Often we all think, "What should I get for my next, or even first Tattoo," "where should I put it?" Often I have customers ask me what they think would look nice, or if I have any ideas as to what they should get. I always tell every one that a Tattoo is a personal choice and that it should be thought about before any decision is made.
Yes we all know some one who got a Tattoo on a whim, we also know how it turned out as well... Ha ha ha, I fix a lot of those. So the next time you decide that you want a Tattoo, think long and hard as to what it will be, and who will do it for you. Ask your friends who have Tattoo's who they went to? Go in and check out the local shops, and don't be afraid to ask questions either. If an artist gets all cranky because you are asking too many questions, well that might not be the place to go. A good artist will be happy to assist you with any questions that you may have, and they should do so in a manner that is not imposing or threatening.
Take a good long look at their portfolio as well, not just the photos of the Tattoo's but the book it's self will tell you a lot about the artist or studio. Is the book all ragged? Are the photos blurry? Or, is the artist's portfolio really nice with clear photos. What if the artist has no portfolio? Well I will tell you that every Tattoo artist better have one, if they don't there is something wrong there.
Make sure you take a good look at the studio as well. Is it clean? If not well then I would go somewhere else, lived is is good but filthy is not. A true test is the bath room, dirty bath room.... well you get the picture.
Does the Tattoo Studio have a website? One of the first expenses to be cut is hosting service for a website when times are tough for some studios. A website is their online presence, it will have all the information that you will need to contact them, look at the artist's work, and generally let you know what you will need to have with you when you come in for you appointment if you have made one. Does the website look good? Or does it look like a buddy made it for them in their spare time? A studio website does not have to be all fancy with flash animation and all kinds of other distractions, but it should at least be professional in its appearance and easy to navigate as well. Facebook and Myspace are not a substitute for a professional looking website. Not to say that a Tattoo Studio should not have either of them, they should, it is a great way to stay in touch with customers and to let current customers as well as potential customers know what might be going on in the studio or point them to information that should be listed on the studio website.
How long have the Artists been tattooing, as well as the level of experience they have is subjective, I know some artist's that have been tattooing for 20 plus year and they suck, and then I know some who are just natural artist's and have become world class Tattoo Artist's in 5 years. I will say that the amount of years a Studio has been around is important, for the simple reason that longevity of the business is a good sign of a good Studio owner.
Just remember that getting a great tattoo is a combination of decisions, think hard and long and make the right choice of artist and style that you want to have done and you usually won't go wrong.
Since Wonderland Tattoo opened for business in 1989, we've gained a reputation as "THE" place to get unique, artistic body art in Metro Detroit. We have a wealth of experience in a vast variety of tattoos and body piercing that will play an important role in your tattoo experience. You'll be proud of our work for years to come. So if you're looking to get the exact tattoo that you want - look no further.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW, AND BRING WITH YOU.
Appointments:
If you would like to make an appointment, we will require that you come into the shop to do so. If you have your design please bring that in with you as well. All appointments will require a deposit to be made, and that deposit is generally half the total cost of the tattoo that you will be getting. The deposit will be applied to the final price for your tattoo.
If you will need to have custom work drawn up, a deposit is required as well. The deposit is half the total cost and will be applied to the final price of your tattoo.
Please also be aware that the time to have custom work drawn will vary due to the volume of work that we do do for our customers, sometimes we may be able to get you in on the day you come in, other times there may be a wait of up to several weeks for your design to get drawn.
If you have a design that you want done please feel free to email it to us @ wonderlandtattooinfo@gmail.com Please make sure that the size of the image is large enough to make out the detail of the design. Also please note that if your design is on your phone we may not be able to see all of the detail in the image, so please print out your design before you come in to see us.
Pre Procedure Client Notification
Body art involves the introduction of ink/dye/pigment into the skin or the puncturing of the skin to create an opening to insert jewelry. Body art should be considered permanent.
The removal of tattoos and permanent cosmetics requires a medical procedure that can be costly, may result in scarring and likely will not restore the skin to its original appearance.
Possible side effects of body art include:
· Hypertrophic (red, raised) scarring.
· Adverse reaction to ink/dye/pigment or jewelry.
· Change in color of ink/dye/pigment over time.
· Decrease the ability of a physician to recognize skin melanoma in areas concealed by tattoos.
· Nerve damage.
· Receding gums or tooth enamel wear from oral piercings.
· Torn tissue or keloid (over growth or tissue) formation.
Complaints regarding non-compliance with applicable state and local regulations as they pertain to body art facilities can be made to the Macomb County Health Department.
IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDERAGE?
If you and your child have been thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing, remember that we will need either a drivers license or state identification card for both the parent and the child. If your child does not have a drivers license or state identification, a birth certificate will do also. Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by their parent and or legal guardian to be tattooed or pierced. If you have any further questions please feel free to call or e-mail us.
If you would like to make an appointment, we will require that you come into the shop to do so. If you have your design please bring that in with you as well. All appointments will require a deposit to be made, and that deposit is generally half the total cost of the tattoo that you will be getting. The deposit will be applied to the final price for your tattoo.
If you will need to have custom work drawn up, a deposit is required as well. The deposit is half the total cost and will be applied to the final price of your tattoo.
Please also be aware that the time to have custom work drawn will vary due to the volume of work that we do do for our customers, sometimes we may be able to get you in on the day you come in, other times there may be a wait of up to several weeks for your design to get drawn.
If you have a design that you want done please feel free to email it to us @ wonderlandtattooinfo@gmail.com Please make sure that the size of the image is large enough to make out the detail of the design. Also please note that if your design is on your phone we may not be able to see all of the detail in the image, so please print out your design before you come in to see us.
Pre Procedure Client Notification
Body art involves the introduction of ink/dye/pigment into the skin or the puncturing of the skin to create an opening to insert jewelry. Body art should be considered permanent.
The removal of tattoos and permanent cosmetics requires a medical procedure that can be costly, may result in scarring and likely will not restore the skin to its original appearance.
Possible side effects of body art include:
· Hypertrophic (red, raised) scarring.
· Adverse reaction to ink/dye/pigment or jewelry.
· Change in color of ink/dye/pigment over time.
· Decrease the ability of a physician to recognize skin melanoma in areas concealed by tattoos.
· Nerve damage.
· Receding gums or tooth enamel wear from oral piercings.
· Torn tissue or keloid (over growth or tissue) formation.
Complaints regarding non-compliance with applicable state and local regulations as they pertain to body art facilities can be made to the Macomb County Health Department.
IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDERAGE?
If you and your child have been thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing, remember that we will need either a drivers license or state identification card for both the parent and the child. If your child does not have a drivers license or state identification, a birth certificate will do also. Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by their parent and or legal guardian to be tattooed or pierced. If you have any further questions please feel free to call or e-mail us.
We will not tattoo or pierce any child under the age of 16.
Welcome to our new blog
Since Wonderland Tattoo opened for business in 1989, we've gained a reputation as "THE" place to get unique, artistic body art in Metro Detroit. We have a wealth of experience in a vast variety of tattoos and body piercing that will play an important role in your tattoo experience. You'll be proud of our work for years to come. So if you're looking to get the exact tattoo that you want - look no further.
Hygiene and your safety are #1 when we create all tattoos in our shop. All of our tattoo artists have bloodborne pathogen as well as infection control, first aid and CPR training. Yearly medical checkups are also done for the artists, as is monthly third party spore testing of our autoclave, and all of our equipment is single use only, so you can rest assured that you are getting all the best care and safety that's available from us.
View our artists profiles to see examples of our work or to get tattoo ideas.
We're conveniently open 7 days a week, 1pm to 9 pm Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 7pm on Sunday, so come on by and consult with one of our tattoo professionals.Here's where our tattoo shop is located on a map. We'll be glad to see you, and are honored that you considered us.
Schedule a tattoo appointment or consultation with one of our artists today.
WONDERLAND TATTOO
23531 Little Mack
St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080
586-774-8288
Hygiene and your safety are #1 when we create all tattoos in our shop. All of our tattoo artists have bloodborne pathogen as well as infection control, first aid and CPR training. Yearly medical checkups are also done for the artists, as is monthly third party spore testing of our autoclave, and all of our equipment is single use only, so you can rest assured that you are getting all the best care and safety that's available from us.
View our artists profiles to see examples of our work or to get tattoo ideas.
We're conveniently open 7 days a week, 1pm to 9 pm Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 7pm on Sunday, so come on by and consult with one of our tattoo professionals.Here's where our tattoo shop is located on a map. We'll be glad to see you, and are honored that you considered us.
Schedule a tattoo appointment or consultation with one of our artists today.
WONDERLAND TATTOO
23531 Little Mack
St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080
586-774-8288
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)