Preparing For Your Appointment
Be sure to get a good night's sleep, don't drink the night before, stay hydrated, and eat something before arriving at the tattoo studio. Wear comfy clean clothes and shoes you can slip off. If if think you may get cold bring a jumper or small blanket, sometimes when you get tattooed you can feel cold especially if you are sitting for several hours.
Bring snacks! If you are sitting for servaral hours the tattooer will likely take a break and you will have a chance to get something to eat. If there are no cafes in the area it is wise to bring something with you.
If you happen to have any skin conditions like eczema that affect the area where you're hoping to get tattooed let your tattoo artist know ahead of time. If you're having a flare-up, you may have to delay your appointment. Try to avoid getting any cuts or sun burn on the area you're hoping to get tattooed.
When You Arrive
When you first arrive at the tattoo studio you will be asked to fill out a consent form. Be sure to have your photo ID handy as you will be asked to provide it for proof of age and identity. Tattoo Studios are requiered under the Public Health Act to retain client information for a period of 7 years in the State of Victoria.
The purpose of the consent form is to inform you of the studios hygine practices and to gain information from in relation to your health. This information is important and any health issues should be discussed with the artit
If you happen to have any skin conditions like eczema that affect the area where you're hoping to get tattooed let your tattoo artist know ahead of time. If you're having a flare-up, you may have to delay your appointment. Try to avoid getting any cuts or tans on the area you're hoping to get tattooed, too, Wei adds.
Finalising Your Design and Placement
After your consent forms are filled out, your tattoo artist will show you the design they have made for you.
Keep in mind that not all tattoos can be as small as may you want them to be. Some lettering may need to be enlarged so that it can be legible over time.
Once the design is approved by you a stencil will be made and once the area of skin where the tattoo is going has been cleaned the stencil will be placed onto your body. You will be given the chance to look at the stencil in the mirror prior to the tattoo being applied.
Sitting for the Tattoo
Prior to the commencment of the tattooing process the artist will have set up their equipment in preperation for the appointment. The space will be clean, sterile, and all needles, which are single use will be taken out of a sterile packet.
The inks used are sourced from reputable professional supply houses which import inks from regulated manufactueres predominetly in the EU and USA.
Once the tattooist turns on their machine and gets going, try to stay as still as possible. If you start feeling lightheaded, uncomfortable, or need a break to stretch, just say so. The artist will probably do the same.
Once you get used to the situation, you can gauge whether your artist is into chatting. Depending on the size and detail of your piece, some artists are comfortable with making small talk throughout the tattoo process, others prefer to concentrate on their work and find long conversations potentially distracting. If you want, you can always watch something on your phone or listen to music on your headphones.
Once the tattoo is completed you will be given an oppurtunity to look at the piece and discuss aftercare procedures with the artist.
If you have any concerns about the healing process after you leave the studio you are welcome to contact us via phone, DM or email.
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