Secrets of transferring patterns into tattoos ...

There are several ways to apply the correct pattern to a tattooed person's skin. The most important thing is to use this pattern at all! While you have discussed the look of your future tattoo with your client, leave no room for speculation. First, the pattern gets on the skin, and only then the tattoo. The future owner of the tattoo must see exactly how it will look, where it will be located, at what angle, etc. It is better not to leave doubts, because this is something for life. The drawing will definitely make your job easier, it is indispensable for complex tattoos.

Previously, ready-made patterns were much more often used. There were albums of works in tattoo parlors. The customer chose a pattern, often tracing paper was prepared for each tattoo, it was enough to seal it on the skin and get to work. Today, customers increasingly want something original, have prepared inspirations and make various changes in agreement with the tattoo artist. So you have to be prepared for anything!

Leather handles

There is a large selection of markers and pens that you can use to write and draw on leather. They are more often used to complete an already mirrored drawing than to create it from scratch. With felt-tip pens, you do not need to apply liquid or cream to the skin in advance.

Kalka hectographic

Hectographic tracing paper is a simple and easy way to transfer patterns. There are several ways to use it.

Drawing a pattern on tracing paper

The transfer of a drawing should begin with the preparation of a tattoo design on a regular sheet, it can be a drawing or a printout; to facilitate the further process, it is best to cut off unnecessary fragments of the sheet. The design prepared in this way should be placed between the first layer of carbon paper - white tissue paper and a removable protective layer.

The tracing paper prepared in this way is ready for the imprint on the skin.

Print on tracing paper

Recently, special printers that print directly on tracing paper have become more and more popular. They have many advantages. First of all, they are very accurate. You can easily transfer every detail to the tracing paper, not only the outline, but also the fill or hatching. With geometric patterns, you no longer need to worry about maintaining symmetry, the printer perfectly recreates the intended tattoo. Plus, the printer will save you time! Wonder!

These are thermal printers, so use suitable paper such as Spirit Thermal Classic. See how it works:

Sketch on the ring

Another way to prepare a pattern on tracing paper is to sketch it by hand. If you want a tattoo that has a unique look, is dynamic, shaded, or resembles a quick sketch, sometimes this is the best way to create it. For this, it is best to use the special Spirit Freehand Classic tracing paper. However, this is not the easiest way, forget about adjustments and keep a steady hand!

And the last ingredient in the secret recipe! To ensure that the pattern printed on the skin stays on it as long as possible and does not wash off when rubbed, use a special liquid. The choice of liquids is wide, and which one you choose depends on your preference. For small, uncomplicated tattoos, you can use cheaper liquids, but if your design is very detailed and you need really good quality to reflect on the skin, use high quality liquids. You can also find some that are 100% vegan!

A thin layer of liquid should be applied to the skin where the tattoo will be. Before doing this, rinse the area with disinfectant and generally. At this point, you should already be wearing disposable gloves.