Tattooing is the art of drawing on the body by traumatizing the skin and injecting a dye pigment underneath it. Masters imprint ready-made pictures on any part of the body of the customer according to his wishes. Professional salon employees not only write pictures, but also help to make a sketch of the tattoo, discussing details and modifications with the client himself.
Tattooing is the process of applying a permanent design to the body.
InkHunter
The developers of this app have taken care of those who have wanted a tattoo for a long time, but are afraid it won't look good. InkHunter features different designs from a huge number of tattoo artists.
The image you like can be tried on any part of the body and on any scale. To do this, you have to choose a thumbnail from the gallery, draw two vertical and horizontal stripes where the tattoo should be, and point the application's camera. The lines don't have to be neat and symmetrical at all.
Conveniently, the virtual drawing holds not only in a static position: when you move, the tattoo remains on the body and even changes the angle.
Download the app: App Store, Google Play.
What you need to create a sketch
Rich imagination, flight of fancy and love for tattoos are the qualities accompanying the client in the development of the sketch. The skill of drawing, confidence and experience are required from the master, i.e. everything necessary for the customer to be satisfied.
Selection of the main idea
The most difficult stage of preparing for a tattoo is choosing an idea. How to make an interesting sketch, so as not to be disappointed in the final result - the main question that arises in the process of creating a drawing. Any tattoo, small or large, has its meaning. It is necessary to be responsible for your decision, because the process of application is long and painful.
Choosing the main idea is the most difficult stage.
Preference should be given after familiarizing yourself with the styles of tattoo, because they depend on individual character traits.
For example:
- Old school. Clear lines, simple colors, nautical themes. Suitable for quiet, romantic people.
- Realism. Quality drawing of details, realism, brightness. This style is preferred by bright, bold and energetic customers.
- Graphics. Sharp features, shading, bright black paint. Is in demand among strict clients with a firm vital position.
- Miniature. Small drawings with high detail. Girls with a soft, dreamy character like to stuff them.
The specific meanings of the image are taken into account.
Every tattoo carries its own meaning. The owl represents wisdom, wolves and tigers - courage, a butterfly - lightness and dreaminess. Each picture, symbol can be given its own meaning by changing or supplementing some details in the sketch. Stuffing of animals or animate beings can be associated with an event in life, and characters and geometric shapes are of interest to customers not because of their semantic load, but because of the simplicity and brevity of the lines.
Stamping of animals is associated with life events.
Determination of location and size of the tattoo
The size and place of the drawing is always agreed with the tattoo-master. Large tattoos such as animal faces, snakes and dragons are advised to be applied on the back, shoulders or hips. Minimalist or miniature style pictures are printed on wrists and ankles. Inscriptions, hieroglyphs and other drawings containing letters and numbers are applied on the neck, collarbones or forearms.
Before drawing the sketch, the tattooist discusses the details with the customer. The latter chooses the size, the place of the tattoo.
What is better: a sketch on paper or in a graphic editor
A test sketch is always initially made with a simple pencil on paper. With the help of an eraser unnecessary details are removed. Any professional tattoo artist uses an editor to create a clear color picture.
Sketch on paper is made with a simple pencil.
Advantages of the sketch:
- Quick error correction in a few button presses;
- ease of use anywhere in the world;
- good color rendering, depending on the cost and quality of the tablet or computer (laptop);
- user-friendly interface.
The main disadvantage - the price of equipment. The easiest tablet from Apple costs from 25 thousand rubles, stylus for drawing - 7-8 thousand rubles. The most comfortable, high-quality iPad reaches a price of 80 thousand rubles.
SketchAR
SketchAR is an application for those who like to draw. Beginning artists here can practice on already prepared sketches.
Choose a sketch from the gallery or upload your own image and specify what you're drawing on: paper, wall or floor. The app will recognize the surface and propose to mark it for a sketch. And then it's up to your abilities.
If you are drawing on a sheet of paper it is important that the format is A4 or A5 - the app doesn't support other formats. And when the sheet is on a light table with not enough good lighting, SketchAR has problems with recognition.
Download the app: App Store, Google Play.
What are the benefits
A customized tattoo sketch is a conscious decision by the client before the process of getting the design on the body. Its presence facilitates the work of the master, and coordination helps the customer to trust the tattooist.
Expression of individuality
The choice of a photo tattoo or sketch mainly depends on the character of the customer himself. Girls and women give preference to colorful drawings, such as flowers, butterflies, all kinds of patterns, etc. Men choose tigers, dragons and wolves. The style of the tattoo largely reflects the personal qualities of the client. Graphics and Polynesia - clear lines, no superfluous details - are of interest to people with a tough, strong character, while minimalism and miniature are in demand among soft clients who like brevity and simplicity.
The tattoo expresses individuality.
Refinement at a moment's notice
The choice of the sketch, its refinement is carried out before the start of the session. Finished drawing is agreed with the master after discussing the place of application, size and style of the tattoo. The "polishing" of the sketch lasts about 2 hours.
At any point in the discussion, the tattooist finalizes the details to his taste or with the customer's adjustments.
Reduced cost of tattoo
The cost of a tattoo includes:
- session time, which includes discussion of details, preparation for work, and drawing;
- complexity of the sketch;
- Expenses for consumables (anesthetics, paint, protective film, etc.).
The cost of a tattoo includes the complexity of the sketch.
Tattooist can reduce the price of the service provided if the client has chosen the sketch and adjusted it to his taste. In this case, no time is required to discuss the sketch.
Fitting on yourself
After the sketch is agreed upon with a client, a tattoo-master cuts out a drawing on a sheet of paper, getting rid of unnecessary space. Ready stencil he attached to the place of application, estimated time of the session and the thickness of the needle, which depends on the fineness of the lines of the drawing. After fitting, the artist finalizes the order in a graphic editor, adjusting the pattern to the size of the stencil.
AR Basketball
For those who have a sedentary office work and periodically want to stretch, AR Basketball can be a salvation. The principle is very simple: you need a horizontal surface and a couple of free meters. Then a basketball hoop and a scroll for throwing the ball appears on the screen.
The game has four modes: Normal Mode, Time Attack, H.O.R.S.E Mode and Around The World. Up to eight players can play at the same time. So you can play basketball anywhere now.
Download the app: App Store. You can find similar applications in the App Store and on Google Play.
Magicplan
Previously, in order to get a plan of the apartment, you had to go to the housing and communal services or architectural and construction bureau, but now you can do it yourself - using your phone and the free app Magicplan.
Where to start measuring, the user chooses: it can be a door or one of the corners.
Download the app: App Store, Google Play.
Tattoo Trends
Tattoo Trends is the official app of Inkstinct and the Instagram channel of the same name @inkstinct.co. Here you can always find the latest tattoos and learn about fashion trends. The app is designed for both those looking for tattoo sketches and those who draw them. With Tattoo Trends, you can chat with masters or choose a ready-made design.
Available only for iPhone.
ARLOOPA
And this application can be used as you want, because the creators offer thirteen categories: Entertainment, Art, Human, Animals, Food, Furniture and Home, etc.
With ARLOOPA you can try on the furniture in your room, meet wild animals, look into Van Gogh's room and even project famous people right into your room. The only "but": the scale turns out most often unnatural.
The developers also invite users to create their own models. To do this, you have to hold the scanner up to the image, and after a while it should come to life. But nothing happened during the five minutes of scanning a photo from the magazine.
Download the app: App Store, Google Play.
When it's best to choose a motif for a tattoo
Professionals and owners of body art recommend that those who first decided to get a tattoo, do not rush to the salon, but wait.
The period between the appearance of the desire to decorate the body ornament and visit a specialist should be at least 3 weeks. As practice shows, during this time a person refuses the undertaking or is confirmed in his desire to make a tattoo.
The technique is called "wait-and-see technique" because nurturing the final idea is an obligatory stage during which one can make adjustments to the image and improve the initial sketch.
Masters advise not to ignore this moment, as 95% of ill-considered tattoos end in disappointment. Having stuffed the image for the company with a girlfriend, most people in 2-3 weeks regret the committed act. And getting a tattoo done is not only expensive, but also painful.
WANNA NAILS
The Belarusian app Wanna Nails helps you pick out nail polishes. Here you can try on a particular tone, see the cost, and even order right away - the app gives a direct link to the product on Amazon.
But there are nuances. Just because a shade is authentic is far from certain: all the polishes in this app look matte and don't lay on the nail very well.
Download the app: App Store, Google Play.
WANNA KICKS.
Now in the Belarusian application Wanna Kicks presents nine models of sneakers, among the brands - Adidas, Nike, New Balance, Puma, Under Armour, Vans and the famous Lidskie.
The developers advise to try the shoes on bare feet or on socks. Sneakers, of course, do not quite fit perfectly, but to assess how well they will look - just right.
Download the app: App Store.
