Why Tattoo Shops Require Deposits

    A fair amount of the time when we ask someone to leave deposits on a tattoo appointment they say something crafty like; “I’ll stop back Friday”, or “I don’t have any cash on me” and they walk out never to be seen again. Sometimes people want to debate the reasoning behind the deposit, but do finally break down and leave one to book an appointment. Most people happily leave a deposit… because they get it! Tattoo deposits work as a way of you financially committing and investing towards your tattoo appointment. Without this monetary protection, artists and shops could lose a significant amount of money due to clients cancelling or pulling out of the commitment. Artists are not paid by the hour, they are paid for the piece they are creating for you and the time they spend with you. When a customer agrees to pay the deposit fee, it acts as proof that they are interested in following through with their tattoo ideas and agreement. 

    Deposits allow a tattoo studio to run their operations efficiently, with each client allocated enough time and attention to get their tattoo right. When the scheduling of clients can be maintained with regularity, it greatly boosts the efficiency of the business and the quality of the work of the artists. The amount that shops charge for their deposit fee doesn’t begin to cover the total income at stake if a client doesn’t show up. By charging this fee, studios can continue to tick along, even when they face non-responsive customers. This minor transaction has a considerable impact on the long-term financials of the tattoo parlor and the stability of the business.

   Tattoo artists can spend a great amount of time preparing a design or in the case of larger projects like sleeves can mean dozens of hours spent. This is a big part of why we require a deposit and why they aren't refundable. Please respect your artists time and commitment to take your project on. 

    Tattoo deposits are used to encourage clients to show up for their appointments and as a way for tattoo artists to cover their costs if a client cancels. Tattoo deposits are forfeited if clients cancel or do not show up for their appointments. You will not be able to get your tattoo deposit back unless the studio decided for various reasons to do this but in general they are non refundable which means non refundable. Deposit policies vary, so make sure to ask about your artist’s or studio’s policy before booking a tattoo appointment.  

"We The People" Tattoos

    We The People tattoos are right up there near the top of the list as far as patriotic text tattoos go. The words tell people exactly how you feel and, you can have this type of tattoo designed any way that you want it without altering the meaning at all. Those looking for a tattoo that clearly shows their love for their country will often look into getting a We the People tattoo since just about every American recognizes that those are the first three words found in the United States Constitution. It’s incredible that you can get such a meaningful tattoo in just three words, especially a patriotic one. They are for anyone who wants to show their pride in being American citizens and what America stands for at its core. 

    Another reason why We The People tattoos are so popular is because there are so many ways for them to be designed. You can get one that stretches across your chest, one that fits perfectly with another patriotic image that you want tattooed on your skin, or you can even shrink the words down so they fit on your wrist or ankle. Many people choose to include the American flag somewhere in or around the We the People tattoo designs. Even though you only need the words to make it clear that you are showing your pride in being an American, some people find that the flag takes the tattoo to another level.

    One of the most important parts of designing a We The People tattoo is figuring out which font you want to use. Many people want to use the exact font that was used in the actual Constitution, in which case they would choose a similar calligraphy font. This is especially great if you want to put the words on paper in your tattoo, though that isn’t totally necessary. There are many reasons why people choose to get We the People tattoos, as they are usually very easy to design yet they hold a world of meaning to those who get them.

American Traditional Tattoos

    

    

    American traditional style tattoos are the artistic embodiment of wanderlust and freedom. When they first started appearing on people in American culture in the 1930’s they symbolized a rejection of the American dream and represented a life lived outside the confines of mainstream society. As for today, they say still mean the same thing. Tattoo legend, Norman Collins aka Sailor Jerry pioneered this iconic style in Hawaii during World War II, which was the crossroads for millions of American men at the time. With the revival of Tradition style tattoos, these pieces imbue their bearers with the same concepts they were born of a rejection of mainstream culture and the quest for a different existence. 
    This style of tattoos are characterized by its clean black outlines, vivid colors, and minimal shading. These are fundamental to traditional style and make it one of the most bold and iconic tattoo styles there is. Traditional tattoos often depict women, daggers, roses, wolves, skulls, ships, and more. Traditional tattoos are a union of boldness and complexity. They represent a unique era in mankind’s connection to tattooing and at the same time pay homage to the tattoos they have descended from. 
    As tattoos are more acceptable in American culture today this style has evolved into many other categories of body art. Neo Traditional pays homage to the original style with the use of thick, black outlines and well saturated colors with an expanded repertoire of imagery and meanings. Traditional tattoos represent a crucial moment in evolution of tattoos, and a major event that led to the integration of tattoos we see in American culture today.