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Tattoo Glossary

50+ tattoo terms explained — from dotwork and fineline to consent forms and aftercare. Written for clients and curious minds.

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Techniques

Dotwork Stippling Linework Shading Whip shading Blackwork Blackout Stencil Freehand Hand-poke Single needle Color packing Negative space Touch-up Cover-up

Styles

Fineline Neo-traditional Realism Japanese Chicano Biomechanical Trash Polka Ornamental Watercolor Minimalist

Placements

Sleeve Half-sleeve Full-back Chest piece Knuckle tattoo Finger tattoo Side piece Underboob

Process

Consultation Deposit Flash Custom design Consent form Aftercare Healing Scab Saturation Touch-up session

Culture & history

Irezumi Traditional American Old-school Tebori Trash Polka origin Sailor Jerry Tattoo convention

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