mobile tattoo studio

[undercover art]

I was just wondering if it is possible to licenese a RV or conversion van as a mobile tattoo studio. You know, pimp it all out studio style, corian counters, motion detecting faucets, tile floor, the whole shabang. Maybe if it could pass a health inspection it could be licenesed as a studio? I don't have the means to do such a thing, just wondering......

[Bubba]

In the state of Iowa it is, it just has to pass the same requirements of a regular shop.

[maxauto]

that would be a cool idea. it would be good for tattoo parties, but as a reg business might be a little harder gaining a reputation. there wouldnt be any walk ins, unless you had a specific spot to sit every day.
i would like to hear more about this from someone doing it as a living.
there is a lady down the street from me who does mobilepet grooming
and she makes an absolute killing..overbooked everyday probably because
she is the only one within 50 miles. i would hate to compete with another mobile tattooist, but if you were the only one in your area it might work out
the same way as it did for the groomer.
she decked out one of those transport mini buses and has everything you would need for tattooing. you could hop right in and start.
its one of those smaller buses that transport people from one side of the city to the other. smaller than a T bus.

[Mr. Bill]

You would have to check with your local officials. There is a guy in Arizona who is mobile (comes to your house) his web site is http://www.dragonsink.com So things like this are legal in some places.

One of the old timers in tattooing used have a trailer set up as a tattoo studio and he would do carnivals, county fairs etc. I can't remember who it was off the top of my head right now, but I do remember seeing pictures of it.

[maxauto]

One of the old timers in tattooing used have a trailer set up as a tattoo studio and he would do carnivals, county fairs etc. I can't remember who it was off the top of my head right now, but I do remember seeing pictures of it.
i was thinking where would he sit waiting for customers, a fair/carnival
would be a great place to start. and having a towed trailer is even better.
you could leave it at home whenever, and could work out of it at home also.

[Mr. Bill]

There are a great many things to consider before attempting something like this...water (hot and cold), waste storage/disposal, sanitation, etc. I would have a long talk with local health officials to see if they would even consider approving something along these lines before I spent any time or money. For instance, here in CA. tattooing is regulated county to county. So following a carnival around the state would mean getting approval and paying the fees in each county. Probably too time consuming and expensive to make it worth while. Although, if your willing to spend the time and money, and don't mind dealing with govt. employees, almost anything can be worked out. $$$

Just a few things to think about.

[odisius]

my shop has a mobile studio for rallies and its a big pain when it comes to fees, taxes, and permits. can be alot of fun but also its alot easier to lose money if your not careful bout were you set up. also a lot harder to keep clean enough to pass inspection. if your gona try it though id suggest a pull behind trailer thats been stripped out and custom rebuilt.