tattooist who'll allow friend to watch?

looking_around

Is there a tattooist in Ireland that will allow a friend to stand in while you're getting the tattoo?

I ask because my mother would really like a tattoo but she gets extremely anxious if she's left alone/away from someone she knows. All she wants is to have someone stand in with her. I, myself, don't see why that's a problem but the couple of tattooist I've asked so far have said "no way".

So I thought I'd ask ye if you happen to know anyone who is ok with someone standing in.
Preferably someone in Cork, Limerick or Clare.

Chucken

I had mine done by Danny Bulman in Limerick and my hubby was there with me. Granted that was about 10 years ago. Things might have changed now.
I went with hubby when he got his as well but the shop is closed down now.

TEMPLAR KNIGHT

Uli is dead sound he's in high on ink I think it's called it's on Thomas street near the blind pig, then there's all star ink. Both good studios in limerick and I can't see why they'd stop a nervous woman having company!

daenerysstormborn3

To be honest I think if you explain the situation before the session, most tattoo artists would try to accommodate if possible, just bear in mind a lot of tattoo shops are very very small so not everywhere might be suitable.

Melion

I'm an apprentice in a shop in Shannon if that suits. We have no problem with someone having a friend/family member with them.

Jimmy Bottlehead

I'm fairly shocked. I've had people sit in with me for every session I've had with Woyt, he had absolutely no problem with it. When I talked to Remis about getting a piece done by him, I asked could my grandmother sit in on it and he also had no issue with it.

If you explain, then the artist can probably accommodate. If they refuse, I'd at least expect them give a reason.

Star Lord

I'm sure there's no tattoo artist worth anything that would stop someone sitting in on it, unless they simply don't have the space.
(Most do, as it's almost a necessity!)

squishykins

I've never had any problems (though all my experience is in Dublin), I was always told I could bring one friend in but no more :P

looking_around

Thanks for all your answers..

All star Ink was one of the tattoo shops asked.


I'll check out "high on Ink".
And where's this new shop in Shannon? (I'm originally from there, myself :P ..)

CyberJuice

check out tattoo heroes dublin. they have a facebook page..they are on bachelors walk just near the hapenny bridge. they allow people to sit in and watch, in fact its a small studio so even customers walking in can see the person thats gettin tattood,the guy does great work in there

Chucken

Chucken wrote: »

I had mine done by Danny Bulman in Limerick and my hubby was there with me. Granted that was about 10 years ago. Things might have changed now.
I went with hubby when he got his as well but the shop is closed down now.

Sorry for quoting myself but I should point out, Bulmans is not closed.
The shop my hubby got his done in is closed.

Melion

looking_around wrote: »

Thanks for all your answers..

All star Ink was one of the tattoo shops asked.


I'll check out "high on Ink".
And where's this new shop in Shannon? (I'm originally from there, myself :P ..)

Ground floor of Kincora Apts across from Darcys/Murphy Brownes

looking_around

hehe, thanks for the correction Chucken.

And cool Melion, ..fairly central, surprised I didn't notice it a couple of weeks ago XD..I'll have to keep my eyes open next time I'm down there, and check it out

SillyMangoX

All star ink wouldn't let me and my mom in together even though we were both getting tattoos My friend came in with me in Shannon, and in Devil's ink in Limerick I didn't actually have friends with me but there were other people getting tattooed at the same time who did have people with them if that's of any help

ZombieBride

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I'm sure there's no tattoo artist worth anything that would stop someone sitting in on it, unless they simply don't have the space.
(Most do, as it's almost a necessity!)

Allstar doesn't generally let people sit in, from experience but all you can do is ask. I'd also recommend High on Ink.

old hippy

Used to get mine done in Bren's Tattoo parlour (in Dublin) and there was always pals of people getting their tats done, tiny place as well.

Mansized Wreath

Some shops allow it,some don't. Personally I've only once brought a mate with me and that was years ago. It can be distracting for the artist and as already said,space can be limited around work stations. BTW, don't pick an artist on if they allow company or not,pick em on talent.