How to Create an Innovative Tattoo: The Step-by-Step Process at our Tattoo Parlors in Orlando

Your tattoo is more than just ink. It’s a way to express yourself and commemorate an important moment, memory, or mantra in a way that will always be with you. At our tattoo parlors in Orlando, we get to the "why" behind your design and collaborate with you to create a custom masterpiece that predominantly displays your personality, without ever saying a word. Here’s the step-by-step process on how to create an innovative tattoo:

Concept: The Journey Begins

The first step in creating an innovative tattoo is gathering inspiration and design ideas. This is the part where you can let your creativity loose. Tattoo inspiration can come from anywhere: your child’s artwork, a picture of a beach sunset, or your favorite flower. Once you have an idea of the overall design, you can refine it with a particular tattooing style that resonates with you. Do you like the bold, heavy blackwork of the neo-traditional style? Or, are dainty, minimalistic tattoo designs more your thing? You’ll also want to consider your tattoo’s placement, as that may determine your ideal design.

Pick a Studio: Get Matched with a Tattoo Artist

Picking the right Orlando tattoo parlor is one of the most crucial steps in ensuring your tattoo is brought to life the way you desire. Pick an artist you vibe with and who is experienced in the type of design you’d like. At Fine Ink Studios, we have over 20 locations throughout Central Florida and Tampa, with artists who specialize in nearly every type of tattoo design you can think of. When you book your appointment with us, we’ll ask you a few questions and match you with the perfect artist to bring your vision to life. During this consultation, you can share inspo images so we’ll know what you’re looking for. The more you share, the better we’ll be able to match you. Once you're matched, you'll regularly communicate with your artist before the day of the appointment to ensure your ink is just the way you want it.

Consultation & Collaboration: Where The Magic Happens

Once you arrive at our studio, you’ll meet your body artist to discuss your intended design, including placement, color choices, and sizing. If you’ve already shared your vision, your artist may have a mockup ready for you. They will discuss the best techniques to achieve your desired look. Our artists love developing a truly customized piece of art with you that lets your personality shine for the world to see. Don't be afraid to revise and refine with your artist to ensure it's exactly what you wanted.

The Map: Draft, Stencil, Place

After collaborating on a virtual design, your artist will have a draft ready for final adjustments when you arrive. You’ll go over things like placement, color choices, and sizing. Once you’ve refined the design and approved the final look, your artist will print out a full-scale stencil and finalize the exact placement. Make sure you love your design and placement, as it’s much easier to make adjustments before your artist starts to ink. Once everything looks good to go, your artist will get started inking!

Design: Your Idea Comes to Life

It’s time to make the magic happen! Make sure you bring water, snacks, and entertainment to enjoy while your artist creates your tattoo. Before beginning to ink, your artist will make sure all their tools and equipment are properly sanitized and cleaned. Then, you’ll sit back in one of our comfy chairs while your tattoo artist crafts your design. They will start with outlining the stencil, and then fill in the colors and shading as you discussed. How long it will take to get your tattoo depends on how intricate the design is and its size. Once you get through the final wipe (it may hurt, but it’s totally worth it), you’ll get to see your finished design for the first time. It’s one of the best feelings in the world!

Healing and Aftercare

We know you want to show off your new tattoo to everyone you know immediately. However, new tattoos are open wounds and shouldn’t be exposed to elements like dust, dirt, or direct sunlight, especially in the first few days. After you have your first look, your artist will place a sterile bandage over the area and explain how to care for your tattoo so it heals properly. Check out our tattoo aftercare day-by-day guide here to help develop a routine that ensures proper healing.

Fine Ink Studios: The Best Tattoo Parlors in Orlando

Our expert tattoo artists at our tattoo parlors in Orlando help you bring the vision for your next ink to life. By collaborating with your artist using personal inspiration and creativity, you can design something as unique as you are. We'll help you create an innovative tattoo that you’ll love to show off. Check out our Instagram page for your next tattoo inspo. Then, book your appointment with Fine Ink Studios to get started!