Volunteer your services as a face painter at a school festival, local parade or festival, or at a nearby carnival.
Even if the tattooist you inquire with can’t help you, you can always ask for their professional opinion on your work. Maybe you have a flair for a certain style that their colleague is known for, in which case, their recommendation might go a long way.
If there is a tattoo parlor that you are particularly interested in apprenticing for, be respectful but persistent. Visit the parlor regularly with your art in tow and some small niceties, like coffee. Volunteer your time with cleaning or maintenance.
The Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) recommends a minimum of a three year apprenticeship. [2] X Research source Generally, after being accepted into an apprenticeship, you will sign a contract either agreeing to pay the tattooist a sum of money in exchange for the apprenticeship, or to work for the tattoo parlor for a number of years following the completion of apprenticeship.
The tattoo should be bandaged immediately and remain covered for two to three hours, after which it should be gently cleaned with antibacterial soap. Wear loose clothing that will not rub the tattoo. Do not swim while the tattoo is still healing. The tattooed skin must be kept clean at all times, with unscented soap and water. Drying must be done with great care and no rubbing is allowed. A moisturizer can be applied to the tattoo a couple of times a day. Keep the tattoo out of the sun for a minimum of three weeks. After that, cover it with a high-SPF sunblock.
Following this, you should clean the area again.
Clean the area again after completing your second set of lines.
