What education do you need to be a tattoo artist?

Essential Information

Required Education	Completion of training program or apprenticeship to earn licensure/certification (varies by state)
Other Requirements	Must be 18 years old
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)*	0% for artists and related workers, all other including tattoo artists

How do I ask my tattoo artist for an apprenticeship?

Let them know you are an artist and that you want them to take a look at your work. Explain to them that you are interested in an apprenticeship and that you respect their shop and that you would like to learn from them. They are going to ask you all kinds of questions. Keep your cool and answer them the best you can.

How hard is it to become a piercer?

While professional body piercers do not require a formal education or certification, they need to complete enough training to comfortably and safely work with needles and customers’ bodies.

What does it take to be a piercing apprentice?

Before taking on an apprentice, the mentor(s) should meet the following minimum criteria: Five (5) years professional piercing experience. Up-to-date CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Do piercers make good money?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $102,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Piercer salaries currently range between $29,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $52,000 annually across the United States.

Where do piercers make the most money?

Highest paying cities in United States for Piercers

Miami, FL. 5 salaries reported. $33.68. per hour.
Estero, FL. 5 salaries reported. $20.11. per hour.
McKinney, TX. 5 salaries reported. $15.74. per hour.

How long does it take to become a body piercer?

How long does it take to become a piercer? Anywhere from 6 months to several years. The longest part of the process is doing your body piercing apprenticeship. Each state has their own guidelines, but you’ll usually have to complete around 1500 hours of apprenticeship time before you can apply for your license.

How much does a body piercer earn?

Average Salaries Estimates by other sources claim body piercers have a much higher earning potential, with Career Search claiming body piercers can earn around £32,500 annually, although Body Piercing Secrets sets the average piercer’s salary at around £22,750 per year.

Can you make a living off of piercing?

With a piercing studio, if you are very busy, you can make about the same amount of money per hour as a good tattoo artist, as long as you are charging enough (more on that later).

How many hours a week do piercers work?

You will likely work normal office hours of 9-5 although some studios may open later and close later. Some studios also stay open later one or two days a week. The working week is likely to include Saturdays.

What do you call a person who does piercings?

People who do piercings are called piercers and usually learn their craft with a person who is trained and experienced in the field.

What does Bible say about piercings?

“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord,” Leviticus 19:28.

What is the meaning of Stigmatophile?

What is a person with tattoos called?

A tattoo artist (also tattooer or tattooist) is an individual who applies permanent decorative tattoos, often in an established business called a “tattoo shop”, “tattoo studio” or “tattoo parlour”.

What is a Retrophile?

Noun. retrophile (plural retrophiles) One who loves the past, or past styles.