Choosing Your Tattoo
There is no time limit for choosing a design. We have a comfortable
waiting area
where you can browse through numerous design and reference books. Although the
artists may be occupied, he will be happy to speak to you in between clients
and if more time is needed an appointment for a consultation can be made with
the artist. The receptionists are very knowledgeable and will be able to answer
most questions when the artist is not available.
Cost of your Tattoo
Although cost is inevitably a question, it is not wise to let
this dictate your
choice of design. The cost of a tattoo must be thought of in
context. After
all, how many other purchases do you make that will be with
you for the rest of
your days?
It never fails to amaze me that some people will spend hundreds of pounds
on a
single outfit of clothing, but shout at the idea of lavishing a fraction
of
that cost on that most precious of organs, their skin.
Making an appointment
Once your dream design has been chosen or created it is time for a bit
of restraint and patience. It is not always possible that you will be
able to have
it done there and then. We cannot make appointments over the phone as a
consultation and a small deposit will be required to hold your appointed
time.
Although this is non refundable; it is deductible from the cost of your
finished tattoo. Your appointment may be changed given enough notice, or,
if
for some reason out of your control you cannot keep it. You will be expected
to
arrive in plenty of time to keep the appointment for your tattoo, a quarter
of
an hour in advance is sufficient.
Getting Tattooed
It is important to realise a few things before you get yourself
tattooed. The
process, although not excruciating, is none the less sometimes
uncomfortable.
The act of getting tattooed is a two way street, and artist & client
must
cooperate very closely to achieve the best results. Listen carefully
to the
artists advice, he is very experienced and has a lot to offer over
and above
his artistic talents. Distractions, such as bringing friends, are usually
unhelpful as they will not be with you in the chair and from the waiting
area
will not be able to empathize with your feelings and may even undermine
your
confidence, which can play a large part in how you handle the process.
Also
taking any drugs including alcohol are more likely to distort your
perception
of pain and reduce your ability to communicate with your tattoo artist,
which
as we have already said is of paramount importance.
Try to arrive in a relaxed frame of mind. Make sure you don't have
to rush from,
and back too work. The tattoo you are about to receive will be with
you to the
grave and is worth giving up a day for. Also, have a good meal a couple
of
hours before your appointment, and arrive a good 15 minutes prior to
your
appointment. The artist sees it as part of his job to put you at ease,
if you
feel uncomfortable about something, let him know. It is in his interest
too for
you to be in a good frame of mind and will facilitate the process for
both
yourself and the tattoo artist.
Our prices may not be the cheapest around but this reflects the high
professional standards to which we operate, and you can be safe in
the
knowledge that your piercing or tattoo has been carried out by a true
professional in our field.
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