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Tattoo coverups
In the field of tattooing, you will more than likely be asked to
preform a cover-up. It is important to understand what can, and
should be covered and how. There are many times, when you will see
a beautiful vibrant tattoo, which is muddied by a past tattoo. This,
is not a proper cover up, light pigment should not be used to cover
a tattoo darker than the new tattoo. It is important to find the
proper fit, (i.e- if someone has a small name on their shoulder,
they want a pin up: Suggest using the hair to cover the name. The
hair generally will range in the dark gray to black range) Be sure
to get a measurement, or stencil of the existing tattoo as this
will aid in the new tattoo design.
It is important to sit down with your client, and explain the
limitations of a cover-up. Discuss possible themes they want, and
why, or why it will not work. Make suggestions, if you can play
with an idea that the client wants do it. Drawing up several options
for the client is also helpful, it will help to ease their mind
about mistakes being made.
Sometimes your client will ask for a partial cover-up, again make
sure to discuss possibilities with them. You will need to be clear
on what that want covered, and if it is even able to be done without
effecting the new tattoo.
Often times an artist will be required to preform a cover up through
sessions, each session should be anywhere from 3-4 weeks apart to
promote healing. You, and the client will then have the ability
to evaluate the progress of the tattoo.
Pictures, pictures, pictures. Taking pictures of the cover up
in phases will become a positive section in your portfolio. Often
times an artist who is able to preform an accurate, and beautiful
cover up will receive more clientele from word-to mouth than one
who is not. The pictures should begin with the original tattoo,
lifework, shading, and then the final product which will give people
an idea of what to expect. This, will also help to explain visually
the problems that are encountered during a cover-up.
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