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Electrum's tattoo culture blog

Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog

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Gold Standard

Why Your Tattoo Stencil Won't Stick (And How to Make It Last a Full Session)

Rob Smead

A working artist's guide to tattoo stencil application: prep, primer technique, transfer pressure, the peel, and how to keep a stencil readable through a six hour session. Plus a diagnostic list for the five most common stencil failures.

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About the Electrum Blog:

From tattooing's past to the future, the team of artists and shop owners at Electrum share their perspectives and knowledge on everything tattoo industry.

A few of the things you'll find in our blog posts:

  • Business and Industry Insights: advice and ideas for tattoo business growth, current industry trends and strategies for attracting clients, whilst managing a full schedule.
  • Compliance and Safety: Information regarding regulatory compliance and our mission to produce safe, compliant inks.
  • Product Information: Details about our specific products.
  • Interviews and Events: Discussions and recaps from industry events.
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