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NFT: Tattoo question: When to tip?

GMENGianni : 6/30/2014 2:20 pm
I am getting a tattoo later this month and I was curious, if I'm doing multiple sessions, do I tip after each session or after the final session?

Thanks in advance!
i would tip after each session  
Anando : 6/30/2014 2:24 pm : link
so the guy/gal is incentivized/happy/motivated for the second phase!
Tip early, tip often  
Jim in Fairfax : 6/30/2014 2:33 pm : link
Or you end up like this:

Or like this:  
pganut : 6/30/2014 2:44 pm : link


And yes, I know it's from a movie, but still...
after each session  
biggb : 6/30/2014 2:55 pm : link
Keeps them looking forward to working on you
.  
Pork and Beans : 6/30/2014 2:58 pm : link



Tip your weekly salary every time you go.


--BBI
Why to I think GMEN is  
Moondwg : 6/30/2014 3:03 pm : link
getting a tribal sleeve?
After each session  
Big Rick in FL : 6/30/2014 3:08 pm : link
For sure.
Moon  
GMENGianni : 6/30/2014 3:12 pm : link
definitely not getting a tribal sleeve.

Thanks guys, I will definitely tip after each session.

On to my NEXT questions. How much do I tip? Guys charges about $150/hr, my first session is 3 hours.
RE: Moon  
Vin R : 6/30/2014 3:15 pm : link
In comment 11749402 GMENGianni said:
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definitely not getting a tribal sleeve.

Thanks guys, I will definitely tip after each session.

On to my NEXT questions. How much do I tip? Guys charges about $150/hr, my first session is 3 hours.




lol
Vin  
GMENGianni : 6/30/2014 3:21 pm : link
I'm nervous, hahah!
How many sessions?  
RC02XX : 6/30/2014 3:26 pm : link
I did one marathon seven hour session at $100 an hour...tipped him $150. I went about 20% since I was happy with it. So I would break it down that way for simplicity sake.
Tattoo question: white skin & black ink = good contrast  
Marty in Albany : 6/30/2014 3:32 pm : link
But black or brown skin + black ink? Please explain.
where is the white ink..  
BCD : 6/30/2014 3:48 pm : link
prick! just kiddin
RE: Tattoo question: white skin & black ink = good contrast  
Jon from PA : 6/30/2014 3:48 pm : link
In comment 11749454 Marty in Albany said:
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But black or brown skin + black ink? Please explain.


People with darker skin don't give a damn about contrast?
just checked who posted that.....  
BCD : 6/30/2014 3:49 pm : link
sorry Marty....
No offense taken or intended. It just seems that white ink or light  
Marty in Albany : 6/30/2014 4:34 pm : link
colored ink would make a nicer tattoo on dark skin, but I've never seen it.
RE: No offense taken or intended. It just seems that white ink or light  
AnishPatel : 6/30/2014 6:31 pm : link
In comment 11749563 Marty in Albany said:
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colored ink would make a nicer tattoo on dark skin, but I've never seen it.


I've thought the same thing. Dark skin and dark tats you can't see shit. I have light brown skin, so I always wondered about ink and contrast for different skin tones. When to use color vs keeping it black ink.
I don't know...  
RC02XX : 6/30/2014 8:00 pm : link
I've seen many black ink tattoos on dark skins, and they appear to have no trouble with contrast.



And white ink isn't really all that great on any skin. Usually darker ink is better choice for most tattoos.
I have always tipped prior to my session  
glowrider : 7/1/2014 8:43 am : link
Artists joke that it hurts less if you tip upfront, but don't dismiss that completely. You've already changed how they think of the job and the client. For something you're gonna have forever, you want the artist in a positive state of mind.

Tip up front, and be generous. Especially over multiple sessions.
The problem with black ink/Indian black ink  
glowrider : 7/1/2014 8:46 am : link
Is that it cures to a lighter shade, almost green-black. Contrast is lost within the first few months, and on darker skin tones, can often become muddled looking.

White ink is for little girls trying to hide a butterfly tattoo from mom and dad. Just say no.
Why are you tipping?  
Csonka : 7/1/2014 8:52 am : link
Does he have to give that $150/hr to a boss while he gets minimum wage? If that $150 per is his to keep, you don't tip a business owner. I sometimes feel the world doesn't get this tipping thing anymore.
CSonka  
GMENGianni : 7/1/2014 10:40 am : link
I'm sure most of it goes to the shop as he is not the owner.
RE: CSonka  
RC02XX : 7/1/2014 10:43 am : link
In comment 11750553 GMENGianni said:
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I'm sure most of it goes to the shop as he is not the owner.


So what are you getting? You haven't answer that question.
he's gettin a tatoo  
fkap : 7/1/2014 1:05 pm : link
gettin ink done
wanted a 13
but they drew a 31

said it was a mistake
just a little slip
but the real reason is
that the bastid didn't tip
RE: RE: CSonka  
GMENGianni : 7/1/2014 1:19 pm : link
In comment 11750560 RC02XX said:
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In comment 11750553 GMENGianni said:


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I'm sure most of it goes to the shop as he is not the owner.



So what are you getting? You haven't answer that question.


Ronnie, I'm covering up my current tattoo. Getting an Armored Angel half sleeve. I'll send you some pictures when it's getting worked on!
RE: RE: RE: CSonka  
RC02XX : 7/1/2014 1:32 pm : link
In comment 11750938 GMENGianni said:
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Ronnie, I'm covering up my current tattoo. Getting an Armored Angel half sleeve. I'll send you some pictures when it's getting worked on!


Cool, man.
I thought you were getting something tribal...........  
Vin R : 7/1/2014 1:32 pm : link


lol :)
RE: I thought you were getting something tribal...........  
GMENGianni : 7/1/2014 3:12 pm : link
In comment 11750978 Vin R said:
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lol :)


Haha, Vin, I'm covering up this stupid Tribal arm band that I got when I was 17. So dumb.
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