I’m Tattooing at Abstruse Tattoo Studio 

1/720 New Canterbury rd Hurlstone Park NSW 

For Tattooing I charge an hour rate and based on how many hrs needed will determine the final price

For custom canvases and artwork, I work on Commission base 

Digital art work / Graphics will be base on a hour rate.

Please contact me direct for hour rates.

Every tattoo is based on hour rate, you are paying for my Time which may includes, design time, research and tattoo prep.

I always recommend booking in, last thing I want is someone walking in and have to leave disappointed. Always best to follow socials for the latest available dates.

Yes, deposit are non refundable, no ifs no buts.

You can contact me through Instagram or Facebook, we do have a direct page in the drop down menu you can fill out and I will get back to you.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment you must give me 24hrs notice from your appointment via email or call me. Please do not use socials to cancel your appointment as I may not see the message in time and you will loose your deposit.

Remember deposits are non refundable.

Step-by-step aftercare instructions

Proper aftercare in the first few weeks after getting a tattoo can help prevent an infection and keep the tattoo looking good.

The initial bandage

Tattoo aftercare starts in the tattoo studio. Once the tattoo is done, the artist will apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare over the entire tattooed area. They will then cover the area completely with plastic wrap, second skin or a bandage.

As tempting as it can be to remove the protective cover to look at the tattoo, the bandage or plastic wrap should stay on for at least 1 hour after the process. If it is second skin please keep on for 24 hrs unless the adhesive irritates the area.  Again this all depends on the tattoo itself.

This covering protects the open skin from bacteria, sunlight, and from rubbing against clothing.

The first wash

After you get home remove covering, wash your hands and then wash the tattoo with warm water and liquid soap. Rub gently & slowly with soap.

The tattoo may appear as if it is oozing ink or a thick, sticky substance. This reaction is not usually a cause for concern, as it is just the excess fluid and ink from the tattoo process.

After washing, a person should pat the skin with a clean towel and allow it to air-dry for up to 20 minutes. When the area is completely dry, you can apply a thin layer of aftercare to the tattoo (I recommend Aussie inked products), but leave it uncovered to allow the skin to breathe.

Week one

Some tattoo artists recommend waiting between 24-48 hours before applying Aftercare, though others recommend doing so as soon as the first wash. A person with a fresh tattoo should follow their tattoo artist’s instructions on when to start using Aftercare.

For the first couple of days, the tattooed skin may feel warm to the touch and have a reddish appearance. The colors may also appear very bright against the rest of the skin. The tattoo will become less vibrant as the healing process continues.

You should avoid submerging the tattoo in water or getting the tattoo wet during the first 2 weeks, except for when washing it.

A person can continue using the washing technique above throughout the first week when needed. How often washing is necessary will vary depending on a person’s activity levels and environment.

Someone who is sitting in an air-conditioned office all day may only need to wash the tattoo once a day. However, someone who is working in a hot or dirty environment and sweating may need to wash the tattoo every few hours.

It is best to wash the tattoo with clean fingers only and not a cloth or towel, which may irritate the skin and prematurely remove any scabs that may have formed.

Scabs will often form in the first few days, and ink may still come up through the skin and need to be washed away. It is important not to pick the scabs or scratch the skin.

In general, Scabbing is not a sign of improper wound care. Scabs will form anytime the skin is injured, and can be a sign of healthy tissue forming underneath the wound.

we would like to have minimal scabbing as possible so by applying aftercare 2 to 3 times a day for the 2 weeks will help this process and if done write you will see more damage skin flaking off rather then forming a scab.

Keeping some form of antibiotic ointment or aftercare under occlusion (as long as there is no known allergy) on the wound can help it heal better and the sooner this is done the better healing will happen with less chances of scarring.

Any redness or mild swelling usually goes away near the end of the first week.

Week two

Around the beginning of the second week, the scabs will start to flake off or the damage skin will be pealing off. It is important to be especially gentle with washing and moisturizing during this week, as it is easy to tear away scabs and damage the tattoo.

The skin is likely to feel very itchy during this week. However, it must not be scratched. Additional aftercare may help relieve the itch. Using a aftercare that is kept in the refrigerator may also soothe itchy or irritated skin.