i know they work with like a mentor (a professional tattooist) who is the one teaching them the ropes and whatnot. So an intern would pretty much be working for free, right? However, I wonder does that mean that they actually HAVE to tattoo customers? And are customers flat out okay with the idea of getting a tattoo by someone that is still learning?
Also, would a customer have to like, sign a contract if they are going to get a tattoo done by an intern?
I'm just really curious about this. Because my friend is in the process of getting a sleeve done and I'm not sure if her tattooist is even licensed? I mean he has alot of experience, but still?
Would the professional tattooist give her the actual tattoo while the intern watches or will the intern be the one practicing on her skin while t he professional tattooist instructs and watches or goes about his way?
My friend seems totally okay with this, but I'm still a little confused.
**i understand that the whole point of an apprenticeship is that the apprentices are having a hands-on experience in exchange to learning but how exactly does that work with them having to deal with tattooing someone? i mean this involves some stranger's body and it's permanent...i would be a little hesitant...
Also, would a customer have to like, sign a contract if they are going to get a tattoo done by an intern?
I'm just really curious about this. Because my friend is in the process of getting a sleeve done and I'm not sure if her tattooist is even licensed? I mean he has alot of experience, but still?
Would the professional tattooist give her the actual tattoo while the intern watches or will the intern be the one practicing on her skin while t he professional tattooist instructs and watches or goes about his way?
My friend seems totally okay with this, but I'm still a little confused.
**i understand that the whole point of an apprenticeship is that the apprentices are having a hands-on experience in exchange to learning but how exactly does that work with them having to deal with tattooing someone? i mean this involves some stranger's body and it's permanent...i would be a little hesitant...