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How old do I have to be to get tattooed or pierced?
MARC'S TATTOOING has a very strict policy on refusal to tattoo or pierce minors. WE WILL NOT TATTOO YOU IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 and it is NOT likely any responsible or reputable artists will tattoo you either. Of course, piercing may be done at 16 but, ONLY with parental consent. Our staff members I.D. or "card" all clientele and make photo copies of your identification.
The following forms of I.D. are expectable:
- State Issued Drivers License or State Issued ID
- US Passport
- Military ID
- Government Employee ID
- Birth Certificate with a Matching Photo ID
We will NOT accept hand written, typed out, laminated personal IDs. We will not accept check cashing I.D.'s or photocopied birth certificates.
If you are under the age of 18, any of our MARC'S TATTOOING locations will perform a body piercing for you under two conditions;
One (1), that you are at least 16 years of age AND;
Two (2), that a legal parent or guardian accompanies you to MARC'S TATTOOING, presents a valid ID that matches your own, a certified copy of your birth certificate and signs a consent for your piercing.
If you have a legal guardian other than a parent, you must bring proper documentation (i.e. guardianship papers, emancipation papers) and photo ID. Brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or friends over the age of 18,. nor "Permission" notes from your parents are expectable forms of consent.
This policy IS enforced at all of our MARC'S TATTOOING locations so, come prepared. NO I.D., NO Service!
*Marc's Tattooing requires a picture I.D. in order to be tattooed. You MUST be 18 years of age. (with or without parental consent) **NO EXCEPTIONS!
Pennsylvania Law Reguarding Tattooing
4729. Tattooing Minors; Whoever tattoos any person under the age of eighteen (18) years without the consent of the living parents, or of the legal guardian thereof, if such minor is under the care of a guardian, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), or to undergo imprisonment of not more than three (3) months, or both. Read more:
How do I set up an appointment?
A drawing depositis required for all appointments and you must come into the studio to schedule it. You will recieve a deposit reciept at the time of scheduling and you MUST bring it with you at the time of your appointment. Your deposit will be credited to the total amount of your tattoo and will NOT be refunded for missed appointments.
How much does a tattoo cost?
Tattoo prices varry greatly depending on the size, location and color scheme. Our shop minimun is $50 and larger pieces are priced by the hour. Studio rate is normally $100 per hour. Please see any of our artists for individual pricing.
Does it hurt?
The amount of pain depends on several factors, the size and location of the tattoo, your state of mind (if you dwell on the pain, it will hurt) and your individual tolerance for pain. Some body locations may be more painful than others, but that will also varry from person to person. It's less intense than a bee sting or shot from a doctor or having blood drawn. The important thing is to relax and breath and you'll see that the anticipation of the pain is worse than the actual feeling of getting tattooed.
What about safty and sterility?
Every needle we use is ALWAYS brand new and autoclave sterilized for the best possible protection. All of our supplies, such as razors, cups, and ink caps, are single use and disposable. Everything we do for sterility is for your protection as well as ours, so we don't take chances. All artists are Red Cross certified in Bloodborne Pathogens and first aid and all our autoclaves are tested each month to confirm sterility.
How do I choose a design?
You should choose a design that you can live with, forever. We have tons of flash in the studio that you can look through, but we perfer to gain ideas from these designs and then draw something up so that everyone leaves with a unique design. Feel free to bring in your own artwork or ideas to give to the artists.
Can you remove or cover a tattoo?
We can cover most old or unliked tattoos with larger, brighter pieces. An artist can take a tracing of the tattoo you want to hide and draw a new design overtop of it to conseal it. If you're thinking of having a tattoo removed, please visit http://www.immortalimagestattoo.com/removal.htmThey have lots of information about laser removal to help you make an informed decision. Creams and lotions claiming to fade tattoos do not work.
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