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Question by RaeLee
Submitted on 2/4/2004
Related FAQ: rec.arts.bodyart: Tattoo FAQ 6/9--Care of new tattoos
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I have all equipment I need to learn how to tattoo...I NEED to know , WHAT do I practice on? And where can I find information on HOW to do it the RIGHT way? I need knowledge in general on how to do this. I can draw very well since I was small and I have a steady hand as well. I am very interested in this and would like to make a career out of it if possible and I'd like to know how about to go , getting a license in Massachusettes to get my own shop?
                        Sincerely, Raelee :)


 
 

Answer by Shants
Submitted on 3/13/2004
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The website www.piercings.net offers plenty of tattoo advice, from proper management of tattooing and how to attain an "apprenticeship" at a tattoo parlor.

 

Answer by Hermit
Submitted on 4/1/2004
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There are some fake skins you can buy to practice on (http://www.spaulding-rogers.com/ or http://www.superiortattoo.com/ , and of course you can tattoo fruit.

Then do what most of us did, start tattooing yourself. Upper leg is a good area as you have good access and can use both hands. Then do your lower legs and forearms. Once those are coming along nicely, find a relative or friend who would like a free tattoo.

There's an ebook on the subject of beginning tattooing at http://www.tmbamall.com/hermitware/tattooing.htm .

 

Answer by mark
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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don't go to the shop and ask how to do it, they won't tell you.  Ask them for an apprenticeship.  They'll tell you no.  Show them your artwork, create a flash set, and show them that and ask again.  Repeat that for a couple of months.  It may take several months before they say yes.  Also do as much research on cross contamination, and blood borne pathogens as you can.  And if you still want to learn after they've told you no for 6 months, buy an autoclave and ultrasonic so you don't spread any damn diseases, like hep c or anything.  But here's your first tip, Never reuse needles.  

 

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