Twilight Zone - Tattoo and Piercing - The Tattooing Process

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The Tattooing Process. > Step 1 - Preparation

Our Tattooing workshop is second to none for it's hygiene standards, working methods & privacy policy.

Once you are happy with your design choice you will be requested to fill in a form.

This form will basically clarify your age (you must be over 18 years of age to be tattooed) and your address and also to make sure that you are medically able to be tattooed. It also helps us to keep records of clients that have visited our studio.

These forms are kept in strictest confidence

You will then enter one of our tattooing cubicles, your privacy is most important to us. The cubicle you are in has a curtain drape, these curtains do not necessarily have to be closed, but you will be given the option.

The process starts with the area being prepared by means of antiseptic soapwash and shaving followed by the application of the transfer or drawn artwork that you have requested. This will enable to see that you are sure or your choice and it's placement.

Whilst your design is drying, you will witness the setting up of equipment. All needles and tubes are pre-packed & sterilized, colour trays are disposable & wash bottles are protected with plastic disposable covers.

The seat in which you will be sitting in is covered with a protective sheet and disposed of after each tattoo.

The person working with you will be wearing a disposable apron & latex gloves, all of these precautions are vital because not only does it protect yourselves but it protects us as well

Step 2 - Outlining

The next stage is the outlining. This is considered the most uncomfortable part of the process (although not that bad) It is normally the quickest part of the procedure and once done you will be feeling a little more settled than you did probably before hand.

Out Line

Colour In

Step 3 - Colouring

The colouring stage can take a little while depending on the size of your design. Because of this is it entirely up to you if you wish to take a break at anytime, there are no clocks in this studio, your design will take as long as it takes to do it nicely irrespective of size.

Time is not important, I used to think it was, but when I looked at good work done by others it always took good time, please be patient.

Step 4 - Completion

Finally on completion of your tattoo it will be dressed in order to keep it sterile until the slight bit of bleeding that occurs has stopped and you will be given verbal & written instructions on how to look after your new tattoo. This is very simple but most important, you will be completely responsible for your tattoo once you have left the studio, but remember we are only a phone call away should you need to ask any questions on the healing process.

End Result