How a tattoo is created
When it comes to choosing a tattoo there are a number of choices; you can get a custom design or pick one of the flash designs that are on display in the tattoo parlor. To begin the tattoo artist stencils or draws the design onto the client’s skin before beginning with the tattoo gun.
It is important that the artist can judge the correct depth to go with the needles throughout the process because if they don’t go deep enough the lines will be uneven; if they go too deep there will be too much bleeding and pain for the client.
The tattoo artist progresses through a number of steps;
- The tattoo artist will do the outlining first of all using a single tipped needle. The stencil will guide the work as the artist put permanent lines on top of it. It is usual for the artist to begin on the right side and work up; this makes it less likely that they will smear the stencil.
- The next step will be to add shading. The artist will first need to clean the area with soapy water. The artist will now use a variety of needles to create thicker lines. It is vital that the artist uses the correct technique here or else there can be too much pain and delayed healing; it can also mean that the final lines will be shadowed.
- Colors are applied next in such a way as there are no gaps; the colors need to be solid or the tattoo will not look good after it has finished healing.
- When the tattoo is complete the artist will use a disposable towel to remove any blood or other body fluids and a sterile bandage will be put over the tattoo. Any bleeding should stop after the tattooing is complete.
