Introduction to Etching Tattoos
Inking the stencil
A course by Marco Matarese , Tattoo Artist
About the video: Inking the stencil
Overview
“In this lesson, we are going to tattoo all the main lines from our stencil in black ink. ”
In this video lesson Marco Matarese addresses the topic: Inking 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. we'll first trace all the lines of the outline that we marked on the stencil. Are you there? Thanks. Adjust the machine's voltage according to the skin's response. specifically how effectively it absorbs the color while you work on the line. This ensures optimal results. Using a very thin needle also means the client. unfortunately. must stay almost motionless. For longer lines. i hold my breath to keep my hand steady or exhale slowly. This technique helps maintain precision and control during the process. I'm tracing everything marked on the stencil in a preliminary manner....”
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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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