OCEAN INK - Tattoo Studio

Frequent questions

Consultations

The first step of the tattoo process is to come in for a consultation with your chosen artist. This is so you can sit down with them and discuss design ideas, get a quote on pricing and work out a date and time for the tattoo session itself. Consultations are free and held at 11am and 11:30am each morning that we are open. Give us a call or drop by the studio to book one in.


Tattoo bookings

All tattoo bookings must be made in person at the studio, as a cash deposit is required to secure your appointment. This is usually done at the time of your consultation. We do not take tattoo bookings via email or Facebook, though exceptions are made for people travelling from interstate and overseas. Please note some of our artists have waiting times ranging from a couple of weeks to several months.


Deposits

Deposits are required for all tattoos bookings. They are non-refundable and are cashed in on your final tattoo session. For large scale work an additional drawing fee may be requested at the time of booking.


Rescheduling & Cancellations

If you need to reschedule or cancel your tattoo please give us at least 48 hours notice. We are happy to reschedule your appointment for any reason, but if you do not show up or do not give sufficient notice of a rescheduling, your deposit will be forfeited and you will be required to pay another one to book back in. Deposits are also forfeited in the case of a cancellation. Rescheduling and cancellations will not be accepted via voicemail, email, text message, Facebook or Instagram. Please call the shop and speak to Jurrah.


Walk-ins

Although we are predominantly an appointment based studio, we happily take walk-ins when we have the time. Just give us a call or come by the studio to see if we can squeeze you in.


Rates & Quotes

We charge $180 per hour for ongoing work. Any tattoos that can be completed in a few hours or less are quoted per individual piece. Our minimum charge for a tattoo is $110. This covers the cost of being tattooed in a sterile, cross-contamination free environment, with single use inks, single use needles, autoclave sterilized instruments and disposables. We cannot price tattoos online or over the phone, so please come into the studio for a quick chat if you need a quote.


Aftercare

We will explain how to look after your tattoo at the end of your tattoo session. We will also provide you with an aftercare sheet with instructions that you can reference once you leave the studio. If you have any concerns about healing in the days or weeks following your tattoo, please give us a call and we'll happily answer any questions you may have.


Payment

We only accept cash in the studio. There are several ATMs and banks nearby if you need to grab some cash on your way to see us.


Gift Vouchers

Tattoo gift vouchers are available at the studio. They can be purchased in any amount you wish and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Please note as we only accept cash payment, these are only available for purchase in person at the studio.


Bringing friends & family

We would strongly prefer that you come to your appointment alone, but if you absolutely must bring somebody with you while you are getting tattooed please do not bring more than one person. We cannot accommodate more people than that in the studio. We are a busy shop and need ample room to move around to avoid cross contamination.


Age restrictions

We strictly only tattoo people over the age of 18 - even with parental consent. Absolutely no exceptions! ID will be required and if it cannot be produced we will not tattoo you.


Face, neck & hand tattoos

Any requests to tattoo your face, neck, hands or fingers are entirely up to the discretion of the artist and largely dependent on your existing tattoo coverage.

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