According to the BLS, carpenters earned a median salary of $40,500 in 2013, or $19.47 per hour. During that period, the highest-paid carpenters earned about $73,100, while the lowest-paid earned $25,120. The motion picture and video industry pays the highest for carpentry work.
Steps. 1  1. Finish high school. 2  2. Consider your artistic talent. 3  3. Pick up a Copy of Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo. 4  4. Apply for an apprenticeship with an experienced tattoo artist.  5. A tattoo machine is not a gun, if you insist in calling it a tattoo gun you will be ridiculed by the staff.
To get a tattoo license, you will need: 1  Local laws and regulations pertaining to starting a business. 2  Information on specialized training and certifications. 3  Government offices telephone numbers or website URLs.4  Information on local health permits and sanitary regulations.o get a tattoo license, you will need: 1  Local laws and regulations pertaining to starting a business. 2  Information on specialized training and certifications. 3  Government offices telephone numbers or website URLs. 4  Information on local health permits and sanitary regulations.