Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Best Way To Schedule With You?

The best way to schedule is to sign up for my newsletter and wait for me to announce when I will be opening my books again. You can do that on the BOOKING page of this website.

What’s up with the tarot readings?

Tarot Tattoos?

I have been reading tarot cards for most of my life and have been incorporating it into my tattoo practice since 2017 when my deck of cards was published. I usually perform tarot readings/spells with all of my clients before their appointments. The readings are used as a way of opening conversation about the deeper meanings associated with their tattoo, the symbolism behind their design choices, and the overall goals the client has for this moment in their life. I invite my clients to acknowledge the reasons they are deciding to change their bodies, and to allow the ritual of their tattoo (the design, the sitting, as well as the aftercare) to become a magical conduit for change in their life. I encourage my clients to meditate on their reading during their sitting, and will help guide them through some self exploration and open conversation about their reading as we tattoo. After the tattoo is finished, I’ll provide my clients with aftercare that includes focused emotional work, as well as the basic cleaning and aftercare guidance, for the two weeks following their appointment.

What is your deposit policy

A DEPOSIT is a Down Payment for a Tattoo. The deposit locks in a date/time on my calendar for you to receive your Tattoo. Your deposit shows your commitment to honor your appointment day/time. Also, to complete your tattoo in a timely manner.

  • Deposits are required for all appointments. (except Walk-Ins)

  • Deposits are $100 - $300

  • If your tattoo appointment includes a tarot reading $100 of your deposit will go toward the tarot reading. The remaining will go toward your tattoo.

  • This deposit comes off the price of your last Tattoo session.

  • Deposits and pre-payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • Deposits are not to purchase the artwork itself. Deposit does not give you the permission to use my artwork for logos, shirt designs or any commercial use, for profit or hobby.

You will FORFEIT your Deposit

  • If I have drawn your design and you just decide not to get tattooed.

  • You change the design/subject matter after I have drawn for you.

  • If you are a NO CALL, NO SHOW or CANCEL without 48 hours notice, you will need to put down another deposit to reschedule, you will lose your deposit

  • If you show up more than 15 Minutes Late, without a phone call or email.

  • If 1 year goes by without a scheduled appointment, you forfeit your deposit.

  • If you reschedule more than two times.

  • If you show up sick to your appointment.

If you need to reschedule your appointment, your deposit will continue to be applied to your final tattoo session provided that you give 48 hours advanced notice.

When will I see my drawing?

For most of my appointments, clients will chose from pre-drawn flash (at their appointment), I will draw directly onto the skin with sharpie the day of the appointment, or I will draw the night or morning before your appointment.

You will not see your drawing until the day of your appointment. If you want to make small changes, this is not a problem. Larger changes might require a total redraw. This is very rare, but will probably result in needing to be rescheduled — I pride myself on this almost never happening.

How Much Do You Charge?

The cost of the tattoo is dependent on how long it takes to complete (which depends on the size, design, your skin, and detail level of the piece). The best way to get an accurate estimate of tattoo cost is to talk to me directly about your ideas. Please follow the instructions on my BOOKING page to start a conversation with me.

What type of payment is accepted?

Outside of deposits, I operate on a cash-only basis. Plan to pay for your tattoo in cash at the end of your appointment.

Where Are You Located?

I work out of a private studio in Missoula, MT.

Eight Coins Tattoo
1819 Holborn St.
Suite B
Missoula, MT 59801

How Far Do You Book Out?

I try not to book myself out further than three months at a time.

Can I Get your Artwork Tattooed by another artist?

I do not approve of having my artwork taken to other artists for tattoos.

AFTERCARE

After Care:

  • Make sure to wash your hands before caring for your tattoo.

  • Leave bandage on for the amount of time I recommended at our appointment, Usually until bed/overnight. But, at least 2 hours.

  • After removing bandage, immediately wash area off with hot running water (not hot enough to burn) for 15 minutes. 

  • Use an unscented liquid soap. I personally recommend Dr. Bronners liquid soap for healing tattoos.

  • Make sure to remove all blood & plasma particles when washing.

  • DO NOT re-bandage your tattoo.

  • Wash your tattoo again the following night before bed, and morning upon awaking.

  • Wait one full day before applying lotion -- use an unscented lotion 2-3 times a day OR a very small amount of Aquaphor 1-2x daily be sure to rub lotion in completely.

Do not:

  • Use any products containing lanolin, petroleum or alcohol (except Aquaphor)

  • Submerge your tattoo in water of any kind: No swimming, hot tubs, hot springs, baths, saunas or steam rooms for 10-14 days or until completely healed.

  • Wear nylons or tight fitting clothing over your tattoo until after it is completely healed.

  • If your tattoo starts to itch, DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK. You can slap it to relieve the itching sensation.

After Completely Healed

  • Make sure to use a 30 or higher sunscreen to protect it from the bleaching effects of the sun.

  • Please contact the shop if you feel your tattoo needs to be touched up. We do not guarantee free touch ups on hands or feet, and prefer to do touch ups within one year of the original appointment.

 Please contact me with any questions or concerns.