Latest · Preparation
Why Tattoo Pre-Prep Matters as Much as Aftercare
How you prepare before a tattoo affects how the ink goes in, how the session feels and how it heals. Why pre-prep matters, and why it's overlooked.
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Notes from the studio
Guides to woodcut, etching and engraving tattoos, advice for your first tattoo, and the stories behind new flash.
Aftercare & Healing · 4 min read
Why Tattoo Aftercare Matters (and What Happens When It's Skipped)
Your tattoo is only half finished when you leave the studio. Why aftercare matters, the key steps for each stage of healing, and what can go wrong without it.
Studio Experience · 3 min read
Zero Ego, Everyone Welcome: What It's Like to Get Tattooed at blinc.ink
No cliques, no eye-rolls, no conveyor belt. How I work with clients, from the first message to the last check-in, and what clients say about it.
Studio & Safety · 4 min read
How to Spot a Clean, Safe Tattoo Studio (and When to Walk Away)
What a hygienic tattoo studio and artist should be doing, the red flags to watch for, and when to walk out, even if you've paid a deposit.
Aftercare & Healing · 4 min read
Will My Tattoo Blur? How Engraving, Etching and Woodcut Tattoos Age
An honest guide to how detailed black-line tattoos age, why some designs stay crisp for decades, and what you and your artist can do to keep yours sharp.
Tattoo Styles · 4 min read
What Is an Etching Tattoo? And How It Differs from Engraving
Loose, sketch-like lines and soft hatched shading. What an etching tattoo is, where the style comes from, how it differs from engraving, and how it ages.
First Tattoo · 5 min read
Your First Tattoo in Somerset: What to Expect, Step by Step
Nervous about your first tattoo? Here's exactly what happens, from the first message to aftercare, so there are no surprises on the day.
Tattoo Styles · 3 min read
What Is a Woodcut Tattoo? A Guide to the Style
Bold lines, solid black and carved-looking shading. What a woodcut tattoo is, where the style comes from, how it ages, and whether it's right for you.