The Tattoo Apprentice Guide for Bringing Prison Ink to the Streets

By Bo Dean

The Tattoo-Apprentice Guide is a simple no B.S. approach to learning the basics of the art of tattooing. Learning everything from ‘’How to build your own tattoo gun’’ (i.e. prison style), to actual ‘’Slagin’ and Bangin’ ‘’ on your clientele. Learn from the experts in prison whom have had years of experience in “prison ink.” You’ll learn how to make your own ink, how to make your own needles, how to tattoo, shading techniques, proper hygiene and after application care. Also included are numerous tattoo patterns of different styles and themes. This easy to understand guide will have you mastering the art of tattooing in no time. Be the envy of your friends and clients by making your own tattoo gun, ink, battery pack, and set up your own shop for a profitable income. This is the most inexpensive investment you can make if you are truly serious about the art of tattooing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728340609

Bo Dean

The Author Bo Dean, has been drawing the human form of realism art for over twenty years, which inspired him to expand his artistic talents to start painting different object d’art, including animals, scenes, symbolism, ect. This furthered his interest into the realm of tattooing. Prior to his current incarceration, Bo established himself adept in the art of tattooing. Starting at the age of 36, he learned the various methods of mechanics, styles, apparatuses, of the art. Since his imprisonment 6 years ago, Bo has since mastered the art, from other great tattooist’s. He has decided to share with those whom wish to learn the art, a fair share of the knowledge that he himself has been taught. Instead of writing about the general basics of “street tattooing,” Bo Dean has exemplified the prison tattoo lifestyle, by documenting and illustrating such, in his new book The Tattoo Apprentice Guide - Bring Prison Ink To The Streets.

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Copyright © 2020 Bo Dean. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 01/29/2020

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4061-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4060-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019921238

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1    How to Build a Tattoo Gun from Practically Nothing

Chapter 2    Making the Power Supply

Chapter 3    Tattoo Needle Options

Chapter 4    Making Your Own Ink

Chapter 5    Training and Preparation

Chapter 6    The Mechanics of Tattooing

Chapter 7    Getting Ready for Your Clients

Chapter 8    Tattoo Planning and Preparation

Chapter 9    Starting the Tattoo

Chapter 10    After Care

Chapter 11    Frequently Asked Questions

INTRODUCTION

The fact that you picked this book up means that you are either interested in learning how to tattoo like a prison artist, or perhaps just simply interested in the mechanics of prison tattooing. This book is not a replacement for practical training, but a resource for you to use to add new methods and techniques to your skillset and to supply you with the tricks of the trade that prison tattoo artists have taken years to develop.

In the past, anyone with prison tattoo art was easily identified as someone who had been previously incarcerated. Over several million people have cycled through the state and federal prison system over the past numerous years. Having prison ink doesn’t carry the same stigma within society it used to. Also, most prison tattoo art is