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Last post 07-03-2008 12:17 AM by dearKeylin. 7 replies.
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  • 06-28-2008 7:07 AM

    Apprenticeship.

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    Hi!  Wow, haven't been here in a while.  Hello everyone :P

     

    So, I want to become a professional piercer.  I found a school that has a 2 week program about piercing.  After you pass the course you get a license and all that good stuff.  But before the school thing, I wanted to try and apprentice at any local shop.  Thing is, idk what to say to the people at the shops.  I don't know how I should dress, nor what I should say.  I don't care if I have to start off cleaning toilets-  I'll do it with a smile.  I just want to find a way into the whole piercing business.

    I'm not exactly sure I worded this right (kinda feel nervous asking all of you), but hopefully you understand what I'm trying to do.  Advice?  :D  Heh.

    Current: 0/00g lobes, 14g 2nds, 18g 3rds, 14g Helix

    Future:7/16g lobes, Bridge piercing, Vertical Labret OR right side of the lip, Septum, Half Sleeves.

  • 06-28-2008 8:20 AM In reply to

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    From what I understand piercing schools are a joke...

    As far as getting an apprenticeship, get to know te people at the shop, and bse where they stand with the idea after a while... Also take some classes, blood born pathogens, cpr ect. And last but not keast, if you wanna own a shop get a buisness degree, it will help you, and also give you a fall back option.

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  • 06-29-2008 1:29 PM In reply to

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    Do you have any advice on how I should dress or what I should say? 

    Current: 0/00g lobes, 14g 2nds, 18g 3rds, 14g Helix

    Future:7/16g lobes, Bridge piercing, Vertical Labret OR right side of the lip, Septum, Half Sleeves.

  • 06-29-2008 1:49 PM In reply to

    • Alana
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    Re: Apprenticeship.

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    Learn, learn, learn as much as possible now. Cruise forums, join IAM/BME, learn metal types, etc. Take blood borne pathogens, and cpr/first aid. Go to APP conference and take classes (learn MOAR) and talk to everyone, the person that you talk to for five minutes could later offer you a counter job. You never know.

    As for when you talk to shop owners, really know your information. Dress business professional, as you would for any interview, and bring a resume along with you. Say you are looking for a counter job with eventual hopes of an apprenticeship. But it is a long path to even obtain an apprenticeship, usually a year or so of working the front desk first.

  • 06-29-2008 3:22 PM In reply to

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    Thanks so much for the awesome advice.  Definitely going to listen to the both of you.

     Any idea where I can take these blood classes?

    Current: 0/00g lobes, 14g 2nds, 18g 3rds, 14g Helix

    Future:7/16g lobes, Bridge piercing, Vertical Labret OR right side of the lip, Septum, Half Sleeves.

  • 06-30-2008 1:10 AM In reply to

    • Alana
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    any red cross should offer them.

  • 07-01-2008 6:44 PM In reply to

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    The Red Cross classes typically are not industry specific and therefore useless for body modification artists. A good place to find them is at tattoo conventions. The APT will sometimes put on BBP classes. Or you can keep your eye on http://www.hlthedu.com/ . I think the site is down right now though. 

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  • 07-03-2008 12:17 AM In reply to

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    That's perfect!  I just have to save up enough money. But I'm sure it will be well worth it.

     

    Thanks to all of you who, honestly. 

    Current: 0/00g lobes, 14g 2nds, 18g 3rds, 14g Helix

    Future:7/16g lobes, Bridge piercing, Vertical Labret OR right side of the lip, Septum, Half Sleeves.
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