HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT INK...
Let's get right down to it...The 1st question everyone wants to know...
"How much will my tattoo cost?" Generally $150 an hour. But your best bet is to make an appointment to come in to consult with your artist and show your art. This is the best way to get a better idea of the cost of your tattoo. Not all tattoos are charged by the hour.
"Is there an age limit?" yes, 18. Please have an ID ready.
"Are consultations free? and do I need an appointment for one?" YES and YES!
"Do I need an appointment for the INKING?" Yes, currently we work by appointment only, but feel free to walk on in, check out the shop and get an appointment on the books.
"Can I be stoned or drunk...you know...to kill the pain?" No. You should be sober.
"Can I get some holes in my body too (ears, face, etc.)?" NO. Ink Only.
"Will it hurt?" Maybe. Everyone has a different threshold of pain. And face it...this is a needle. Most people say it's tolerable after a few minutes and a few people even LIKE the feeling! (no names...please...)
"May I bring my 12 children?" This is strongly discouraged. Even with supervision, this shop is full of very fragile artwork. It's too easy to get wrapped up in the ink and not keep an eye on the brood.
"Are there parts of the body you WON'T tattoo?" Genitals, face and parts of the feet...(Achilles tendon, toes and that tickley arch part!)
"Are there images you won't tattoo?" Derogatory racial images (i.e., swastikas)
"You inked me...now what?" The care and feeding of NEW INK is easy
Stay out of the sun and water for 2 weeks (but by all means, PLEASE shower! just don't soak it!)
Keep it lubed up with something like Aquaphor or an unscented lotion. Only a thin layer is needed. If it looks greasy, you’ve overdone it!
You will get some peeling...DON'T scratch, let nature take her course.
Keep it CLEAN...once or twice a day, clean it gently with warm water, clean cloth and gentle soap. Pat dry.
When healed, enjoy! and show it off proudly! INK is ART!