FAQ
Q1. How can I book an appointment with you?
In order to book with me, I ask that you please fill out my Inquiry form, found on my ‘Book A Tattoo’ page. I do not answer any DM’s regarding bookings.
Q2. How much do tattoo’s cost?
I work at an hourly rate of $180+HST for larger/complicated designs or piece price. My minimum rate as of 2024 is $200+TAX.
Q3. What is your response time?
You can expect to receive an email response from me within a few days time. This can vary based on work and life schedule. I will always do my best to answer everyone as quick as I can so patience is appreciated!
*Note that I work through emails from latest to newest. Sending several follow ups pushes your response time back.
Q4. What is flash?
Flash is a pre-drawn tattoo design and offered as is. Some are one offs and can only be tattooed on one person. However most of of my flash are repeatable and will be tattooed multiple times over.
Upon claiming a flash piece with a deposit, a date must be set as well. Flash designs are not held until a deposit has been received and confirmed.
Q5. Can a flash design be altered?
No, flash are designed to be tattooed as is/no changes. If you see a flash design you like but would want some changes, let me know as I am always happy to draw up a custom version for you!
Q6.What is your deposit policy?
A non-refundable deposit is required to book an appointment. Deposits are up to 50% of the estimated cost of the tattoo but usually run at $100-200+TAX.
If you request a change to the subject matter of your tattoo once a drawing has been started, then your current deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit of equal value will be required to continue. Drawings for custom work are started 1.5 weeks prior to the scheduled appointment.
If you no-show to an appointment or are more than 20 minutes late without prior notice your deposit will be forfeited.
If you reschedule a tattoo appointment and don’t place a new tattoo date it will be treated as a cancelled session and your deposit will be forfeit.
Q7. What is your rescheduling policy?
If you need to reschedule for any reason please let me know a minimum of 48 hours in advance otherwise the deposit will be forfeit and a new one of equal value will be required to book back in.
I have a 1 reschedule policy. If you need to post pone a tattoo session for a second time, your deposit will be forfeit and a new one of equal value will be required to book back in.
If you are booked in for a flash design but need to reschedule and are unsure of when you can come, your deposit will be held on file but the flash will be put back up for grabs.
Q8. Do you tattoo only American traditional pieces?
Yes! At this time I am only booking for my style of American traditional. I primarily work in colour but am happy to tattoo in b/g as well. I do not modify my colour scheme for any flash but if you would like some changes made Im happy to draw up a custom version for you.
Q9. Where are you located?
I work out of Darling Tattoos in Halifax, NS.
Q10. What is your touch up policy?
Touch ups are free for the first 6 months of tattoo completion as long as the ink loss did not occur from improper aftercare. You must let me know and come in for the touch up within 6 months of receiving the tattoo to receive the free touch up. Any touch ups or notice outside of this period will be charged at my standard hourly rate.
Please feel free to reach out anytime if you need a touch up or have any clarifying questions.