Tattoo for Beginners
A course by Polilla Tattoo , Tattoo Artist and Digital Designer
Learn everything you need to start tattooing from scratch
Curious about tattooing but not sure where to start? In this course, Florencia Landaeta, better known in the tattoo world as Polilla Tattoo, shares the tools, materials, and techniques you need to get started as a professional tattoo artist.
Learn everything about tattooing, from the assembly of the machine and table to types of needles and hygiene, as well as basic techniques for drawing, shading, and coloring on skin. Then practice it all using an orange! Discover the human body as your canvas when designing and illustrating tattoos, carefully considering its anatomy, and get ready to explore different types and styles of contemporary tattoos.
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excellent course, she explains very well and is super relatable. She is interesting to listen to and has many good tips and tricks for tattoooing.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 14 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (3.7K)
- 137,219 students
- 16 lessons (3h 1m)
- 14 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Tattoo an orange as a simulation of the real thing and begin your journey as a tattoo artist.
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Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in getting started in the art of tattooing and learning the fundamental tricks of the trade.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
As you’re just getting started you need a range of tools and materials such as kitchen towels, glycerin soap, a spray bottle for water, vinyl gloves, adhesive tape, cling film, petroleum jelly, tattoo paper, Transfer cream or Stencil Stuff, India or tattoo ink, elastic bands, a tattoo machine, line and filling needles, a clip cord or connection cable, a power source for the machine, and a disposable or steel grip.
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Polilla Tattoo
A course by Polilla Tattoo
Florencia Landaeta, also known as Polilla Tattoo, combines her professional training as a designer with her passion for the art of tattooing, using pointillism and fine lines to bring unique tattoos to life.
Co-founder of Estudio El Bosque in Santiago (Chile), Polilla’s graphic style is full of floral motifs, leading her to work with major brands like Caterpillar, Marley Coffee, and Levi's, as well as tattoo studios across the United States.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Beginning to tattoo, history, styles, materials and advice
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History of the tattoo, types, styles and their evolution
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How to assemble your first basic or professional kit
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Materials (part 1)
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Materials (part 2)
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U3
Preparation of the design and tattoo table
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Skin types and anatomical considerations before tattooing
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Creation of the design (part 1)
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Creation of the design (part 2)
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Table preparation and hygiene
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U4
Beginning to tattoo, techniques, filling and lines
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Outlined (part 1)
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Outlined (part 2)
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Filling
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Pointillism and dotwork shading techniques
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How to dismantle the table and recommendations for care
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FP
Final project
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Tattoo for Beginners
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carinoort
Me parece un curso muy interesante, cumple con su objetivo ya que explica todo bastante bien y claro para quienes nos vamos iniciando en el mundo del tatuaje.
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anna_zabr
PlusPerfect course, I learned everything I needed and much more!
davsarbar
PlusMe pareció un curso bastante interesante para una persona que recién esta empezando en este hermoso arte, en mi caso no sabia nada de tatuaje entonces me sirvió mucho para tener algunas nociones básicas de este mundo, muy animado y a seguir con mas :)
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isabella1981
Goede cursus! Alleen de vertaling in het Nederlands was niet altijd even duidelijk.
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maryon70190
Vraiment top vos cours
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