Bonjour, Hi! I'm Jessa!
I've been Handpoke Tattooing for almost 8yrs. I've recently opened a small space to tattoo in Aylmer, Quebec, Canada. Je suis bilingue!
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FAQ
WHAT IS A HANDPOKED TATTOO?
Handpoke •Stick n' poke • Machine Free Tattooing
Handpoked tattoos are done without an electric machine. The same needles & ink are used but lines & shading are done one dot at a time. The process is slower, more gentle & in most cases, much less painful than a machine tattoo. Handpoke tattoos can have a very unique aesthetic.
HOW CAN I BOOK?
Please use the e-mail form at the bottom of this page, or e-mail, please be sure to include all the required information.
Please include:
• Your availability.
• A LINK to reference images, with description of what you like about it.
• size in cm, please measure yourself.
• photo of placement on body. (very important if other tattoos already present)
• projects with writing : please use dafont.com for references, you can use the "Preview" section to sample the words you would like. SEND A LINK.
Once the artist reviews the request, an e-mail will be sent with appointment details, the client will be given 24hrs to pay the deposit to book the appointment, or risk losing priority.
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Artwork is typically shown the night before the appointment, unless otherwise requested. Small, simple designs will be shown to the client at the beginning of the appointment. Sketches are copy-written & must not be reproduced. We will not copy other artists' work, with the exception of some pop culture, logos or writing.
MINIMUM AGE
REFUSED
BODY PARTS
16 & 17 yrs with parental consent only.
Project depending.
Face & intimate areas.
PAYMENT METHOD
Deposit made by Debit or Credit
Balance paid by Debit at end of appointment
*Cash tips (At client's discretion) are accepted.
AVAILABILITY
PRICING (ExCLUDING TAXES)
By appointment only. Monday to Friday, including evenings.
Some exceptions may be made for weekends, walk-in times will be posted on out social media day-of.
Price per project → Although I do my best to estimate accurately, Total cost is determined at the end of the appointment & depends on final size, details & time required to finish the project.
Cass: Nyawful_tattoo - 90$+tx minimum
Jessa: (stoked.pokes.tattoos) - 110$+tx minimum
CONSULTATION
• Less than 30mins - Free
• If you do not show up for your consultation, the artist may; refuse to serve request an additional $50 non-refundable deposit.
DEPOSITS
A deposit of 50$+tx (Debit or Credit) must be made in order to book the appointment. This is taken off the total price of your tattoo. The deposit is a contract between the client and the artist: by paying the deposit you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions of this document & all other forms that the artist will have you sign. See cancellation policy for more information.
TOUCH UPS
Touch Ups are free within 3months of getting the tattoo, excluding high touch body parts (Feet, Hands, Fingers, Elbows, Knees) . These locations can be touched up for a fee if a new piece is being done.
CANCELLATION POLICY
MORE OR LESS than 5 business days (120 hours) prior to your appointment
time, the ENTIRE deposit is non-refundable if:
• you reschedule or cancel your appointment MORE THAN ONCE.
• you reschedule or cancel your SATURDAY or SUNDAY appointment.
• the artist has already sent you your sketch in advance .
• the artist has incurred ADDITIONAL COSTS for your tattoo (e.g. purchase of specific ink colour).
LESS than 5 business days (120 hours) prior to your appointment time, the
ENTIRE deposit is non-refundable if:
• you reschedule or cancel your weekday appointment. Artist reserves the right to charge a new deposit to reschedule.
• the artist refuses to tattoo you if you have a sunburn or skin condition
that was not previously mentioned.
MORE than 5 business days (120 hours) prior to the start of you appointment time:
• $50 of the deposit will be retained if you cancel or reschedule your
appointment in connection with a tattoo that you have previously had a
CONSULTATION with the artist.
• $25 of the deposit will be held if you have made an appointment with the
artist & would like a refund.
• if the client changes their mind DURING the appointment, The Artist reserves the right to retain the deposit. In certain cases, the deposit may be put towards a new appointment.
IMPORTANT
INFO
• For your safety, please note that some equipment has a maximum weight
capacity: Chair/ stool = 300 pounds
• For hygienic reasons & concentration, no visitors are allowed near the artists' station even if it is a ''Matching tattoo''. Accompanying persons may attend the tattoo placement at the beginning of the session, but must wait in the waiting room while the tattoo is being performed.
• Parking is free behind Cafe Mulligan's, on Frank Robinson street. Enter through the same entrance as the Cafe, on rue Principale, head up the stairs. Our main room is on the left.
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• Please help yourself to a pair of sandals & leave your outdoor shoes downstairs, upon arrival, as to keep our floors clean. Feel free to place them out of sight in the stairwell if you're afraid of them being stolen. ​
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BEFORE YOUR
APPOINTMENT
• Eat before your appointment!
• Moisturising: & Exfoliation: As much as you can before your appointment.
• Shaving: Please allow us to shave you.
What to wear to the meeting:
• Black/dark clothes or clothes you don't mind staining.
• Lightweight clothing, you can even bring shorts. Avoid wearing clothes that may cut off your blood flow especially if you have to roll them up (ex. leggings).
• Clothing that reveals the area - Bikini/button up tops for sternums, shorts for legs, etc.
What to bring to the appointment:
• Sunglasses if you are light sensitive.
• ID cards proving your age if you look under 25.
• Health insurance card in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Bottle of water & Snacks with sugar or meal (if the session is 3 hours or more).