Booking FAQ
Hey! Thanks for being here ~ Please read before booking an appointment
How do I request a tattoo with you?
When my books are ‘open’ and I am taking more appointment requests, there will be a link in my bio titled: Custom Booking Request Form.
Please note, that I only take new custom requests during certain periods of the year. They will be noted on my instagram bio.
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My books are always open for *Flash Designs though. You may request a Flash piece by filling out this booking form: Flash Booking Request Form
I try to respond to these requests within two business days, but sometimes it takes me a bit longer! I super appreciate your patience!
It is also worth mentioning, that I do not monitor my Instagram DMs, so please do not request appointments, ask for quotes etc via DM. You may email pokey@pokeyrae.com for answers to your questions that are not available here.
Questions to consider when Requesting an Appointment
~ Flash: Include a screenshot or brief description of the exact piece.
~ Custom: Include reference images
~ Both: Approximate size in inches. If you do not have a ruler, compare to the size of either a toonie, credit card, playing card, juicebox. (Something with a standard size.)
~ Both: Placements that you are considering.
~ Extra info: Do you have any health concerns or allergies? Is this your first tattoo? Do you have any accessibility concerns? Etc!
Please include above information whenever inquiring about a tattoo via email. Much appreciated!
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Cancellations and Rescheduling Policy
I Do require a deposit to hold your appointment. $50 for Flash and $80 for Custom appointments.
These deposits are held to ensure folks are serious when requesting a tattoo and they will go toward the final cost of your piece! Once we have discussed your design, I will give you a time quote and send a deposit invoice to your email. By default, I require the deposit to be paid within 2 days; however, this can be adjusted if needed. I do not begin drawing custom designs until the deposit has been paid.
I require 48-hours notice for rescheduling/cancelling. You will be asked to pay a new deposit if you wish to reschedule and it is within 48-hours before your appointment. If you feel you are becoming sick and won’t be able to attend your appointment - please give as much notice as possible to avoid forfeiting your deposit.
The only exception to this rule is if you must reschedule due bad weather/impaired driving conditions. I do appreciate as much notice as you can give though!
Cancelling and Rescheduling is totally necessary sometimes, and super okay! No-Showing on the other hand… Please do not no-show me (or any service worker for that matter!) It is a big waste of our time and resources and you will not be invited back to the studio. :(
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What are your rates?
The studio minimum is $100 + hst. (For appointments under 1/2 hour unless otherwise advertised!) and I currently charge $125 an hour for Flash Designs and $130-$150 an hour for Custom Designs. This is subject to change as inflation rises and my experience and expertise grow! Please give a budget when requesting a custom tattoo, so I can design accordingly! And please do not hesitate to request a quote if one is not given. quotes are subject to change if size/placement are changed come the day of!
For example, if I state that I think your Flash Tattoo will take roughly 2-2.5 hours, then you can expect to pay $250-$315 + hst in total.
For a Custom piece, you could expect to pay $300-$375 + hst to be safe!
Most of my work ranges from $180-$450 + hst
*Even if your tattoo takes less than 1 hour — it will still be subject to the studio minimum ($100) So, by all means, request two small tattoos instead of one if you wish!
The costs cover: supplies, drafting time, correspondence time, day of labour and just all the background stuff that goes into your tattoo! Please don’t hesitate to share your budget with me, and I will always do my best to work within it! I also will sometimes accept other goods for tattoo credit: hair services, massage, photography, facial, acupuncture etc. are all services I have traded for in the past - so, feel free to offer!
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Deposits
As stated above, I do require a deposit to hold your spot. ($50 for flash and $80 for customs)
Once we have discussed your tattoo over email, I will send you the deposit invoice which must be paid within 48-hours (this timeline can be adjusted as needed)
The deposit is non-refundable and goes toward the final cost of your tattoo.
You risk forfeiting your deposit if:
You arrive 20+ minutes late for your appointment.
You arrive without government-issued photo ID
You arrive and you are not 18+
If you cancel without proper 48-hour notice.
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Tipping Your Artist
Tipping is always appreciated — but, never expected!
A tip lets me know that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience and that you were happy with how the appointment went overall! If something was not to your liking, you can always let me know in person or via email so I can continue to improve my services.
Where do your tips go?
Private Health Insurance benefits, sick days or mental health days, savings, and providing sliding-scale pricing for eligible clients.
Non-monetary Ways to Tip
I fully understand that not everyone is in the place to be able to tip their artist, which is totally valid! Other ways you can let me know that you are happy with your appointment are:
Referring a friend and/or tagging and sharing my work on social media! Word-of-mouth is huuuge.
Have some plant clippings? Yummy baked goods? A product of your own crafting?! Handmade art and unlikely treasures are also super loved by me!
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Thanks so much for reading! General inquiries and questions that are not answered on my FAQ page can be emailed to pokey@pokeyrae.com
Hannah (Pokey)