Posts by Figure8Ink
Pricing Updates – Changing to Industry Standard Hourly Rate
We have recently made a few changes to our pricing procedures at Figure 8 – these changes aren’t major overall, and mostly have to do with how we quote and communicate to clients in the booking process. The biggest change is that we are now explicitly stating our individual (each artist’s) hourly rates rather than…
Read MoreSize Matters…for jewelry!
Have you ever wondered why the gauge, length, jewelry top, and flat disc (the back of the jewelry) matters? When piercing, we use longer jewelry to allow room for swelling throughout the initial healing process. It is important to keep in mind the sizes and measurements when choosing jewelry. A longer post with a heavy…
Read MoreWhat is “Flash”?!
This blog is written by Sabrina. Click here to view original post. “Tattoo Flash” is a fairly popular and widely understood concept in the art community. Before I was a tattooer, I associated it with old school sheets of simple designs. Now, I know it can mean many things different to clients and artists, and…
Read More5 Things NOT to do: Tattoos
This blog is written by Gabrielle Giannone from Leaninginblog You’re probably thinking, what on earth does this girl know about tattoos? Is she even a heavily tattooed person? The answer is no, as of now I only have what I would consider a few, but I have worked the front desk of tattoo shops since early…
Read MoreHoodie Goodies Interview
Check out this interview with Hoodie Goodies! Read Here.
Read More6 Pro Tips for Young Artists
If you’re just starting out as an art student, or you just want to fine tune your art skills, we’ve compiled our best tips to help you make art part of your daily life so you can continue to create for years to come. Make a workspace for art – Having a special place in…
Read MoreTattoo Etiquette 101: 8 Tips For A Great Ink Experience
When you get a tattoo, it is a very personal process. Your artist is going to put art on your body that will be there for the rest of your life. You want that experience t o be as positive as possible for both of you, so you get your perfect tattoo and an artist…
Read More5 Things to Think About When Getting Your First Tattoo
So you’ve decided to get your first tattoo. Congratulations! I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories of people’s first tattoo experiences, or seen regrettable tattoo decisions walking up and down the beach, so you want to learn from everyone else’s mistakes. You want to have a piece of art that’s all you and that will stand the…
Read MoreTake Care of Your New Tattoo
Now that you’ve got your new ink, you want to make sure you take excellent care of it to avoid infection and keep it looking pristine for years to come. Here’s how to care for your new tattoo: Remove the bandage after 1-4 hours. If your tattoo is bigger/higher trauma (color, solid, sensitive areas) leave…
Read More5 Awesome Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pottery
Whether you’re already a pottery student with a fierce hunger for knowledge or everything you know about pottery comes from the movie “Ghost,” there are lots of fun facts floating around about pottery. Check these out, learn something new and if it sparks your interest, come on out to our Intro to Pottery Wheel Throwing…
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