✅4 WAYS to Turn Any Image into a TATTOO STENCIL. 👀 (How I make Tattoo Stencils.)❗❗

[@lukedorrington7455]

If you use a laptop and use photoshop or GIMP you can achieve the same result in a couple of clicks by using the photocopy filter

[@ArtSomething]

That is awesome advice Luke thank you for sharing that as I know not everyone uses or likes to use apple products. I have no experience with photoshop or gimp so again thanks for sharing this my friend!🤘🙏

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@ArtSomething I'm in that same group as I have an android tablet I had to find a procreate alternative which was ibis paint X, but found stencils easier on my laptop

[@christiangarcia885]

Do you know if clip art studio is the same?

[@lukedorrington7455]

@christiangarcia885 no idea buddy, I've never used that

[@TheRenegade2424]

For older artist that did not start out with this technology your information is priceless💯🤟🏽

[@tru_society_2132]

I’ve been practicing this style of stenciling for a while now and I did have one issue I overcame that he didn’t touch in this video. Let’s say you were doing this and you did ever proper step and after you hit the “ invert “ step you have a bunch of black blotches what you do is restart the step process what I do now before even doing the duplicate I’ll take the original photo go to the wand tool and go to “ hue, saturation, brightness “ and make sure there is 100% no color by sliding the saturation to the left then I’ll slide the brightness between 50-60% then continue the duplicate color dodge invert and gaussian process. It’ll prevent any of the black dots / blotches.

[@pascalavendano7338]

Holy moly, that was exactly what I was struggling with! You made my day, thank you!!

[@lilskullstattoos9372]

This is hands down the best tutorial I’ve found to do this. Others move to fast or don’t explain so you can follow along in real time. Thank you!

[@invin7215]

I was having trouble remembering the 3 layers / color dodge / invert / gaussian blur trick and your video helped a ton, thanks man!

[@suavecito2520]

😂 😂 😂 This LITERALLY saves so much time and hand fatigue. Top tier tool! Thanks for sharing!

[@ArtSomething]

I feel you there it has saved me HOURS of time and hand pains lol. Glad the video could help you out CITO and thank you for the support!🤘🙏🤘

[@mikelarry-pu9jc]

Bro tha last sentence you said explain my whole stencil journey I'm on took the words out of my head you a great youtuber keep making videos

[@eddiemonstha740]

hey. I like ur vids . have a ? how can I tune my coil 8 rap coil machine for liner.

[@BEAT.SWEATS]

i have the amazon knock off of that printer and it works great! this method of stencil makes me want to try something new for sure! thanks for the tips.

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah that version of the stencil printers seem to be the best in my opinion. Your very welcome for the tips and thank you for the support my friend!🤘🙏

[@themilfysandwichmaker]

I always appreciate your videos❤

[@russbrown4137]

Great info in this video thanks for sharing fella

[@KillerBeatzSV]

You were right, there so much purple on my stencil I couldn’t even see my shades 😂💀 listen to this man

[@johnhernandez9354]

Nice vid!!! Really helpful😘😘😘 please keep making like this video💪🏻

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks John glad you liked it and that it helped you out! 🤘🙏

[@johnhernandez9354]

@@ArtSomething just wondering if you have video of the dragonhawk thermal machine on how to use it?thanks in advance let me check laso all of your videos if is it there.

[@tinaokami4057]

OMfg 😍 this is freakin awesomeeee 🎉 this makes all so much faster ❤

[@bannkrolldc8945]

The first stencil on the left how did u get it to turn out as such ?

[@christopherbain8434]

Sweet video bro, your awesome, thanks for all the help!!!

[@bethanyann85]

Thanks for the great content as always!!

[@ArtSomething]

NO problem Bethany and thank YOU for watching and supporting the channel its always appreciated!🤘🙏

[@bethanyann85]

@@ArtSomething always!!

[@dustinadams4641]

Hey brother, can I ask what type of thermal paper you use? Like brand. My shit sucks in the printer.

[@mannyf.4802]

Hand stenciling will always be an option and solid info..

[@ArtSomething]

Very Very true, sometimes that the best way to really get to know the image to be tattooed.

[@pommie1115]

Hey Dave. You said at the end there about to. Much black on the TS app . I found that aswell so I get to the limit, download and then go to the picture in the gallery and edit. Going straight to the eraser and rub out what you don't want in the stencil. Easy to change thickness of the pen tip so you can erase small pieces and if I see something I like in a magazine or similar, I use tracing paper to get the main lines and put it on top of the stencil machine paper and go over with a pencil. Perfect and easy as.

[@ArtSomething]

That is a great way to do it as well. Many ways to skin a cat as they say, just have to find what works best for each person and it sounds like you came up with a pretty solid method as well, thank you for sharing it with us.🤘

[@bencapps6873]

Wow! That's a time saver for sure! Thanks for sharing your techniques with us brother!!

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah deff a huge time saver for me as well. And thank you for watching and supporting the channel!🤘🙏

[@ThatBoyGhost82]

Man what a great video. The first method is awesome I'm actually gonna try it on my next piece. I've been doing it with the trace out method for year's. Great work brother and I also don't like the machines that print the whole purple toned image it's messy.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Richard really glad you enjoyed the video and I think you will enjoy the first method as its been really nice and such a time saver. Oh and yeah the printed purples ones are cool looking but yeah very messy for sure. Thanks again Richard appreciate the support on the video and channel!🤘🙏

[@gosiatrus84]

Im wondering which of printers will be the best choice for fine lines stipple/pepper shading 0.18/3rl 0.40/1rl ? Epson with ink stencil tank or something small thermal like brother or m08f phomemo. ??

[@lillyrenae3549]

I need a good tablet to draw which one do you have or recommend? I’m new at this and starting and I just got my transfer machine and I’m trying to update everything

[@JSanti-gf5jm]

awesome video! learned a lot from you!

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you J. much appreciated my friend!🤘🙏

[@cryptogreen8358]

Game changer..ty so much

[@Michael-cb3dz]

Ever sent I got my stincl printer its made ever thing alot easier now im learning how to us my new iPad and Procreate its taking a little bit of getting us to it but im likeing it so far

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome Michael really glad your enjoying the stencil maker and procreate. It will take time to get use to using the ipad and what not but it will deff be worth it. 🤘

[@matthewvigilvigil2961]

What software are you using on your tablet?

[@ArtSomething]

I’m using an app called procreate

[@mehradtatts9210]

amazing bro 👊🏻

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you my friend truly appreciate the support🙏🤘

[@IslandTides]

Is that an app or a program that you use on the tablet? Love your videos! Thank you for all your experience and knowledge!

[@felipemartinez3781]

You are amazing brot,,, thanks 💯💯💯

[@ruthe2307]

Thanks more easy! 4beginner like me👍🏻♥️

[@ArtSomething]

NO problem Ruth glad its helpful and thank you for the support! 🤘🙏

[@arttid8933]

Hi Dave, is your first normal printer an inkjet or laser? Can the thermal printer be used with the inkjet work? (Thank you for any advice)

[@sevaslee4865]

Bro this the video ive needed 10 years ago

[@ArtSomething]

HAHAHA yeah IDK if procreate was around 10 years ago but hey at least its around now and working good. Thanks for the support Sevaslee!🤘🙏

[@alexgrosse765]

Just stumbled across your channel for the first time noticed the blues and ega's in the background. Where abouts in the states do you tattoo out of I would love to possibly come get some ink done when I get back to the states and show a brother some support

[@johnghost9886]

I use the pocket version on my iPhone 12 max I can put the saturation down so it becomes black and white after that I can invert the photo but then when I do Gaussian blur I still see the photo when I put the % up it just becomes blurry until it dissolves and the layer just becomes monotone gray. Am I doing something wrong or can’t the pocket version just do it ?

[@missparadise879]

I have the same problem on the new ipad. I'm so mad cause I was so excited

[@missparadise879]

Ahh, I just got it. I was missing a step. I literally just bought the app because of this video. I'm glad it worked

[@miriammagana8730]

What app do you use on the iPad?

[@missparadise879]

@@miriammagana8730 he's using Procreate for the iPad. I also use Photoshop on Android/tablet

[@jamesbaldacchino3007]

Hi there what if you want to make a multipage tattoo stencil, like say on 4 pages, what would be the procedure using the same method on procreate? Thanks.

[@Clitsandfries]

Love you for this brotha! Thank you ❤️

[@XcapedMusic]

AWESOME 👏🏻

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Hunter glad you liked the video!🤘🙏

[@XcapedMusic]

How bout size dimensions vid, i always print like 3 times to get right or is there a vid u recommend ? I wish there was inches measurement to get closer to size that’s wanted

[@emavarelaa]

Me sale bien el estencil pero a la hora de pasarlo a la piel no le queda oscuro se ve muy clarito y se borra enseguida,en que estoy fallando?? Uso bien producto de stencil..creo q es el papel o la tinta..

[@TreJohnson561]

How do you get inkjet stencils to stay on practice skins?

[@ArtSomething]

inkjet stencils are pretty hard to get to stick to fake skin to be honest, they dont tend to dry very well. But best product for getting stencils to stick to fake skin has been a speed stick.

[@TreJohnson561]

@ArtSomething I think acetone is what I seen in a tat2skin video for fake skin ofcourse have you tried the inkjet spray on human skin I think this would be a good place for pigskin

[@S.L.INK.13]

What if you changed the image so it had only the detail stuff, then print it using the stencil printer? Would that not be the best option? I am doing hand stencils so i dont know. Just asking questions lol.

[@realinkbodyart5690]

Good job💯🙌

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Realink!🤘🙏

[@JavierMartinez-vs1pm]

What app are you using

[@mervincaliste461]

May i know which ipad generation you are using

[@mn-lw5qv]

In photoshop I believe it’s with ‘unsharp mask’ that with the right settings you can achieve this edge detection line art kind of effect also

[@mn-lw5qv]

Also to simplify the lines I’d try using “refine edge” from a selection of the lines. It has more control than median filter

[@tonitirrell423]

Thanks Dave- this is exactly what I needed

[@thepeoplesartist2863]

You just helped me out big time, thank u 🙏🏻

[@jellyfishtattooart]

wow! that’s a magic trick 😱 totally will try this!! thank you ❤️

[@itsstardawg4206]

What if you dont have a stencil machine? What would be your advice to make the best stencil possible with good details?

[@ArtSomething]

Then you would hand stencil the piece, with that said I have a vid on how to do that on the channel.

[@MarcoDavidVelazcoCastillo]

You saw it from Jason Ramos, a Colombian tattoo Artist based in Miami (I think). Cool to have the info also here on KZbin. Thank you!

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah that sounds about right. I dont believe I was following him just ran across what i believe was a reel on IG. I will have to go see if I can find him and give him a follow as that bit of info was such a gift for me. And thank you for sharing that with me.

[@ocbvibes9761]

Kool bruv

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you OCB!🤘

[@unknowndestinyfabrication3872]

I’m definitely a dinosaur because I’m trying to get back into tattooing and nobody talks about using the old stencil papers anymore by hand. Dang things change so quickly. I get it though. It’s so much quicker, cuts down on time and maximizes profit.

[@ArtSomething]

Using tracing paper, stencil paper, light boards and what not are not necessarily dead as I was making stencils that way just a few years ago. Its just that its SOO much easier and convenient to make them digitally if your able to. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you get past that you can really start to see the beauty in it.

[@unknowndestinyfabrication3872]

@@ArtSomething I definitely agree.

[@Alejandro218]

Thank you so much for all this info

[@charlessims9160]

I really needed this my guy!!!💯💯 Thank you✌️

[@elwellie]

What app or computer program is he using?

[@ArtSomething]

I am using an app called ProCreate on an apple tablet.

[@texassportsoutdoors]

What app is that? I have photoshop on PC just not that good at it.

[@805Cubs]

This was very helpful video 👍🏾

[@brandonmontgomery8808]

Greatly appreciate the content, definitely helped. No matter how light I made the density on my printer. It would still come out really dark, this helped!!!

[@ArtSomething]

Awesome to hear the video helped you out Brandon!! 🤘

[@AJjuschillin]

What app do you use for that?

[@DivergentSoul]

I can’t find the app and you didn’t put a link for it in the description

[@jackking625]

What if dont have ipad and procreate is there android version ????

[@ArtSomething]

Yes I do believe there are apps for android, not sure what those apps are called nor how good they are just know a few people in the past told me they use a combination of a couple apps to do the same thing.

[@joslinpinto6392]

Which app is it?

[@joshuaarmijo3565]

Great tips

[@lakeishamondrey4655]

Is there somewhere I can go where I can piece together a tattoo ?

[@vixensbeautyden]

Hi Dave...another awesome and informative video...thank you! QUESTION THO - did your stencil print come out black, if so, what transfer paper is this? 🙏🏼 Also, are you saying that your prefer your thermal printer over your Canon printer?

[@ArtSomething]

thank you Crystal glad you enjoyed it. The stencil looks like it came through the thermal machine black but its just really dark purple, once it goes onto the skin you will see the purple far more then when its on the stencil paper. And yes I prefer the thermal printer over an inkjet printer, mainly cause I like how much stronger/ longer lasting the stencil is when placed on the skin compared to the inkjet printer. (just personal preference)

[@vixensbeautyden]

@@ArtSomething okay gotcha, so that brings me to this subject - I’m having an issue with the ink NOT coming off the skin once the tattoo is done. I use a thermal printer and say there’s a full circle and then the client doesn’t want a full circle, I can’t get the rest of the ink off the skin..once I’m done. Am I not wiping enough, am I leaving the stencil on too long prior? Or could it be that I’m suppose to wipe the stencil prior to tattooing - like taking the bulk of the ink off first? Another huge question - I do mainly small/fine line tattoos…would an inkjet be more suitable for this? I find the thermal printer doesn’t pick up small details. I have one like yours. I’ve been hand drawing and now wanna switch to something that’s easier. I really appreciate you! Sorry for the story book!

[@swaybrownie]

@@ArtSomethingcan you respond to her second question brother, would be much appreciated.

[@marshall7848]

I mainly trace on procreate and then run through the thermal printer. With that said, ive been wanting to get the inkjet printer and transfer ink...... how much you want for yours???

[@ArtSomething]

That is how I do many of my stencils but for the more complex ones I really like the new method I use. And while I dont really like the inkjet style printer I also dont want to sell it lol, good thing to have around in the event my other machine shits the bed on me or what not.

[@marshall7848]

@@ArtSomething i figured you wouldnt but it never hurt anythin to ask! Youre a fuckin legend brother love your videos always look forward to the next one

[@mikelarry-pu9jc]

In fact can you review the critical battery v3

[@xSMOKExEMxALLx]

Hope you're having a great day! 🙌

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Smoke, so far so good. Hope you have a great day as well my friend!!🤘🙏🤘

[@ahmadreza6223]

Hello, what is the name of the application you are working with?

[@danieldermenjian8544]

Nice thanks you

[@ArtSomething]

no problem Daniel and thank you for the support!🙏🤘

[@danieldermenjian8544]

@@ArtSomething really thanks for your content. Still can’t believe you tattooed your thighs just to see what different tones look like. That’s real dedication ! Much appreciated

[@oliviergagnon2592]

Thanks!

[@ArtSomething]

No problem your very welcome!🤘

[@arniedee7251]

Awesome!

[@tattooundergroundlive7806]

How do u get the pic black

[@ArtSomething]

In procreate you would tap on the magic wand, then tap hue, saturation, brightness. then turn the saturation from 50 to 0 and it will be black and grey at that point.

[@tattooundergroundlive7806]

@@ArtSomething thanks man also I wanted to tell you I got the choice to work in two different shops this is Travis from mtairy...

[@nunuCosplay]

You’re awesome

[@valium-fm7236]

Hey Dave, just seen you on the new “Inked” video, “if you went to tattoo school”. You’re on around 2:12 in the video 😁👍🏼 You’re welcome 😁

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Valium I did check that out and yeah the thumbnail for the tattooing for beginners videos made the cut, Were in the big leagues now lol!! Thanks for support Valium and thanks for letting me know.

[@valium-fm7236]

@@ArtSomething no worries bruv . Thought you’d like to see it . Top banana . Yours is definitely a great channel to get the right sort of tattoo information from 😁

[@daga_tatuador]

Very good. Saludos desde México

[@paulkabot3461]

hi, is there any app like procreacte for android ?

[@ArtSomething]

I believe there are a couple that are similar but sadly I dont know what they are called.

[@Justin-y6n]

What about if you don't use apple products

[@EBINHD]

how to use stencil paper with only 1 layer.. every video has multi layer paper but mine has only paper side and black behind attached to it

[@kevoggtm9162]

yo i got a question i printed my stencil out but it comes out dry i try nd place it on fake skin but it doesn’t stick in what do you think is wrong?

[@Kayla-enough]

Good morning brother

[@ArtSomething]

Good Morning Kayla appreciate your support on the video hope you have a great day!!🤘🙏

[@dead5718]

"Proud to Bean American" - the sign in the background

[@ArtSomething]

HAHAHA thats funny... I was like wait what it says bean... so I had to go check it out and it appears they put the be and an kinda close together so it looks kinda like bean lol. But it says Proud to be an American. Thank for the support on the video Blu keep rocking my friend!🤘

[@dead5718]

@@ArtSomething I know man, just a joke, great video 🤘

[@Stinkydinkytrashcan]

Great video as always brother, thank you for all the work you put into these🤝🏽

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Nahi I appreciate your support!! And im glad you enjoyed the video!🤘🙏

[@TattooedRobot]

Sometimes less is more. Cause more is WAY too much. I have recently started doing the dose version you mentioned, and it's a game changer for B&G realism. The last one is a huge no for me. What a mess that will turn into. Great video.

[@PawnshopmikeATL]

When you said “I just need guidance” I was like …. 😞me too bro😔 L😀L

[@DancemovementSpace]

Please maybe you can make some tutorial how turn color image into black and white in right way, put some contrast, more lights and don’t make it in full of flat color , thank you

[@SquishyTheVampire]

How do you do this on Android

[@speeddemon_1369]

I know exactly what you mean about it getting too wild with the purple mess

[@burtonexoticbullies.2313]

Question for anybody really..I don't have procreate a tablet or a labtop whats a good android app I can use to create stencils and tattoos?

[@Thasheia1]

I showed a tattoo studio a digital image and asked if they could make it into a tattoo but I'm so confused. Is the an unrealistic request?

[@ArtSomething]

I would imagine they should be able to do that. However some studios dont know how to do that or they dont do that sorta work. Might want to check out a couple of shops and see what they say. I know I can turn most any image into a tattoo so im sure someone should be able to do that for you.

[@novaink2773]

Steps taken out after blur is merge down. And curves

[@zklstv]

Thx

[@inigobongabong8148]

thank you so much for a grate video

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Inigo! And thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@seanpatrick9588]

My tattoos come out primo

[@inktensive1584]

Forgot to go to curves to make it a bit darker

[@susilokurniawan7256]

Good friend

[@ChristopherBacker415]

So grateful you shared this, and perfect timing! Just working on a new design, a galaxy design and I was dreading how to make a stencil from the piece I drew...Tried this method and the stencil is going to be perfect for this piece. It is scheduled for tomorrow (9/14/22) I'll send you the results.....Thank You, Much Appreciation!

[@crestcoasttattoos]

Yes save time

[@ArtSomething]

Time is money!🤘

[@fujitattooz5127]

Thanks!

[@ArtSomething]

No problem and thank you 🙏 🤘

[@fujitattooz5127]

absolutely my pleasure wish it could be more but i suck worse at banking than i do at computers Lol I just made a floral stencil in literally 25 seconds out of my lower sleeve design and saved me like an hour or so of tracing !!

[@ArtSomething]

@@fujitattooz5127 heck yeah man really glad it could help you out cause sometimes stenciling can be a real pain in the butt lol.