Description
Body artists decorate clients' skin temporarily or permanently. They use various techniques such as tattooing or piercing. Body artists follow clients' preferences in terms of tattoo's or piercing's design and body surface and apply it safely. They also advise on methods to avoid infection following the procedures on clients' bodies.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage personal professional developmentidentify customer's needsinform customers about body modificationsmaintain customer serviceadvise customers on body adornmentprovide customised productsorder suppliesuse body adornment equipmentdevelop creative ideasmaintain equipmentsterilise working environmentstay alertapply body paintuse artistic materials for drawingtrain employeesgive care instructionsuse body modification techniquescarry out wound careadminister appointmentsselect illustration styleskeep personal administrationmanage a small-to-medium businessentertain peopletrade in jewelleryperform body piercingsdevelop professional networkmaintain an artistic portfoliouse digital illustration techniquestattoo customerscreate original paintingsapply permanent make-up