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Delaware Branding Co. presents sponsored artist

November 19, 2017

While expanding its global exposure, international tattoo manufacturer Dragon Hawk Tattoo Supply has teamed with Lucas the Kid from Delaware Branding Co. in Milford. Founded in China over 15 years ago, Dragon Hawk has added production and warehouse facilities to the United States, and it has secured sponsored artists to field test products. Its mission is to provide inexpensive machines and supplies to tattoo artists worldwide.

Currently, the Compass machines rival tattoo machines costing considerably more, providing artists more affordable alternatives. With many artists switching to rotary machines without coils operating on direct to motor current, Dragon Hawk is seeking to provide the most durable machines with a smaller price tag. Lucas the Kid made the switch to rotary machines six months ago. That's where the two crossed paths.

"I ordered some needles for the new rotary machine I purchased from a rival company and they totally botched the order, so when I contacted Dragon Hawk they were more than eager to make sure everything went smoothly," he said. "The correspondence continued for a week or so, with them checking out my work and offering to send me some machines to try out and give them feedback."

It worked out so well that Dragon Hawk is currently producing a signature, rotary machine for Lucas the Kid.

"If you would have told me way back when I first started that a company would be making a tattoo machine with my name on it, I would’ve said ‘Uh uh, no way, you're crazy,’ but it's happening," he said.

The new Lucas the Kid rotary machine from Dragon Hawk will be available in late November and feature all the best parts, manufacturing and production available in both China and the United States.

"I'm happy for him," said Mike P., Delaware Branding Co. owner and fellow tattoo artist. "Lucas has been here almost from day one. He came in, paid his dues, and learned everything I could possibly show him. I'm not easy to work with. I'm glad he stuck it out. It's definitely a fitting reward for anyone who can endure being tormented by me for three years!"

For more information, call 302-422-4538 or go to www.dragonhawktattoosupply.com.

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