TATTOO APPRENTICE: Tattooing fake skin

Welcome back, here's a video of setting up, prepping and tattooing fake skin. If you have any questions about tattooing fake skin leave a comment and I'll make sure to answer it in another video. Also leave a comment down below on what you would like to see next. Hit that thumbs up and subscribe for more tattooing videos!

[@jodiobrien835]

Hey y’all, sorry I’ve been slacking on responding to comments. I see quite a few reoccurring comments so I’d like to state a few answers here: How to get an apprenticeship - everyone is different / every shop is different! Start with making a strong portfolio, include pieces you think an owner of a tattoo studio would be impressed by. Don’t immediately ask for one, find a shop that has great artists, get tattooed by them / draw with them. Apply for a job at the front desk if they’re hiring. Did you go straight to tattooing during the apprenticeship - NO, my mentor had me drawing, tracing, watching him tattoo and learning how a machine works way before I was allowed to even hold one. An apprenticeship is hard work, don’t expect to jump right into tattooing. It’s important to master the basics first. Type of fake skin - there’s not a brand name I use but you can order fake skin off of amazon, I do recommend ordering thicker ones then thinner. Gloves - yes I know, wear gloves when you set up. I do for my clients but this fake skin didn’t seem to mind haha. (But it is super important to get in the habit of it, so don’t make the mistake I made in this video) What kind of machine made the stencil - well it’s a stencil machine, my bosses got it so unfortunately I don’t know too much about it! What tattoo machine do you use - it’s a rotary Cheyenne hawk thunder. Thank you to everyone who gave such nice feedback on this video! I appreciate all the likes and views. I truly did not expect this video to spark so much interest! More videos are coming very soon! Thank you for all the support :)

[@seankillough305]

But again...how do you keep it clean when working with it ?

[@jodiobrien835]

I use Vaseline while tattooing fake skin, it helps get the ink off while tattooing it. There’s no real trick, even the Vaseline doesn’t completely clean the whole surface

[@renatoreyes6583]

Have you used the Cheyenne Hawk pen yet? If so what are your thoughts on it? I'm not an artist however I was given one as a graduation present from an older cousin of mine who was intrigued by my lettering because im guilty of being a scratcher and using a homemade machine on a few family members he was gonna take me in as an apprentice but sadly he passed away I still have my Hawk pen I use it for practicing and I love it so much but I'm hoping to finish up my portfolio and get an apprenticeship somewhere around the tattoo shops in my town

[@eliasr2591]

Those lines are clean you should be a master to an apprentice

[@jodiobrien835]

I have not used that! I do love my Cheyenne thunder though and I’ve never used a product from them that I haven’t liked!

[@liamrkds]

This song is the exact noises i make when getting a tattoo

[@alexsesh5278]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jodiobrien835]

Lmao it was a perfect fit then

[@mrs.barbiecrocs5476]

O O O O O O A A A A O W O W O W O W

[@Hellofrank35]

Lol😳😅

[@rithm187]

😂😂😂

[@Nooorrriii]

Cleaner lines than some so called “professional” practicing artists lol.

[@sophieamaliepetersen7563]

Agree.. and sadly some of those lines are on me..

[@kattodoggo3868]

There is no comparison between tattooing fake skin on flat surface and real person

[@brwngurledition6610]

Right!

[@jakecameron1360]

@@sophieamaliepetersen7563 me too lol

[@Cat-nd7ti]

@@kattodoggo3868 this!! When you actually do it yourself you understand how difficult it actually is lol

[@sydniedesjarlais7917]

Video: this is how you dry the stencil *waves around violently* Me, who just placed a stencil on someone's arm: okay, whatever ya say

[@jodiobrien835]

Lmao make em do the helicopter

[@loganlight7758]

No where as clean as you want them to be? Those were some of the cleanest lines I've seen! They would've looked good with some power lining on the outside

[@jodiobrien835]

Thank you! Everyone is their own worst critique haha

[@leuluaialiivaofusi1108]

Jodi O'Brien what’s that stencil machine ?

[@ax3lsantana897]

I agree! if I were you I would tatoo myself

[@charlotteclaussen5593]

Logan Light that’s exactly what I was gonna comment! Better than I’ve gotten in some shops!

[@jasonwaters8290]

single pass lines don't get much cleaner than that dingus :p LOL ... keep it up you're already better than allot of shop artists ...

[@jodiobrien835]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@jasonwaters8290]

@@jodiobrien835 for sure 😁 ... I'm just a scratchedy scratcher LOL... but I know some clean ass lines when I see em 😋

[@carlyhokans4633]

Those are really clean lines girl what are you talking about??

[@anarky2353]

I’ve recently decided I wanted to become a tattoo artist during my level 2 BTEC at College because I personally think it would be absolutely awesome doing the art I love on actual PEOPLE!

[@stevenpindell3898]

Them lines are completely fine, I too am apprenticing at the moment for the local shop and I'm loving it, I have a full-time job working nights at a warehouse and 5 hour's a day at the shop and I wouldn't trade my life for anything at the moment....love your skin drying technic I lost it laughing my ass of and rewound it a few times laughing as if it was the first time I watched it haha... you're great.

[@monsteradeliciosa6845]

You can always practice on me if you’re ever in Houston. I fw your style, lines, and dedication. Keep up the hard work!

[@sowhatwouldyoudo9586]

So glad I found this channel . So real. Love it

[@oshxnwaves]

Love this video! Interesting to see the way an apprentice practices.

[@paulricherson3572]

Those lines actually are pretty clean. Give yourself some credit. You’ve earned it.

[@sohei_tengu]

Found this video as I am trying to get once more into the tattoo business after working on my confidence as an artist and this fake skin is a godsend! Will do more research on this and the tattoo guns to see which ones are perfect for me as as well as looking for an apprenticeship given whenever I think of working in this industry I dont get the dread of having to work, I do realize it is work but I feel this is the right industry for me as I have delved in a few other work environments such as veterinary and such.

[@danelvilyamova4654]

Hey! How is it going with tattoos?

[@Jade-yb8og]

You’re already so good! When you become a professional you’ll be insane at tattoos! Keep working hard 💖

[@kahleens]

i love this video so much. its so cool to see the process as someone who is thinking about looking into becoming a tattoo artist. thanks so much for filming this.

[@luc1ferblack]

Good lines. my practice was my arm i watched a few videos on setup. did stencils and went straight to my arm. but i have been playing with cuthroats for years so i have a steady hand. I stopped about 8 years ago just about to fix a super messed tribal next week into a curved line piece cant wait.

[@HighTotally420]

It’s great to see people actually teaching their apprentices i tried at multiple shops to get an apprenticeship and one said they couldn’t take one on at the moment which I get the owner is a family friend another just told me they would call me when they start and never did but started posting on instagram then the owner tried to figure out who made a smoke shop their nfc business cards so he could get some made (it was me) then the third shop I ended up leaving because no one was really teaching me anything because the only artist in there who was doing tattoos was afraid if he taught me he would get fired because of some stuff he does which I won’t get into so yeah I’m learning on my own have all my own supplies and have clients already who I am having wait until I get more practice in

[@sophieamaliepetersen7563]

Don't be to hard on yourself girl! those are some fine lines! Love those classic roses

[@KaileyDeMotte]

Honey this is Great! You did awesome! These lines are on point!

[@hot1nk]

GO GIRL!!!! LOVE SEEING WOMEN ROCKING IT ❤️🤟 Supporting your channel!

[@mikemooney559]

Honestly your line work is really good in my opinion. I would trust being a customer of yours

[@jessirose2190]

Hell yes girl!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@WoahGenesis]

Girl you did those lines w them nails on 😭😭 i'm so impressed 😂💕

[@cmaramsi9002]

This is so cool... I wish I could get apprentice somewhere.. so far I am just designing tattoos and training to get better 😍😍 good luck with your work

[@muslinielsen7789]

Thanks for uploading this. This is a skill I want to master some day 😊

[@weebhub1234]

I do drawings, and I wanna be a tattoo artist but I'm a newbie to tattooing. This video helped me! Thanks!

[@bunnigutz-x]

You should wear gloves when you set up! Just a tip.

[@jodiobrien835]

Thank you, I do when I set up for clients :)

[@helenann542]

You are really good a tattooing do a video when you copy that design on a real person please I would love to see that .

[@blackdrop3844]

Gloves are not sterile anyways, I just use 99% alcohol when I setup ofcorse after washing my hands

[@morganedecroix3782]

No need to set up with gloves, hands washed and desinfected are waaaay cleaner than regular gloves so :)

[@paulricherson3572]

Amanda Lai that’s what I was thinking.

[@prodbyguttaskum]

Those lines are solid af! Your awesome 🤙

[@eddievenuto1862]

I've been getting tattoos since the tattoo artist I go to been around since 98. He told me it's much different to tattoo on fake skin and real skin. He was telling me you couldn't chat to an Apple appear fake skin, but once you talk to real skin that's the real deal and there's quite a difference

[@jayynnairene9083]

Some mighty clean line work✨ I hope to get as good as you soon gurl

[@Raylee-bt2cv]

I like how you dried that stencil up😂😂😂💓💓

[@ohnonsensettv]

I’m wanting to be an apprentice for tattooing, and I turn 18 this 22nd of September, I’m going to get a starter kit. So I hope to have your level of experience and skill one day

[@LaurenOrion]

Sis your lines are amazing!!!

[@nicolecrawford3823]

You did a awesome job! Thanks for sharing!

[@madekings.]

This is really good I can’t wait to start tattooing

[@dimehbonics9974]

You did a AWESOME job!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChuAlready]

Keep doing your thing girl 👍🏽👍🏽

[@mrboaty9427]

I would get a tattoo from you any time! Nice line work!

[@Darklor_WCF]

Nicely edited. Groovy music. Keep it up!

[@chuies1314]

First time seeing that machine for the stencil

[@pommie1115]

gengar_ate_me Do you know what machine she used?

[@Hector-xf4of]

Mark Isaacs a printer

[@andr1seed]

Im Smoky lol I think he meant what brand

[@xlejon]

@@Hector-xf4of Wow really? that's look like a calculator

[@Princesskeywest]

gengar_ate_me it looks like a thermal laminator but I have no idea. def not a regular printer lol

[@puremuscle100]

Those line are looking pretty crisp to me keep up the great (hard) work

[@jodiobrien835]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@rogernorden210]

Apprenticeship in 93 so I learned old school but very nice line work and yes I know you’ve been hearing it ever where yes put on gloves for set up only down fall but other then that keep it up you will achieve your goals just work hard

[@venomousemiko4088]

Cant wait to see what see cam do with real skin.

[@fredhernandez9935]

Nice work and nice hair XD I love it

[@endlessgrind6951]

Satisfying sound when you peel the stencil.

[@artbyjavier]

Kick ass! It looks awesome!

[@sameerrai8233]

Just love it.😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@HarleyQuinnJokr]

Great video, superbe ! Would love to see more tattoo videos! 👍

[@inkmetattoo8396]

nice and clean shop love it

[@richardstone2025]

RESPECT-practice makes progress

[@shr000mies]

No lie. Those lines are way nicer that the lines on my tattoo that an apprentice who was had like 6 months left did.

[@Atomicroxi]

Thats a really good job!

[@topiary3376]

Great job, nice line, keep on going you doing well

[@luisvelez5045]

Your lines are still really solid I’m learning alot from you... respect

[@jodiobrien835]

I appreciate it man!

[@Alcoholpad]

Those lines were clean af

[@jamesblake6943]

I think you done a great job !!

[@GmartTattoo]

It looks really nice! Keep it up!

[@jacksonohno]

I would be shocked if I didn’t see this channel grow large. Keep with the great content.

[@jodiobrien835]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@scratchertattoos7532]

Nice work!

[@fernandaaraujo7100]

they look amazing what ur talking bout?? amazing!

[@LawraStubbs]

Keep it up girl! Xx

[@mariecue2972]

Your lines are better than my actual artists

[@OuR_Vid]

From practice become the expert.... 🤟

[@chrishanns8786]

I think you did a great job

[@lowcashbuilt173]

Amazing! Great job

[@alrighty_peach]

Please tell me more about the fake skin product ( whats it made from, how it works, where to get, is it reusable in any way, and how realistic is it to actual skin?

[@CaiyaSanchez]

Can you do a video on your equipment? Want to know what’s quality and what’s not.

[@julior8948]

What do you use, to wipe off the smuggest when wiping.? Green soap.?

[@dakotatidwell485]

Them lines were crispy clean what do you mean!?! Lol way better than when I started apprenticing

[@mrs.robinson-lotus]

Great job beautiful girl 🌹 you're going to be a great tattoo artist.💪🏻❤️

[@Lifeadventure22]

Nice And that client sat pretty still

[@jodiobrien835]

Best client I’ve had!

[@alexd5090]

Thanks for this very informative video :-)

[@penelopecollado7793]

Hi! I would love to know the type of machine you are using for the stencil. THNKS!

[@bigdadbeefsticks]

How does one go about getting an apprenticeship?

[@fishnmaster421]

Those lines are cleaner than 90% of the artist in my city

[@MrNR96]

Tight linework 👌🏼

[@bekahmooney364]

What do you use to in the stencilling process? Transfer paper or?

[@junewong6466]

So nice!! Can I know how you clean the fake skin after tattoo? When I practice always make the fake skin dirty with surplus ink then can't see clearly to my artwork :(

[@pyrozoe1598]

amazing lines, they both look ace! :) .. also is that a Cheyenne hawk thunder i see?!

[@trinityharlan1558]

what is the voltage you use to be able to line your tattoo? also needle set up, how far should the needle poke out?

[@teeguill6480]

Them lines juicy asf 😩🙌🏽 I can only hope to fully master

[@emrysdreamdust6238]

Love it! What size of needle did you use?

[@Mixalblch09]

What do you do with artificial skin so that it stays clean, after coaching, I have everything in color paint?))

[@johngerberjr.3571]

Looks good chica!

[@kennethphillip..ronan.8857]

Cool sounds at the start,

[@savohtx4213]

I’m just getting into tattooing , does anyone know if it’s possible to do line work with a coil shudder machine ???

[@gabrielvommaro6446]

Tell more about this "printer". Model and brand maybe?

[@juliaclaudia0]

those tats look fireeeeee may i ask what is it that ur using to wipe off the excess ink with? is it just rubbing alcohol or some specific product? thank u in advance angel!

[@ranjithbr7473]

Good good .... Keep it up

[@rickfuginjamesbitxch5741]

Ah tats good stuff!

[@aztecfam8177]

Good Job! Hey what kind of machine is the one you put the stencil in?

[@seankillough305]

ya id like the same answer, how do you keep the skin clean when wiping away ink ive never had mine look that clean

[@clintcarden1244]

Sean Killough wondering the same thing

[@jodiobrien835]

Vaseline! You’ll need quite a bit but it definitely helps keep it clean

[@ThePerfectionist1]

I just started too!

[@thatgirl2930]

First mistake, no gloves on set ups. That right there is a big slip up. Cant forget the gloves girl.

[@gertigurra5626]

Yeah the tattooed latex will be infected or something.....

[@dieselboyu96]

@@gertigurra5626 Not at all, it's about developing good habits.

[@lioninguccisuit]

@@gertigurra5626 No, but ofc she use same things to tattoo peoples too.

[@blackrain457]

Oh shit your right the latex will catch something......

[@blackrain457]

@@dieselboyu96 it's common sense to put gloves on when doing an actual tattoo on real skin? Who's not going to put gloves on?

[@pedrovega2941]

Podrias aser un video aciendo sombras??yo tmbien estoy aprendiendo y m gustaria ver como practicas por que no temgo idea komo aserlo

[@KenzH-jq1wl]

What tattoo gun do you use or is it a pen I am new to tattoing and would love some advice on what is the best equipment to use etc ? Thanks

[@azalinajpg]

what needle are you using to get a line that bold?

[@nefgorggoff7326]

Awesom!!

[@youngdumnumb]

Very nice!