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From Idea to Tattoo
Most people prefer to book a consultation before they take the big step of booking a tattoo. This gives you a chance to meet your tattooist, chat through what you want in detail and to see if you are comfortable at Vellum. If you are not sure which tattooist you would like to work with you can look at our artists portfolios here and you will find links to thier social media on each of their pages.
All of the tattoos that we do at Vellum are drawn individually for our customers and though we will not copy someone else’s tattoo exactly, we do use your images and ideas along with our consultation as inspiration for your design. This way you get a tattoo that is to your exact specifications as well as being a unique and custom drawn artwork. If it is difficult for you to get to a consultation please let us know and we can arrange a phone consultation. Occasionally, if a tattoo is very simple or if a client has worked with one of our tattooists previously you may be given the option to skip the consultation. |
The Tattoo Appointment - what to expect.
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Whether it is your first tattoo or just your first one at Vellum here is what you can expect.
When you first come in you will be greeted with at big hello by your artist and invited into their workspace. Once you have settled your artist will go through any paperwork with you - don't forget to bring your ID - and begin the final setup for your tattoo (we don't set up our machines etc until you have arrived for hygiene reasons). Then, when you are ready and after a short chat with your artist to make sure you are both happy with the final design, we will begin the preparation for tattooing including washing and shaving the area to be tattooed and then making sure the design is positioned correctly. Tattoo designs are generally transferred to the skin in two ways, by either using a stencil paper or by drawing them on by hand. The type of tattoo you are getting will determine which of these two processes will be used, though most tattoos are actually a combination of both. If you are getting a cover-up or rework of an old tattoo it is most likely that you will have most or all of your tattoo drawn on by hand. Once your design is finalised on your skin we are ready to go! You will need to be able to sit (or lie) for an extended period of time so feel free to bring along some headphones and some music or a film to watch if you think that will help you pass the time. If you need to take a break or to go to the toilet just let your tattooist know, for longer sessions your tattooist will also need to take a break every hour or so. |
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After your appointment...
When your tattoo is first done it is an open wound, and as such, it is open to any bacteria that you expose it to. It is important therefore, that you follow the instructions given to you by your tattooist. Once your tattoo is completed it will be dressed and sealed from the environment. Please leave this dressing on until the next morning to give your tattoo a chance to heal a little before being exposed to the outside world and all it's bacteria. Your tattooist will go through our aftercare instructions with you and give you them in writing but if you forget them you can always find them here again.
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