mast (Dragonhawk Mast), Allegory Ink, Ink Defense, Saniderm, ReelSkin, Biomaser, Tattoo Numbing Cream Co., Ora's Amazing Herbal, Stories & Ink, Dragonhawk, KIN Tattoo Supply, ZERO! Pain, FYT. Each application form, its requirements, and contact points are listed on the NEDS Sponsorship Map (unlocked after registration).

What does a tattoo brand sponsorship actually include?

Depending on the tier: discounted or complimentary machines, ink and supplies; affiliate commissions (typically 8-20%); pro pricing on every order; product seeding for content; and for top artists - signature product lines. Very few brands pay cash; sponsorship in the tattoo industry is overwhelmingly product and visibility based.

Do tattoo supply brands sponsor artists in Canada?

Yes. Brands with direct Canadian presence or shipping on this map include: CNC Tattoo Supply, Industry Inks, Ephemeral Tattoo, Yayo Familia, Mast (Dragonhawk Mast), ReelSkin, Biomaser, Tattoo Numbing Cream Co., Ora's Amazing Herbal, Stories & Ink, Dragonhawk, KIN Tattoo Supply, FYT, Workhorse Irons, Eikon Device, Hummingbird, T-Tech Tattoo, First Element, Tattoo Lovers Care, Phomemo, Good Guy Supply, Zensa Skin Care, Elite Tattoo, BRONC Tattoo Supply, TATSoul, Salvation Needles, Vlad Blad Irons, Shadink, Sunskin, Mom's Millennium Ink, Neuma Tattoo Machines, Hildbrandt, TATARTIST, Empire Inks. Other brands cover Canada through distributors such as Eikon Device (Ontario).

Get booked first, sponsored second

Brands sponsor artists with full calendars and strong socials. NEDS fills tattoo artists' calendars with paid ads across the US and Canada. Apply to work with us or see client results.