A question that tattoo shops get asked a lot is ‘How much does a tattoo like this cost?”It sounds like an easy question and sometimes it is, but for a majority of custom tattoos we are unable to give an exact cost until meeting you and covering a few areas.We need tomake sure that we understand whatyou want and estimate this accordingly.
Do notlet anyone tell you sizedoes notmatter. Forpricing a tattoo, the larger surface area the tattoo covers, the more ink will be needed.If your tattoo design is particularly intricate, this will require more time per square inch than a tattooand it could therefore take more time to complete.
Where would you like your tattoo?
Placement of your tattoo can affect the overall price. If your tattoo is placed in a sensitive areathis may requirethetattoo artist to be more carefulwith pain levels of a client.This in turn lengthens the time it takes tocompleteand if it is a big piecethe cost will increase.
Detail in a tattoo design.
Detail is one of the mainfactors that determine the price of a tattoo. The more detaileda design, the moreink and timewill beneeded to complete.Custom tattoos will always be more expensive than a stock tattoo that can be chosen from a book.These require more time, patience and sometimes skill than using atemplate that an artist can complete quicker.
ApplicationofColour.
A tattoo with four colours might not necessarily cost more thana tattoo with onecolour.But applying the colours could well be a delicate process thatis a skill in itself.Mixing colours and ensuring the correct shades are achievedwill certainly take time adding to the cost of largertattoos that re more colourful.
Hourly rateandMinimum Charges.
Tattoo artists need to eat too!Most tattooists will have an hourly rate and possibly even a minimum charge.Disposabletattooing equipment such as needles arechanged after each clientwith sterilisation equipment needed on other items, all addingcoststoa tattoo artist in timeand operatingexpenses.
Locations of tattoo shops
If your tattoo artist is located in one of the most expensive parts of London, their overheads for renting a space in a studio, or operating their own premisescouldbe significantly higher than a tattoo shop located inthe outskirts of Leeds.This might not always be the case and wewill notgo into every possible scenario.You could find the cost of a tattoo higher if the tattooist is located in a prime location.
Reputation
A tattooist with a solid reputation anda3-monthwaiting listmay well be able to charge a premium price for their tattooing services.Not every tattoo artistwill increase pricesthe more recognised they become.As with any industryand profession, a tattoo artist will haveinvestedmany yearsof trainingandmade many sacrifices to get to the top of their profession.This will often be reflected in the amount charged for a tattoo.
On average you can expect to charge $50-100 for a small tattoo, up to $200 for a medium tattoo and over $250 for a large tattoo. The sky is the limit though when it comes to very large pieces. It can be very expensive to get elaborate and large tattoos.
A standard-size hip or thigh tattoo (about 12 inches in length) will run you about $500 for outline only, or anywhere from $1500 to $2000 for full color.
A palm-sized tattoo usually runs between $200-500, and medium to large tattoos (about 8”) usually range from $300-600. Half sleeves typically start around $1,000 and full sleeves often range from $2,000-$4,000.
A larger or more intricate tattoo could run you a minimum of $500 for a sleeve size and as high as $4,000 for areas like the back or chest. Any kind of custom tattoo is likely going to be upwards of $1,000.
According to research presented by Gitnux, a small tattoo usually costs around $50. However, this varies depending on the tattoo parlor and the design in question.
On average you can expect to charge $50-100 for a small tattoo, up to $200 for a medium tattoo and over $250 for a large tattoo. The sky is the limit though when it comes to very large pieces. It can be very expensive to get elaborate and large tattoos.
On average, the 1-square inch price is typically is around ₹1500 per square inch of Fully Tattooed Region, which means if you want a tattoo 10 inches high and 4 inches across. The calculated Area would be 40 Square inches.
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