Tattoo Prices?

Question

hello all
i was curious about prices on tattoos. i know artists charge so much per hour
is that already added with the price of the tattoo or is it separate or does it all depend on the place?

Answer 1

It depends on the place and often the quality of the tattoo (how many colors, how big, how complex, etc.) and tattoo artist (if popular or famous, rates are sky high).
Some prices that vary, but are almost always there are-
1. A base charge-basically just for sitting down and starting as well as for the use of the needle and the black color.
2. Time-The more the complex the tatt the more time it will take, think hourly rates almost.
3. Colors-For every color you open besides black, you'll have to pay an extra fee, the more colorful-the more expensive.

You might run into more than that, but hopefully it will be a good start to an answer for this, my advice would be search different tattoo websites of your area or wherever you're thinking about going to get one. This way you'll probably get a better idea of the artists available as well as the prices of the pieces.

Good luck!

Answer 2

It depends very much on what you're having done.

Custom work, particularly larger pieces, is more likely to be charged by the hour. If someone's getting a backpiece or a sleeve done, for example, then it's likely to involve many visits to the tattoo studio for sessions. The artist literally doesn't know in advance exactly how long it's going to take, so they can't price it upfront.

For smaller tattoos you'll generally be told the total price at the outset - particularly in the case of flash art in tattoo studios. This price is generally pretty much in line with the price they would charge per hour; perhaps a bit more in the case of teeny tiny tattoos, because they still have all the costs of sterilising equpiment and so forth, even if it's only going to be used for a few minutes. For this reason tattoo studios generally have a minimum fee, however tiny the tattoo the customer asks for - because otherwise they'd end up losing money on them.

If in any doubt, ask the studio to explain their pricing policies to you so you know what to expect.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

It all depends on the artist and the location on your body you are getting the tattoo. Yes, it does make a difference from place to place also. I have about 12 tattoos and have paid different prices for all of them. Some I feel were too expensive and others I feel I got a great deal on. Just be sure you want one and remember - it's forever!! Good luck and happy tattooing!!!!

Answer 4

it all depends on the place. some will charge by the piece. some will charge on differing factors like colors used and this and that. other artists (usually those who are more talented) charge by the hour. my artist charges by the hour for his time. so no matter what he tattoos on you whether it is in color or whatever, it is a set price per hour. he does only custom work.

Answer 5

I think it does depend on the tattoo artist...also depends on the area. I've been in the city and in the 'burbs...needless to say, 'burbs were cheaper (though certainly not lower in quality). The people that I've been to seem to charge by size and complexity of the piece to be done (which probably equates to time if you think about it!) I've been quoted beforehand though so there was no timer on or anything.
Oh, and I think it's good form to tip probably...

Answer 6

One of two things can happen....1) Like Kristina you have your design beforehand then you get a set price. This price covers everything. 2) In my case the artist quoted me a price per hour .....I had a general idea of what I wanted my dragon hatchling to look like. He took my idea and used his artistic ability to bring it to life. He designed it had it drawn on my arm and outlined in about an hour......maybe another 45 minutes to shade and color her. So I paid him for two hours work. Both ways have their merits. I think that the bigger the project the more likely the artist is to work by the hour. Smaller pieces whether custom or flash are more likely to be priced per piece.

I hope this helped

Answer 7

My tattoo artist charges by piece. It really depends on the artist...ie...my tattoo artist charged 450 for mine and another artist said he would do it for 150...but i felt more confident with the skills for the first artist...so I went with him rather than the latter.

Answer 8

Not all artists charge per hour. When I got my first tattoo, there was no hourly charge. Tattoo and tattoo artist prices vary.

Answer 9

As far as I know, you're only charged hourly if you're gettin a major piece done. Like a full back piece, something like that. Prices are typically determined by placement and size. Color and detail play a small part as well.

Answer 10

on an average it is about 100 per hour, depending on how detailed the tattoo is.