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Tattoos generally entail two phases: outlining and shading.
Well, unless you’re opting for simple script or symbols.
The answers might influence the key in of design you settle on.
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Byrdie Tip
Drink plenty of water before and during the tattoo process.
Tattoo Outlining
Tattoo outlining is the first step of thetattoo process.
This is where your artist draws your tattoo design onto the skin with the needle.
If it’s your first tattoo, you might be in for a bit of a shock.
Some people describe tattoo pain as a sharp razor blade cutting the skin.
Others say they can feel the needle going through the layers of the skin.
Tattoo Shading
Unlike outlining, shading isn’t necessary for every tattoo.
Color and shading simply provide more dimension than line work.
If you’ve already made it through your line work, pat yourself on the back.
You’ve likely conquered the most painful part already.
it’s possible for you to do this!
That said, you should understand what is happening during the shading process.
It’s not the simple, single pass of an outline.
The level of pain you experience is a function of more than just repetition.
If you’re getting yourfirst tattoo, maybe stick to a manageable, medium-sized design.
The pain isn’t permanent, but the design is.
Once youhaveyour first tattoo, you’ll have a real understanding of how your body reacts to the process.
Don’t be surprised if you immediately get excited about adding more body art.
It’s actually pretty common.
