how long did it take you to feel comfortable practicing on fake skin before moving to real skin?

Just started practicing on silicone fake skin, and honestly, it feels nothing like what I imagined. The needle keeps bouncing weird, and my lines are all over the place. i know it takes time but I'm curious how long most people practiced before they felt ready to try on real skin

I'm also wondering if the kit itself makes a difference at this stage or if it's purely a skill thing. some people say beginner kits hold you back; others say it doesn't matter until you have the fundamentals down

how did you all approach the early practice phase and what helped you improve the fastest