Tattooing A to Z: A Guide to Successful Tattooing. This item is unavailable.Tattooing A to Z: A Guide to Successful Tattooing

For years the Tattoo industry was shrouded in secrecy. Artists didn't want others in their area, which they assumed they owned because they were established. What they forgot is how they got there and that they were not born tattooists. So the big question was, where do I obtain the knowledge needed to become a tattoo artist? This insightful and straightforward book gives you the facts about tattooing.

Tattooing A to Z was written to share with you what Huck learned through many years of first hand experience. Don't expect this book to make a master tattooist out of you in a few days, but what you will gain from it may have taken you years to find out. From set up and maintenance of machines to setting up your own shop, Tattooing A to Z, A Guide to Successful Tattooing is a valuable tool for anyone starting out in the business. We hope that it gives you the information you have long been searching for.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I: Equipment
Chapter 1 The Right Way
Chapter 2 Tools of the Trade
Chapter 3 Machines & Power Supplies
Chapter 4 Setting Machines
Chapter 5 Holding Machines
Chapter 6 Setting Tubes
Chapter 7 About Needles
Chapter 8 Needle Making
Part II: Sterilization
Chapter 9 Skin
Chapter 10 Sterilization
Chapter 11 Sterile Techniques

Part III: Artwork
Chapter 12 Tattoo Designs
Chapter 13 Stencils
Chapter 14 Lettering Part IV - Tattooing
Chapter 15 Outlining
Chapter 16 Shading
Chapter 17 Coloring
Chapter 18 Cover-Ups
Chapter 19 Tattoo Review
Part V: Medical
Chapter 20 First Aid
Chapter 21 Bandages Part VI The Shop Chapter 22 The Tattoo Studio Chapter 23 Prices and Selling Chapter 24 Business Practices Chapter 25 Cosmetic Tattooing Epilogue Acknowledgements