FAQs
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10:00 – 20:00
By appointment only. While the studio is open daily, artists are not always available for walk ins.
Each artist works to a booked schedule and will usually be in session with clients throughout the day. Consultations must be pre booked however feel free to pop in to discuss with our front of house team.
Once sessions are complete, artists may leave the studio, so opening hours do not reflect artist availability.
Late sessions may be available depending on the project.
Price
All artists work on a day rate. Final cost depends on the size, detail and number of sessions required.
Deposit
A deposit is required to secure all bookings.
£250 for single session pieces
£500 for large scale projects
Deposits are non refundable and come off the final session.
Design process
Every piece is custom.
For large scale work, designs are created with full consideration of flow, placement and longevity, and are finalised through consultation and sizing sessions before tattooing begins.
What to bring
We have tv’s, music, coffee & snacks. You’re welcome to order food in via deliveroo or bring bits from home. We suggest bringing layers to help manage your changes in body temp. Feel free to also bring headphones, sunglasses, a gameconsol, whatever you feel will help you get through the session.
what we don’t do
We do not do fine line, cybersignalism, single needle, micro tattoos, micro realism. fOR THIS WE RECCOMEND OUR PALS AT bLANK COLLECTIVE
We also do not tattoo faces, necks, heads or hands without significant existing coverage.
healing
Healing varies depending on placement and skin type and aftercare method dictated by the artist.
Full aftercare guidance will be provided both verbally and via email, and we’re always available if you have any questions during the process
Pain
Pain varies depending on placement, session length and individual tolerance.
We will not work on you if you use numbing cream, however we will use bactine as pain management. We suggest you find what works for you. All tattoos hurt.
Timeframe
Large scale projects are completed over multiple sessions, with each appointment typically spaced 4 to 12 weeks apart.
We’ll book sessions in a way that gives your body time to heal and keeps things manageable, both physically and financially.
Timelines vary depending on the piece and your availability
Getting here
We're based at 69 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A.
Whether you're travelling by train, tube, bus or car, here's everything you need to know before your appointment.
By Tube & Train
Closest stations:
Old Street Station, approximately 10 minutes' walk
Shoreditch High Street Station, approximately 7 minutes' walk
Liverpool Street Station, approximately 15 minutes' walk
By Bus
Hackney Road, Shoreditch High Street and Old Street are all served by regular bus routes, with several stops just a short walk from the studio.
By Car
We recommend parking at the nearest public car parks:
Euro Car Park - 4 minute walk
City Car Parks and Storage- 9 minute walk away
Clere Street Car Park - 9 minute walk away
NCP London Finsbury Square - 13 minute walk away
You may also be able to use apps like just park to find cheaper parking for the day
Prep
The day before
Get a good night’s sleep.
Stay hydrated and eat properly.
Avoid alcohol.
Moisturise the area for two weeks prior.
On the day
Eat a solid meal before your appointment.
Bring snacks and drinks, especially for longer sessions.
Wear black comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed.
During your session
Large scale work can be demanding, breaks will be taken as needed.
Trust the process. We’ll guide you through it.
After your appointment
Aftercare will be explained in full.
Healing is just as important as the tattoo itself, so it’s important to follow instructions properly.