A Tattooist’s Code of Ethics
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I will provide a clean, safe environment in which to practice.
An autoclave sterilizer will be used and maintained in accordance with APT guidelines.
I will keep my blood borne pathogens training current.
I will follow my local, state and federal health regulations.
I will not tattoo anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I will not conduct myself in a manner that will reflect negatively on my profession.
All tools and materials used will be of professional quality.
I will make every effort to educate my clients and the general public in what constitutes safe procedure.
I will promote safe tattooing within my industry.
I will provide my clients with written and verbal aftercare instructions.
I will perform every tattoo to the best of my ability.
I will maintain a professional attitude toward my clients and peers.
I will respect the roots, traditions and heritage of my art.
| Some Simple Rules To Follow While Getting Tattooed: (a.k.a. a little tattoo humor) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do not move or talk with your hands, tense your muscles or sing out to your mate to get you a beer. Do not fart or burp in the tattooist’s face. Do not ask the tattooist how long it took to get his tattoos done or how much they cost. Do not ask the tattooist how long his prick is. Do not ask the tattoist how many tattoos he does a day or how much money he makes. Do not ask the tattooist what the different machines are for. Do not ask the tattooist what sort of ink he uses. Do not ask the tattooist how he got into tattooing. Do not ask the tatttooist if he tattoos dicks. (He may say "I'm doing one right now.") Do not ask the tattoists wife or girlfriend for a fuck. Do not tell the tattooist that you have a mate who can draw really good and would make a great tattooist, if only someone would give him a go. Do not tell the tattooist the story of the guy who made a tattoo gun out of a cassette, motor, toothbrush, and a guitar string. Do not tell the tattooist that it doesn't hurt anymore. Please Do Not Attempt To Heckle The Artist, As He Is Armed And Under The Influence Of Prozac. Finally it is done! You look at the finished tattoo and it exceeds all your wildest expectations. It shines like gold and you marvel at the precision, the artistry, the skill application, and the bright colors. You may at this point tell the tattooist any of the following:
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