The Winners Of

'Tattoo of the Year 2003'

HOW CAN I BE SURE I AM GETTING A TATTOO IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AT

Here at the Tat Shack our procedures for sterilisation go above and beyond what is required by law. The staff go out of their way to ensure your safety as well as their own. Every piece of equipment that touches a customer at the Tat Shack is completely sterile before the procedure and disposed of after the procedure. Universal precautions are taken to ensure everyone’s safety at the Tat Shack.

ARE TATTOOS SAFE?

Yes, as long as you go to a reputable artist who follows recommended safety procedures. Tattooing is an invasive procedure, therefore there is risk involved. Here at The Tat Shack we are registered with the Local Environmental Health Authority and use strictly single use needles, pigments etc. We autoclave all needles and instruments used. However, we can only speak of our own strict codes of practice, do not be afraid to ask questions on this subject in other tattoo studios.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

If you are looking for a cheap, bargain tattoo then we are not for you. We use the best materials and equipment and we pride ourselves on both our standards of craftsmanship and safety. Yet, we feel our prices are reasonable. When it comes to tattoos, you get what you pay for. The price varies with the size, detail and colour. There are lots of people tattooing out there that will ink you very cheaply, but you will soon be regretting it and looking for a real artist to have it covered up. Look for quality and be willing to pay for it . NEVER haggle over the price of a tattoo, it is disrespectful to the artist. If you can’t pay for quality, don’t bother. Remember, a tattoo is a piece of art that you will be wearing for life.


DOES IT HURT?

Every one of us has a different tolerancy to pain, but for the most part getting a tattoo is tolerable. What’s more important is that you spend time considering what you want and where you want it instead of worrying about the pain aspect. The ‘pain’ comes from the needle group in the tattoo machine hitting your skin very rapidly. The sensation, however, doesn’t feel like the pain of an injection, it’s more of a constant irritation. The pain will also vary according to where on the body you get worked on. Areas that have bones close to the surface (collarbone, anklebone, ribs etc.) tend to be more painful than other areas.

If you desire, bring your favourite CD’s to listen to as this can make the time go quicker and help you to relax.


If you don’t look your age (you must be 18 or over) please bring valid photo ID with you.