I was thinking about getting into the tattoo buisness but i dont know how, do you have to go to a certain school that teaches how to tattoo? And my last question is when you get a tattoo do you bleed?
2007-08-01 05:26:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
First & foremost you need to be an artist. Take classes, get a bachelor's in Art, perhaps even as far as an MFA if you can manage it. Build up a nice, beefy portfolio of your drawings to show to people. Even if you change your mind on doing tattooing, the degree is not useless and can be channeled towards other career areas.
After that, or *maybe* during, check out tattoo shops and see if you can apprentice under an artist. Real shops will point you in the direction of what state & related certifications you'll need, which vary from area to area. You won't start off doing tattoos, and will likely have a lot of the grunt work around the studio, but with patience and perseverance this is a fairly optimal path. This is definitely a case where the hard path is the best path.
As far as bleeding, it can happen, at least moderately. Blood plasma and blood itself generally makes an appearance (for me, anyhow), although how the tattoo heals after that varies depending on care.
2007-08-01 07:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a steady hand and a creative eye to be a tattoo artist. Many art schools have free-hand classes that can assist you but you will need to "train" under a professional tattoo artist, almost like an apprenticeship. Are you an artist? Can you draw tattoos for interested clients? Try contacting local tattoo shops and inquire about the process of training... good luck! And yes, some people do bleed when they are tattooed- others do not.
2007-08-01 05:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Some Chick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually if you want to be an artist you have to find an artist that is willing to teach to you. the bleeding thing is always different. SOme poeple so others don't. I never have, but I have seen two of my friend bleed. It has to do a lot with the person and where the tattoo is being place.
2007-08-01 06:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by candywhite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a certified business to do it legally... a sterile environment, with sterile equipment.
You also want to have a creative background, most tattoo artists are just that...artists. Some people that want to get a tattoo don't know exactly what they want and want you to help them come up with an idea or a sketch for them.
And, yes...some do bleed, but usually not much.
2007-08-01 05:38:43 · answer #4 · answered by Hillary1034 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer the first part, i'm sure you can look it up on yahoo search. Also, the artists I know have all apprenticed under someone so maybe you should ask at your local parlor? Try getting one before you give them so that you'll know what it feels like first hand.
Some people bleed, some don't. My best friend did, I did not. I really depends on the person.
2007-08-01 07:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by Adrienne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a tattoo artists, but I think one has to be apprenticed to a tattooer. You might want to ask at your local tattoo shop.
And yes, you can bleed when getting a tattoo. I have.
2007-08-01 05:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to go is to get an apprenticeship first. You will have to talk to tattoo artists and try to get them to mentor your. From what I know the apprenticeship is a semi-formal process so be prepared.
2007-08-01 07:08:58 · answer #7 · answered by Eric u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is any formal training for something like that but I'm sure you need a license or a certificate or something to practice. And yes, you do bleed but it's not that bad.
2007-08-01 05:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by Mimi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure about how to get into the business, but yes you can bleed, i did.
2007-08-01 06:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Emily L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋