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1. How do I get started?
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To get started on a new project, please first review my Services, Then start a Consultation by Contacting Me! I try to respond within 48 hours to set up our in person, on the phone, or online consultation. Afterwards I can offer a rough sketch for you to view and approve the design's details before the project starts. You will also get an approximate estimate on project cost and time to completion. All FREE of charge!
2. How do I book a tattoo appointment?
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In person with a cash deposit, OR
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After we've had a Consultation, on my Online Booking Website as you set up your appointment, you will be able to pay online with PayPal or in person with cash.
3. Where are you located?
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Artistic Delirium Tattoos and Piercings in Springfield.
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841 E Main St, Springfield, OH 45503
4. What can I expect for my tattoo session?
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An always clean, relaxing environment.
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Professional artists who are friendly and fun to be around. Awesome vibes at the shop.
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Sterilized instruments and pigments. Pigments and disposable products are changed in between each client, and all equipment is sterilized.
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You can bring a small snack and bottle of water, but no food is allowed by the stations.
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You will need your ID (Or other legal form of identification) on your first visit to the shop.
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Minors are allowed in, under 18 MUST be accompanied by their legal guardian.
5. How do I contact you?
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Phone: +1 (937) 903-8530
6. How much do your tattoo services cost?
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Tattoos are priced by the piece, and will cost more if additional work is done.
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$60 minimum.
7. Do you take Walk-ins?
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Yes, during open hours: Friday - Tuesday from 1pm-8pm
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Please get ahold of me to ensure I'm available before coming in if possible.
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If you want to reserve time you need an appointment with a deposit.
7. What forms of payment are there?
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CASH ONLY.
8. Can I prepay or buy a certificate?
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Yes you can, CASH ONLY. You will need to come in person to pay.
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Buy a certificate for $150 and get $50 of free credit = a $200 tattoo!
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GO BIG! Buy a certificate for $300 and get $100 of free credit = a $400 tattoo!
9. What is included in the final cost?
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The total hours worked on your tattoo including drawing time for an original design, stencil work, station prep, the duration of the tattoo, and the supplies used. Minus breaks! (I won’t charge for standing around and talking), AND minus any deposit, prepay, or certificate that you have.
10. Do I have to pay a deposit?
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Yes, deposits are required for all appointments as you set the appointment up in person or online.
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This does 3 things: applies towards the final cost of your tattoo on the day of the appointment, guarantees your time and date, and allows me to begin drawing the design.
11. How much is a deposit? / How to pay
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Deposits are $40 per person and must be made at the time of setting up your appointment. Either in person with cash, or on my Booking Website, as you set up your appointment, you will be able to pay securely online with Paypal.
12. Is my deposit refundable?
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If you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, please do so at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time. If not, your deposit will not be credited to your tattoo.
13. Are touch-ups free?
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Yes on my own work only! A touch-up is to restore any ink that may have fallen out during healing. This could be your fault or mine, I don’t care. I’ll touch it up for free!
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If we are CHANGING or ADDING on to your tattoo, you will owe the hourly rate for that additional work.
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Touch-ups are free, however when scheduling, you will still need to pay a deposit. If the touch-up is the only work you have done this session, there is a $20 fee for the set up.
14. Do you charge for drawings?
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Yes, A custom design/drawing is charged at 50/hr plus materials. This includes any time to make the design, or drawing it directly on skin.
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A drawing or design isn’t started until the deposit is made.
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(PS) A Consultation is in person, on the phone, or online. We talk and figure out exactly what you want, and make a rough sketch before moving on to the drawing. This is all free!
15. Are you certified?
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Yes! I meet all requirements by the state of Ohio to do professional tattoos. I am certified in First Aid and CPR/AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens. As well as over 6 years of training under tattoo masters of over 25 years experience, and extensive training on cross-contamination.
16. Do you use clean supplies / new needles?
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Absolutely, yes! Every time, in between every client. I use all new disposable products for every tattoo. I do not reuse any supplies taken out for one individual to re-use on the next person.
17. What equipment / ink do you use?
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I mainly use a rotary tattoo machine, The Mast.
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I typically use Eternal Ink (sometimes Fusion) for all of my colors, including white, and Kuro Sumi Black Outlining Ink for all of my black and grey.
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I use Elite and EZ Revolution pre-sterilized needles / cartridges.
18. How many years have you been doing tattoos/ how many tattoos have you done?
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I started my apprenticeship in August 2017, after graduating to tattoo artist in 2018, I have a about 7 years of real-world tattooing experience, and I am ever learning.
19. Do you tattoo minors / allow minors in the shop?
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Minors are allowed in, under 18 MUST be accompanied by their legal guardian.
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Tattoos 12+, though I have the right to refuse services for any reason, including placement and choice for someone as young as 12.
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Minors must have their Birth Certificate, and a legal guardian present with their ID.
20. Do you do piercings?
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Yes! Contact me for prices. The jewelry comes included in the price.
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We can pierce as young as 6 months.
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Minors must have their Birth Certificate, and a legal guardian present with their ID.
21. How much can I get done in an hour?
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One of my most FAQ’s. This depends on difficulty, size, and detail of the piece. I want to take my time and make sure your permanent body art stays looking good for a long time!
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Good tattoos don’t always come CHEAP, but cheap tattoos don’t always come GOOD.
Much love to you all! Please contact me with any questions and I will try to respond within 48 hours. If you don't hear back please feel free to send another message! Sometimes I lose messages when I get so many.