Introduction
Explore Skinart tattoo course topics, including fine-line tattooing, practice-skin techniques, studio setup, hygiene and business requirements.
Introduction to the fundamentals of tattooing
- Getting Started
- Files and Folders provided
The history of tattoos
This section discusses a brief history of tattoos.
Brief History of Tattoos
Tattoo art
In this section, you will explore the origins and types of tattoo art. We encourage you to take notes and carry out online searches to expand your knowledge of the tattoo art form.
An Introduction to Tattoo Art.
Licensing
A Look At Business Licensing And Money Laundering In The Tattoo Industry
Licensing Requirements
Town planning regulations
In This Section We Will Discuss Obtaining Local By-Laws For Running A Tattoo Related Business
Town Planning
Running a Home Business
Health and safety
In This Section We Will Cover All The Aspects Of Health And Safety In The Tattoo Industry
- Contact Your Health Department
- About Licensing and Registration
- Public Health Concerns
- Caring for your Client
- Personal Protection
- Passing a Health Inspection
- Hand Washing
- Vaccinations
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Covid-19
Legal Requirements
Legal Requirements Are Area Specific, In This Section We Will Cover The Requirements Of Most First World Countries.
- Indemnity and the Law 20 min
- Record keeping
- Medical History
Designing tattoos
In This Section We Will Design A Tattoo And Get Ready To Produce A Trace
- Purpose of designing a tattoo
- How to set up Microsoft Image Composer
- How to use some MIC features
- How to unroll a tattoo
- How to create a sellable Design in 5 min
- Simplify the Design
- Assignment – Tattoo Design
Creating a trace
In This Section We Will Look At Various Options Of How To Do A Perfect Trace
- Getting Ready to do a Trace
- Stencil / Trace methods
- Manual Tattoo Trace
- Using a thermal printer
- Using a Tank Printer
Applying a trace
In This Section We Will Look At How To Place Tattoo Safely On Various Body Parts.
- Rules of Placement
- Applying a trace on skin
Setting up a studio
- Cleaning and Barriers
- Furniture
Setting up the workstation
Preparing The Workstation Is An Essential Health And Safety Practice
- Setting up the work station for the tattoo
- Preparing the Machine
- What is Green Soap
The secret to tattooing
In This Section We Will Reveal The Secret To Tattooing
- The Secret
- Linework, including fine-line tattooing
Black tattoo practical on practice skin
In This Section We Will Do A Black Tattoo On A Practice Skin
- Doing a Black work Tattoo
The human skin
- Understanding the Human Skin
- Needle Depth Explained
- Preparing the skin
Black and gray practical on practice skin
Doing the Trace
Black and Gray Practical on Practice skin
Tattoo needles
In this section, we will explore tattoo needles.
- Tattoo Needles Explained
Tattoo inks
In this section, we discuss inks, their makeup, allergies and preferred suppliers.
- Tattoo Inks 30
Color practical on practice skin
In This Section You Will Be Able To Perform A Color Practical Tattoo On Practice Skin
- Color Tattoo on Practice Skin
Combo tattoo on practice skin
In This Section We Will Attempt A Combination Of Gray Scale And Color Tattoos.
- Combo tattoo on practice skin
Script / font tattoo on practice skin
- Script / Font on Practice skin
After the procedure
In This Section We Will Cover Aftercare And Station Clean Down
- Photography
- Tattoo Aftercare
- Work station Clean down
Practical Assessment – On A Model
- Your First Practical on a model
Sterilization and cross contamination
In This Section We Will Look At The Relevant Procedures For A Pen Tattoo Machine
- Sterilization and cross contamination
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