Art form involving creating permanent designs on skin using ink and needles
Instructions for tattoo care during healing
Student learning tattooing under master artist
Tattoo style using only black ink
Ink spreading under skin creating fuzzy lines
Saturating areas with solid color
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Essential terms every beginner should know
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Common terms and definitions at a glance
25 terms organized alphabetically
Saturating areas with solid color
Example: "Color packing requires multiple passes"
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Example: "Book a consultation first"
New tattoo designed to hide existing one
Example: "Cover-ups require careful planning"
Original tattoo design created for specific client
Example: "Custom work costs more than flash"
Single appointment for tattoo work
Example: "The session lasted four hours"
Machine setup for filling and shading
Example: "The shader fills large areas smoothly"
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
Example: "Smooth shading requires practice"
Large tattoo covering entire arm
Example: "The sleeve took multiple sessions"
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
Example: "Apply stencil carefully"
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