Tattoo guides for beginners
Free articles on fundamentals, needles and synthetic skin practice.
How to start tattooing from scratch: a beginner's guide
A beginner's guide to tattooing from scratch: drawing, hygiene, basic equipment, practising on synthetic skin and the licensing rules you need to check.
Read guideTattoo needles: the differences between RL, RS, M1 and magnum
What RL, RS, M1 and magnum mean on tattoo needles, what each configuration is for and how to choose the right gauge for lining, colour packing and shading.
Read guideHow to practise on synthetic skin: exercises to get started
Exercises for practising tattooing on synthetic skin: setup, straight lines, curves, shading and full designs, plus tips for tracking your progress over time.
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