In India with the tattoo industry becoming ever more popular, the opportunity for making a career from tattooing has opened up for a lot of people. If you are an artistic individual who can see themselves working as a tattoo artist, then there are some things you need to know first.
Learning how to become a tattoo artist isn’t easy. And it isn’t the career for everyone. The first requirement would be raw artistic talent. If art isn't one of your strengths then a career in tattooing isn’t the job for you. The first step is to exercise and practice your artistic skill. Books, classes and fellow artists can help you do this. Once you feel you've honed your skills and practiced, practiced, practiced - put together a portfolio of your work. This is collection of your best art work put together in a professional presentation to show to shop owners.
The typical next step in the learning process is getting an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is like an internship, normally you work for free or tips, and you observe and learn from the artists in the shop as you go. Apprenticing will give you valuable knowledge about the art of tattooing. Getting an apprenticeship is accomplished by networking and persistence. Ask us at http://www.tattoogizmo.com/ for a shop willing to take on a apprentice. You have to pound the pavement and visit tattoo shop owners with your portfolio and propose an arrangement.
The apprenticeship normally ends when the teacher decides that the apprentice is ready to tattoo professionally. Sometimes a contract is signed by both parties at the beginning of the apprenticeship. Sometimes, you may be hired at the end of the apprenticeship. Once you have learned how to become a tattoo artist, you will be free to look for a job elsewhere.
Another option that is gaining popularity is attendance of tattoo classes at a tattoo school of body art. This can be done in a productive, efficient course with hands on practice in some cases. For people that are unable to commit a long period of time to the apprenticeship plan, then tattoo school can be the answer.
Learning how to become a tattoo artist is never really over. As time goes on, you’ll learn new techniques and processes from fellow artists, workshops, and conventions. As a tattoo artist, you should always be evolving and developing your skill. This is the best way to become and remain successful artist.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
What is a Cross-Contamination? Tips to Prevent it.
Every idiot that thinks they can buy a tattoo machine and start inking up their friends always seems to forgets one key element - the prevention of cross-contamination. This is the part that can make your "clients" really sick or even kill them, but your average scratcher usually doesn't pay any attention to it. As long as they've got a working machine, a needle and some ink, that's all they need to become the next great tattoo artist, right? It's time for a wake-up call, folks.
This tech tip on cross-contamination I think will be the most important tech tip that I will ever write, because cross-contamination is something that should not be overlooked and should be taken very serious by everyone involved in the tattoo and piercing industry. For those who don't already know, cross-contamination is the spread of micro-organisms from one surface to another or from something that is contaminated to something that is not. One of the biggest mistakes that I see when I visit a tattoo shop now don't get me wrong, but the fact is in India very few tattoo shops do follow strict methods to prevent cross-contamination..But others need to clean up their act now. All the sterilization in the world is not going to make a difference to your client or to you if things are getting cross-contaminated. Cross-contamination is a very serious and a very deadly situation. The situation shall be call as a UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS. A universal precaution is a system that prevents the spread of infections from person to person. Simply put, it means that I treat all blood and other body fluids as potentially infectious. Treat every client as if they have every known disease to mankind. With this in mind you tend to take every precaution and you are much more aware of cross-contamination. Some of the ways that cross-contamination can occur is as follows:
* if strict attention to hand washing is not observed
* if clean instruments are placed on unclean surfaces
* if contaminated and clean instruments come into contact with one another
* if one or more tattooist use the same equipment or materials
Here are the most common observations that I have noticed:
1. Answering the telephone with soiled gloves
2. Adjusting overhead light with soiled gloves
3. Adjusting power supply with soiled gloves
4. Touching ink bottles or ink tray with soiled gloves
5. Adjusting or handling furniture or equipment with soiled gloves
6. Stuffing garbage into the garbage can without changing gloves
Simple things you can do to prevent cross-contamination. Preparation of the work area is the key. It is very important that you completely prepare your work area so as to avoid having to leave the work area in the middle of a tattoo to get something that may be needed. Interrupting your procedure increases the risk of cross-contaminating surfaces.
Mail me at tattoogizmo.com@gmail.com, if you want to know more about Cross Contamination.
This tech tip on cross-contamination I think will be the most important tech tip that I will ever write, because cross-contamination is something that should not be overlooked and should be taken very serious by everyone involved in the tattoo and piercing industry. For those who don't already know, cross-contamination is the spread of micro-organisms from one surface to another or from something that is contaminated to something that is not. One of the biggest mistakes that I see when I visit a tattoo shop now don't get me wrong, but the fact is in India very few tattoo shops do follow strict methods to prevent cross-contamination..But others need to clean up their act now. All the sterilization in the world is not going to make a difference to your client or to you if things are getting cross-contaminated. Cross-contamination is a very serious and a very deadly situation. The situation shall be call as a UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS. A universal precaution is a system that prevents the spread of infections from person to person. Simply put, it means that I treat all blood and other body fluids as potentially infectious. Treat every client as if they have every known disease to mankind. With this in mind you tend to take every precaution and you are much more aware of cross-contamination. Some of the ways that cross-contamination can occur is as follows:
* if strict attention to hand washing is not observed
* if clean instruments are placed on unclean surfaces
* if contaminated and clean instruments come into contact with one another
* if one or more tattooist use the same equipment or materials
Here are the most common observations that I have noticed:
1. Answering the telephone with soiled gloves
2. Adjusting overhead light with soiled gloves
3. Adjusting power supply with soiled gloves
4. Touching ink bottles or ink tray with soiled gloves
5. Adjusting or handling furniture or equipment with soiled gloves
6. Stuffing garbage into the garbage can without changing gloves
Simple things you can do to prevent cross-contamination. Preparation of the work area is the key. It is very important that you completely prepare your work area so as to avoid having to leave the work area in the middle of a tattoo to get something that may be needed. Interrupting your procedure increases the risk of cross-contaminating surfaces.
Mail me at tattoogizmo.com@gmail.com, if you want to know more about Cross Contamination.
Things you must know about body tattoo in India
How to Insist on infections free tattooing!!!
1. Do you, a family member or friend have a tattoo or piercing that is not what you hoped for? Well here are some tips you may not have considered or been aware of to ensure your health, safety and the outcome of your tattoo or piercing.
2. Look at the overall appearance of the studio, is it clean? Is it maintained well? This is a direct reflection of the owner.
3. Take your time. Ask to see portfolios of tattoos done by each artist. Ask to see their sketchbook to see if their style of art appeals to you.
4. Ask to speak with the artist of your choice. You will be spending some time together, make sure you feel comfortable with this person.
5. Look for references, ask around. Most everyone has an opinion, if it’s an overwhelming one, then its most likely true.
6. Ask to watch a tattoo or piercing being performed. Look at the way each artist has set up their environment. Red Cross standards require everything the artist comes in contact with to be covered, unless it is disposable or able to be sterilized. Next,everything should be wiped down with a solution that is able to kill any transmissible disease. This will ensure you will not obtain what the previous client may have had. The artist should also wash their hands before and after each procedure. The artist should have short finger nails, no nail polish, rings or bracelets. All of these hold bacteria. Make sure they check their needles! Checking the tip of the needle through an eye loop before each set up will ensure you are not being tattooed with a damaged needle.
7. Ask the artist to show you where the indicator has changed on the sterile packs of Needles. These packs should also have an expiration date. (Beware some pre-made needles are shipped in packs to prevent damage. Not because they are sterile.)
8. You can’t price shop and expect quality at the same time. This is not a pair of shoes or a loaf of bread; this is a life changing alteration to your body. Make it one to be proud of.
9. Look for studios that are owned and operated by an artist. This way the owner is familiar with all aspects of the business and is able to hire people capable of performing a professional tattoo or piercing.
10. Most importantly, take your time! Rushing into anything may result in a bad choice. Tattoos are permanent unless you can afford a costly laser removal. Body piercings are a constant commitment. Both of these will affect your appearance and the way people look at you. Consider your future, your job and your safety when making a decision.
1. Do you, a family member or friend have a tattoo or piercing that is not what you hoped for? Well here are some tips you may not have considered or been aware of to ensure your health, safety and the outcome of your tattoo or piercing.
2. Look at the overall appearance of the studio, is it clean? Is it maintained well? This is a direct reflection of the owner.
3. Take your time. Ask to see portfolios of tattoos done by each artist. Ask to see their sketchbook to see if their style of art appeals to you.
4. Ask to speak with the artist of your choice. You will be spending some time together, make sure you feel comfortable with this person.
5. Look for references, ask around. Most everyone has an opinion, if it’s an overwhelming one, then its most likely true.
6. Ask to watch a tattoo or piercing being performed. Look at the way each artist has set up their environment. Red Cross standards require everything the artist comes in contact with to be covered, unless it is disposable or able to be sterilized. Next,everything should be wiped down with a solution that is able to kill any transmissible disease. This will ensure you will not obtain what the previous client may have had. The artist should also wash their hands before and after each procedure. The artist should have short finger nails, no nail polish, rings or bracelets. All of these hold bacteria. Make sure they check their needles! Checking the tip of the needle through an eye loop before each set up will ensure you are not being tattooed with a damaged needle.
7. Ask the artist to show you where the indicator has changed on the sterile packs of Needles. These packs should also have an expiration date. (Beware some pre-made needles are shipped in packs to prevent damage. Not because they are sterile.)
8. You can’t price shop and expect quality at the same time. This is not a pair of shoes or a loaf of bread; this is a life changing alteration to your body. Make it one to be proud of.
9. Look for studios that are owned and operated by an artist. This way the owner is familiar with all aspects of the business and is able to hire people capable of performing a professional tattoo or piercing.
10. Most importantly, take your time! Rushing into anything may result in a bad choice. Tattoos are permanent unless you can afford a costly laser removal. Body piercings are a constant commitment. Both of these will affect your appearance and the way people look at you. Consider your future, your job and your safety when making a decision.
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