messaging
Composing your email to start the tattoo process is an integral step in booking with me. Whether you are simply asking a question for more information or interested in booking an appointment, it is vital to gather your thoughts in an efficient manner. Here are some tips in composing an email to an artist.
If you are looking to book an appointment, always include the following information:
Contact information - your email
Concept - please describe in detail. Are you looking for colour, black work, minimalism, etc
Size - an approximate size in inches, please do not use objects to measure, eg: the size of an iphone
Placement - general location on the body, please be specific if you are looking for a specific location
Budget - If you have a budget, please let me know
Reference Images - please attach any photos you want me to use as inspiration.
deposits
I ask for a 50$ deposit to secure an appointment.
This is standard and should not be negotiable. Deposits are in place to provide compensation to the artist if their clients is a no show, and generally to give us peace of mind. After the tattoo is completed, my deposits are taken off the final price of the tattoo. Once I confirm the appointment date, I will ask you to send over the deposit. Sending your deposit immediately indicates that you are prepared and ready to get tattooed!
My deposits will cover a one time rescheduling policy. If you need to reschedule an additional time (two in total), you will have to put down a new deposit.
price and design
I typically like to price by the piece and not by the hour. Price will be determined by a combination of style, size and level of detail. My minimum is 150$.
I will give you a price before the day of the appointment so you are aware of much it will cost. Again, let me know if you have a budget.
I generally send the design the day before the appointment for you to see and confirm this is what you want. This is also a good way for me to remind you of your appointment. At this point, I only do small modifications.
preparation
Please come to your appointment well-rested, fed and hydrated! Pack snacks and water just in case, even if it’s a small tattoo.
Do not arrive to your appointment under the influence of alcohol or drugs – I will turn you away and your deposit will be forfeited if I determine that you are not in a suitable state to be tattooed.
studio manners
Everyone is welcome at Bebop Ink. No one will be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional harm.
The day of the appointment, you are welcome to have a friend with you for support, but no more than one person will be aloud to sit with you as the space is very limited and the shop can get quite busy. I ask you to be mindful that tattooing requires a lot of focus and having a group of people watching over is stressful.
Please make make yourself at home but also be respectful of our working space, especially the tattooing area. Please do not touch anything in this area, as the space need to be sanitary for our clients.
payment
I accept etransfer or cash for the payment. If you decide to etransfer, be ready to make the payment before leaving the studio.
tipping
When budgeting for your future tattoo, consider the tip as part of the cost. As an artist, we give a good amount of our commission back to the studio, so tipping is greatly appreciated. There is no standard when it comes to tipping, but I believe anywhere from 15% to 35% is common. I would suggest: come to your appointment with a baseline percentage, and adjust up or down based on your experience with your artist.
studio location & accessibility
Bebop Ink is located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood at 3283 Main Street.
It is wheelchair accessible. Please, let me know before the appointment if there is anything specific I can do to accommodate your needs better.
age restrictions
You must be 18 years or older to receive a tattoo from me. No exceptions.
Please remember to bring a valid ID that displays your full name, birth date, and a photo of you to your appointment, otherwise you may be turned away and have your deposit forfeited.
aftercare
When looking online, you will find a huge variety of aftercare instructions for a healing tattoo. I would advise to follow 1) your artist's specific instructions or 2) If you have healed several tattoos already, and have a preferred method, trust your own judgement. At the end of the day (and this is specific to those who have many tattoos) you probably know your skin best.
General rules for healing a tattoo:
- Keep dry and clean. Treat your tattoo as if it is an open wound. Do not submerge your tattoo in water, so no swimming, hot tubes, baths, etc. Showering is totally fine. Everything that touches your tattoo should be clean. Eg: your clothes, bedsheets, towels, etc. Be aware of what is touching your tattoo and use common sense.
- Do not scratch or pick off scabs. Your tattoo will go through a very itchy stage, especially if it drying out. You may develop some scabs pending on the style of tattoo you have received. Do not pull of these scabs as it can cause ink to be pulled out of the skin along with the scab. Leave it alone and your tattoo will be happy.
- Keep out of sun! This rule applies to fresh and old tattoos. For fresh tattoos please under no circumstance expose your tattoo to sun for long periods of time. This can greatly affect the healing of your tattoo. Cover it up with a long sleeve, pants or even wrap a little scarf around the area. For old tattoos, do your best to keep out of the sun, as it can fade quite easily. Or apply a generous amount of sunscreen (please no sunscreen on fresh tattoos)
- Do not pile on lotion/creams/etc. If you prefer or have given advice to moisturize your tattoo, please do so sparingly. A very thin layer, once a day should be more than enough for your tattoo. Use water based lotions or products specific to tattoo aftercare. Do NOT put on vaseline or any petroleum-based products.
- Avoid working out right after your session. Pushing your body by exercising can weaken your immune system and potentially affect the healing of your tattoo. Also sweating excessively can open your pores, increasing the chance of ink to seep out. Best to just avoid it!
For any other questions, I always answer my DMs very quickly, so just message me.
touch ups
I offer free touch ups for life, since I just want you to be the happiest with your tattoo. If you are looking to book an appointment for a touch up, please contact me with the subject line: Touch up, and attach a photo of your tattoo. I'd be more than happy to fit you into my schedule.