HowTos Index

How To Build an Impressive Art Portfolio to Find a Tattoo Apprenticeship
If you want to be a tattoo artist, you need to find an apprenticeship so you can be trained. But finding an apprenticeship is just like trying to find a job - you have to make a good impression. One of the ways you can impress a prospective mentor is with a great art portfolio. This how-to will show you what you need to create one and what not to do that could hurt your chances at getting an apprenticeship.

How To How to Take a Good Clean Picture of Your Tattoo
Taking a good, clean picture of your tattoo doesn't have to be difficult, but there are a lot of common mistakes people make that result in bad quality photos. Here's some tips on taking a shot of your tattoo that does the artist's work justice.

How To Look Like Kat Von D for Halloween
Kat Von D's wild popularity and signature fashion style makes her a great candidate for flattering imitation this Halloween. There is only one Kat Von D, but many of us can have fun being Kat for a day! Here's how to do it.

How To Become a Tattoo Artist
If you want to become a tattoo artist, there's a little more to it than just learning how to operate a tattoo machine. These quick tips will get you started in the right direction to becoming a professional and successful tattoo artist.

How To Prepare For a Tattoo
a simple how to on preparing for a new tattoo and have yourself in the best of shape before getting inked.

How To Care For a New Tattoo
a simple how to on caring for a new tattoo, prevent infection, and keep your tattoo looking beautiful.

How To Choose a Tattoo Design
a simple how to on choosing a design for your new tattoo and where to look for examples and pictures.

How To Survive Your First Tattoo
a simple how to on surviving your first tattoo, from your about.com guide