Captain Shade Tattoos
Columbus, Ohio
FAQ
Q: I want to book an appointment, how do I do that?
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A: I am by appointment only, and book 3-4 months out at a time. You can submit a request here. If you wish to schedule further out, you will be placed on my waitlist to get scheduled when those dates open up.
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Q: I paid the $50 for your waitlist, when will I hear about making an appointment?
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A: If you are on the waitlist, you will receive a booking email from me either quickly, or within a few weeks depending on how far out I'm booked. My schedule is booking 3-4 months out at this time.
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Q: I want super fine lines, how small can you make my tattoo?
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I love this video of microrealism tattoos healed. Tattoos will change as they heal, as does your skin, which is normal. I will assess day of with the stencil if a tattoo is too small.
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Q: What ingredients do you use?
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A: I use all professional Dynamic and Solid Inks, and Kwadron cartridge needles.
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Q: Do I need to schedule a consultation to finalize my design?
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A: I prefer working via email to discuss tattoos. If I need photos of your arm to work around existing tattoos, or to discuss in more detail, then we can schedule a 30-min consultation.
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Q: How much do you charge?
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A: My minimum is $250. My tattoos are calculated at a $275/hr rate, meaning a full day (6 hrs) is typically $1,650. I will give you a range based on how long I think it will take. I usually have people pay a $50 waitlist fee and a $100-$200 booking fee. Each of these are deducted from the final price and are non-refundable.
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We do accept cash (preferred), credit cards, and Apple Pay. We do not accept Venmo or CashApp, unless it's for tip.
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Q: Do you do coverups?
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A: My style does not cover up well, but they will be accepted on a case by case basis.
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Q: Do you tattoo minors with parental consent?
A: I prefer tattooing 18+.
Q: Can I bring a friend/parent/S.O. with me?
A: I do not mind if you bring someone with you or have them stop by. They must be 16+, no children are allowed in a tattoo studio. I also ask that you guys refrain from talking too much to avoid excessive movement while you are getting tattooed.
Q: Do you take walk-ins?
A: I do not. You can call the studio during business hours to see if anyone else has an opening that day.
Q: What happens if I am unable to come to my appointment or I am late?
A: Please give me an advanced notice of at least 1-week to reschedule an appointment. You will be able to reschedule once with advanced notice before having to pay another booking fee. If it is less than 1-week, you will forfeit your fees and will need to pay for an additional booking fee. If you are 20 minutes late, you will be considered a no-show. If you are a no-show and do not notify me, you will not be able to book any future appointments.
Q: Should I leave a tip?
A: Tipping culture has gone too far, I agree. People have been tipping their tattoo artists and people in the service based industry since before COVID, so it is much appreciated. Artists have a lot of unseen expenses; booth rent, supplies, design time outside of the studio, health insurance, license, unpaid time off, etc. If you wish to leave a tip, you may do so via the payment system, cash, or Venmo.
Q: Can I pick my own font for tattoos?
A: I use Photoshop for all fonts. If you would like to go through dafont.com and pick your font ahead of time, you can email me which font you would like to use. This website allows you to type in what words you want and what it will look like in any font.
Q: Can I take pictures or videos of you tattooing?
A: Absolutely! We are a video and picture friendly shop! We LOVE social media! Feel free to tag me in any pictures or videos you take. And if you do take videos, you can Airdrop them to me for me to potentially use it in a TikTok or Instagram reel.
Q: Who will you not tattoo?
A: We cannot tattoo women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. I also hold the right to not tattoo people that I feel are being disrespectful, do not follow my policies, or cross my boundaries. This rarely happens, but please just be mindful and respectful.
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Q: When will I see my design and can I make changes?
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A: It is common in the industry that you will not be sent your design via email prior to your appointment. Some artists may send it to you the day before your appointment. For larger designs, I will send your design days prior to your appointment to get your feedback for minor changes. If I need to make many changes, you will have to pay another booking fee. If there are too many changes and I do not have time to make them, you may need to be rescheduled.
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For more FAQs, you can read our shop website.
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