Pain and Discomfort:

Is it painful?

Short answer… yes. Different areas on the body have different pain levels. If you are new to tattooing or you are worried about the pain, I would recommend you first try the outer forearm, outer upper or outer calf. Extra spicy spots include elbow/knee ditches, chest, stomach and back. To ease the pain start moisturising your skin a week in advance, do not drink alcohol the day before your appointment, be hydrated and well rested.

Can I use numbing cream?

There are certain brands allowed. Numbing cream can negatively effect the tattoo, any numbing cream you chose to wear is done at your own risk. 

Pricing and Payment:

How much do tattoos cost?

How long is a piece of string?!… Tattoos will be priced differently depending on size, difficulty, time etc. I do not have an hourly rate. I work in half days or full days. My full day rate is $1100 and my half day rate is $650

Do you charge for consultations? 

Nope, they are free:)

How do I pay?

A $200 deposit is required to secure your booking and comes off the total at the end of the day. The remaining payment is made at the beginning of your appointment before we start tattooing. I accept Cash, Bank Transfer and Afterpay (6% surcharge applies)

Process:

What style of tattoo should I get?

There are many different styles of tattooing and knowing what you want first it key to selecting the right artist. Please click the link below to learn about different available styles:

https://tattooing101.com/learn/styles/

What’s the process on the day? 

Please click on the link to be guided through the tattooing process from start to finish:

https://www.byrdie.com/getting-a-tattoo-the-process-step-by-step-3189478

Can you tattoo over scars?

Yes! There are certain criteria that need to be met in order to tattoo over scars safely. Please click on the link to learn more:

https://www.byrdie.com/tattooing-over-scars-3189550

Do you do cover-ups?

Yes! There are certain dos and don’ts for cover-ups and a realistic goal needs to be set. If the tattoo is too dark for the design you’d like over the top, then laser will be needed. A cover-up can occur once its light enough. Please click on the links to learn more about cover-ups and laser tattoo removal:

https://removery.com/au/blog/how-to-choose-a-cover-up-tattoo/

https://www.lasertat.com.au/faq

Health and Safety:

Is it safe to get a tattoo?

Yes! When performed in a clean and professional environment; however, there certain people that should not get tattooed. These include: pregnant or breastfeeding people, individuals with highly compromised immune systems due to chronic illness, chemotherapy or any other related ailment that will effect their body’s capacity to heal safely, individuals on certain medications that effect the blood and skin such as blood thinners, Accutane etc.

What are the risks associated with tattooing? 

Nothing is ever completely risk free. Allergic reactions to certain ink pigments can occur. The result of these reactions are usually ink fade/drop out or difficulty healing areas of the tattoo where that pigment is placed. Non-permanent raised ink is common even on tattoos that have been healed for years. This is when certain parts of your tattoo will raise or feel itchy, even if they were fine before. It occurs usually when there is a change in heat and humidity. Baths always make my ink raise! Please click on the link to learn more about raised ink:

https://www.byrdie.com/itchy-raised-tattoos-3187270

Tattoos can also get infected if they are not cared for properly.

Other:

Can I bring a friend to my appointment?

Unfortunately no, our studio is not big enough to accommodate additional people who are not getting tattooed. If you have a disability support worker let us know and we can accommodate them during your appointment.  

What are your policies on deposits and cancellations? 

All deposits are non-refundable. If you need to move your appointment please do so at a minimum of 72 hours before you appointment in order to keep your deposit. Any closer to the appointment and you will forfeit you deposit and will need to pay a new one to re-book.

What should I do before my appointment? And what should I bring on the day?

A week before your appointment start moisturizing the area, keep in out of the sun and don’t get any bruises or cuts. Remove any fake tan. Don’t drink alcohol the night before, be super hydrated and have a good nights sleep. On the day bring headphones, comfy loose clothes, snacks/drinks and any forms of entertainment ie book, iPad. Please dress appropriately for the area you are getting tattooed. For example long heavy pants aren’t the best if I need to tattoo you thigh. A dressing gown or button down top are the best for chest and back pieces.

Terms & Conditions

No children, no tattooing pregnant people or people who are breastfeeding

All clients are required to present in-date, valid photo ID at the beginning of their appointment.

Clients must be 18 years and older.

No plus ones.

All bookings require a deposit. No deposit no booking.

From April 2024 onwards my in-studio days are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

If the client has purchased a Sit and Save tattoo, the client must not tap out in order to receive the discounted rate. If clients tap then a normal day rate will be charged.

Afterpay is not applicable for Sit and Save or discounted tattoos.

The client will know and agree to the quote for their tattoo before the tattooing process begins. They will be charged a day rate, a half day rate or a fixed price.

Payment in full is to be made before the tattooing process begins. Clients will have to time to see the design and have a workshop period with the artists. Once the design is signed off by the client, payment is to be made before tattooing commences. Once payment for a time period/fixed price is made it is non-refundable. If the client taps or needs to leave early, they wear the cost, not the artists.

Deposit is forfeited if the artist is contacted with less than 72 hours prior to initial appointment date to reschedule. Deposit are non-refundable but will be rolled over to a new appointment if the artist has been contacted 72 hours or more prior to initial appointment date. Deposits can only be rolled over once to new appointment. Deposits are to be paid via bank transfer, while the remaining balance for the tattoo is to be paid in cash on the day.

Touch up sessions are a minimum of $200.

Clients will be clean, hygienic and odour-free when they arrive for their appointment.

Clients will ensure they have eaten and are wearing comfortable clothing when they arrive for their appointment.

Clients will honour their original consultation idea when they arrive for an appointment. Changes can be made up to 72 hours prior to appointment but not any closer.

No fake tan.

Numbing cream can negatively effect the tattoo, any numbing cream you chose to wear is done at your own risk.

A full day sit is 6 hours, this includes stencil time and breaks. Pieces that take less than a full day will be priced per piece.

Rates and pricing is subject to change as the artist progresses in their career. The day rate is $1100 as of 01/01/2024. New works started or booked after this date will be charged at this rate . Works started or booked in before this date will adhere to the rate at time of booking.

The artist will honour the rate that was originally stated at the beginning of a tattoo until the completion of that tattoo, as long as the follow up appointment is booked within 1 month of the original appointment.

The client will give the artist artistic freedom within the realms of the original brief.

The artist will not replicate or copy another artist’s tattoos without consent from the original creator.

The artist is not responsible for any spelling or design errors that are signed off by the client prior to the stencil. Inconsistencies will sometime occur in the tattooing process; skin is not paper.

The artist will provide the client with correct and clear aftercare instructions.

The client gives consent for the artist to post pictures of tattoos completed by the artist on social media platforms.

The client agrees to recognise and tag the artist in any photos of tattoos they have completed on them when posting on social media.

Please recognise that a tattoo is a permanent change in your appearance and cannot be removed without intense intervention. This intervention will never return your skin to the same way it was prior.

General studio rules:

Its pretty simple! Please be courteous and considerate of the people around you. Our studio is for everyone. We will not stand for any bullying, hate speech, aggression or untoward behaviour or ideals to artists or clients alike.

If you have any questions regarding the terms and conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at thegildedgoblintattoo@gmail.com