going about getting a piercing aprentiship

how do i do this ? just go ask piercers if they will aprentice me? go from shoppe to shoppe? do i need needles do i need annything? thnkxxx. (i know theres courses i can take but i herd there a waste of cash)

Read Apprenticeship 101...same rules apply for piercers as tattooers

so instead of a protfolio containing my drawings i should just get up , go pierce and take pictures? that doesn't really make cents.

Of course not.....Jesus!

hahah okay cool so basically just go sell myself and my ethic? annything on papper? do i need materials to prove annything? thanks for yer input taz >3

Nope...you should have proof of bbp/cross contam/cpr stuff and a good attitude!

Piercing, hmmm.... that's something I might eventually consider... but I will get an apprenticeship cause I don't squat about it.... The only one I have is in my ear done by a machine and streched to a 14 guage. So I got about 2 secs of info, but I know a pro that would apprentice me if I want to later. Good luck.... and listen to TAZ. Lastly, peircing should likely be a secondary profession... might need to run the register to pay the bills. It's a lot more limited pay wise. P.S. for work ethic show a resume and pre-certification (cross contam, red cross, etc...) will show them your serious about doing it right.

Keaz...if you are planning on eventually opening shop piercing would be ideal for you...adds extra income (sometimes it pays the rent!) and goes hand in hand with being a "front" person.

I wanted togure wait until my wife has experience in a shop because I figure she will learn about the business and I need to do more research. She does not want to be a piercer. Her best friend is a licensed pro in Colorado (her home state) and can hardly pay the bills. Thanks for the info... When I do decide to take the plunged and start a shop I'll let you know... wanna do it right.

I don't know where your friend is located in colorado but my friend has a piercing studio in the same state and grossed over a hundred GRAND last year...and this is a PIERCING ONLY studio...Tell ya anything?

He's in Denver. Where's your friend located? Does he need help? Her friend would move for it... He was apprenticed and licensed as far as I know. He has trouble getting a "normal" job because his eyebrows are tribal tats.

Try piercing in a college town. You'll be able to pay your bills with no problem. As far as apprenticing goes, this is from the APP site: How to Become a Piercer Piercer Training Aspiring Piercers may be assisted via observation of a video, a magazine, or by attending a seminar or training class. None of these venues alone can provide the training and information required to become a piercer. It is widely agreed that an apprenticeship is the best way to learn the art of piercing. What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is defined as a specific period of guided progress through the basic, intermediate and advanced levels of piercing training. During an apprenticeship, the novice piercer should do the following: * Locate a suitable apprenticeship in a reputable studio under a well-respected, highly skilled and experienced professional. * Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class, such as that given by OSHA, Red Cross, or The National Safety Council. * Attend a First Aid/CPR class, such as that given by Red Cross or the YMCA. * Spend a minimum of three months full time as a trainee, learning sterilization, disinfection, cross-contamination and other health and safety issues before piercing. * Spend a minimum of six months to one year in full-time supervised training as an apprentice before achieving the title of piercer. Location, volume and studio standards will help to determine the duration of an apprenticeship. * Observe all procedures before attempting them, and only attempt a new procedure with close supervision by a senior/training piercer. * Learn customer service, appropriate jewelry quality and selection, aftercare procedures, and troubleshooting. * Attend a reputable training seminar of four days or longer. The course should combine lectures on anatomy, safety, hygiene, techniques, and hands-on piercing experience. Some states have passed legislation requiring courses in anatomy, etc. in order to be licensed for piercing. You can find several companies dedicated to the learning, legal, and wholesale needs of piercers in the 'Corporate Associate' member listing.

thanks dude ^ thas totaly what i neded to know xo