Timeless tattoos thanks to the etching style
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You see more and more of them all around, black and white tattoos that resemble the illustrations that were inked in ancient scientific books. This type of tattoo still does not have a clearly defined name in Italian, but in English yes: they are called etching tattoo! If we wanted to translate this literally, it would be "etching technique" in Italian.
This indirect engraving method was used in ancient times to engrave jewelry on weapons, but then it was widely used to print entire designs on paper.
Yes, but what then is an etched tattoo?
It is obvious that i stylized tattoos etching they are not made using indirect engraving, but with this term we want to denote the style in which the objects are made. In fact, this technique involves the use of lines, hatches, intersections to create shadows, tints, and roundness.
This style is especially suitable for for those who want an academic-looking tattoo, traditional in the artistic sense. The amount of detail that can be obtained with this technique is incredible, and the most experienced tattoo artists are capable of creating true masterpieces!
Are there any items more suitable than others for creating an etched tattoo?
Actually, no. This technique can be used to tattoo animals, flowers, objects, whatever. Tattoos made in black ink and having a very solid and classic look are objects that we can define as “favorites”. This is the case of skulls, heads and busts of Greek characters or gods, medicinal plants, hands and eyes.
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