How do I make an appointment?

Jordan: Books will open on the first of every month to schedule out for the following month (ex. books open March 1st to schedule out April). There will be two forms available, one for existing projects and predrawns and one for new inquiries. Existing projects do take priority, but there’s always room each month for some new folks! The “New Inquiries” form caps at 50 submissions, so be sure you’re on time to get your submission in first! Jordan will read through all the new inquiries and pick the pieces she feels she’s the best fit for to fill out any remaining appointments after all existing projects are scheduled.

Adrian: Adrian currently has open availability and can be booked with by filling out the booking form on his artist page.

Can I book a consultation before we schedule an appointment?

Jordan does not take in-person consultations unless you’ve gone through her booking process. Adrian is available for in-person consultations and can be reached by emailing maldonadoal.mss@gmail.com.

Do you tattoo BIPOC individuals?

Absolutely! Although a lot of Jordan and Adrian’s portfolios are on lighter skin tones, both artists are very comfortable working on any type of skin. Tattoos look beautiful on EVERYONE.

Does it matter what size I am?

The ONLY thing that might change due to someone’s size is how long it takes to fill out a sleeve! Smaller individuals don’t have as much skin to work with, so what would be a small piece on a larger individual might take up an entire forearm on someone with a smaller build. We don’t care what size you are, all body types are beautiful and look great tattooed.

What do you charge?

Jordan: $1200/day; $250 deposit.

Adrian: $150/hr; $100 deposit.

Beyond the fact that tattooing is quite hard on a tattooist’s body, tattoo artists also spend hours outside of your appointment creating the design. We only charge for the time you’re in our chair, but we spend a LOT of time outside of that working to ensure you get the best piece possible, be that researching for your design, training in safe tattooing procedures, practicing our drawing, etc. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes magic that goes on to make your time in the chair as smooth as possible, and we are so grateful to all our clients who understand and appreciate all the work that goes into your piece!

What’s the design process like?

Once your artist has agreed to take on your piece, you can expect them to communicate with you via email throughout the design process or you can request an in-person consultation to talk through your concept. Typically you can expect to see your design the day before and can request any adjustments you might need before you come into the shop for your appointment. The booking forms are fairly extensive, so if you’re detailed in your submission your artist likely won’t need much more from you once you’re booked!

Do I need to put down a deposit?

Yes— Jordan takes a $250 deposit and Adrian takes $100. This deposit is nonrefundable, and you may forfeit it entirely if you cancel within 48 hours or are more than 20 minutes late for your appointment. However, if you provide ample notice we am happy to reschedule you if something comes up and you can apply your deposit to your new appointment time. You will receive a link from Ravensgate to pay the deposit when we schedule your appointment.The deposit will be applied to your total balance on the day of your tattoo.

How should I pay?

We accept both cash and card, but cash is preferred!

What about tipping?

Ah, the most awkward question in the world. Tattooing is a service industry and it is customary (at least in America) to tip your artist if you feel they’ve done a good job. We certainly appreciate and take note of clients who tip and tip well, but it’s not required. A general estimate to aim for is 10-20%, but we’ve had people tip us with plants and crystals before if they had a really tight budget, and we honestly loved that. It’s more about showing you appreciate the hard work the artist is putting in, however you’re able to express it.

Does it hurt?

Everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but if you’re freaking out about the pain then chances are you’re wigging yourself out more than you need to be. Tattoo needles aren’t actually that scary (Jordan hates getting her blood drawn too) and while certain areas are definitely more sensitive than others (ribs, feet, etc.) it’s a very temporary pain and when it’s over you’ll have a beautiful new piece of art on your body.

What should I do in preparation for my tattoo?

Get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, drink water and bring a water bottle and a snack to your appointment! Avoid going out on an all-night bender the night before since alcohol can thin your blood and make sure that your skin is sun-burn free. If you’re able to, moisturize your skin every day for at least a week leading up to your tattoo— it makes your skin easier to tattoo and will help mitigate some of the discomfort! As we live in a pretty outdoorsy area, watch out for poison ivy too- if you have that anywhere on your body we’ll have to reschedule your appointment so we can be sure it doesn’t compromise your tattoo’s healing. If you are a new mother, you CANNOT be breastfeeding and get tattooed, so keep that in mind when you schedule your appointment.

What about aftercare?

Two important things to know are that you should avoid sun exposure and swimming for 2 weeks after a tattoo. Your artist will walk you through an aftercare routine the day of your appointment, but if you have any big vacations or work in a job that would expose your tattoo to a lot of sun or dirt, keep that in mind when you schedule your piece. For more detailed information, click the button below.