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<\/p>\nFrom equipment to finding customers, just about every part of tattooing has changed in the past 10 years because of technology.<\/p>\n
Artists who have adapted to technology have been able to speed up their work process to improve faster and do more tattoos. Artists who have not, however, have ended up falling behind in the industry.<\/p>\n
This is why it\u2019s so important for new tattoo artists to know what technology is out there for them – and how to use it.<\/p>\n
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In this article, we\u2019ll be breaking down<\/p>\n
The following list will break down the biggest advances in tech that tattooing has seen in the past several years. We\u2019ll also include resources to help you get started with that technology yourself.<\/p>\n
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The Procreate App on the iPad is the biggest game changer tattooing has seen from technology. This is because it can save artists several hours of work each week.<\/p>\n
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Before social media, tattoo artists would have to wait for walk-in clients to get work. Overtime, as their work got better, those walk-in clients might come back and get more tattoos from that artist. However, building a client list and becoming an appointment-only artist this way took\u00a0years<\/em>.<\/p>\n Today, artists use Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more to build a following, which makes it easier to reach more people and get more clients. Because those people are familiar with their work, they\u2019ll become clients,\u00a0even if they are a new artist without much experience<\/em>.<\/p>\n Because of this, many new artists are getting popular online, which means they are getting the same type of clientele (and income) of much more experienced artists. Additionally, if they have followers across the country or worldwide, they can have work waiting on them whenever they want to travel.<\/p>\n Because of technology, \u201cgoing viral\u201d in a single day can lead to months of work and a stable career.<\/p>\n In the past, clients would have to come into the shop to book an appointment with their artist.<\/p>\n Today, you can connect your calendar to an online booking tool, and customers can book in with you\u00a0without<\/em>\u00a0messaging back and forth trying to find a time that works.<\/p>\n You can also collect deposits online, and even have clients sign waivers electronically in the shop. These automated processes not only save you time, but it allows you to have all your documents in one place without having to keep a ton of papers around.<\/p>\n For decades, coil machines were the only tattoo machines artists used. While some artists still prefer to use them, coil machines need a lot of tuning. To be able to use one properly, you need to be a bit of a machine builder on top of being an artist.<\/p>\n However, in the last ten years, rotary machines and pen machines have become incredibly popular. Instead of having to manually tune the machine, rotaries and pen machines have made it easy to get set up and start tattooing right away.<\/p>\n Additionally, because these machines are easier to use, they\u2019re very beginner-friendly. This allows new artists to get to tattooing faster without having to worry about many settings.<\/p>\n Most artists today use cartridges and disposable grips while they tattoo. This saves artists\u00a0hours<\/em>\u00a0of time. When they\u2019re done with a tattoo, they can simply drop the used cartridges into a biohazard container.<\/p>\n Before cartridges were available, tattoo artists would have to clean their tubes before running an autoclave\u00a0every night<\/em>\u00a0to sterilize them.<\/p>\n On top of that, many artists would have to solder their own needles. This is a dangerous and time-consuming process, and it\u2019s no longer recommended that artists make their own needles.<\/p>\n Before artists could order supplies online, they\u2019d have to order over the phone. Supply companies would send books of their products to tattoo shops, and artists would call in with a list of what they needed.<\/p>\n Today, online ordering has made this process much simpler. It\u2019s also now much easier for beginners to get supplies if they aren\u2019t learning in a traditional shop setting.<\/p>\n Technology has made tattooing much more accessible. In the past, the only way to learn to tattoo was in a traditional apprenticeship. However, this meant that aspiring artists who couldn\u2019t work fulltime in the shop had no way to learn.<\/p>\n Nowadays, artists are turning to online platforms to learn how to tattoo at home, on their own time.<\/p>\n Having a career in tattooing is not only fulfilling, but it\u2019s also\u00a0the most stable way to make a living as an artist.<\/strong>\u00a0However, for decades, the process to become a tattoo artist has been notoriously difficult.<\/p>\n The apprenticeship process requires aspiring tattoo artists to work 50-60 hours a week\u00a0without pay<\/em>\u00a0for 2-4 years. That, combined with the toxic culture of abusing apprentices, makes getting into the industry almost impossible for newcomers.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why we created the Artist Accelerator Program.\u00a0<\/strong>Our online course provides a simple, structured way of learning to tattoo that has been proven to work by over 2500 successful students, with many of them having gone on to open their own shops all around the world.<\/p>\n Inside the program, we\u2019ll take you through every step of the tattooing process in 9 clear, easy-to-follow modules and support you along the way within the Tattooing 101 Mastermind online community.<\/p>\n In the Mastermind group, you\u2019ll collaborate with other students, get answers to your questions, and receive personalized video feedback on your artwork and tattoos from professional tattoo artists. With this friendly community of both new and experienced tattoo artists, you\u2019ll never be stuck again.<\/p>\n When you join the Artist Accelerator Program, you\u2019ll have instant access to the full course and the Mastermind community, as well as our 30-Day Flash Challenge and recorded interviews with tattoo artists from all over the world.<\/p>\nOnline Booking<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nRotaries and Pen Machines<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCartridges<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nOnline Ordering<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nOnline Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nBecome a Tattoo Artist With the Artist Accelerator Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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