White Ink Over Black Ink?!? 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing Fireside Tattoo Network

Video By Jake Meeks —

Writing Contributed by Daniel Pushcarich —

Topics: Tattoo Cover Up, White Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Design Composition, reworking old tattoos, cover up tattoo on arm, tattoo sleeve, tattoo cover up sleeve, Opaque gray tattoo ink, Hammerhead Shark Tattoo

This article takes you through Jake’s approach to the dreaded cover-up tattoo! Now not every artist thinks of it this way, some tattooers really enjoy the challenge even make their whole careers on cover-ups, but for a lot of tattooers it can be a real struggle.

We aim to provide you with a broader understanding of what elements to look out for and interesting perspectives to tackle different troubles. We'll discuss topics such as splitting the existing tattoo into shapes, adding lighter or darker tones in order to balance layers in each stage of the tattoo, and what to plan for as you make multiple passes.

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White Ink Over Black Ink?!? | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing