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Just a couple of notes here. 1st not everyone who comes in looking for an apprenticeship is talented enough to tattoo. I know to the laymen we are all just trace and fill artist. That's the farthes ...

You are going to upset a lot of people with this type of question. I have 13 tattoos, no record and only 1 traffic violation in 12 years and a bachelor degree in business; BTW I’m a tattoo artist and ...

with out pictures it's hard to tell. Faded ink can be not in deep enough or you’re scaring over it and its more smeared looking then faded. If it's in to light you will see trails from the needles a ...

Thanks everyone I appreciate the support. This kind of support makes ya feel really good about doing the right thing Very Happy

The good news is I got the bench starting tomorrow at a new shop way close ...

Well I had to walk out of the studio I was in. They insisted on doing minors under 16 and when I didn't agree to it they slipped one in and told me his age was ok. Well I had to walk, not the best t ...

Where you get it should be worked out with you and your artist. Some pieces don't look good in some places while other do, and of course it really comes down to your personal choice. The location is ...

You have to prep the area and keep it that way both before you start and while tattooing.

The pimples are probably from the petroleum based products “A&D" I hate using that or telling my customers too. Causes pimples as it blocks pores and pulls color out. Anyway I doubt you have muc ...

I would say it's the complete piece not the sittings. For instance an arm band is one but if you turn it into a sleeve it's now part of your arm sleeve. At least that's how I think of it.

I found on some needle sets using the pre-sterilized I might get some heavy ink flow or spray from the tube. I really have no problem with that provided you have a well set stencil it's not a problem ...

Sorry that's so long didn't seem that long. LOL

I have to chime in here because I am tired of tattoo artist thinking disposables are bad when they are not. There are some precautions to take when using them in order to ensure that they are in the ...

I took wellabutrin "spelling” I quit 7 years ago the day after smoking two packs of Newports. I haven’t had one since. That was my 5th try though I think its more persistence then anything. I think ...

Go to the Doc. It can happen; it takes a few days for an infection to show.. This can happen while healing. I would let the artist know, he or she should discard any inks they used on you, just to ...

All the above is the best advice and defiantly the cause of most faded lines. I would agree to pay great attention to clogged needles and taught skin. I use cheep kind of hard paper towels as I foun ...

I agree these are solid basic procedures anything else increases risk. I myself use disposable and steel however, make sure your buy your disposable equipment from a reputable supplier who is license ...

Ok you just got your kit and you’re going to practice on your own leg? I have an opening Dec 17th at 3pm for a private session. Prices are higher for fixing it or covering it you know, but I will be ...

I just went through my tri annual Blood Bourne Pathogen class with the Department of Health here in Philadelphia. MRSA was talked about because of the recent news, but because it's not new and hasn't ...

Yes the ink stays and they make an inexpensive practice surface. Fake skin is far superior both in quality and price. Good luck and thanks for understanding.

I see you are asking a lot of beginner questions I highly recommend you spend some money on some training materials. We tattoo artist don't like scratch artist so DO NOT work on people while you are ...

There is no set amount. Every machine is different. It's about the depth, speed and how hard it hits not the voltage. When you’re practicing on what I HOPE IS INANAMINT OBJECTS NOT PEOPLE EVEN YOURSE ...

Lining machine should be set at a dime gap for starters or at least that’s the old school setting. Then the needles should be all the way in the tube but flush with the end of the tip, when the armat ...

Don't jump around damn good advice. Shocked

I think you should have a “depends” on your poll selection. When I owned my studios before I moved I let certain artist have keys and others don't. Some people are trust worthy and some aren’t. I ha ...

Well I'm not 100% sure but let me see if I can help. Very Happy

Let your artist know is the best advice. I myself prefer when a customer lets me know that way I can keep an eye one them. My bet would b ...

I have gotten tips before but it isn't often. I'm not offended myself, provided your tipping me because you are very pleased with your piece. I wouldn’t want tipped just because you feel you should.

Thanks for the help. I'm going to focus more on my German until we decide. We were planning on a week there to see how it looked. I have been to Germany 3 times but she hasn't.

Does anyone else ...

My wife and I are interested in moving to Europe. She's an artist also, painter, print work and some 3d. What is the tattooing environment like there? Is there room for more artist and would an Amer ...

That's true, the world does keep getting smaller.

thanks I will see who I can get to try it out on. Smile