Fake-Skin Practice

Class 1: Line Work Fundamentals

• Introduction to linework as the foundation of tattooing.

• Understanding consistent line weight and developing steady, controlled hand movement.

• Practice on fake-skin, connecting short strokes smoothly, drawing clean and uninterrupted straight lines, and corner control using angular shapes (squares, triangles, stars, etc.).

Class 2: Advanced Line Control & Application

• Refining line precision and applying linework to more complex forms.

• Mastering circles, S-curves, and irregular curved lines.

• Light waterline techniques using Grey Wash.

• Techniques for clean, precise lettering linework.

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Class 3: Shading Fundamentals & Grey Wash Control

• Introduction to shading concepts and how value creates depth and form.

• Understanding pendulum shading mechanics.

• Grey Wash density levels and ink dilution theory.

• Creating 5-step gradations through concentration control.

Class 4: Shading Application & Form Building

• Applying shading techniques to build three-dimensional forms while minimizing skin damage.

• Shading basic forms (sphere, cylinder, cone, cube).

• Grey Wash layering principles and overlap control.

• Damage control techniques for cleaner healed results.

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Class 5: Packing Fundamentals

• Understanding solid fill techniques and achieving consistent ink saturation.

• Detail packing in small areas using liner needles.

• Even and uniform packing in larger areas using magnum needles.

• Zig-zag packing

Class 6: Packing & Whip Shading Techniques

• Combining solid fills with texture and movement.

• Smooth blending between packed areas and shaded sections.

• Texture expression using whip shading techniques

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Class 7: Colour Fundamentals & Ink Mixing

• Learning how colour behaves in the skin and how to mix inks effectively.

• Tattoo ink selection and colour theory.

• Creating mid-tones for smooth colour transitions.

• Core techniques for colour packing and colour shading

Class 8: Advanced Colour Application & Skin Tone

• Applying colour with consideration for skin tone and underlying values.

• Layering colour over a Grey Wash base.

• Predicting colour outcomes on different skin tones.

• Emphasis techniques using complementary colour contrast.

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Class 9: Custom Design Development

• Understanding the full tattoo design workflow from concept to execution.

• From idea sketching to stencil preparation.

• Building efficient design and working processes.

Class 10: Final Custom Design Completion

• Executing a complete custom design using all techniques learned.

• Applying linework, shading, packing, and color together.

• Enhancing quality through line harmony and texture balance.

• Basics of client consultation based on design concepts.