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Why Tattoo Ink Settles in the Bottle (and Why That’s Normal)

Seeing pigment at the bottom of a tattoo ink bottle is normal. It is part of how suspension-based inks behave over time. What matters is whether the ink remixes smoothly, flows evenly, and performs consistently once shaken. When it does, settling is nothing to worry about. Understanding this helps artists trust their tools and focus on what actually matters: application, technique, and skin.