2007-10-20 11:58:55 · 8 answers · asked by ஐKatஐ 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Its One Of The Hardest Professions To Get Into.
Basically Build A Portfolio, and show round to parlours. and ask about apprenticeships...
and go from there!
but be aware your joining a rat race of about 583595795 other people who think they can tattoo
2007-10-21 07:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to apprentice, find someone to take you under their wing (assuming you are 18+, of course). There is no special school that will magically allow you to become a tattoo artist. Take health classes in high school/college, take art classes, and start working on a portfolio to show around to shops. Most people don't get into this profession for the money (the money you make depends on how good of an artist you are), most get into it because they love doing it. Oh, and make sure you have cash. It costs a lot of money to become a tattoo artist.
2007-10-20 19:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by ℓάced 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably best bet is first, purchase yourself a starter kit, that comes with the gun, portable power pk. couple starter needles, inks, disposable tubes, some stencils, and flash art to give some ideas. Some kits offer more but this is the general start. Before you tattoo anyone or yourself, practice on something like pig skin. If you can't afford it then try oranges or grapefruits to at least get a feel for the gun, settings, how deep the needles should be, and aprox. ink usage. This is completely just my suggestion, I am not a tattoo artist, but I have seen a couple get started from scratch. Practice , practice, practice is the best advice of all, until you're ready to take the next step.
The internet is extremely informative for beginner tattoo artists, like finding information about needle settings from liners to shaders, etc...
Good luck
2007-10-20 19:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by Khelie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as far as i know just go to a tat shop and see if they are hiring apperntice (dont know if i spelled that right ) but if they are you will train under them . or just go to a shop and see how they did it
2007-10-20 19:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by brandy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know alot of people pracctice on ham, alot of creativity and patience and style is a must
2007-10-20 19:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by SK8er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link for you.
2007-10-22 03:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by kelvin1407 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to be able to draw.
2007-10-20 19:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by Freddy Benson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to jail !
2007-10-20 19:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋