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bullet What should I know prior to being tattooed?  Click here to read the Association of Professional Tattooist pamphlet "Basic Guidelines For Getting A Tattoo"
bullet How much would it cost to tattoo .......?      This question comes up a lot via email and phone calls to the shop, and honestly, without an actual sit down consultation with one of the artist, it's really not practical to quote a price via email or over the phone, as many things go into calculating the price and it's not easy to visualize what you are describing or the area you want the tattoo done without an actual face-to-face consultation (but as a general rule of thumb, that design your friend has on their arm, is going to cost more to put on your back / ribs / stomach /  foot, etc).
bullet Do you pierce ......?    Currently the only piercings done at Rebel Yell are ears, eyebrows and navels.
bullet How old do I have to be to be tattooed / pierced?    We require you to be at least 16 for a tattoo or piercing (and between 16 and 18, you must have a legal guardian present with legal documentation showing that they have legal guardianship (if you share the same last name, then a drivers license should suffice, if there are different last names then other legal documentation will be required...if you have any questions, feel free to call the shop prior to coming in).
bullet Does it hurt?   Well, in the case of either a tattoo or a piercing, a needle (or needles) are piercing flesh, so it very well might feel less then pleasant depending on your definition of "hurt" and your tolerance for pain and can range from a mild iritation to hurting based on the body area being tattooed or pierced (consider this, does it hurt when a bee stings you?).
bullet Can you draw me up a custom tattoo?   Certainly...there is a $25 dollar non-refundable deposit on all custom drawings (the $25 charge will be deducted from the cost of the tattoo when you get it done).  If you have a specific picture of something you want drawn up, please bring it in (but please be reasonable, if we need a magnifying glass to see the picture, it's doubtful that we will blow it up to cover your entire back).
bullet Can you make that tattoo smaller?  Depends on how much detail is in the tattoo and how much you are willing to risk the loss of detail (but keep in mind, try and have the tattoo "fit" the body area it is going on...do you really want to put a tattoo the size of a lady bug on your lower back so people think you have a mole instead of a tattoo).
bullet Can you make the tattoo bigger?   Certainly (but much like the response to drawing custom work....not if it's the size of a lady bug and you want it blown-up to cover your entire back).
bullet How do I care for my new tattoo?   Click to link to our Care Of Your New Tattoo section
bullet I like the design, but I don't like the price, can we haggle?   Well, this is strictly a services based industry, so it's not like buying a new car folks.  When it comes to tattooing or piercing, shopping for the best price may not be a safe route to take.  Rather then haggle over the price, why not pay for the outline work and then later come back and and pay to have the tattoo finished up (shading, coloring, etc).  If you must haggle over the price, please be understanding if the artist makes the design smaller, or asks to remove some of the details based on your target price.
bullet Can I have a few drinks prior to being tattooed?   NO.  Rebel Yell's Artist will not tattoo anyone they suspect as being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (while this may make ya angry at the time, you'll appreciate it the next day when you don't have to wonder why you got some really strange tattoo that you didn't plan on getting prior to imbibing in alcohol or other drugs).
bullet Do you recommend covering a fresh tattoo with plastic wrap (I've seen other shops and or artist on TV do this)?  Absolutely, positively NO!  The Alliance of Professional Tattooist has finally spoken up on this subject and declared plastic wrap as an unfit and unsanitary way of covering a brand new tattoo.  Here is the APT's exact quote on the issue (taken from the APT Quick Reference Guide):

Plastic wrap is considered unacceptable for several reasons. First, plastic wrap does not breathe. This retards the healing process and creates the sort of warm, moist, airless environment that encourages bacterial growth. Second, but no less important, is the psychological impact. A tattoo wrapped in plastic looks nasty. A clean, white bandage conveys a subconscious message of cleanliness and sterility. Your client, especially a first-timer, will feel like they have had a procedure. Send them out the door in plastic wrap and they feel like meat.