What Is Tattoo Flash ?

People refer to them as tattoo designs, tattoo sheets, tattoo art but the term tattoo flash is specific and applies when you take a tattoo design and produce a printed version on paper. The term flash is therefore applied only when the tattoo design is in printed form.

Why do we need it ? Well tattoo flash is commonly purchased by tattoo parlours and artists who want to build up a collection of designs that they can use for both inspiration or as a showable guide for prospective customers. Downloadable Tattoo flash can also come with a separate stencil sheet, which is basically a black ink outline of the design. Like any stencil this can act as a guide for the tattooist allowing them to accurately copy the outline and shape of the design.

Most premium flash sheets like those available here come complete with stencil layers.