....need to know cost of course etc.. as it doesn't state on the the site how much which can never be a good thing eg: very expensive!!!!!
Phone her instead, if she's not too busy she'll probably have a good long chat with you, but yes, it is expensive!!! lol
I was thinking the same as you but just can't spend 2-3 years on an apprenticeship.
Know what you mean, I did it years before having kids & responsibilities, I don't think I could do it that way now.
My tattooist friend does have another tatt mate that does piercing, he was self taught though as way back when like tattooing it was a self taught thing. Has said he would ask him.
But don't you need a certificate to do piercing? I know there isn't a regulation on the moment for tattooing & piercing but if I was taught by him wouldn't have a certificate I don't think?
If the piercing guy is EXCELLENT at his trade, then he could be an excellent contact, you never know, he might train you up p/t if you work for him......? It helps that he's a friend of a friend.
You dont as yet need a certificate, & you will find that the vast majority of piercers were trained on-site by a fab piercer/mentor, & have'nt a certificate.
Most piercers trade on reputation, & most sensible ppl avoid the rubbish ones. Its not quite like NSS nail bars which litter every street corner, there a relatively few piercers really, so rep counts.
H&S is the key. Licensing is a factor, & essential equipment is another.
If you want to set up as a lone ranger, you have some mega costs to meet first.
Your Vacuum Autoclave (which is an essential req) will cost you upward of £2,000.00
, & then obviously there all the other stuff too, jewellery, needles, anaesthetic if you want it, clamps, dressings etc. etc. et-flippin-cetra!
So if you were lucky enough & persistent enough to get training & work with a piercer, I think this is your best (& most economical) bet.[/quote]
I suspect, unlike nails you might not get too many volunteers :lol:
You would be surprised M, the only way to become a professional Body Piercer is through Practice & Experience, & lots of it. You dont get that without volunteers.
All of the first piercings I did were on willing non-paying volunteers, closely watched & educated by my mentors.
It might be worthwhile having a chat with couple of local piercing studios and see what they recommend (i.e. a particular course, apprenticeship etc) and if they can give you any hints and tips on how to get into the industry to help you on your way.
I would think that they would be happy sharing this knowledge with you and welcoming you to their flock.
Leah, you could talk to the piercers you know or trust, but you will find that (for various reasons) most establishments are exremely guarded about their trade.
Getting to
know them is the first thing really, otherwise the info prob wont be that forthcoming, lol.
It is very helpful that you know some ppl in the 'Body Modification' industry.
Hth's!
BTW Do you see why I ran out of time last night? Theres a lot to say!
