Beginners Guide to Tattooing

A simple blood bourne pathogen video that most states require you to learn.  This is very important to know and to learn by heart to be safe not only for you but for your future customers as well.

This is the process of drawing the stencil our client has decided to get.  One thing to remember is to keep all designs tattoo-able.  You will be drawn in by the glitz of the high priced tattoos you see in magazines but our most important thing to do is make a design that will age well.

Showing you two simple ways we start the process of getting the design changed to a stencil.

Simple Tattoo Station set up.  While watching this always realize that being as sterile as possible should be the main thought on your mind.  As you do repeatedly it will become muscle memory so it can get real easy to get lazy when setting up or if you're in a hurry.

Setting up your tattoo machine should be something that you do in front of your client so that you can show them that you use disposable tubes and single use needles.  Also, change your gloves after every step from station, to machine, to putting on stencil, to doing the tattoo.  So in all you will change gloves a minimum of four times.

This is the simple process of putting the stencil on the body.  One simple hint is sometimes it's good to put the stencil on before you actually set up your station and machine due to the possible complexity of the stencil.  You always want to be careful that you do not wipe it off.

With this and the next video you will notice less talking.  Learning the outline is about watching and feel.  Keep the skin tight, commit to a clean consistent line, and practice as much as possible.

With this video like the last you will notice less talking.  Learning the coloring is about watching and feel.  Keep the skin tight, keep the circles small and consistent, do not overwork the skin, and as always have fun learning. Feel free to message if you have any questions.