TATTOO FAQ'S

Q: Does it hurt?
A: This depends on each individual's pain tolerance. So, some say yes, some say no.
This also depends on the placement of the tattoo and the constitution of the individual. We do not offer numbing cream. If you choose to use it, you will need to bring your own.

Q: Will it fade?
A: As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, and so any pigment placed into the skin will thin out as we grow older. We recommend getting your tattoos spruced up every 10-15 years or so to keep them vibrant and sharp, depending on the amount of sun exposure the tattoo gets.

Q: Will I faint?
A: This is all down to the individual; if you’ve eaten, not under the influence and aren’t the nervous type you should be fine. If somebody does faint, it has nothing to do with pain, as we have seen some faint upon application of the transfer.

Q: How small can you go?
A: Tattoos can be any size (small or large) as long as you keep in mind these things: Less image size, less image detail- the smaller an image, the more cartoon-like it becomes. Shrink a picture of a roaring bear down enough, and it will look like an angry hamster.

Q: Can I bring my design?
A: Yes, please. Feel free to bring in pictures and ideas to us. The more the better.

Q: Can you cover scars?
A: We can tattoo over most scar tissue, but depending on which type of scar it is, this may affect the final color. Tattooing will have little effect on the texture of the skin.

Q: Do cover-ups have to be black or dark?
A: Yes, and no. The cover-up tattoo must feature high contrast and highlights. The eye automatically looks at the lightest point of any picture first; therefore, we hide the old tattoo behind a 3D image in a place that has plenty of highlights. Celtic knot work or hair/fur is splendid for this purpose.

Q: How deep does the needle go?
A: Approximately 1/16th of an inch deep.

Q: How do you price tattoos? What will it cost me?
A: We don’t quote any prices without seeing the design first. You will need to come in and speak with an artist for a quote, as we do not give quotes over the phone or via social media.  The cost of your tattoo is impacted by multiple factors such as the placement on the body, the overall size, and the level of detail you desire. It all depends on the job's complexity, the number of colors required, the time it will take our artists to complete the work, and the number of needles needed.  We charge, on average, $150 an hour.