Sailor Jerry's Tattoo Stencils
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American tattoo master Sailor Jerry Collins of Hawaii is renowned for his exceptional tattoo designs that seamlessly blend the elegance of Asian motifs with the iconic imagery of American tattoos. Despite the widespread admiration for his work, the majority of Sailor Jerry's creations have remained under the control of a select group of collectors, only accessible through museum exhibitions, art galleries, or limited-edition self-published books. Now, however, enthusiasts and art lovers alike can revel in a significant portion of Sailor Jerry's stencils, the latest addition to the world of tattoo collectibles. This extensive collection encompasses the entirety of his illustrious tattoo career, spanning from the 1940s to the early 1970s. Within its pages lie the foundational line work of countless stunning designs that have become synonymous with Sailor Jerry's artistry: captivating pin-ups, delicate roses, enchanting bluebirds, heartfelt hearts, dynamic banners, and, of course, his notorious military and political cartoons. Each of these stencils was meticulously handcrafted by the master himself, using celluloid, vinyl, or acetate sheets, specifically for his thriving tattoo trade in downtown Honolulu. In essence, these stencils are permanent tattoos etched into plastic, enduring as timeless artifacts. Many bear the subtle remnants of charcoal dust from their last usage, an organic testament to their rich history. Furthermore, every stencil is proudly signed by Jerry, featuring one of his distinct and recognizable signatures. A true rarity in its own right, this remarkable book stands alone as a comprehensive workbook for aspiring artists, providing valuable insights into Sailor Jerry's techniques and an array of designs to ignite their creativity. Additionally, it serves as an indispensable catalog for aficionados of folk art history, chronicling Sailor Jerry's profound impact on the evolution of tattoo culture. For those seeking to assess the worth of these invaluable stencils, the book includes an appraisal of their value, accompanied by detailed descriptions and explanations of their intended uses. Furthermore, a comprehensive glossary of tattoo terminology awaits, ensuring a thorough understanding of the art form. Review: Amazing Book to Add to Our Collection. - Amazing book to add to our collection of Sailor Jerry's books. Priced great, I highly recommend this book and this seller. Review: wonderful book more than expected - Great book good stencils signature and all they have a good variety I have both volumes I will be buying the third if there ever is one... I wish there was mor stencil collections similar to this one only different styles maybe portraits or cartoons or animals or girly stuff or realistic I don't know but I will be keeping my eye on the market
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,772 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Art Antiques & Collectibles #27 in Americana Antiques & Collectibles #30 in Body Art & Tattoo |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 581 Reviews |
Q**5
Amazing Book to Add to Our Collection.
Amazing book to add to our collection of Sailor Jerry's books. Priced great, I highly recommend this book and this seller.
R**E
wonderful book more than expected
Great book good stencils signature and all they have a good variety I have both volumes I will be buying the third if there ever is one... I wish there was mor stencil collections similar to this one only different styles maybe portraits or cartoons or animals or girly stuff or realistic I don't know but I will be keeping my eye on the market
K**D
Bit repetitive but it is what it says it is.
It's exactly what it says it is. A bunch of stencils of traditional type tattoos. I'm not much of an artist so I plan to use this in my planner by tracing into there with some graphite paper. I did some experimenting with that so far but I used tracing paper and then carbon paper. I don't know. If you ever have been in a tattoo shop the stencil form and the pictures themselves will be super familiar. I agree it would be nice to have some color guides but realistically there are a ton of pictures of his flash online that you can reference when you really need to and there's really only so many colors that were used at that time. This wouldn't be a book for someone who is interested in history of tattoo or generalized tattoo art unless you're actively doing tattoo. It won't serve much purpose then. The pictures are at times repetitive. It makes me wonder what is in the second book honestly.
C**Y
Interesting History
I like the tattoos. I've got a couple that will be on my skin within a year. There was a stencil that I didn't know what it was so I contacted Kate the author and she responded quickly and set me straight.
K**K
Very repetitive. Some of it is very gross.
I thought there would be a bit more variety in here. It’s like 98% pinups. There is a little bit of the military stuff in there too. Some of the content is really gross and a lot more vulgar than I was expecting. This was going to be a gift but after flipping through it I would not be comfortable giving it. One of the pieces is a sailor entertaining himself alone.
O**A
Great book, but USPS shipping is horrible.
I really love this book. I purchased it as an artist reference, and it's perfect for that. All of the flash art is simple line work with no color, so it's a great pick for any tattoo artist who wants to learn American traditional style. I will note one bad thing though - while the book is great, it's softcover and was shipped in a bubble mailer. It would have been fine if delivered by Amazon, but it was shipped via USPS. They actually FOLDED my brand new book to get it inside my mailbox. Now there's permanent creases in my book.
G**L
The stencils are ready to go
Great buy first it’s a great book on the history of tattoo stencil s and how they where made and applied then all the line drawing stencil ready to be traced for tattooing.No it is not a bunch of color pictured tattoos of what they’re going to look like this is a book for tattoo artist who want to do traditional sailor Jerry’s threesome put them on and pack that color. If your new orders this be great way for you to learn and practice traditional
B**A
Great book
More stencils than I expected and higher quality. More than worth the 22 dollars.
B**Y
Solid collection of classics.
Really solid collection of classic designs from the original master Sailor Jerry, Norman Keith Collins himself. Goes well with volume two. Enough stuff in here to keep you painting and tattooing for ages.
K**R
superbe
correspond entièrement à mes attentes les dessins restent bien visibles ont peu même suivre les années à travers l'évolution de ces dessins je recommande pour les fans de tatouages et de tatoueurs !!!
W**X
Indispensable.
Si te gusta el tatuaje tradicional, por 10 euros tienes muchos flashes (principalmente pin ups), del que fue uno de los mejores tatuadores de este estilo clasico. Remarcar que son solo prints de los transfers previos al tattoo, por lo que los diseños son solo lineales. Para mi indispensable en mi colección.
S**H
im Studiobereich findet dieses Heft eine sehr gute Anwendung. Wir von [...] empfehlen allen Kollegen diese Broschüre
im Studiobereich findet dieses Heft eine sehr gute Anwendung. Wir von [...] empfehlen allen Kollegen diese Broschüre mit der tolle Designs entworfen werden können. Kunden stöbern gerne und die Designs dürfen auf der Homepage und auch der Werbung Verwendung finden.
M**S
Review by the author of Tales from the Old School of Tattooing
When I started tattooing over 30 years ago almost everybody was tattooing Sailor Jerry, or at least Sailor Jerry inspired designs. I came into the tattoo trade tattooing these designs and now after more than three decades of being a slave to changing fads and fashions I have decided that when God decides it's time for me to leave I want to go out tattooing sailor Jerry designs! So I bought this book with the intention of redrawing the designs in the book,adding my own twist and then tattooing them on my huge client base of loyal customers. The book didn't disappoint, it is exactly what it says on the tin, a collection of stencils,so don't buy it expecting well presented flash. I think it's important to preserve our great tattoo heritage and this book makes a valuable contribution and stands out as a treasure in my collection. Sean Hobden Author of Tales from the Old School of Tattooing Tales from the Old School of Tattooing
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