Tattoo studio · Stokes Croft, Bristol

Made once.
Worn for life.

Custom tattoos, drawn for you and done properly, in Stokes Croft, Bristol. Tell us the idea; we’ll take it from there.

Books open: November & December
Flash day: last Sunday of the month
18+ · photo ID required

Custom work

every line,
drawn once.

Nothing here is traced from the internet. Your artist draws the piece for you, sizes it to your skin and shows you on the day.

Work

Flash & recent work.

RoseKofi · Traditional
Available

Night mothNadia · Blackwork
Available

A fine-line peony on a forearm, in black and grey — **Healed work**Fine line

CrescentTom · Fine line
Claimed

DaggerKofi · Traditional
Available

Olive sprigTom · Fine line
Available

Bold geometric blackwork across a back and both arms — **Healed work**Blackwork

SerpentNadia · Blackwork
Claimed

True loveKofi · Traditional
Available

Sun eyeTom · Fine line
Available

A traditional snake and rose in red, green and black on a leg — **Healed work**Traditional

MandalaNadia · Blackwork
Available

A fine-line sketch of a classical face on the back of a hand — **Healed work**Fine line

A blackwork back piece of interlocking bands and points — **Healed work**Blackwork

Traditional flash on a forearm: a bottle and a skull in bold colour — **Healed work**Traditional

Flash drawn for this sample site; the healed-work photos are licensed sample images, not by these artists. On your site: your artists’ own healed work and available flash, sorted by style.

Artists

Three artists, three hands.

An artist tattooing with a black machine

Nadia

Books open

Bold black pieces built to age well. Eight years tattooing.

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Enquire with Nadia @nadia.blackthread

Kofi

Waitlist

Classic traditional: heavy lines, solid colour, flash that lasts.

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Enquire with Kofi @kofi.blackthread

An artist smiling as he works on a client's arm

Tom

Books open

Fine line and lettering. Patient with first tattoos and small pieces.

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Enquire with Tom @tom.blackthread

How it works

From idea to healed.

Every piece is drawn for you. Here’s what happens between your first message and your last aftercare check.

An artist drawing a design at the studio desk

Send an enquiryTell us the idea, placement and rough size. References help; perfect descriptions don’t matter.
Consultation & quoteYour artist replies with questions, a price range and dates. Bigger pieces get a quick chat in the studio.
Deposit secures your dateA £50 deposit books your date and comes off the final price. Moving your date is free with 48 hours’ notice.
Tattoo day & aftercareYou see the design on the day and can tweak it before we start. Aftercare instructions come home with you.

£80Minimum charge

£110Per hour, from

£550Full day, from

£50Deposit, off the final price

Questions

Good to know.

Do you tattoo under 18s?

No. We only tattoo over-18s, and you’ll need photo ID on the day, whatever you look like.

Can I bring my own design?

Yes, as a reference. Your artist will redraw it so it works on skin and is yours alone.

Do you do cover-ups?

Often, yes. Send a clear photo of the existing tattoo with your enquiry and your artist will tell you honestly what’s possible.

How much will it cost?

Small pieces start at our £80 minimum. Your artist quotes a range once they know the size, placement and detail.

How do I look after it?

Keep it clean, moisturise lightly, and stay out of the sun, pools and the sea for two weeks. Written aftercare comes home with you.

The studio

Come and see us.

3 Example Yard, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 0AA. Consultations by appointment. Pop in on a flash day to pick a design and get tattooed the same day.

Tue – Sat11:00 – 19:00

SundayFlash days only

MondayClosed

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