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Can you get a touch up from a different tattoo artist?
You Can Find a Studio Willing to Touch Up Another’s Work (where applicable) You should not be punished for not living in the same locale as the tattooist who completed the original work.
Is it rude to ask a tattoo artist to add to another tattoo?
Copying other people’s tattoo designs, and asking a tattoo artist to use them is a pretty big deal and incredibly disrespectful to the whole tattoo community. Sure enough, you as a client also need to pay attention to the designs you want to use and do your research about their origin.
How often should a tattoo be retouched?
Typically, tattoo clients wait for 6 months to get a touch up after getting their tattoo. How long you should wait for a touch up ultimately depends on the size of your tattoo, the level of detail in the tattoo design, as well as how fast your skin heals.
Should I let the original artist Touch Up my Tattoo?
Unless the original artist is unable to touch it up (they moved, quit the business, died, etc.) or you have a legitimately good reason for avoiding them (they assaulted you, insulted you, etc.) then it is best to let the original artist touch up their work]
Is it bad to be jumpy when getting a tattoo?
If you might have trouble with pain, consider a numbing cream in advance of getting tattooed (ask your artist first). If you’re jumpy, you’re wasting tattooing time and risking mistakes. Generally though, you’re stressing out the artist which can mean not getting their best work. Don’t move unexpectedly.
How can I tell if my Tattoo is done correctly?
Tattoo ink sits under the top layer of skin so, once healed, you’ll be looking at the ink through the top layer of skin. Don’t be confrontational with the artist about your touch-up. Your artist cares as much as you do about the tattoo looking great so there’s no reason to take an aggressive posture if you have concerns about your tattoo.
Do you tip the artist who touches up your artwork?
The upside to getting your work touched up by the original artist is that typically they will touch the artwork up for free (always tip your artist, they are still expending energy, time and supplies for the work).