The Tattoo Blueprint

The Tattoo Blueprint - As close as you can get to a tattoo apprenticeship and mentor - in book form - The only one of its kind Combining 20 years of tattooing with a BSc (Hons) in psychology, this system is built to teach, not just tell. For too long, tattooing has been locked behind closed doors. Apprenticeships are hard to come by. Courses are overpriced and often under-deliver. And self-teaching usually means hours lost to guesswork and bad advice. The Tattoo Blueprint changes that - by putting a full, structured, professional tattoo education system directly in your hands. Built for Compliance and Professional Standards This manual doesn't just teach technique - it's engineered to meet the highest standards of public health and professional practice. Every hygiene protocol, licensing checklist, and cross-contamination control measure is aligned with guidance from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and relevant British Standards. Whether you're preparing for inspection or building a studio from scratch, this book helps you stay compliant, confident, and protected. Inside you'll find: Step-by-step technique breakdowns for lining, shading, dotwork, colour blending and needle control In-depth machine guides (coil and rotary) with full part functions, tuning advice, and troubleshooting tables UK-compliant hygiene, licencing and cross-contamination control protocols adhering to CIEH, UKHSA and British Standard guidelines Cues-based learning to help you absorb and apply every technique Workbook sections, reflection journals and progress tracking to guide you from beginner to confident artist Mentor-style voice throughout - honest, direct and focused on what works If you've been looking for a way to learn that's structured, realistic, and actually teaches you how to tattoo - this is it. The Tattoo Blueprint is more than a manual. It's your mentor, your training partner, and your roadmap to tattooing, start to finish.