Pay What You Can
Tattoo Sessions

Welcome to the Pay-What-You-Can Handpoke Tattoo Sessions with The Stab Shack!

Here’s everything you need to know to book your appointment and make the most of this unique opportunity. Please read carefully to ensure you understand the process and policies.

🚨PAY WHAT YOU CAN SESSIONS ARE FOR THE PRE DRAWN DESIGNS BELOW ONLY - NO CUSTOM PIECES - PLEASE READ ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE BOOKING🚨

What to Expect

  • Handpoke Tattoos Only: I use a handpoke method, not a machine. This provides a unique, gentle tattooing experience.

  • Design Options: All designs are shown on the sheets below. Designs will be 3 - 5 inches. You will be presented with 3 size options at your appointment to choose from. These are not meant to be tiny tattoos and will need a dedicated space.

  • Tattoo Placement: Arms and legs preferred, open to other placements if it seems fit. I reserve the right to deny placements I’m not comfortable with.
    NOT AN OPTION - behind the ear, neck, collar bone, hands (includes anything flowing onto the side of the hand), fingers, inner wrist

  • ONE Design Per Appointment: Each session allows for ONE design. If you’d like more than one, book another separate appointment.

Session Details

  • Time Slots: Each appointment is 3 hours long.

    • Handpoke tattoos are unpredictable in timing: some may take only 45 minutes, while others may require the full 3 hours.

    • If your tattoo cannot be completed in one session, you may need to return for a second appointment at no additional charge to finish your piece.

  • Why 3 Hours?: Handpoke tattoos take longer than machine tattoos due to the precise and meticulous nature of the process.

Deposits & Payment

  • Refundable Deposit: $30 per tattoo booked paid via etransfer

    • This deposit can be applied toward your payment, refunded (fully or partially) after your appointment, or kept by the artist if you no-show.

    • No-shows will forfeit their entire deposit.

    • Cash preferred for any additional payment

    • Tattoos are subject to GST 5% tax

Booking Policies

  • First Come, First Serve: All spots are limited and will be claimed quickly. Weekend slots will fill first, so act fast!

  • No Rescheduling: If you cancel, your deposit is non-refundable.

    • If the artist cancels, your deposit will be fully refunded.

  • No Back-to-Back Friends: Each person must book their own appointment individually.

  • If you are more than 10 minutes late - Your session will be cancelled and you forfeit your deposit.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR PAY WHAT YOU CAN SESSION:

- Select your preferred date and time from the calendar

- The next page you will fill out your contact info

- In the COMMENTS of the contact info page, indicate which design(s) you would like (e.g., "Sheet One, Design 3 OR “Zodiac Constellations - Gemini")

- Pay the refundable deposit of $30 per tattoo to secure your spot. Payment instructions and appointment confirmation will be provided within 3 days of booking your spot.

Consideration: Even though this is "Pay-What-You-Can," please be mindful of my time and costs. Most shops charge $80-$150 for even a small tattoo.