Why do tattoos have to be so expensive?
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Why do tattoos have to be so expensive?
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R AodeRelay shared this topic
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Stupid capitalism! I just wanna be covered in colorful pictures!
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@sky Actual answer? I'll break it down.Tattoo artists get 50% of the hourly wage (on average). If the shop minimum is $100, the artist gets $50. Then they pay for disposable materials. Needle, ink, ointment, disinfectant, razor, stencil, gloves, tegaderm, etc. The shop might provide some. Minimum cost might be $15. Small tattoo might take 30 min, but the artist also has art prep & cleaning time. So 1-2 hours of work, for $35 in the pocket. Not including machine investment, etc.
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@sky Actual answer? I'll break it down.Tattoo artists get 50% of the hourly wage (on average). If the shop minimum is $100, the artist gets $50. Then they pay for disposable materials. Needle, ink, ointment, disinfectant, razor, stencil, gloves, tegaderm, etc. The shop might provide some. Minimum cost might be $15. Small tattoo might take 30 min, but the artist also has art prep & cleaning time. So 1-2 hours of work, for $35 in the pocket. Not including machine investment, etc.
@badpenny@alaskan.social I wasn't expecting a real answer, but thanks for breaking this down like that (/genuine)
