Frequently asked questions
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How do I get a quote for a tattoo?
Please contact us here.
Information we need to give you a price for includes:
How large/small you would like the tattoo to be IE “15cm tall” or “credit card size”. Try to avoid “small-to-medium”.
Where on your body.
What style you’re looking for.
Please include any reference pics showing the kind of tattoo or style you want.
Any details of customisations you’d like in the design.
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Do you only create custom designs or can I supply artwork?
We have great artists who would love to a create bespoke/custom design for you. Or if you have exactly want you want, we can usually accommodate that too. The only exception would be if your design would make a really bad tattoo - we rather not take your money if it means putting our name to a tattoo we don’t love.
We would always want to avoid doing direct copies another artists’s tattoo. So if you’ve seen a tattoo/design you love, then we’d be happy to create a similar design, inspired by the original rather than do a direct ripoff - that way you’re getting a tattoo that’s unique to you rather than a copy.
If you’ve created original artwork with the help of AI we’re happy to discuss options with you. Sometimes AI designs are great/good to go. Sometimes they need some revisions to make improvements or make them more suitable for tattooing (IE sometimes AI puts way too much details into a small tattoo
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What’s the minimum age for getting a tattoo in your studio?
You must be at least 18 years old - there are no exceptions I’m afraid. Parental permission, a letter from the King and a box full of cash still won’t get you a tattoo before you’re 18 years old, sorry!
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Do I need to bring Photo ID to my appointment?
It’s a condition of our licence that we see photo ID for anyone under the age of 25 years old. So if you’re under 25, yes, please bring either a passport or photo driving licence with you to your appointment.
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Can I use numbing products before my tattoo?
We recommend you use regular over-the-counter pain relief tablets instead of numbing creams. Creams tend to make the skin ‘rubbery’ and harder to tattoo. Some numbing products also increase the chances of complications during the healing process. Most creams tend to wear off after a couple of hours and the tattoo process often hurts a lot more once cream wears off than if you’d not used any cream.
That said, if using numbing cream makes the different between getting a tattoo and not getting one, we’re not going to refuse to tattoo you. We don’t recommend or apply any numbing products - it’s all on you.
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Can I see my design ahead of my appointment?
Different artists have different policies.
If you’re being tattooed by Sona, I’m afraid the answer is “no” - you'll get the big reveal on arrival for your appointment. In the unlikely event that you feel adjustments are required, you can discuss them with her at the time.
If you’re being tattooed by one of the other artists, the answer is “yes”, they don’t mind sharing a preview a day or two before your appointment.
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Can I choose the font for my text tattoo?
Of course! Some font websites we like:
www.1001freefonts.com
www.dafont.com
www.fontspace.com
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is there a private area in the studio where I can get tattooed?
Yes! Whenever a client wants some privacy we bring out screens to create a private booth for just you and the artist.
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Is the studio accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. We have a 2in step at the front door, or it's level access via the back door, so we can definitely accommodate wheelchairs. The toilet isn't chair accessible though I’m afraid.
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Can i bring a friend to my appointment?
Generally the answer is yes, as long as they’re over 18 and don’t disrupt artist concentration. Please check in advance though because if every artist is working and every client wants to bring a friend, there wouldn’t be room to accomodate everyone.
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Can I drink alcohol after my tattoo?
Alcohol isn’t exactly a healing aid because it dehydrates our skin, but as long as you’re also drinking water and you don't allow a load of dirty drunken fingers to go poking your new tattoo, then you shouldn’t have any problems! Drinking sometimes causes people to forget to protect/look after their new tattoos, so it's that lack of care that's the problem more than the drink itself!