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Tattoo for Beginners

A course by Polilla Tattoo , Tattoo Artist and Digital Designer

Tattoo Artist and Digital Designer. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined January 2019

Learn everything you need to start tattooing from scratch

  • Best seller English, Spanish
  • 99% positive reviews (3.5K)
  • 124476 students

Learn everything you need to start tattooing from scratch

A course by Polilla Tattoo

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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gabbygoyette24 14.10.2020 at 19:29

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 14 downloads

English, Spanish
  • 99% positive reviews (3.5K)
  • 124476 students
  • 16 lessons (3h 1m)
  • 14 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • 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.

Projects by course students

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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124476 Students
3465 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Polilla Tattoo

A course by Polilla Tattoo

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Tattoo Artist and Digital Designer

Digital designer and tattoo artist Florencia Landaeta specializes in black tattoos and pointillism and has more than five years' experience in this art form. Her constant search for a signature graphic style has led her to focus her work on illustration, botany, caricature, and above all, the creation of characters and stories on the skin. She currently works from her own studio.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Beginning to tattoo, history, styles, materials and advice

    • History of the tattoo, types, styles and their evolution
    • How to assemble your first basic or professional kit
    • Materials (part 1)
    • Materials (part 2)
  • U3

    Preparation of the design and tattoo table

    • Skin types and anatomical considerations before tattooing
    • Creation of the design (part 1)
    • Creation of the design (part 2)
    • Table preparation and hygiene
  • U4

    Beginning to tattoo, techniques, filling and lines

    • Outlined (part 1)
    • Outlined (part 2)
    • Filling
    • Pointillism and dotwork shading techniques
    • How to dismantle the table and recommendations for care
  • FP

    Final project

    • Tattoo for Beginners

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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Tattoo for Beginners. Illustration course by Polilla Tattoo Best seller

Tattoo for Beginners

A course by Polilla Tattoo
Tattoo Artist and Digital Designer. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined January 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (3.5K)
  • 124476 students