LOCATION
Beyond the Illusion
Unit 1/10 oasis drive
Secret Harbour, Western Australia
HOW TO BOOK/GET A QUOTE
I will only take on jobs that I feel suit my drawing style and the direction I'm trying to go with my artwork.
To get a quote or book in please please fill out the form linked on this site. I will get back to you via email to give you a quote. If you would like to go ahead with the booking a deposit will need to be put down to hold the spot. This is all done online.
Please read this Info page before filling out the form.
I do not take on coverups or finishing work done by other artists.
Bookings available between Tuesdays - Saturdays
LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY
Sometimes spots come up due to rescheduling, when this happens I will post available dates on my Instagram.
COST
I work at a fast pace therefore I quote all jobs based on the size and complexity of the design, NOT by an hourly rate. Hourly rates only apply when the design will take multiple sessions to complete.
When I quote I take into consideration
- Design research
- Drawing time
- Tattoo time
- Supplies
- Set up/Clean up time
- GST is included in the quote
*Quotes are only my best estimate and can vary slightly.
DESIGNS
I will not send out designs prior to your appointment. I will have it ready for the day of your appointment. I only draw designs for clients with a booking. I can only give you my version of the design you're after, I will not copy another design.
DESIGN CHANGES
If after you make a booking you have a change of mind about anything we've previously discussed about your design, please let me know asap. For example if the body placement, size or design details change. If the changes are major or it's to a completely new design we might need to start the entire booking process over again. I cannot accept complete design changes within 48 hours of your booking as the drawing process would've already began. This will result in loss of deposit and a new deposit is required for the new design.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
You will need to put down a deposit if you'd like to go ahead and make a booking. The deposit amount is based on the size of the tattoo. This can be done via bank transfer once a date is decided on. Deposits are non-refundable. Your deposit will come off the price on the day of completion. Payment must be made in full, in cash or by bank transfer, on the day of your booking. No exceptions.
RESCHEDULING OR CANCELLING
You are able to reschedule your booking up to two times from the original booking date. To reschedule please contact me and we will find a new booking time. However you must give more than 48 hours notice to reschedule. Less than 48 hours notice will result in loss of deposit. If for some reason you want to cancel altogether that's ok, but please keep in mind your deposit is non-refundable.
CONTACTING ME
If you wish to make a booking or get a quote - Please fill out the booking form available on this website.
If you already have a booking and need to contact me about design changes or rescheduling - Please email me at emilyclairetattoo@gmail.com
I do not accept work related messages through Instagram messaging, email only.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR BOOKING
- Please try to arrive 5-10 mins early to fill out the consent form
- Bring valid photo ID
- Wear comfy clothing that will allow access to the area being tattooed and that you wouldn't mind if ink gets on it
- Feel free to bring a drink/snack
- No Alcohol before
- Do not put any creams of any kind on your skin on the day of the booking including numbing cream.
- I will not tattoo the area if numbing cream has been used.
SKIN PREP
- Keep out of the sun, sun damaged skin can't be tattooed. If your skin is sunburnt or has been recently sunburnt (within the last 2 weeks or so) the appointment will be cancelled.
- Moisturise daily in the lead up (just not the day of the booking)
- Exfoliate to remove any dry/dead skin
- Fake tan must be removed before coming to your appointment
AFTERCARE
- Keep wrapping on for 1-2 hours
- Unwrap and wash with warm soapy water to remove and blood/plasma
- Wash again a few times throughout the day and again then next morning
- Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen Antiseptic cream 1-2 times per day starting the day after getting the tattoo until healed
- The tattoo will form a thin layer and begin to peel, do not pick, let it fall away in its own time
- While the tattoo is healing do not pick, scratch, go swimming, apply any other creams or things like fake tan. Keep out of the sun.
- Once the tattoo is healed (roughly 2 weeks) apply moisturiser daily and sunscreen when needed.
- If a touch up is required let me know 4 weeks after it was done, even though it is healed after 2 weeks it takes about 4 weeks to properly settle in
AFTERCARE WITH SECOND SKIN PRODUCTS
WARNING - DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE ANY SENSITIVITY TO ADHESIVES SUCH AS BANDAIDS, TAPE ETC. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY IF ITCHING, BURNING OR RASH APPEARS.
- Remove the first piece of second skin within 24 hours. Do this in the shower. Gently wash the tattoo and remove any blood/plasma.
- Dry the area and no not apply any creams.
- Apply the next piece of second skin and this can remain on for 4/5 days.
- Once this is removed the area may still peel.
- Apply moisturiser until dryness has stopped.
PLEASE NOTE
* This is not professional medical advice, this is advice based on years in the tattoo industry and what has proven to give my clients the best results. Results may vary for each individual. Please seek out professional medical advice if needed.