
FAQ & Policies
Please read and be aware of these things BEFORE you book a tattoo with me. I kindly ask all of my clients to read and understand the policies outlined on this page.
HOW DO I BOOK? Please use the Book A Tattoo tab at the top of this page :) If it's easier, you can also email me (fangteeeth@gmail.com) or send me a DM on Instagram (@fangteeths) to book.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? I am located at Hot Rod Betties in Salem, Oregon.
WHAT ARE YOUR RATES? Apprenticeship rates are currently $50 an hour. But that price is subject to change in the future.
WHAT DAYS/HOURS DO YOU TATTOO? Monday-Friday only. I am currently unable to schedule appointments on Saturdays or Sundays because my school is not open on those days.
​I tattoo from noon to 4pm. Due to school hours, there is no flexibility in this time. You MUST be in the chair ready to tattoo by 1pm. Otherwise, we will have to reschedule the appointment.
DO YOU DO CUSTOMS? Enthusiastically yes!! I would be honored to make your tattoo dreams come true. I require a $60 deposit fee that will go toward the total cost of your tattoo in order to design a custom. I usually need at least 2 weeks between your proposal and the tattoo appointment. I do NOT do walk-in customs. Feel free to contact me through this website, email, or instagram to get a price quote on it before you book.
DO YOU SEND CUSTOM DESIGNS PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT? No, I do not. I send basic sketches to make sure we are on the same page, but after I get the okay, I usually don't send any more updates on the design. You will not see it in its final form until the day of the appointment.
WHAT IF I NEED CHANGES TO MY DESIGN? During the sketch phase, I am open to any number of revisions to ensure that we accurately capture your idea. I usually try to have my ideas down a week or so before your appointment. After I start on the actual design, I do not allow revisions. But I can edit little things on the day of the appointment. If you need major changes to the design after I've completed it, that's totally fine. We can keep the same deposit and move the appointment to a later date.
DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT? Yes, I require a $25 non-refundable deposit for flash and $60 non-refundable deposit for customs. This goes toward the cost of your overall tattoo. If I need to reschedule you for personal reasons, I will not charge you another deposit fee.
DO YOU DO FREE TOUCH-UPS? I do! :) Only on Mondays and Tuesdays for touch-ups. Your tattoo needs to be at least 3 weeks old before we can schedule you for one. The easiest way to schedule that is to dm or email me and let me know your name, what tattoo you got, and what you'd like specifically touched up.
HOW MUCH IS FLASH GONNA COST ME? Currently, my flash is priced by size. I charge $25 an inch and have a 2-inch MINIMUM for all flashes. There are size requirements for certain flash that I will discuss with the client prior to final payment. As always, if you have a question about pricing, you are free to DM or email me, asking how small or big a certain flash can be.
WHAT KIND OF MACHINE DO YOU USE? I use both coil and rotary machines. The machine I use for color packing makes a sharp buzzing sound, similar to what you hear in this video. It is not quiet. If you are sensitive to sounds or are getting a tattoo in an area close to your ear, I encourage you to bring headphones or noise-canceling earbuds.​
DO YOU DO MULTIPLE SESSIONS? Yes! a lot of my flash designs and customs will require multiple sessions due to the limited hours my school is open. If your tattoo requires multiple sessions, I will let you know and discuss payment options with you beforehand. I do NOT charge more than one deposit fee for multiple-session tattoos.
If you do not feel comfortable or are unable to sit for long periods of time and want things done in multiple sessions, I'm also totally fine with that. I try to let people know how long their tattoo might take beforehand, but it is a difficult thing to predict.
DO YOU REPEAT DESIGNS? Smaller designs and anything related to a fandom is, for the most part, repeatable! Larger-scale, custom character designs I usually only do once. On my flash sheets there is usually at least one non-repeatable design.
I try to keep my flash updated, so if anything is crossed out or marked otherwise, it isn't repeatable. :( But I am open to doing something similar as a custom.
DO YOU ALLOW OTHER ARTISTS TO TATTOO YOUR DESIGNS? No, I do not. There is no contract or ticket that can be purchased to override this rule. The only person I permit to tattoo my art is myself.
WHAT PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT? I accept PayPal and Venmo. I can also take all major credit card payments and cash in person.
WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY ARE YOU ABLE TO TATTOO? It is a case-by-case basis but the short answer is all parts. It really depends on the design, but I am open to discussing with the client how things would look best.
I am fine with doing face, neck, genital, and hand tattoos.​
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET A TATTOO? You MUST be 18+ & bring your government-issued ID with you to get tattooed. This is a legal requirement in Oregon and no exceptions will be made.
I require all my clients to be at least 18 years old at the time of their tattoo even if I am working in another state where the law does not require it.
SHOULD I TIP? Tips are appreciated but never expected! If you prefer to gift, I like coffee, vampire knick-knacks/gothic antiques, Skullpanda dolls, stuff you've drawn or other crafts you've made, or stuff for my kitties. But I would be over the moon excited to receive anything!
CAN I BRING A FRIEND WITH ME TO THE APPOINTMENT? Yes of course! Since my studio is very small, please limit the number of people you bring to just one. If you require more people as a handler/assistant, let me know and I can select special days/times to accommodate. :)
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT? Please let me know as soon as possible if you need to cancel. Life happens, and I'm totally down to reschedule. Typically, I do not allow people to reschedule less than 24 hours before our appointment. Another deposit will need to be paid to secure your new spot. I do not hold any dates/times for people without a deposit.
In the event that I need to reschedule your appointment due to sickness/personal reasons, no second deposit needs to be paid.
WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE OF YOUR STUDIO LIKE? My current studio is a school, so it’s busy and bustling! There are always instructors watching/surveying the floor and up to 7 other artists working with clients at the same time. The instructors will be present and watching during the tattoo procedure. It’s a lot of fun and has good vibes.
WHERE DO I PARK? There is a bunch of free street parking in front of the building :) it is technically a 3-hour maximum, but there are plenty of people who park there every day for work (including me) and there is not usually an issue. If you're worried about it, I'm totally down for taking a break to have you move your car.
FLASH FAQ
​
- Most designs are repeatable unless crossed out/marked otherwise.
- Large-scale & character designs are usually not repeatable :( But I can do a similar character/pose as a custom.
- If there was a flash design you saw awhile ago but don't see now, feel free to message me about it. It's usually still available I just stopped advertising it.
- Any flash can be edited or have color added.
​
I'm good at...
-black & gray w/ light accent colors.
-characters or objects from media
-YOUR OC'S (give them to me plz)
-dark or suggestive themes
-furries/fursonas
-weapons
I'm not the right person for...
-realism
-portraits


