✶ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✶
How do you book your appointments?
✶ Currently I book all of my tattoo appointments through email [email protected] or by contacting El Dorado Tattoos at (207)770-7725. This helps me keep better track of information and files pertaining to each clients project, DM’s through social media get lost easily- if we’ve lost touch email/call/text.
What days do you work?
✶ My days of operation are Tuesday-Friday with poking hours between 11 AM-3 PM. Saturdays are only available to larger scale projects at this time. Requesting appointments outside of my regular hours of operation are subject to an additional 10% charge to your project.
Do you charge hourly or by design?
✶ Effective June 2025 I am quoting projects based on size placement and level of detail for custom work and I price by piece for flash/pre-drawn designs. I am always happy to design something that works with your budget. If there is a certain price range you are trying to stick within please let me know.
What payment methods do you accept?
✶ Currently I accept deposits via Venmo, PayPal, or by cash. El Dorado Tattoo operates as a cash only business and has an ATM available in our lobby for your convenience.
How do deposits work? Do I need one to get tattooed?
✶ If you are wanting to set an appointment time for a custom tattoo I will be requesting a deposit to hold your appointment time and have your design drawn before you arrive. Standard deposits are $50 and larger scale projects will require a $100 deposit. Deposits are non refundable applied to the final appointment cost. Deposits are valid for one reschedule with a minimum of 48 hours notice. If you are in need of another reschedule or missed the window to contact, your initial deposit will be forfeit and a new deposit is requested for an additional appointment time. Deposits are not required for same day walk-in customers.
What his your cancellation/reschedule policy?
✶ To cancel or reschedule please contact me via email [email protected] or at El Dorado Tattoo’s shop phone (207)770-7725. If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late to your appointment please communicate with me. If you are more than 15 minutes late without a heads up, it will be considered a no show and we will not be able to proceed with your appointment time. If a client makes excessive cancelations/reschedules or is a no show, I will not continue to work with them.
What are your favorite things to tattoo?
✶ Insects, animals, plants, bones, teeth, cryptids, antiques, moody eyes/faces, chunky line designs, and pop media characters from video games, cartoons, anime, and graphic novels.
Will I see my tattoo design prior to my appointment time?
✶ In short- not at this time. Due to the volume of clients I take on, designs are typically drawn the night before or the morning of your tattoo appointment. I do this to make sure each design is given enough attention as close to the appointment time as possible. This is also why I request information in your booking form such as placement photos, approximate size in inches, and any sketches/reference photos that best represent your tattoo request. I also allow for consultations where we can discuss your tattoo design in person and go over a rough sketch for the design layout.
I'm considering using numbing cream for my tattoo appointment, is that okay with you?
✶ Effective June 2025 I am no longer working on skin that has been treated with numbing creams. If you have questions regarding this updated policy please contact me directly.
Are you okay wearing a mask while you tattoo?- Immune compromised tattoo-lover
✶ I'm always happy to wear a face covering! Please let me know of any additional precautions necessary prior to your appointment time.
Would you ever tattoo someone else's art?
✶ If it falls within the style of work that I do I'd be open to tattooing another artists work with their permission. I prefer to do work that I design myself and would love to create something inspired by the artwork/references that you send over. While I enjoy tattooing designs that reference pop media, I do take the time to draw each character or reference myself.
What is your policy on touch-ups?
✶ I allow 1 free touch up within 3 months post tattoo. Touch ups are for inconsistencies directly affected by technical issues. This does not include negligent aftercare, fading due to sun exposure, or fallout as a result of injury.
*These are just a few questions I find myself repeating- if you have any additional questions please let me know through the contact page.
✶ Currently I book all of my tattoo appointments through email [email protected] or by contacting El Dorado Tattoos at (207)770-7725. This helps me keep better track of information and files pertaining to each clients project, DM’s through social media get lost easily- if we’ve lost touch email/call/text.
What days do you work?
✶ My days of operation are Tuesday-Friday with poking hours between 11 AM-3 PM. Saturdays are only available to larger scale projects at this time. Requesting appointments outside of my regular hours of operation are subject to an additional 10% charge to your project.
Do you charge hourly or by design?
✶ Effective June 2025 I am quoting projects based on size placement and level of detail for custom work and I price by piece for flash/pre-drawn designs. I am always happy to design something that works with your budget. If there is a certain price range you are trying to stick within please let me know.
What payment methods do you accept?
✶ Currently I accept deposits via Venmo, PayPal, or by cash. El Dorado Tattoo operates as a cash only business and has an ATM available in our lobby for your convenience.
How do deposits work? Do I need one to get tattooed?
✶ If you are wanting to set an appointment time for a custom tattoo I will be requesting a deposit to hold your appointment time and have your design drawn before you arrive. Standard deposits are $50 and larger scale projects will require a $100 deposit. Deposits are non refundable applied to the final appointment cost. Deposits are valid for one reschedule with a minimum of 48 hours notice. If you are in need of another reschedule or missed the window to contact, your initial deposit will be forfeit and a new deposit is requested for an additional appointment time. Deposits are not required for same day walk-in customers.
What his your cancellation/reschedule policy?
✶ To cancel or reschedule please contact me via email [email protected] or at El Dorado Tattoo’s shop phone (207)770-7725. If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late to your appointment please communicate with me. If you are more than 15 minutes late without a heads up, it will be considered a no show and we will not be able to proceed with your appointment time. If a client makes excessive cancelations/reschedules or is a no show, I will not continue to work with them.
What are your favorite things to tattoo?
✶ Insects, animals, plants, bones, teeth, cryptids, antiques, moody eyes/faces, chunky line designs, and pop media characters from video games, cartoons, anime, and graphic novels.
Will I see my tattoo design prior to my appointment time?
✶ In short- not at this time. Due to the volume of clients I take on, designs are typically drawn the night before or the morning of your tattoo appointment. I do this to make sure each design is given enough attention as close to the appointment time as possible. This is also why I request information in your booking form such as placement photos, approximate size in inches, and any sketches/reference photos that best represent your tattoo request. I also allow for consultations where we can discuss your tattoo design in person and go over a rough sketch for the design layout.
I'm considering using numbing cream for my tattoo appointment, is that okay with you?
✶ Effective June 2025 I am no longer working on skin that has been treated with numbing creams. If you have questions regarding this updated policy please contact me directly.
Are you okay wearing a mask while you tattoo?- Immune compromised tattoo-lover
✶ I'm always happy to wear a face covering! Please let me know of any additional precautions necessary prior to your appointment time.
Would you ever tattoo someone else's art?
✶ If it falls within the style of work that I do I'd be open to tattooing another artists work with their permission. I prefer to do work that I design myself and would love to create something inspired by the artwork/references that you send over. While I enjoy tattooing designs that reference pop media, I do take the time to draw each character or reference myself.
What is your policy on touch-ups?
✶ I allow 1 free touch up within 3 months post tattoo. Touch ups are for inconsistencies directly affected by technical issues. This does not include negligent aftercare, fading due to sun exposure, or fallout as a result of injury.
*These are just a few questions I find myself repeating- if you have any additional questions please let me know through the contact page.
