Master the Art of Handpoke Tattooing: A Comprehensive How-To Guide for Beginners and Enthusiasts.

Unlock your potential and start your journey with Purdy's Comprehensive Handpoke How-To Guide.

Includes:

‪IDENTIFYING TATTOO NEEDLES‬
‪1203RL, 1215RS, 1205F. These are all types of tattoo needles. This section will teach you how to identify tattoo needles, how to read their codes and what to use the type of needle for. We made the information as simple and digestible as possible, because identifying tattoo needles can be confusing when you are a beginner.‬

PREPARATION
How do you prepare your station? How do you prepare your skin? What order should I be doing everything in?

HOW-TO TATTOO
How deep should I be tattooing? How many times should I poke the same area to make a solid line? How do I do this in a safe manner without hurting myself?

AFTERCARE
Should I wrap my tattoo after my session? How should I clean my tattoo?

TRANSFER PAPER
How do I make my own stencils? (With illustrated diagrams!)

STENCIL INSTRUCTIONS
How do I apply a stencil that will stay bold whilst I tattoo?

HELPFUL TIPS
What angle should I tattoo at? How do I avoid overworking my skin?

SAFETY WARNINGS
Abiding by the law. Needle safety. Ink safety.

PRACTICE SKIN
How do I stop my ink smudging on the fake skin? How should I apply stencils on my practice skin?

A (VERY) BRIEF HISTORY OF HANDPOKE TATTOOS
Ever wonder who had the first tattoo? Want to know more about about traditional tattooing methods?

READY-TO-USE DESIGNS AND INSPIRATION
160+ designs ready for you to trace or take inspiration from and make your own.

(This guide is aimed mostly at beginners who want to learn as much as possible, but it may be useful for more experienced enthusiasts also)

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