Tipping Your Tattoo Artist

Dangerdunf · 18-05-2011 01:14PM #1

Hi guys/gals

I was just wondering, do you always tip your tattoo artist after getting a tattoo done or is it only if they have done a big piece?

I've always tipped my tattoo artist but some of my friends never do. Do many people give the artist a tip after finishing the piece?

bodice ripper · 18-05-2011 01:48PM

before I start, I am biased

I always tip my tattoo artist, always. In saying that, it is rare that I am not getting something huge done. Also, I almost always tip cab drivers, hairdressers, waitresses and waiters, and bar persons if I am sitting at the bar all night.

I don't think tattoo artists expect it per se. I have had tips turned down from me and I have turned down tips from customers. I wouldn't stress it one way or the other in this country. It may be different in other countries though....

antocann · 18-05-2011 02:06PM

yeh , i tip the artists , there puting art on your body for life , so its worth it
and usualy when you tip , they know your gona return lol

Elbow · 18-05-2011 05:09PM

How much of a tip though?

For instance an extra 50 or just the price of a few pints?

TYJ · 18-05-2011 05:14PM

Why should you have to tip them? You are paying them enough already

Will · 18-05-2011 05:40PM

The tattoo artist is not getting the full amount. I'm not sure what split is taken, I think it depends on the studio but 50/50 or 60/40 in favour of the owner, then you gotta factor in tax and all that other jazz.

seanybiker · 19-05-2011 12:21AM

I tipped the lads that done my first one. Main reason was I didn't wanna wait for the change. Was running out the door with my sleeve up so everyone could see how cool I am.

Elbow · 19-05-2011 09:11AM

seanybiker wrote: »

I tipped the lads that done my first one. Main reason was I didn't wanna wait for the change. Was running out the door with my sleeve up so everyone could see how cool I am.

At least i'm not the only 1

Personally i think the price of a pint or 2 wouldn't do any harm

Dangerdunf · 19-05-2011 10:02AM

Clohane wrote: »

Personally i think the price of a pint or 2 wouldn't do any harm

Ya my normal tip is about €20

Atavan-Halen · 19-05-2011 01:27PM

I'd always give them something. After all if they've helped sketch out something for you or coming up with a design or even freehanding and then tattooing you it's the least I can do!

TheRealSquishy · 09-06-2011 03:29PM

I never tip anyone but my tattoo guy was my exception! I gave him a 20 extra but then he threw in the cream for free. Thats not why I done it and didnt expect anything back because the piece he had done was so good. I think it depends on how good the work is, tbh I hadn't even thought about tipping him but he made me cry when I saw what he done so it was the least I could do!

celtenal · 09-06-2011 09:53PM

Taylor21 wrote: »

I never tip anyone but my tattoo guy was my exception! I gave him a 20 extra but then he threw in the cream for free. Thats not why I done it and didnt expect anything back because the piece he had done was so good. I think it depends on how good the work is, tbh I hadn't even thought about tipping him but he made me cry when I saw what he done so it was the least I could do!

Who did your work? Sounds like somebody very very good?

TheRealSquishy · 10-06-2011 01:02AM

celtenal wrote: »

Who did your work? Sounds like somebody very very good?

Junior in G's tattoo Galway! Barely a word of english but sound man and bloody talented! I'm getting my next off him soon and I keep having nightmares that he dies! I've only met the man twice and this is how much I admire him lol!

celtenal · 10-06-2011 09:49AM

Taylor21 wrote: »

Junior in G's tattoo Galway! Barely a word of english but sound man and bloody talented! I'm getting my next off him soon and I keep having nightmares that he dies! I've only met the man twice and this is how much I admire him lol!

Cheers bro.,I'm certainly going to check out his work.

Tipping Your Tattoo Artist

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