The Process | Ormiston Ink

Starting a New Tattoo Project

You must be 18 or older with photo ID to get tattooed.
My hourly rate is $150/hr.
A $300 deposit is required during our initial consultation appointment. (Your deposit is non refundable)
You will be added to my drawing list / schedule once I have received your deposit.
Your deposit will be applied to the last tattoo session of your tattoo project.
To re-schedule or cancel an appointment, I need a Min. 24-hr notice via email, phone or in person.
If you do not show up to an appointment or give me under 24-hr notice, you will lose $100 of your deposit.
I recommend that you book your tattoo appointments in advance. This will reduce the amount of waiting once your drawing is ready to go. In the end, it's up to you.

I will not rush my drawings, so I ask for your patience.
I am willing to attempt three separate concept drawings to reach your desired look.
If after 3 attempts we are unable to reach an agreement, I will keep the $300 deposit and you will keep one of the concept drawings. Please understand the amount of time and energy that I put into each and every one of my tattoo drawings.
At any point in the drawing process, I reserve the right to discontinue work on a project. In the instance that I decide to step away from a project, my client will receive their $300 deposit and I will keep the drawing.

While you are waiting for your drawing, start to moisturize your skin and protect your skin from the sun. Healthy skin will allow for the best possible tattoo results. I will not tattoo over moles or skin that is broken or scabbed.

Being prepared for your appointment is key. Be sure to eat a good meal a few hours before getting tattooed. Perhaps bring along some snack food to keep you going. Wear clothing that will allow you to get tattooed while keeping you comfortable. I personally love listening to music when I get tattooed. I will not tattoo people that are drunk, high or blindingly hung over.

A good tattoo can only be achieved through great aftercare. Plan to be out of the water and sun and free of dirt and sweat for at least 1 week. I will explain my aftercare techniques in detail during your first tattoo appointment. If you have any questions or concerns with how your tattoo is healing or healed, please contact me. Please don't be shy, I am more than happy to answer your questions and help you through the healing process.

I will only offer a free touch up session to people that are taking care of their tattoos as I have advised.
Self-inflicted scabbing, scarring and loss of color due to poor aftercare or overexposure to sun will not be seen as a free touch up.

Thank you for showing interest in my work.

Justin Ormiston
(604 902 5465)
justin@ormistonink.com