If you desire a high level of service and skill in a luxury setting then Tattooed Heart Studios might be the right fit for you. 7 Vernon Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. A unique tattoo and body piercing experience. Tattooed Heart Studios is a small group of highly skilled tattoo artists who create innovative and unique tattoo designs for each client on a very personal and individual level.

Pricing

How Much Do Tattoos Cost?

 

Are you thinking of getting a tattoo? Before you make a decision, it is important that you know how much do tattoos cost first. This will help you prepare your finances as well as help avoid last minute surprises.

Typical Tattoo Cost

Quality tattoos are not cheap unless you go for the temporary options. Especially if you want bigger ones, the cost can rise up to thousands of dollars. The typical cost of tattoos starts from $120 to $200 per hour for the tattoo artist’s hourly rate. Meaning, the longer your tattoo is worked on by the artist, the higher the cost will become. An average, one session tattoo at our studio takes anywhere from 2 – 4 hours to complete.

Some tattoo pricing is not done by the hour. Instead, clients pay per project. However, with this kind of pricing, the lowest rate you can get a tattoo for is $60 for even the smallest tattoo, such as a small dot. This is the minimum rate in most tattoo studios anywhere you go.

We cannot quote you an exact price until you choose the design you want to ink on your body. Hence, the best way to know the exact price of your tattoo is to pick a design and location on your body for the tattoo, show it to an artist, and ask for the price quote.

Pricing at Tattooed Heart Studios

Shop Minimum – $60

Deposit for Tattoo Appointment – $60 – $150

Charge for Custom Tattoo Artwork / Drawing Fee – NONE

Pricing Per Artist at Tattooed Heart Studios

John Garancheski – $180/ Hour

Paul Natale – $125 – $150/ Hour

Amy Nicholls – $125 – $150/ Hour

Nicky Hennerez – $125 – $150/ Hour

Scalable hourly pricing for the above artists is based on different factors, many which are explained below.

Factors Affecting Pricing

Tattoo costs usually vary due to several factors. Here are the most common factors that directly affect tattoo prices:

  • Size. Average tattoo prices are determined usually by size. The bigger the tattoo, the higher the price will become. This is true because the bigger the tattoo, the more work there is to do for the artist. You can get an idea on how much does a tattoo cost by checking on the size of the design. However, tattoo prices by size is usually not the only determinant of the actual price of getting a tattoo as there are a lot of other factors than can affect the cost of tattoo designs.
  • Placement. The place where you want to be inked will more often than not determine the price of tattoos. The more sensitive the area is, the higher the price can become. Least sensitive areas include the calves, shoulder blades, outer thighs, buttocks, upper arms, and forearms. Sensitive areas, on the other hand, are the lower back, neck, underarm, ankles, head, and groin area. The most sensitive areas and probably will cost higher include the genitals, ribs, sternum, feet, and hands. Usually the increased price is not because of the area itself, but rather the time or effort it can take to complete a tattoo in a sensitive or difficult area.
  • Design. Simple tattoo designs come cheap, usually $60 to $120. This is true because the overall work time of a simple tattoo design can be less than an hour. On the other hand, complex tattoo designs can cost a lot higher. Besides this, choosing an original tattoo can add up to the cost. This is often acknowledged because the artist will require more time drawing a customized tattoo as compared to just copying and tweaking a design from a flash design that they already have.
  • Artist. Professional tattoo artists usually charge more per hour or per work. This is in exchange for a guarantee of a good quality work. A cheaper hourly rate does not necessarily mean that the quality of the work will be less though. Some tattoo artists work slower which can lower the hourly rate but equal out in the end to a tattoo artist who charges more but works faster.

 

Additional Costs Involved

The upfront cost of tattooing is not all there is when speaking of tattoo prices. Additional costs are always in the picture including the following:

  • Tip. It is customary that you tip the tattoo artist, especially if you are satisfied with the outcome of the tattoo. Though, you are not required to tip your artist. Tattoo artists put a lot of time and effort into the tattooing process and they usually are not getting paid the full price of the tattoo that you pay. A portion of the money that you pay the artist goes to pay the shop as well as towards tattoo supplies. Usually, clients will pay 15 to 20 percent of the total cost as a tip to the tattoo artist.
  • Tattoo aftercare. During the healing process, a moisturizer is necessary to help with the healing process. Ointments and lotions like this are priced anywhere from $5 to $15 depending on the size of the package. Your artist will supply you with a sample pack and recommend a product to purchase for aftercare of your tattoo.
  • Touch ups. We guarantee all of our work. However, if you neglect your tattoo during the healing process you can adversely affect the final healed product. If your tattoo needs to be reworked because you did not follow the care instructions, you will be required to pay all costs associated with the follow up visit.
  • Removal. In any case you want to remove your tattoo, the cost can be even more than how much you have spent for getting the tattoo in the first place. Laser tattoo removal cost thousands of dollars, which can surely hurt your budget. If you do not want this from happening to you, make sure you are fully decided on getting a tattoo as well as on the design and its location on your body.

Shopping Around and Getting Discounts

Getting a tattoo is not something that must be bargained. Every person who wants a tattoo must keep this fact in mind.  Though it may be tempting to find cheap tattoo parlors and artists, it never is a practical idea to go for the cheapest one in the market. What is important here is you look for the quality.

It is also not a good custom to haggle the price with the tattoo artist as this is somewhat disrespectful. Remember, the artist asks for a price according to his skills, experience, and quality of work he offers. If you cannot pay for the quality, wait until you are able to afford it instead of finding cheaper deals or haggling on the price. This is very important for you to consider because a tattoo is something you will wear for life. If you don’t pay for quality today, you might regret getting one after some time.

However, there are times that you can get good deals from a good tattoo parlor without haggling for the price. Some artists will give you discounts especially if you are a regular customer. Besides quality of work, safety is also something to look for. It is okay to pay more to a shop or artist as long as you are guaranteed of the safety of the work such as the cleanliness of the equipment.

Getting a tattoo is a very serious decision. With the cost alone, it must be well thought off all the time. So before you go get a body ink, make sure you are a hundred percent sure with your decision. This is true because a tattoo is not only expensive to get but also expensive to maintain and even more expensive to remove in the long run.

 

3 Easy Steps to Getting a Totally Custom and Unique Tattoo from Tattooed Heart Studios.

1. You may call, email, or walk- in to talk to an artist about your tattoo idea. We encourage you to contact us with your ideas via email or phone first, so that we may set up a consultation time especially for you.

2. During a consultation your artist will discuss your ideas, and we will answer all of your questions. Custom tattoos generally require a consultation before an appointment can be set because the artist needs time to create the artwork.

3 Some artwork can be accomodated on a walk-in basis, depending on the intricacy and size, in addition to artist availability. Otherwise, we will set you up with an appointment to get tattooed at a time that is convenient for you.