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| Courtesy of Timothy Hanic Dansing Dragon Tattoos 630 Lakeshore Road East (905) 271-0658 Mississauga and 2367B Lakeshore Road West (905) 465-1278 Oakville e-mail ddragta2@total.net Never tattoo your own body, or let a friend do it. It isn't worth the risk! Also, steer clear of anyone who cannot answer your questions. Don't forget, tattoos are for ever, so think about how your design will reflect on you in 10 or 20 years, and a well picked design will be a source of pride for a lifetime, and you shouldn't let alcohol, drugs or peer pressure guide you in your decision or selection. Similarly, placement should be carefully considered; your hands, face and neck are seen by all and, if visible to all, you might be judged by your tattoo and not for who you are. Good tattoos are not cheap, and cheap tattoos are not good. Although a good studio may cost more, it will be well worth it for design and good health practices. So be sure and ask your artist what is involved and how best to prepare for your new tattoo - don't rely on friends' advice. Do your homework and shop around by checking out several studios and looking over photos of their completed work. Association memberships are important too, so ask questions about the artist's training, hygiene techniques and standards in general - don't cut any corners! A quality studio is obvious by its cleanliness and brightness and use of privacy booths and the artist being free of alcohol or drug influence. You should see that cleaning products and sterilizing equipment are available and being used; the only acceptable sterilizers today are Autoclaves. Razors and ink cups should be disposable and all items used during the tattoo process should be discarded, so that each client has a brand new needle. Remember that a good tattooist is a member in good standing with a professional tattoo association, who will use consent forms and aftercare instructions to protect the client's best interests. It doesn't take very much to open a studio these days, and the responsibility lies 100% with you, the client, to observe and check for quality, commitment, professional manner and proper health practices. As a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Tattooists, all members are ambassadors of that profession and, as such their actions reflect upon the entire tattoo community. An artist member will provide a clean, pleasant environment, maintain a consistently high standard of artistry and exhibit a sociable and courteous manner. They would not consume drugs or alcohol, or indeed, permit the consumption of drugs or alcohol within their places of business. Neither will they tattoo anyone who appears to be intoxicated, or knowingly tattoo anyone who appears under the age of eighteen years without parental or guardian consent. They will not sell or provide tattooing equipment or information to anyone other than a professional tattooist or personal apprentice. |
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