Introduction

-          Introduction to step by step procedures involved in doing a tattoo including stencil making and application

-          History of Tattooing

-          Various traditions and cultures involved in Tattooing

-          Different style of tattooing followed in different countries and cultures

Art Technique (Design, Drawing, Flash)

-          Theory of Tattoo Designing

-          Practicing various Design techniques on paper and practice skin

-          Various tattoo drawing techniques

-          Steps of tattoo drawing from outlining to shading and finalization

-          Using Flash, helping and guiding techniques for selecting the right flash

Sterilization and Operational Techniques

-          Introduction to various equipments

-          Sterilization techniques

-          OSHA Standards

-          Handling and Safe disposal of used needles and other hazardous waste

-          Packing and loading needles safely in the tip/tube without causing damage or injury

Machine Construction & Adjustment

-          Introduction to all equipment and disposables

-          Strip down and re-building tattoo machines

-          Resetting, tensioning of spring assemblies on machines to give various penetrating power to suit various needle formations

-          Learning about tattoo needles, Which ones to use for outlining in fine and bold lines, coloring in large and small areas, shading and creating grey tones

Tattooing Techniques

-          Outlining Technique

-          Shading Technique

-          Color Technique

-          Color Mixing & Theory

-          Practice, Practice and Practice

Aftercare

-          Bandaging the Tattoo

-          Aftercare Instructions

-          Tattoo Healing