Started a new hobby : The Art Of Tattoo [pic]

**GooSearch** · 09-13-2007, 09:15 AM

learn from someone..i have been tattooing for 10 years.. just recently started teaching my wife.. there is so much more to it..then getting the kit, sterilization, hygiene , proper needle depth etc...
these are things only an experienced person can teach

**RayVega** · 09-13-2007, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by GooSearch

learn from someone..i have been tattooing for 10 years.. just recently started teaching my wife.. there is so much more to it..then getting the kit, sterilization, hygiene , proper needle depth etc...
these are things only an experienced person can teach

oh, don't get me wrong. i'm just tinkering and getting in with the feel and all. if i'm seriousely going to start tattooing people I'll definitely look to intern in a shop for a while. I did a lot of research and you are right...there is a LOT more to it than people think. A lot more.

Ink-trails is an interesting forum, lot of very experienced and self taught tattoo artists on there, all willing to teach and answer questions. Not a substitute for being in a shop, but still good info.

**ADL Josh** · 09-13-2007, 10:11 AM

sweet!...that's something i wish i could do right there!!

**GooSearch** · 09-13-2007, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by RayVega

oh, don't get me wrong. i'm just tinkering and getting in with the feel and all. if i'm seriousely going to start tattooing people I'll definitely look to intern in a shop for a while. I did a lot of research and you are right...there is a LOT more to it than people think. A lot more.

Ink-trails is an interesting forum, lot of very experienced and self taught tattoo artists on there, all willing to teach and answer questions. Not a substitute for being in a shop, but still good info.

just had to say it..i had done it for 10 years and seen what alot of people not know what they where doing hurt and scar alot of people..if you have any questions lmk.. i have converted an extra room into a sterile studio to work on friends..

**RayVega** · 09-13-2007, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by GooSearch

just had to say it..i had done it for 10 years and seen what alot of people not know what they where doing hurt and scar alot of people..if you have any questions lmk.. i have converted an extra room into a sterile studio to work on friends..

Thanks man, much appreciated.

**tony286** · 09-13-2007, 10:23 AM

Are you going to get a do it yourself home dentistry kit also ? lol Thats cool , if I lived back in NYC . I would let you do one on me why not.

**OMG Jim** · 09-13-2007, 10:24 AM

I would have never thought of taking up tattooing as a hobby but it sounds very interesting.

Is that a Dragon on the grapefruit there Ray?

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**DaddyHalbucks** · 09-13-2007, 10:26 AM

Yea, it's as deep as you want to go. Mastering an art like this can take a long time.

Congrats, it looks like fun.

But, I'll pass on the offer to be a guinea pig. LOL.

**RayVega** · 09-13-2007, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by AlmightyJim

I would have never thought of taking up tattooing as a hobby but it sounds very interesting.

Is that a Dragon on the grapefruit there Ray?

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Yea, Just practicing outlining. It's really hard to get a stencil to stick on fruit so you have to free-hand to art, but they are a good inexpensive way to practice needle depth (when riding the needle) and making nice solid lines.

Started a new hobby : The Art Of Tattoo [pic]

Started a new hobby : The Art Of Tattoo [pic]

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