I have been learning to tattoo for about 5 months now from someone that use to work out of a tattoo shop but does it out of his house now. When I was looking for someone to learn from every tattoo artist around here did not want to help out. They fear that if you work under them and they teach you what they know you will go off and take some of their buisness. Don't get me wrong I really do like the artist around here. They do really good work and would love to learn from them but they are not willing to teach. I have done 10 tattoo's so far and they keep getting better every time I do them. The ones I have done I barely charged anything and they were my friends that were willing to let me tattoo them. So I figure just as long as you know the dangers of tattooing and how to properly protect yourself and the costumers there is nothing wrong with doing them out of a house and not a shop.
2006-11-29 11:37:13 · 9 answers · asked by Jason l 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
you know how many jits come and ask us to apprentice for us.. a day! .. after a wile it makes you sick.. and teaching is a skill that most of us do not have.. sorry . but when you do find someone to teach you,, do everything they say.. even if it sounds stupid..
2006-11-29 14:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by diamondg4u2c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not common practice for a tattoo artist to ask about your medical background prior to doing work. If they do chose to ask you are not obligated to answer. If a tattoo artist chooses not to perform work on someone because they have HIV it is considerer ed discrimination, but charges would not hold in court. The artist could simple argue that they are protecting the health or future clients and/or themselves by ensuring that the materials are not infected. On the same note, tattoo artists are supposed to dispose of all materials that become contaminated after every patient to avoid passing disease. In the end, it is still their choice. Its the same as you choosing not to be operated on by an HIV positive surgean..
2016-03-29 16:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would a pot dealer give someone else his supplie's contact information if they wanted to start selling? No.
To add to that, the tattoo industry is and up-and-down gig. One month might make you wealthy, while another month might just cover your bills. Any competition is BAD competition in the tattoo world, especially in smaller cities, where there is less potential for clients.
It's not like a drugstore or grocerystore competition. People need these things. Everyone buys them. Not everyone gets inked.
2006-11-29 11:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by captainsquanto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're insecure! Anyone who is secure with themselves and their talents has NO problem sharing their knowledge with others! They sound like a bunch of losers! Just keep on trying and someday you will find the right guy who has the confidence to take you under his wing and show you the ropes. And he'll be the best teacher you could wish for!
2006-11-29 11:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by fastlanejiggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They refuse bacause they can learn it,make their own tatoo shop,and earn zillions of dollars.And is kinda like cheating.So there you have it!Oh and the perso that teached the other guy will get jelouse!
2006-11-29 11:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you'll get good from them teaching you their skills and steal away their business.
2006-11-29 11:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by pilljills 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy they don't want you to start your own business and mabey put them out of business.
2006-11-29 11:39:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I f you were in business would you teach your competitors how to be better? I wouldn't.
2006-11-29 11:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question.
2006-11-29 12:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by missyscove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋