Originally Posted by k.b

my mate has one done by an apprentice and on sunday is about to begin what will turn out to be a japanese style half sleve on his leg which is going to take about 6 months or more.because the guy is still learning(and apparently he is quite good already) my mate is getting this done entirely for free!that would be the downside to learning,very labour intensive for no reward other than a picture to put in your portfolio.no money towards supplies etc.

however once you are fully trained and can start charging then you could easily be making a good deal of money.the place i got mine done in edinburgh charges £25 minimum.that could be for anything such as a tiny little star that will take 10 minutes.i think the rate after that is somewhere along the lines of £40 per hour or whatever the tattooist decides really.

there is a studio in edinburgh called spaceys bizarre ink and the owner was in posession of a very nice 360 spider the last time i checked.allegedly charges about £60ph so he must be making a fair amount.

try and find a reputable studio with someone willing to take you on(probably the hardest part of it all) and put in the effort from there.

Originally Posted by pslewis

Don't tell me ..... your legs are tattooed LEGS, your arms ARMS, and your head .. EMPTY!!