no outline

Summary:

This article provides tips and techniques for tattooing without an outline. It emphasizes the importance of outlines and line work in tattoos and offers suggestions for choosing the right needles for outlining. The article also advises on keeping stencils tight and using a good transfer solution for clean transfers. It discusses alternative methods for creating stencils, such as using Stigma transfer paper. The article instructs left-handed individuals to rub away from the stencil and to the left, while right-handed individuals should rub away from the stencil and to the right. It also provides guidance on applying Vaseline lightly and tapping and erasing excess ink. The article explains the process of outlining, including filling the machine tip with black tattoo ink and testing the machine on a paper towel before tattooing. It recommends applying a slight backward pressure on the skin during outlining and suggests working from the bottom up to avoid smudging. Lastly, it advises adjusting the machine speed if the needle does not make a subdued sound when touching the skin.