STOP! It's your face we're talking about

I have been tattooing since 1994 and I am always amazed at the horror stories my customers share with me. Bad artwork, disreputable shops, artists high on drugs or alcohol; any of which can be avoided with a little common sense and a pro-active initiative. Fortunately a bad tattoo on an arm can be worked on to make it look better, but what about your face?

When it comes to facial makeup, we are not talking about large areas of skin getting tattooed. Eye liner, after all, is only a small curved line. Here is a story I tell my customers who can't understand why I consider a small tattoo to be more difficult than a large one.

A young girl wanted a small heart tattooed on her foot with the Italian flag colors within the heart. Not to be obvious, but a heart is created by two curved lines. Ruin one line and you have ruined 50% of the tattoo. Unfortunately for this girl the artist who did her tattoo ruined both lines, making the entire tattoo look horrible. Then to top it off, the colors were improperly put in and the whole tattoo looked horrible.

I bring this story up for a couple of reasons; Eye liner, as I mentioned, is nothing more than a single curved line under the eye. One little mistake and you have ruined 100% of the tattoo. Secondly, unlike the heart on the foot, facial tattoos can not be hidden by clothing. You will need to constantly correct it with makeup, which negates the reason for getting permanent cosmetic.

Educate yourself

As the saying goes, "an ounce of prevention avoids a pound of regret." When it comes to permanently modifying your face, the first thing you should do is educate yourself about what you are getting into. There are many web sites available online containing valuable information regarding permanent cosmetics.

Studio Hours

Tattooing is done on a "by appointment only" basis. Studio hours are posted on the left and are subject to change and closings without notice. Always call ahead at (203) 924-2451 to make sure someone will be here to receive you.

Tattoo Pricing

Cosmetic tattooing is priced on a per procedure method. Go to our Cosmetic Price List for current prices. Please note that prices are subject to change. Call ahead at (203) 924-2451 to verify wait time and pricing or for additional information. All procedures are done by appointment only on Saturday mornings. This allows for a couple of days of healing for most people.

For your convenience Excalibur Tattoo & Design, LLC accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards and most debit cards. Checks are accepted only upon approval and returned checks will be charged an additional $30.00 bank service fee.

Tattoo Requirements

The following requirements need to be met before we can tattoo you. Please make sure you comply with all of these in order to save time and avoid misunderstandings.

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years of age to get a tattoo on your own.
• An emancipated person under 18 years of age must provide a copy of their court papers.
• A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent for anyone 16 or 17 years of age. Legal guardians must provide a copy of their court papers.
• Absolutely no tattooing of private areas can be done on an unemancipated person under 18 years of age.

ID Requirements

• A valid photo ID must be presented at time of tattooing.
  Suitable photo ID's must have the following:
  1. name
  2. date of birth
  3. current photo
• A state issued driver's license, state photo ID or valid passport are considered suitable forms of identification.
• School issued photo ID's are acceptable as long as they meet the above three criteria.
• Secondary documents will be needed if your photo ID does not link your name or date of birth to the photo. They include birth certificates, driving permits or other documents containing your name and date of birth.
• Anyone under 18 years of age are required to have a parent or legal guardian present and they must provide a valid photo ID.

Who's who at Excalibur

Duck

Duck is the owner, principal artist and piercer at Excalibur Tattoo & Design, LLC. With a strong foundation in graphic design and tattooing since 1994, Duck has the experience and knowledge to provide you with a memorable tattoo experience.

Diedre Deth

Deth, aka Jeannine, is our female artist and piercer at Excalibur Tattoo & Design, LLC. Jeannine has a strong sense of style and sensibility with a slant towards the macabre and quirky. From zombies to cupcakes, our Lady Deth will give you a unique experience.

Kenny

As your studio liaison, Kenny is your 'go to' guy for basic information, scheduling and retail sales help.