Booking and Tattoo Policy
Flash and Customs
- Flash: Most flash designs are a set price unless it is specified on my post that it is set to an hourly rate. Designs are updated in the caption and posted in my highlights. Flash designs can only be done once unless stated otherwise. If the design you are interested in has already been claimed, a variation of it can be done.
- Customs: I'm happy to take on a custom design related to my style. I recommend looking through my page and referencing the pieces I tend to work with. Botanicals, animals, and nature are some of my favorite things to design. Most of my work is in black and gray but I can add small accents of color to designs.
- I DO NOT take requests for hand or face placements, anything under two inches, symbols outside of my culture/spirituality (respectfully, I just rather not), or full-color tattoos.
- Ear Tattoos
- Books for ear tattoos are open for the month of March and April ONLY. One ear is $150 and both is $250. Can do black or color.
Pricing
- Deposit: Be ready to put down a $40 nonrefundable deposit/$50 for guest spots. The deposit will go into the total price of the piece. I will communicate more details through a direct email once you submit this form.
- Minimum: My minimum at is $140, designs that take within an hour will be around this rate. Minimums for guest spots will differ depending on the shop's policy. Rate will be posted on the scheduling section.
- Rate: My rate is $120/hour after the first-hour minimum.
- Handpoke is a slower process so keep that in mind. Typically I take about 30-45 minutes per inch on a tattoo. For example, a design under 3 inches can range between $140-$200. Above that can range <$200+ This is just a ballpark estimate. Factors that will increase the time/price are placement, shading, and color. Feel free to message me directly if you want a quote.
- For budgeting or larger pieces, I'm flexible to split the design up into multiple sessions in the case that you can't pay for everything in one sitting.
- Pricing may change for guest spots. I try my best to work with budgets while considering how much of my time a design will take.
Sliding Scale for BIPOC
- Tattoos can be powerful additions to our bodies. I want to make it accessible for people to get them. The issue is that we live in an exploitive, capitalistic world that creates socioeconomic barriers. I offer a sliding scale for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who have financial disparities to mitigate some of those barriers. This is based on the honor system and will not require any proof. If you can afford the full price, please consider doing so as it helps me continue to stay accessible to others. Read more about the sliding scale model here: https://www.abmtattoo.com/sliding-scale-policy.
- My hourly rate for sliding scale is $20-$30 off my hourly rate. My minimum is still $140 for the first hour and cannot accommodate below that. Click on the sliding scale box in the next page if you would like this option.
Additional Info
- Cash Only: I exclusively only accept cash at at the time of the appointment.
- Touch-ups: They are free within the first year of receiving the tattoo. Just DM or email me to schedule that.
- Response: You will get an email from me no later than one week from your submission date. Make sure to check your email/spam. In many cases, you might have put the incorrect email. Trust me, I see this more than you think.
- Quotes: Reach out to me directly if you are seeking a quote. This form helps me get the chuck of the info I need to make an estimate.