Introduction to Etching Tattoos
Scan the transparency and print the stencil
A course by Marco Matarese , Tattoo Artist
About the video: Scan the transparency and print the stencil
Overview
“Let's see how to prepare and print a clean, easy-to-read stencil.”
In this video lesson Marco Matarese addresses the topic: Scan the transparency and print the stencil, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Etching Tattoos. Transform the art of etching into impactful tattoos and learn to design, prepare, and tattoo classical-style art.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will teach you how to prepare and print a clean and easy-to-read stencil. You can scan it with a regular printer with a scanner. Using Photoshop to rework the file guarantees a polished outcome with sharp. sleek lines. ensuring a professional finish. Personally. i favor using a stencil with thin. light lines. This ensures that when I apply it to the skin. it remains clear and doesn't smudge or blur easily. I'll show you how. Initially. i enhance the image's contrast for better clarity. Next. i clean the lines by duplicating the layer. I shut the base layer and reduce its o...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Etching Tattoos
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Tattoo Design
Marco Matarese
A course by Marco Matarese
Marco Matarese is a tattoo artist and the founder of studio PURO in Milan. He studied painting at the Brera Academy and spent 13 years painting frescoes and wall decorations in churches, castles, and villas. He later decided to make the switch to tattooing and opened his own studio to focus his energy on ink.
His artistic background helped him catch people's attention and, thanks to social media, he quickly built up a following and a line of clients interested in his style. Over the years, he has honed his skills and become an expert in the etching technique–an adaptation of this ancient art form applied to skin.
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