Hi there everyone!

I wanted to take a few minutes and answer a few questions that I have been asked  about tattooing recently.I understand that many clients are walking into the shop for the first time and I want everyone to be as comfortable as possible here at Tailor Made Tattoo & Body Modification.

Q: Do you re-use tattoo/piercing needles?

A:NO,Absolutely not.In this day and age needles are easy to come by and an inexpensive part of tattooing.Even if you hand make your own needles(sometimes I like to make different groupings).Any needles that are hand made are sterilized in our autoclave before use and all pre-made needles are sterilized in a blister pack via gas/chemical sterilization.In the State of Wisconsin it is legal to re-use any tattoo needle,as long as it is cleaned and sterilized.The thought behind this is that tattoo needles are not removing any tissue like some piercing needles do.I tend to disagree with this and the reason being is that the groupings of needles that we use are soldered together in round configurations and the tiny little spaces could collect dead or infectious tissue that is then able to be deposited into a new tattoo with a re-used needle.You will find that opinions on this vary from one person to the next.I can say that neither I or any of my co-workers re-use any needle for any reason.We are concerned with the well being of our Clients and we want everyone to treated with respect.Proper sterilization and professional integrity are a part of that respect.

Q:Does a “color” tattoo cost more than a “black and gray” tattoo?

A:No,not here at this shop anyway.The Artists that work here tend to charge on an hourly basis.The hourly rate is somewhere between $100 and $150 an hour depending on who you are working with and what the subject matter is.We just charge for our time and this can include drawing time on large projects.Most tattoos that are the size of a grapefruit or smaller are priced outright.If you are wondering what your tattoo will cost the bring in any photo reference that you may have and we will try to figure out an estimate for the work.

Q:Do I need to get “touch-ups” on a somewhat regular basis?

A:No,but there are a few exceptions to this rule.

If you get a tattoo and you need a touch-up or think you may need a touch-up then you need to come in and see the Artist that did your tattoo or have another Artist here at the shop take a look at it .That way we can see what kind of condition the tattoo is in and give our opinion based on seeing the finished product.If you are a sun-worshiping tanning type of person then your tattoo is NOT going to be really bright and colorful,at least not for long.The tattoo pigments we use are not “light-fast”.That means that they do not hold up well when they are exposed to UV light for long periods of time.The Sun is the worst enemy of any tattoo.If you are going to tan, then you should cover your tattoo with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or better.Protect your investment!

Tattooing is not a perfect science and sometimes things need to be darkened up or refreshed a bit.Try to get in and have this done within 3 months of getting the tattoo done.The more time that passes the more work we have to do in order to make everything match up.Tattoos settle into the skin over time  and it’s important that everything should age at the same rate.I can only speak from my own experience and say that if you take care of the work I have done on your skin with the same care that I put into doing the art then you may never need a touch-up.I do about 10 touch-ups a year.In my mind the people I tattoo are doing their job and I am doing mine.

There is one more point I would like to touch on here before I sign off for the time being.If you start a large tattoo and don’t come in to have work done on a regular basis then that tattoo is NOT going to age at the same rate that it would if you were doing monthly sessions.A good example would be a full sleeve.We all know that the tattoo process is long,sometimes painful and it costs money.If you start a full sleeve and do longer appointments(3-6 hour) sittings then you will have that arm finished in about a year,faster if you have extra funds set aside and you are dedicated to getting it done.On the other hand,if you get the work started and then bail for a year or more, then you are going to be paying more for that tattoo when you decide to finish it.The reason being is that we have to try and get everything to look like it was done all in the same time frame.You may wind up paying for an extra hour or two just to have things matched up due to the natural aging process and from sun exposure.The art a person is doing is also in a constant state of flux and evolution.Stay in the loop with your Artist and get your tattoos finished in a timely manner.Tattooing is a partnership.Don’t drop the ball when it’s in your court.

Thank you for checking the site out and feel free to send me any questions you may have..The questions I’ve answered here or tried to answer here,are from phone calls and a few clients that stopped in during the last few months.

Take care and take care of your tattoos!

Jon

Hello everyone,

I would like to take a moment and say Thank You to everyone that frequents our shop,so,Thank you.We appreciate you all keeping us busy.

On to the next order of business.I would like to do some medium size tattoos during the Summer months and I would also like to offer a deal of sorts on said tattoos.Here is the deal my friends,$300.00 gets you between 3 and 4 hours of chair time.My normal rate is between $125 & $150 an hour,you save anywhere from $75 to $125 bucks!This offer does NOT include Tribal,Celtic or anything like that.This is a special for medium size collector tattoos that are geared toward the traditional American style with my own twist put in there.

Please contact me at the shop Tuesday – Saturday 10A.M.-2P.M.

608 819 6559.

Thanks,

Jon  a.k.a JonBoy

I just put in an order to BVLA, Body Vision Los Angeles. Adam is an Accredited Jewelry Professional from the Gemologist Institute of America. With their Motto of “If you can dream it… We can make it!” They’ve proven their ability to create a wide assortment of high end body jewelry with precious metals and gems. Their jewelry surpasses anything I’ve seen before. They’re also an APP corporate member, which means they’re a supporting part of our piercing community. Adam and Nick taught a class on precious metals at APP in 2010.

It all started after I sold my first gold diamond nostril jewelry. I needed more. As usual, I called my good friend Mr Bob Jones and Johnny Velez and asked their advise. Bob Jones said, there is only one place to get high end jewelry, Body Vision. He said to ask for Adam. Once I told Adam that Bob Jones referred me, he was enthused to get started and gave me a list of options.

After a month of going through the catalog with my partner Leslie, we’ve completed an elaborate selection of high end threaded ends, pins, and captive beads. It was quite the learning process for the both of us. Our first order list was ridiculous. Many of the pieces were beautiful, but almost too elaborate for a first order. The reason being is we didn’t want to overwhelm our clients with jewelry that only few celebrities could afford. So, we revised the order and went through the catalog again. This time, we were a little more on par with affordable ends, but alas… the items we picked weren’t functional. Adam, as well as Nick and a couple others from BVLA were more than patient and helpful. Adam advised me that although he could make the pieces to our specifications, the pieces we picked weren’t intended for those purposes and would more than likely sit in a jewelry case forever. We then again went through the catalog and picked out a new combination of ends.  The reason it was challenging, was for one, I hadn’t ever seen anything like their pieces before, but also, there are so many options to choose from and each end could be made into a side facing threaded end, a forward facing end, pin end, different gauge threads, and different sizes of gems as well as a seemingly endless supply of precious gems. Definitely overwhelming at first, but Leslie and I were having so much fun going through all the options, it wasn’t draining by any means.

Adam took the liberty to remove items that were unrealistic and replaced them with items that were in high demand. With the final order we will have an elaborate set of options for your body piercing. Even nicer, is that we can also sit with you and customize a piece of jewelry for your needs. Now, our shop that is aimed at tailoring tattoos and body piercings for you. You’re an individual. You don’t want a tattoo that everybody has. You also don’t piercings that everybody has. Now, even though a few people may have a similar piercing as you, you can have a piece of jewelry very few people will have. Tailor Made Tattoo and Body Modification and now, Tailor Made Body Jewelry.

In order to give you an idea of what the possibilities are, I have started tailormadebodyjewelry.com. Now, you can see a little of what we have available and come in to see the rest. I guarantee you will fall in love with these pieces. But, I imagine, you will fall in love with at least one piece specifically.

This new selection of body jewelry isn’t the kind of jewelry you’ll find at the mall. In fact, I doubt you’ll be able to find it anywhere around town. Maybe if other shops catch on as start ordering it, but we’ll see. Each piece is hand-made, hand-set and hand-polished in their studio by their talented family of jewelers with the highest quality precious metals and quality gems from the Los Angeles area. They also offer full legal insurance appraisals on request.

“BVLA  unconditionally guarantees the quality and craftsmanship of each and every piece of jewelry we produce for the lifetime of said piece.”

As you can probably tell, I’m very excited to start carrying this line of body jewelry and get the word out. I’m so grateful to everyone who has been spreading the word and telling their friends and family about Tailor Made Studio. In addition to this line of body jewelry, I have  another surprise in store for everyone as well.  I’m very proud to be dealing with the high end quality I’ve been striving to reach and it can only keep getting better.

Now, I have to sit back and impatiently wait for the jewelry to be made and delivered. Next month, keep your eyes peeled for updates.

I think a person’s birthday is the most important holiday in you’re life and it should be celebrated accordingly! Since, I’m glad you were born, well most of you; if you come in on your actual birthday, I will do any piercing for the cost of jewelry. The catch is, it has to be your actual birthday. Not the day before. Not the day after. I always get people asking about that.

Inferno teams up with Tailor Made Tattoo and Body Modification for 80’s Spring Fling with DJ Mike Carlson spinning classic 80’s dance music. Brand new Inferno and Tailor Made T-Shirts and Hoodies to be raffled and given away. 5 Raffle tickets with cover.

Raffle for Hoodie, T-shirt, and $100 Gift Certificate.
Raffle starts @ 12:00. Shirts will also be given out randomly all night.

Hi there everyone!

I wanted to put the word out that we are promoting a night of 80′s dance music with Club Inferno on Friday,March 19th @ 9p.m. There will be $3.50 Three Olives Mixers($4.50 w/Red Bull) and DJ Mike Carlson will be spinning only the best tunes from the “ME” decade.We will be doing a raffle where you can win NEW Tailor Made/Inferno hoodies and T-shirts.$5 Cover gets you 5 raffle tickets.Dress to impress in 80′s fashion(and I mean get those side ponytails and leg warmers out people,get your crimper out and do some Flock of Seagulls stuff with your hair guys!)Gets you in for $2 and you still get 5 tickets to win cool clothing and a Gift Certificate!!!!Come on out and have a drink with us and ring in SPRING with the best of the 80′s!!!!!

Thanks,Jon

Hi there everyone. Karcus made us this fancy pants web site and now we will be adding new tattoo and art pics on a very regular basis.I will be posting new pictures within hours of finishing some of my tattoo and art projects. Make sure to check in frequently to see what I’m up to here at the shop. Who knows,you may see your new tattoo on here!

Thanks,

Jon

I have just updated our website and you’re looking at it.

This website will be far more functional and user friendly than the last flash based version. It also will work on your crackberry or iphone. The portfolios are easier to navigate and comment on. It also has information on all the artists.

This site will continue to grow, so visit often. We will be posting news and updates as they come up. We’re a new shop with experienced people. See what we create! There’s a whole lot more in store for the Madison area and we’re bringing it.