Important Reminder

Stencil Skins tutorials are strictly for practice on synthetic skin only.

We strongly discourage attempting these techniques on real skin unless under the supervision of a qualified and licensed professional.

If you’re beginning your tattoo journey, we highly encourage seeking a professional apprenticeship before progressing further.

What You’ll Learn in 7 Days

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    Day 1

    Meet Your Mentor

    Learn how artists use Stencil Skins to build real tattoo technique.

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    Day 2

    Tattoo Toolkit Essentials

    Machines, needles, setup, and fundamentals.

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    Day 3

    Professional Setup

    Improve workflow, comfort, and consistency.

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    Day 4

    Linework Fundamentals

    Create cleaner, more confident lines.

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    Day 5

    Saturation & Blackwork

    Improve packing and consistency.

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    Smooth Shading

    Build softer gradients and transitions.

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    Day 7

    Free Tattoo Cheat Sheet + Bonus Gift

    Complete your 7-day training and unlock exclusive resources.

Learn From Glen Carloss

Tattooist. Educator. Realism specialist.

With over 13 years of experience, Glen has worked alongside some of the best artists in the industry while building Stencil Skins to help artists train smarter and practise with intention.

This free series was created to cut through the misinformation surrounding online tattoo education and help artists focus on real fundamentals.

Check out Glen's work!
Instagram: @glencarlosstattoo

Inside Glen’s Portfolio

Award-winning realism, smooth shading, and controlled detail developed through over 13 years of tattooing experience.

Train the Skills That Matter.

Get 7 days of professional tattoo guidance designed to improve line-work, shading, saturation and machine control using premium practice skins.

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What You’ll Improve

Train the fundamentals that actually matter through repetition, control, and intentional tattoo practice.

Cleaner Linework

Build smoother, more confident lines with better consistency and hand control.

Better Machine Control

Improve rhythm, machine handling, and overall tattoo precision.

Smoother Shading

Create softer gradients and cleaner transitions through controlled repetition.

Stronger Saturation

Improve ink packing, consistency, and pressure awareness.

Hand Stability

Reduce tension and develop smoother, steadier hand movement.

Needle Depth Awareness

Train more intentional passes with better depth and pressure control.

Confidence Through Repetition

Build muscle memory and improve technique through structured practice.

FAQs

Everything you need to know before starting your 7-day tattoo training journey.

Yes — you’ll just need an email to get started. No spam. Just proper tattoo education.

Not at all. The techniques apply universally, but the training has been designed to work best with Stencil Skins®.

Even experienced artists benefit from refining their setup, control, and technique. Think of it as a 7-day reset.

Absolutely not. Tattooing is a craft that takes years to master. We strongly encourage learning under a qualified and licensed professional before progressing onto real skin.

No. This series is designed to improve your understanding and technique, but tattooing takes years of repetition and practice to master.

Not necessarily for practising on synthetic skin, but artistic fundamentals become extremely important if you plan to progress onto real skin.

There’s a huge amount of misleading tattoo advice online. We believe artists deserve access to proper educational fundamentals alongside quality practice tools.

No. While Stencil Skins are designed to simulate realistic resistance and feedback, tattooing real skin carries significantly more risk and responsibility.

No. This is a free educational resource designed to improve your practice and technique. There is currently no recognised tattoo certification system in the UK.