A graffiti artist uses a tag as a signature to sign his work.
A tag is like a graffiti artist's signature. An artist will use his tag to sign graffiti pieces, such as wall murals or painting on canvas. It's important for an artist to keep his tag consistent and clean. The lines should be sharp, hard and free of overspray or drips (unless intentional). The key to this is choosing the right paint, caps and canvas for the job; know your tools and you'll be tagging like a pro in no time.
Instructions
1. Remove the cap of the spray paint.
2. Choose a new cap with a skinny nozzle, such as a "Calligraphy," "Gold Dot Super Skinny" or "Grey Dot" cap. These are all standard caps for tagging.
3. Hold the can about four or five inches from the surface you're tagging.
4. Squeeze the cap until a steady stream of paint is released from the can. Keep the pressure on the cap consistent as you complete the tag.
5. Punctuate the tag by underlining it, adding a dot flare or the outline of a crown to signify your "king" status.
