I'd like to start this email by saying sorry for the radio silence, thanks for being so patient dear subscribers, I hope this wait hasn't put you off!
My diary has been closed for nearly a year. I've been meaning to reopen it for a while, but between cancellations due to covid (mostly) and holidays, rescheduling and unfinished projects and on top of that managing my own shop, it's been impossible, but I do feel like I'm missing on possible cool new clients and projects, so I'm opening my diary this Friday 12th for the rest of the month, for bookings in November- December and early 2023.
I'll be prioritising black and grey realism, pen to hints of colour, semi-realism and illustrative style. I work better if I'm given free rein based on a concept (your idea/brief) this way we will both be happier!
Sorry, no continuing other tattooists' work and no cover-ups unless your tattoo is very faded (for that visit Naama Studios)
All enquiries will be dealt with by email, no DMs no FB messages as those will likely be missed. This is so I can keep all information and pictures under one reference folder. My assistant Erin will be helping me with email replies, please allow 3 days for an answer, if you haven't received a reply in 5 days please resend your email, I do apologise if we miss any messages.
My diary will be open for the rest of this month, this means it will close again in September, so get your ideas ready and send them asap!
What info should you include?
Subject: New client/Old client/Ongoing project
Detailed description of your idea
Placement, if between gaps please include a picture marking the area
Size: in centimetres or inches is fine ("Big" or "small" is not an acceptable description - what's small for me might be big for you!)
Any reference images (please do not send me inspirational songs or videos!)
Please send all enquiries to melszetobookings@gmail.com
Spaces are very limited (3 per week) so please don't be offended if I can't fit you in.
Old clients will always have space in my diary (except those ones on the blacklist!)
If I think that a style doesn't suit me I may recommend/refer you to one of my colleagues who can better deliver your desired result.
Appointment dates, prices and deposit:
You will be given an appointment on a first-come-first-served basis. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, no weekends sorry! If you have a preference for days or dates (e.g. Tuesdays or beginning of the month) let us know and we’ll try to accommodate you as best as we can.
In order to secure your appointment you’ll need to pay a deposit of £100 that will be deducted from the total cost of the tattoo and can be paid online through our online store. Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferable if discussed in advance. Please wait until we have agreed an appointment date before you pay your deposit. After agreeing a date you'll have two weeks to pay your deposit, if we don't hear back from you your appointment will be cancelled and your date will be offered to someone else.
There's no appointment without deposit and no sketches are sent in advance.
You’ll be able so see your design on the same day of your appointment and you can ask for any changes you want before starting.
Prices depend on size, design and part of the body, there’s a minimum charge of £100, tattoos bigger than A5 will be charged by the hourly rate which is £150. For smaller designs you will be given an estimated price. I don't have a day rate. If you have a budget in mind let us know and I’ll always try to give you a rough quote or work around it.
Cancellations:
Deposits are strictly non-refundable.
Please let me know with at least 2-3 days in advance if you'd like to reschedule your appointment, if you fail to do so you will lose your deposit. Bear in mind if you reschedule you will have to wait for the next available spot or for a last minute opening, your deposit will be then transferred to the new date.
It's unlikely that I have to cancel your appointment but in case it happens due to illness, special events or travel I will try to accommodate you in the earliest spot available, if we don't get to an agreement or if I decide to not tattoo you for any reason then your deposit will be refunded.
Thanks for your amazing support!
Mel
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