If you are interested in learning how to tattoo like a professional, you should take into account both the abilities of your tattooing skills and your demeanor.
~Important Keys to the Successful Art of Tattooing.~
The creation of high-quality work.
This is one of the most important factors that determines your success. This does not mean that this is the only factor, but unless you learn to tattoo well, then the chances become slim of ever becoming a professional. Artists use such things as tattoo practice skins, vegetables such as potatoes, oranges and apples to practice on.
Know your equipment!
Another very important factor knowing exactly how the device works. There are specific ways to set up your new equipment including how to adjust your gun speed, and the settings on your new power box. They must co-inside perfectly to get the desired effects or else the equipment may even work until the equipment is tuned accurately. Another important aspect in the set up process of your equipment includes the accurate setting placement of the needle. If it is not adjusted to the right setting, the tattoo can be too deep under the skin, or not deep enough. To get the most out of a tattoo career, takes complete dedication of heart and soul. Study, learn and above all practice. There are plenty of online resources to teach you, including video tutorials and books.
Protect your reputation!
High quality work will do much to maintain your reputation. When your customers show their art off to others, you want their friends and families to say, “Wow, I want that artist to do my next tattoo!” In addition to being good at giving tattoos, you must also make sure that you teach clients how to care for their new tattoo. The better they are educated about their new tattoo, the better the tattoo will look after it heals.
Behave professionally.
Yes, tattoo artists can still be viewed as a little “rough” around the edges, but before much longer, this stereo-type of tattoo artists will change due to the acceptance and popularity of those who receive tattoos in society. People from all backgrounds and economical classes now have tattoos. The same is becoming true of those who give them. A professional tattoo artist must be the same … a professional. This means that you should take care of your appearance, keep your workspace in order, and help customers feel safe and comfortable with you.
Follow all safety procedures.
This is perhaps the most important key to being a successful and reputable tattoo artist. Keeping your equipment clean and hygienic, you ensure the quality of your work and protect your reputation. Safety procedures include, but are not limited to; the use of sterile equipment at all times from needles, to the use of clean gloves, a sanitized work station, sterilized guns, and ensuring that the area being tattooed on a customer is clean before, during and after the process of the tattoo, and the application of an ointment such as A&D after the tattoo before the placing of a temporary covering.
Know the fundamental elements of the business aspect.
When someone learns to tattoo they usually do because they love art, love various cultures, love working with other people and very rarely because they love all the picky details that come with running a business. Even if you work in a shop, or for yourself there are business aspects to consider, prices and fees on equipment, certifications in certain areas that are dependent upon your states requirements, etc. To keep up with bills, documents, certificates, and all other aspects of the business can be sometimes difficult and time consuming , and is certainly not the most fun side to being a tattoo artist. However, this also is very important if you really want to be a successful, reputable tattoo professional.
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