Mastering Stipple Technique for Animal Portrait Tattoos

Stippling (dot shading) is killer for texture, realism, and soft gradient control. Here are 3 expert hacks to master stipple shading in tattooing 👇 --- 🎯 1. Control Your Rhythm, Not Speed Stipple shading is all about consistent motion and rhythm, not fast movement. Use a steady, circular, or pendulum motion while lightly tapping into the skin. Keep dots evenly spaced by controlling hand movement, not machine speed. 💡 Hack: Set a slow, steady pace — think tap-tap-tap, not buzz-buzz-buzz. It’s