Dictionary of Occupational Titles
1946 edition
TATTOO ARTIST (PER.SER.) 0-44.91
(TATTOOER, TATTOOIST)
- Marks or colors the skin of patron to form decorative designs by pricking in coloring matter, usually indelible ink or paint, with an electric needle.
- Usually offers a wide assortment of designs and patterns from which the patron may choose.
- Either traces pattern on patron's skin before inserting pigment, or copies design by freehand drawing.
- Mixes inks and paints.
- Adjusts and repairs electric needle machine.
- May remove or cover tattoo designs on patron, the method used depending on his ability and ingenuity.
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