Tattoo Ticket

For those who live outside the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area & are physically too far away to come in for an appointment but want my artwork on their skin anyway! You can get a tattoo ticket by sending me a message through my Instagram or TikTok or email me at waysentattoos@gmail.com

These can be based on existing flash or be completely custom. (Tattoo tickets do not apply to currently existing flash)

On average my standard designs are 100+HST CAD

Once agreed upon an upfront non-refundable deposit of 50 +HST CAD will be required to start work.

Following receipt of that you can expect these following steps:

1. Sketch Delivery

   A sketch will be shown in the upcoming week and you will have an opportunity to ask for revisions:

   • 1 Major revisions (only at sketch portion) = drastic changes to pose, idea or style

     • 2 Minor revisions (over any point) = tweaks on specific portions of the design

   ***any additional revisions past this will be charged an hourly rate of 40/hr

2. Approval
   One you approve the sketch the design will be finalized

3. WIP Delivery
   The finalized design will be sent in low resolution where any remaining minor revisions can be applied (if not already used)

4. Final Payment
   Upon approval final payment of 50 +HST CAD will be invoiced

5. Final Delivery
   Upon receipt an email with a PDF attachment will be sent which will include:

   • Page 1 - Artwork Authorization

     • This will be the single use agreement you show your tattoo artist of choice to confirm that you purchased this design

   • Page 2 - Artwork

     • For your artist to reference, not to be reproduced or sold

   • Page 3 - Stencil

     • A linework stencil of the piece that your tattoo artist can print their stencil with

All artwork delivered unless otherwise stated is meant for tattoo use only and not to be reproduced for commercial or personal use.

Booking

To book flash follow the Book Now for the corresponding flash each flash page.
To book customs follow the Book Now link on the customs page. You can also email waysentattoos@gmail.com or Text : 289 689 5640

Things to keep in mind when booking are:

1. If you want a flash or custom

2. If flash, which flash you want

3. If custom, what idea do you have

4. What size of tattoo you want

5. Placement of the tattoo

Forms will be responded to within 2-3 days of receipt. If you haven’t heard back in that time frame check your junk mail or DM on Instagram with an inquiry.

Once you’ve submitted your form a follow up email will be sent where we will lock down:

1. Sizing

2. Pricing

3. Date of the appointment

Please be prepared to put down a 50 - 100 +HST CAD deposit to secure your appointment. Any appointment that has not yet received a deposit is considered unbooked.
Flash will be held for a maximum of 24 hours before it becomes available again.

* If you have any particular needs (allergens, mobility, etc) please give the artist a heads up so they can accommodate those requirements.

Preparing for your appointment

From the moment you confirm you appointment to when you get in the chair there are a number of things you can do to prepare to have the most comfortable experience.

What you can expect to happen after sending your deposit is:

1. Receiving a follow up email confirming the deposit and date set

2. Receiving a Google calendar invite which will include:

   • Date and time of your appointment

   • Details of your appointment

   • Pricing of your appointment

3. You will be reminded of the upcoming date 1 week before, 1 day before and 1 hour before.

In the upcoming days prior to your appointment please consider:

• Lightly exfoliating any dead skin

• Lotioning your skin daily

• Keeping well hydrated

• Keeping well rested

On the day of it is recommended to eat a hearty meal, drink a good amount of water and wear or bring a change of clothes with you that will give your artist easy access to the tattoo area.

If you happen to be fond of the clothing surrounding the area give a heads up to the artist so that they can arrange a bib or towel to keep ink from staining your clothes.

During your appointment

It’s the day of and you’ve done all your preparations and are ready now to get tattooed. Here’s what an ideal day of tattooing might look like:

1. You get to the tattoo shop no earlier than 15 minutes allowing Anita to complete final preparations (sanitizing and setting up the station, preparing the stencil, getting a quick food/drink/washroom break before the appointment).

2. Once you are through the door you will fill out an electronic waiver that:

   • Confirms your healthy and not exhibiting COVID symptoms

   • Of age to be tattooed

   • Consent to being tattooed

   • Consent to having your tattoo photographed and posted online

3. With the e-waiver signed Anita will start placing and stenciling the design on your skin which might require:

   • Shaving down the area for hair & baby hairs

   • Sanitizing the skin with alcohol

   • Applying Stencil Stuff to create an adherent

   • Applying the stencil to the skin with the Stencil Stuff

   • A photo/video opportunity

4. During this period it is completely okay to ask your artist to move the stencil around - no tattooing will begin until the client is in agreement of the placement.

5. After the stencil is applied and given an opportunity to dry (roughly 5+ min) the tattooing will begin in earnest!

As each client is different the tattooing schedule may look different for each individual but some things to note are:

• You can stop at any time.

  Pain is not stigmatized at this shop. Everybody reacts differently. Some days sessions might be easier, some days it might be harder. There are many variables that might affect your pain tolerance for the day (sleep, hunger, thirst, stress, underlying conditions, hormonal shifts etc). It is perfectly acceptable to ask to finish a session on another date if you have hit your limit for the day.

• You can take breaks

  Whether you need to hydrate, stretch, take a smoke break, etc please feel free to ask. As long as you are mindful of the length of your appointment you can take as many breaks as you need.

• You can ask questions

  A session can feel to go by pretty fast and a lot of information delivered during that period of time. If at any point you want something repeated or have a question about how something is done don’t hesitate to ask.

Once application is done your session will be ended with a few photos/videos and application and rundown of aftercare (either second skin or an absorbent bandage.

After your appointment

Now that your appointment is complete you will be receiving a series of emails and checkins to facilitate your healing journey which include:

• An email after your appointment going through aftercare instructions

• An email a month after checking in on healing progress, to potentially grab a healed photo and potentially book a touch up appointment if required.

All tattoos are covered for a free touchup within a year of application of the tattoo.

Following your touchup appointment, should you have one, another email will be sent out approximately a month after to check in on full healing.

Regardless of length of time from your appointment questions are always welcome through messaging or emails.

Aftercare

Second Skin

After your appointment you should have an applied piece of Second Skin and an additional piece to apply partway through the healing process. If at any point your bandage gets red around the edge of the Second Skin it may be an allergic reaction and you should remove it immediately and skip to the Dry Heal stage.

During the initial stages:

1. Remove your Second Skin

   After 1-2 days while in the shower remove the cover allowing the steam to loosen it. Remove it by pulling from the bottom following the hair growth like 3M contact tape. The centre will loosen and an air pocket will form - gently pull until the entire piece releases.

2. Gently wash the tattoo

   With unscented paraben-free soap and water clean the entire area. Drug store brands like Aveeno, Cetaphile, etc are preferable.

3. Dry the area

   Using a paper towel or lint free towel pat the area down and allow it to air dry fully. The area must be completely moisture free for the Second Skin to adhere properly.

4. Apply the second piece of Second Skin

   Remove the white backing first to reveal the tacky part. Apply the tacky side over the tattoo with a clearance of 1” in all directions. Press it along the centre line and with the side of your palm sweep outward in both directions until the tacky side is fully attached to the skin. Afterwards removed the stiff plastic backing by releasing an edge and sweeping it flat and downwards like a vinyl application.

   Remove this piece 5-7 days after application.

Dry Heal

During the Dry Heal you you will be repeating these steps for 2-3 weeks until the area is fully healed. This may take longer or shorter depending on your immune system health.

1. Wash and dry tattoo area

   Follow the same instructions as step 2-3 in the Second Skin section.

2. Apply lotion

   Apply a thin layer of unscented paraben-free lotion. Drug store brands like Aveeno, Cetaphile, etc are preferable. Avoid covering the are with wrapping and clothing that will cause abrasiveness.

Things to avoid

While healing treat your tattooed area like an open wound - during the following days try to keep yourself rested, hydrated and avoid excessive activities. Additional things to avoid are:

• Excessive amounts of ointment - you’ll want it to be dry to touch once it is applied

• Picking, scratching, peeling, slapping, rubbing or irritating your tattoo.

• Soak your tattoo within the first 2 weeks. This includes swimming, soaking, hot tubs, open bodies of water, etc.

• Exposing your tattoo to sun for at the first 3 weeks - after which use sunblock and avoid direct exposure.

• Wear abrasive materials, jewelry or shoes that rub against your tattoo

• Other people touching your tattoo with unclean hands

• Sharing unsanitized equipment and tools