Website Upgrades – BFMT Book 2nd Printing

We are working hard at finishing up the new PORTAL.
The new TMTT BFMT (Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo) Digital Online Portal will be for MEMBERS ONLY.
If you were a previous member of the old TMTT Portal you will be able to register for free.
The only other way you can get member access to the portal is if you purchase the book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo.

The Book covers a lot of ground, but it WILL NOT TEACH YOU TO TATTOO –
That is not the purpose of the book.
Any book that promises that you will learn to tattoo from a book or DVD is a bold face lie.
The ONLY way you can properly learn to tattoo is from an apprenticeship.
This website and this book are designed to accompany a formal apprenticeship – or tattoo school education (which is should still be followed up by a formal apprenticeship).

The Book covers:

1. Welcome
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Purpose
1.3. Goals
1.4. History of (Brief)
2. Sanitation
2.1. Diseases / Infections
2.2. Autoclave
2.3. Disposables
2.4. Chemical Sanitation
2.5. Work Area Set-up
2.6. Manufacturers / Distributers
3. The Machine
3.1. History of the Machine
3.2. Brands / Distributers
3.3. Machine Parts
3.3.1. Metals
3.3.2. Frame
3.3.3. Coils
3.3.4. Front Spring
3.3.5. Rear Spring
3.3.6. Capacitor
3.3.7. Armature Bars
3.3.8. O Rings
3.3.9. Contact Points
3.4. Machine Build
3.5. Machine Tuning
3.5.1. Age Old Misconceptions
3.5.2. Liner
3.5.3. Shader
4. The power Supply
4.1. Voltage Theory
4.2. Amps
4.3. Leads
4.4. Clip Cord
4.5. Brands / Distributers
5. The Needle
5.1. Needle Parts
5.2. Making Needles
5.2.1. Round
5.2.2. Mags
5.3. Pre Sterilized
5.4. Sterilization Process for Needles
6. The Pigment
6.1. Lining Inks
6.2. Mixing for Shading
6.2.1. Grey Wash
6.2.2. White on Black
6.3. Color Inks
6.3.1. Color Theory
6.3.2. Color Process (Old School)
6.3.3. Color Process (Revisited)
6.4. Brands / Distributers
7. Stencils
7.1. Materials used
7.2. Stencil Application
7.3. Stencil repair / correction / re-use tips
8. Tattoo Process
8.1. Outlining
8.2. Shading
9. Aftercare
9.1. Bandaging
9.2. Healing durations
9.3. Healing Phases of the Skin
10. Tattoo Tips / Tricks
11. Shop Etiquette
11.1. Customer Care
11.2. Money
11.2.1. Tipping
11.3. State Laws
11.4. Customer Comforts
11.4.1. Body Position
11.4.2. Ambience
11.4.3. Atmosphere
12. Conclusion
12.1. Closing Remarks
12.2. Recommended Reading
13. Works Cited
14. Glossary

The online portal will have video content, color photos, conversation forums, comment boards, ask a pro – Q&A section, and much more.
The only way to get access to the MEMBERS ONLY portal is to purchase the book.

Currently the book is OUT OF STOCK – but we have ordered 3000 more copies from the printer
and TBO Publishing will have them available for pre-order on May 1st 2009.

If you are interested in pre-ordering a copy please wait until then. You will be able to find ads for the books in all the popular tattoo magazines as well.

Thank everyone for their support as we continue to spread the information about the tattoo trade and industry in a safe and positive manner.