@Swansoda 125408 wrote:
That’s what my original intention of the question was….like how do you decide how much cash to tip your artist?
I’m at least a 20 percenter. But I have gone to an artist that charges by the piece but ended up with 2 sittings. Paid in full and tipped full 20 percent the first visit. Tipped another good size chunk for the second visit, since I had taken up a good 5 hours of his day I felt like he should get something for his time even tho he had already been paid for the tattoo. I would have felt uncomfortable if I had walked out that day without paying anything. Besides – the tattoo was freaking AMAZING.
At my local artist I tip at least 20 percent, and I have noticed that without saying anything she shaves a little time off the total when she charges me.
Except one time I counted out my money, gave it to her and left. The next day I went into my wallet and found that I had WAY to much money in there. (insert puzzled look here) Thought about it for a minute and realized that I had counted out the money correctly, but put HERS back into my wallet and gave her only about two hundred dollars for an 3 hour tattoo – and she charges that per hour. Felt soooo bad. Called the shop as soon as it opened and explained what I had done. She was very nice about the whole thing, laughed and said she figured that is what had happened. I went down there the first chance I had and gave her the proper amount including a big tip. I was so glad that I figured it out before she had to call me, but still it was totally embarrassing!!!
@argedion 125409 wrote:
For me it comes down to what I can afford to tip. I try to give a minimal of 10% but would rather give 20 – 30 % My artist likes me so he always makes sure I can afford to give him such a generous tip. He basically knows I can’t but do it anyways and it pays back just the other day he did 3 hours of work charged me 2. I also took him a thank you card. Just try to do little things that I can to show my appreciation and he is just thrilled about it.
Cool….I’m sure they all appreciate whatever you can give them.
@Call_me_Lola 125411 wrote:
I’m at least a 20 percenter. But I have gone to an artist that charges by the piece but ended up with 2 sittings. Paid in full and tipped full 20 percent the first visit. Tipped another good size chunk for the second visit, since I had taken up a good 5 hours of his day I felt like he should get something for his time even tho he had already been paid for the tattoo. I would have felt uncomfortable if I had walked out that day without paying anything. Besides – the tattoo was freaking AMAZING.
At my local artist I tip at least 20 percent, and I have noticed that without saying anything she shaves a little time off the total when she charges me.
Except one time I counted out my money, gave it to her and left. The next day I went into my wallet and found that I had WAY to much money in there. (insert puzzled look here) Thought about it for a minute and realized that I had counted out the money correctly, but put HERS back into my wallet and gave her only about two hundred dollars for an 3 hour tattoo – and she charges that per hour. Felt soooo bad. Called the shop as soon as it opened and explained what I had done. She was very nice about the whole thing, laughed and said she figured that is what had happened. I went down there the first chance I had and gave her the proper amount including a big tip. I was so glad that I figured it out before she had to call me, but still it was totally embarrassing!!!
Yeah, I would want to give a tip for every visit, even if it’s a touch up because they’re still giving you their time.
Awww, well at least it all worked out.
@Swansoda 125396 wrote:
Ah, cool…..well that sounds like a really good offer, would e saved them money I think for a bit
It’s something I may offer again with a different artist… You never know when someone may jump on sterile supplies, but I’d always do cash. I know if I was tattooing people, I’d be tempted to treat it as a sterile procedure because people can be so… icky. 🙁
@GrayCatLove 125417 wrote:
It’s something I may offer again with a different artist… You never know when someone may jump on sterile supplies, but I’d always do cash. I know if I was tattooing people, I’d be tempted to treat it as a sterile procedure because people can be so… icky. 🙁
The artists that I’ve had experience with ALWAYS treat it as a sterile procedure because it is one. Rubber gloves, new covers on the chair, sterilized tools and equipment, etc.
@Swansoda 125407 wrote:
That is freakin’ awesome! Do you have your work on like etsy or anything?
No but you can follow me on facebook 🙂 I’ve got all of my work on there plus stuff I currently have for sale as well as a link to my website.
https://www.facebook.com/ReflectiveCreations
Would appreciate it if you liked my page!
@Mistress_Of_Pain 125426 wrote:
No but you can follow me on facebook 🙂 I’ve got all of my work on there plus stuff I currently have for sale as well as a link to my website.
https://www.facebook.com/ReflectiveCreations
Would appreciate it if you liked my page!
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@GrayCatLove 125417 wrote:
It’s something I may offer again with a different artist… You never know when someone may jump on sterile supplies, but I’d always do cash. I know if I was tattooing people, I’d be tempted to treat it as a sterile procedure because people can be so… icky. 🙁
Yeah that would be cool if someone else accepted….indeed some people are.
@Mistress_Of_Pain 125426 wrote:
No but you can follow me on facebook 🙂 I’ve got all of my work on there plus stuff I currently have for sale as well as a link to my website.
https://www.facebook.com/ReflectiveCreations
Would appreciate it if you liked my page!
ok, cool, will go check it out
I’m heading in for a four hour session. I have smoked meatloaf and chicken breasts.
The chicken was in a brine with salt, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, and Tabasco brand Habanero sauce.
Enough for the shop employee’s snack and enough for Anthony’s young wife and two children for several meals.
@buttwheat 127946 wrote:
I have never had smoked meat loaf
Try it butt! It is fucking awesome!
I’ve seen your (not you”re) smoked fish, try it. I used Alder wood for the meatloaf too.
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