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REFINED BLENDING

SHADINGSOLUTION

A refined shading solution engineered to deliver smooth transitions, controlled dilution, and predictable performance across every shading technique.

Choose a size
8oz / 240ml 8oz / 240ml - €25,00
2oz / 60ml 2oz / 60ml - €10,00
1oz / 30ml 1oz / 30ml - €4,99
Allegory Smooth Blak professional tattoo ink bottles in 1oz, 2oz, and 8oz sizes
REFINED BLENDING

SHADINGSOLUTION

A refined shading solution engineered to deliver smooth transitions, controlled dilution, and predictable performance across every shading technique.

Allegory Smooth Blak professional tattoo ink bottles in 1oz, 2oz, and 8oz sizes
Choose a size
8oz / 240ml 8oz / 240ml - €25,00
2oz / 60ml 2oz / 60ml - €10,00
1oz / 30ml 1oz / 30ml - €4,99

SHADING SOLUTION

CONTROLLED DILUTION. SMOOTH TRANSITIONS. PREDICTABLE RESULTS

Allegory Shading Solution is engineered to give artists complete control over tone, flow, and dilution. Designed to work seamlessly with black and grey pigments, it allows for smooth tonal transitions, softer blends, and refined shading without compromising consistency. Its balanced formulation ensures predictable performance when cutting inks, helping artists achieve lighter values and smoother gradients with confidence.

Allegory Shading Solution is entirely vegan-friendly, certified sterile, and completely free of all metals.
Trusted by professional tattoo artists worldwide.
Built to perform across all tattoo styles.
SHADING SOLUTION REVIEWS

WHAT ARTISTS ARE SAYING

Professional artists trust our Shading Solution for perfect dilutions and smooth gradients.

4.8 out of 5 Β· 50+ reviews
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Professional results every time

This is the product you need if you want to make good ink dilutions and achieve professional results. The delivery time is very fast too. I loved this product!

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Love this stuff

Was having trouble finding this ended up coming on here and found it. This is my second time ordering, will definitely order from them again. Package arrived fine, no damage, bottle was sealed.

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Very easy to use

It's very easy to use, you only put a little bit in the pigment you will use to change it to a color lighter than the original. Works great for creating custom shades on the fly.

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Perfect consistency

Finally found a shading solution that doesn't thin the ink too much. The consistency stays perfect for smooth gradients. Way better than using just distilled water.

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Essential for grey work

This paired with the grey wash set is unbeatable. I can create any shade I need mid-session without worrying about consistency issues. A must-have in my setup.

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Smooth blending

Makes blending so much easier. The ink flows better and the transitions come out super smooth. I've tried other solutions but this one works best with Allegory inks.

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Heals perfectly

Was worried diluted ink might not heal as well but no issues at all. The shaded areas heal just as solid as the regular black. Great product.

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Worth the investment

A little goes a long way. I've been using the same bottle for months and it's still going. The quality of my grey work has improved significantly since switching to this.

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Game changer for portraits

Portrait work requires such subtle gradients and this solution delivers. I can get those soft skin tones and smooth shadows that were impossible before. Highly recommend.

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Consistent results

Every time I mix with this solution I get predictable results. No surprises, no weird reactions with the ink. Just clean, consistent shading every session.