FUNDAMENTALS OF TATTOOING
30 DAY ONLINE COURSE
Yo! I'm Ben
“I want everyone to have the chance to follow a career in tattooing!”
Yes, there are tonnes of ‘how-to’ guides available online, but the thing that is missing is structure and a methodology to follow that will ensure you don’t pick up any bad habits and that will enable you to build on your skills in a way that will get you from beginner to pro in no time at all.
I can’t tell you how excited I am for you to come on this journey with me.
That’s why, for a limited time only, I am offering you my Fundamentals of Tattooing Course completely free of charge.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Access the free Fundamentals of Tattooing course using the form at the top of the page. Then check through the introduction video to ensure you understand what equipment is required to complete the course.
STEP 2
Each lesson will be sent daily to your inbox with the stencils required attached for you to download and print. Complete each lesson before moving onto the next. I always recommend repeating any lessons you find more challenging until you’ve nailed it!
STEP 3
Become the tattoo artist you’ve always dreamed of!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Introduction & Welcome to the Course
This introduction includes everything you need to know to progress with this course. Running through all the consumables you need to purchase alongside a list of needles needed for each lesson. Also included in this introduction is a link to three my preferred supplier of practice mats: Reelskin. Once you have all the equipment required, there are then 3 lessons that cover how to create and apply stencils to your mats, alongside how to set up your practice station.
Module 1 – Linework
- Lesson 1 – How to Tattoo a Straight Line
- Lesson 2 – How to Tattoo Lines in Different Directions
- Lesson 3 – How to Join Lines Together
- Lesson 4 – How to Tattoo a Curved Line
- Lesson 5 – How to Tattoo a Perfect Circle
- Lesson 6 – How to Tattoo a Mandala Flower
- Lesson 7 – How to Tattoo a Linework Rose
- Lesson 8 – Everything you need to know about Round Lining Needles
Module 2 – Dotwork
- Lesson 9 – How to Pack Solid Black with Dotwork
- Lesson 10 – How to Shade with Dotwork
- Lesson 11 – How to Blend Shades with Dotwork
Module 3 – 3D Shapes
- Lesson 12 – How to Tattoo a 3D Ball
- Lesson 13 – How to Tattoo a 3D Cube
- Lesson 14 – How to Tattoo a 3D Cylinder
Module 4 – Tattoo Skills
- Lesson 18 – Tattoo Linework Speed Drill
- Lesson 19 – Blood Lining & Tapering
- Lesson 20 – Round Shaders Explained
- Lesson 21 – Packing Solid Black with a Round Shader
- Lesson 22 – How to Whip Shade with a Round Shader
- Lesson 23 – How to Brush Shade with a Round Shader
Module 5 – Practice Designs
- Lesson 24 – How to Tattoo a Swallow
- Lesson 25 – How to Tattoo a Snake
- Lesson 26 – How to Tattoo a Rose
- Lesson 27 – How to Tattoo a Panther
- Lesson 28 – How to Tattoo a Butterfly
Module 6 – Introduction to Magnum Needles
- Lesson 29 – Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make with Magnum Needles
- Lesson 30 – How to Pack Solid Black with a Magnum Needle