If you are a professional tattoo artist, you probably already know plenty. But if you are just starting to think about getting one, you might want to do a little research first:

Here are some excellent places to start as well as some good books on the subject:
1. Network with the Ebay community. Reputable sellers and buyers of tattoo supplies will give you some guidelines and a heads up about where to look for more info. A good seller won't rush you to buy his or her product but will encourage you to get the info you need:
So go to chat room or the Blogs and ask for help and advice as well as this Ebay category:

Health and Beauty: Tattoos: Body Art

2. Next,  look at some good books.
 Suggestions:
The Tattoo Encyclopedia by Terisa Green

Dorothy Parker's Elbow:Tattoos on Writers, Writers on Tattoos

Make Your own Temporary Tattoo

3. Try a temporary tattoo to see if you like wearing a tattoo. It isn't permanent but it gives you an idea of how you'll feel and lets you know how others will react. Temporary Tattoos

4. If you are religious, please check about the beliefs and regulations concerning tattoos and YOUR religion (see part on Judaism, below)

    Hope this gives you a few ideas on where to start. If you are Jewish, please check about the regulations and beliefs concerning tattoos. You may decide to ignore them, but you might want to know what they are first.