What are the common steps in getting a tattoo?

What are the common steps in getting a tattoo?

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The common steps that we go through from start to finish of a tattoo, is that we will meet the prospective client, go over their tattoo designs, sit down to get the design ready, then stencil the line work onto your body so that you can check the placement to ensure that you like where your tattoo is going. Generally, we will start out by doing an outline on you, which is then followed by shading and coloring. After, we take a look at it in the mirror, and then we will bandage you up, and send you on your way.