Similarly, how do you start a conversation with a tattoo artist?
Custom Tattoos: How to Talk Art with Your Tattoo Artist
- DO: Think a lot of your tattoo before you set up an appointment.
- DO: Bring references of what you’re picturing.
- DON’T: Ask your artist to directly copy someone else’s work or photo!
- DO: Ask for what you want.
- DON’T: Demand tiny changes over and over.
- DO: Trust your artist, and their ability.
Keeping this in view, how do you ask for a tattoo artist price?
The first way to ask for an estimate is to do it during the consultation. Call or email the artist and schedule a time to come in and talk with them. Bring in anything you need to describe what you want. Let them know what the design is, where you want the tattoo and how big it will be.
How long does it take a tattoo artist to respond?
Reviewing booking requests and responding to emails is a time-consuming process, so you shouldn’t expect to hear back from the artist right away. Sometimes, it could take weeks or even a month or two for artists to get back to you about scheduling a tattoo appointment.
How do I ask my tattoo artist for an appointment?
What to email a tattoo artist when booking an appointment:
- A simple description of your idea and any photo references you may have.
- The size and body part you’d like to have tattooed, as well as your budget.
- Any particular style, colors, details, and similar, that you’d like included.
- Dates that work well for you.
What do I say in an email tattoo?
Be polite and straight to the point in your email. Tattoo artists don’t have much time between their tattooing work to spend time answering emails, so keep it short and provide them with useful information. Provide information like the style, colours, size and location that you want the tattoo.
How can I design my own tattoo?
What tattoo artists should not say?
Here are some things you should never say in a tattoo shop:
- I Let My Dog Sleep In My Bed With Me. …
- How Much For A Sleeve? …
- Can You Draw Something, And If I Like It, I Book An Appointment? …
- I Am Just 17, But My Parents Approve. …
- Can You Hurry Up, Please? …
- I Had A Few Beers To Man Up.
What do you do if your tattoo artist doesn’t reply?
Give it 3 more days then try emailing again. If there’s still no answer after the 2nd (or 3rd) time, the artist doesn’t want your business that badly- aka find someone else. I’ve never emailed an artist. I always just call the shop to see when that particular artist is free for a consult.
What is tattoo etiquette?
Let the artist concentrate while you get tattooed
Let the artist take the lead or ask them what they prefer. Do bring a book to read or movie to watch provided you can do it without moving. Do let your artist take the lead on whether or not to talk. Don’t stare at the tattoo while your artist is working.
Can I tan if I cover my new tattoo?
New Tattoos and Tanning Beds
Before your tattoo has completely healed, it will be sensitive to UV rays (whether real or sunbed.) Once your tattoo has healed UV rays won’t cause fading, and you can expose it to sun or sunbeds like you normally would.
Is it rude to ask how much a tattoo will cost?
It is definitely not rude to ask. It isn’t rude of them to charge you and you should absolutely have a ball park idea of how much you are going to be spending. There’s nothing wrong with asking what the hourly rate is, and for a rough estimate of how long the tattoo will take.
What should you not tattoo?
10 Tattoos You Should Never Get
- Names of a new boyfriend or girlfriend. …
- Crude jokes or images. …
- Spontaneous tattoos. …
- Fad tattoos. …
- Offensive or hate tattoos. …
- Tattoos that predict the future. …
- Tattoos that you don’t spell check. …
- Tribal tattoos if they aren’t part of your culture.
Can I shower with a peeling tattoo?
Yep. It’s fine if your tattoo gets a little wet, but it shouldn’t be submerged in water or left under running water for long periods of time. Keep time in the shower to a minimum, and be gentle to avoid irritating your newly tattooed skin.
