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New Tattoo Books that help to Hone your Skills as an Artist

Filed under: tattoo shop news — Tags: tattoo, tattoo book, tattoo design — tattooshp @ 4:00 pm, August 7, 2009

We all know how hard it can be when first stepping out on the road to tattooing. In the beginning, we are filled with uncertainty and doubt as to whether we are doing it correctly. For some, there may be a mentor figure, experienced in the art that can help. But what do you do if such a mentor does not exist? Well, The Tattoo Shop may have the answer.

In order to help tattooists of all abilities, there is now a range of tattoo books and resources available to buy, that make it much easier to hone your skills and give you something to refer to when inspiration is needed.

For instance, take a look at the tattoo book page and you are presented with a range of books that cover different areas of the genre. Tattoo flash books, guides on the art itself and everything in-between can all be found here.

You might be asking yourself, why do I need all of this material? The answer of course is that you might not. However, isn’t it nice to know that should you need to find a book on a specific area of tattooing, you know exactly where to look. The Tattoo Shops aim is to provide an information resource for anyone who needs it and more importantly, at affordable prices.

The list of titles is constantly being updated so remember to keep checking back. After all, you never know, there might be a tattoo book that you just can’t wait to get your hands on.

New ‘Basic Fundamentals of Tattooing’ Book Available at the Tattoo Shop

Filed under: tattoo shop news — Tags: tattoo, tattoo book, tattoo design, tattoo news — tattooshp @ 9:26 am, June 25, 2009

We have just got our hands on the latest tattoo book from the USA that is designed to help give any budding tattooist wanting to start their apprenticeship a helping hand. Titled, ‘Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo’ this book makes no claims about turning you into a professional tattoo artist in only a few weeks; instead, its aim is to teach you the core skills needed and real world useful information regarding the subject.

So what can you expect to find within this book? Well, you can learn the anatomy of your tattoo machine, how to use and tune it properly as well as which needles are best. It will also guide you through the processes of sterilisation in order to keep your equipment totally clean and show you what resources are needed for everyday tattooing.

As an added bonus, purchasing this tattoo book will give you access to the author’s website, which offers an interactive service specifically designed to offer more help and guidance as you progress through your apprenticeship. Plus, the websites knowledgebase is expanding continually keeping you up to date with current tattooing techniques.

The book is available to buy now in our online shop and we are lucky enough to be the sole UK distributer. Quite simply, this tattoo book is the perfect addition to any tattoo apprentices kit. Order it today and give yourself access to the wealth of information available.