Stencil Skin Blogs

The Biggest Tattoo Mistake Happens Before the M...

Glen Carloss

Strong tattoos start with strong preparation. Most beginners think tattooing starts when the needle touches the skin. It doesn't. Great tattoos are built long before that. What Should You Prepare...

The Biggest Tattoo Mistake Happens Before the M...

Glen Carloss

Strong tattoos start with strong preparation. Most beginners think tattooing starts when the needle touches the skin. It doesn't. Great tattoos are built long before that. What Should You Prepare...

Tattoo Apprentices: The Skills You Need Before ...

Glen Carloss

Before tattooing real skin, focus on mastering the fundamentals every tattoo artist needs. Learn how clean linework, consistent shading, needle depth and machine control build the foundation for a successful...

Tattoo Apprentices: The Skills You Need Before ...

Glen Carloss

Before tattooing real skin, focus on mastering the fundamentals every tattoo artist needs. Learn how clean linework, consistent shading, needle depth and machine control build the foundation for a successful...

How to Master Realistic Big Cat Tattoos

Glen Carloss

Want to create more realistic big cat tattoos? Learn how to improve fur texture, shading and depth with the Stencil Skins® Realistic Big Cat Training Bundle.

How to Master Realistic Big Cat Tattoos

Glen Carloss

Want to create more realistic big cat tattoos? Learn how to improve fur texture, shading and depth with the Stencil Skins® Realistic Big Cat Training Bundle.

Palm Tattoos: Why They're Difficult & How to Pr...

Glen Carloss

Palm tattoos are one of the most challenging placements for tattoo artists. Learn why they’re difficult, why simple designs work best, and how to build the control and confidence needed...

Palm Tattoos: Why They're Difficult & How to Pr...

Glen Carloss

Palm tattoos are one of the most challenging placements for tattoo artists. Learn why they’re difficult, why simple designs work best, and how to build the control and confidence needed...

How Hand Speed and Dot Density Create Smooth Ta...

Glen Carloss

Why do some tattoos heal with smooth, even shading while others look patchy? Learn how hand speed and dot density affect shading, saturation and black & grey realism.

How Hand Speed and Dot Density Create Smooth Ta...

Glen Carloss

Why do some tattoos heal with smooth, even shading while others look patchy? Learn how hand speed and dot density affect shading, saturation and black & grey realism.

Why Texture Is the Secret to Realistic Big Cat ...

Glen Carloss

Texture is what helps transform ink into the illusion of fur, depth and dimension. Discover why big cat portraits are ideal for practising texture, contrast, shading and black-and-grey realism.

Why Texture Is the Secret to Realistic Big Cat ...

Glen Carloss

Texture is what helps transform ink into the illusion of fur, depth and dimension. Discover why big cat portraits are ideal for practising texture, contrast, shading and black-and-grey realism.