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The Craft of Tattooing [Paperback]

Erick Alayon (Author)
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Publication Date: January 10, 2007
The Craft of Tattooing was written for the beginning student of Tattooing. This easy to use and comprehensive guide will show you everything you need to know to get started as a Tattoo Artist. Inside you will learn, How to set up and tune Tattoo Machines, equipment you will need to get started, how to get started, tips on outlining, shading and coloring, plus lots more! Covers advice and technical information to help you get started toward a successful career!

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  • Paperback: 126 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (January 10, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1419625918
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419625916
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Erick Alayon
erick alayon is an Independent Author and writer of Alternative Fiction. His favorite pastime is Digital photography and large and medium format b&w photography with antique and homemade cameras. erick also enjoys pencil sketching and oil painting.

erick alayon has been a professional Tattooer since 1988 and lives with his wife and four kids on the East end of Long Island, NY.

for a closer look at his art and photography visit him on the web at:
www.erocktattoo.com

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book covers all the things that one is afraid to ask in risk of sounding stupid.
But I am a total amateur. I Have never picked up a tattoo machine before and my closest contact to one was when getting tattooed. So I was left in the dark a bit on ultra basic things like how to set up the clip cord on the machine and such.
Aside from that Erick did a great job putting it all out there for the aspiring tattooer. He speaks in layman terms, shares great tips and walks you through the entire process very thoroughly.
I highly recommend this book to all beginners.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Great for beginers May 9, 2007
Format:Paperback
This book is great for beginers like me who are taking interest in the art of tattooing. Easy to follow instructions is exellent. I did my first tattoo after I read the book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is great buy!! February 11, 2009
Format:Paperback
I have ordered all three of his books. This books is his second book. It follows up on all the things he missed in his last book. So if you read his first book and had a lot of questions, this one will sum it all up for you. This book is great for people like me who have a hard time getting an apprenticeship. It will help you build your portfolio so that it will be a lot easier when you do get one, and he tells you a lot about the things you need to watch your back for. The grammar isn't perfect, and the book isn't quite the traditional style of writing, but WHO CARES! His writing makes it way easier to read because he writes as if he speaking directly to you. I do agree with some however that he doesn't teach every little thing and that an apprenticeship is necessary, but he helps you take your first big step into the tattooing world. I am very thankful that he wrote his books. Its a very helpful guide for us newbies in the tattooing world.
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Bummer...
I was pretty excited about getting this book as I was thinking about searching out an apprenticeship in the very near future. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Maow-Pow
A Great Gift.
I bought this for an avid tattoo fan and artist. Along with the book I purchased a whole Tattoo Kit here on Amazon too. It's a great beginners guide to tattooing. I recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by J.
very helpful
I was looking for a book for my boyfriend. He does tatoos just on himself and eventually wants to do other ppl but he needs much more experience and knowledge. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Savannah
one of few
pricey? well there is very few materials for beginers so bite the bullet if your like me and apprentiship is NOT AN OPTION. EASY READ! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kelly J. Criddle
Very Basic, Very Beginner
I honestly had hoped for more from this book. It boasts that this "easy to use and comprehensive guide will show you everything you need to know to get started as a Tattoo Artist. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ashley N Johnson
The Craft of Tattooing
I guess I anticipated more from the book in terms of information. I returned it. It would be a great reference for those just learning about their machines.
Published 9 months ago by catrp
A good start!
I recommend this book for the price, but it is missing information in many areas and there are better books out there. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tony
Good beginner's book
This book was very basic but had a lot of good instructive information for a beginner or someone who is curious about the craft.
Published 13 months ago by SD
Perfect!!!!!
I have never touched a tattoo machine. But after reading this book I feel more confident about how to handle it. Also, where and how to look for an apprenticeship. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Optomistic
There are no other books like these
Straight forward, there are no other tattoo books like these. If you want good texts to accompany an apprenticeship, these are the one (I won't ever recommend learning to tattoo... Read more
Published 20 months ago by lostinlymbo
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