Before you get your tattoo, make sure that the following items have been completed. Feel free to copy this list and use as a guide.

ARTWORK:

[__] Has the artwork been selected? (Read "Choosing The Right Tattoo")

[__] Have you decided on the style of your tattoo? (Read "Choosing The Right Tattoo")

[__] Is it in a style your artist is capable of doing? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] Have you decided where to place your tattoo? (Read "Where To Put The Tattoo")

[__] If artwork is supplied by you, is it clean and approved by the tattoo artist? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] Do you have art samples (magazines clippings, pictures) to show the artist? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] If the artwork is to be done by the tattoo artist, is (s)he aware of it and prepared for it? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] If the artwork is to be done by the tattoo artist, have you approved the final draft? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

THE SHOP / ARTIST:

[__] Have you selected an artist or shop? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] Are they known to be reputable? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] Have you browsed through the artist's portfolio? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

[__] Have you settled on a price for the tattoo? (Read "How A Tattoo Is Priced")

[__] Have you discussed and been shown their sterilization procedures and equipment? (Read "Sterility And Your Health")

[__] Do you feel comfortable around the shop or artist? (Read "Finding An Artist Or Shop")

YOURSELF:

[_] Are you wearing comfortable clothing that's not constricting around the tattoo area? (Read "Tips For A Better Tattoo Experience")

[_] Are you rested, taken a shower and eaten a good meal? (Read "Tips For A Better Tattoo Experience")

[_] Make sure you do not use alcohol or aspirin based medication. (Read "Alcohol And Getting Tattooed")

[_] Do you have your money to pay the artist? (Read "Tips For A Better Tattoo Experience")