FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Much do they cost?
Always the first question we get asked. The answer depends upon the quantity and size of the tattoos. Four popular sizes are 38 x 38 mm,   38 x 51 mm, 38 x 63 mm, and 51 x 51 mm - Two square cards and two rectangular cards. Is your design square or rectangular? It doesn't matter how many colours. Please E-mail our office for exact prices and state if your design is square or rectangular and give us an approximate quantity required. We do not hand out complete price lists.

Minimum Quantity?
Minimum is 1000 of any size if we print your design. For in stock tattoos minimum is 50.

Payment for tattoos?
On larger orders we require 50% deposit and balance within 7 days of receipt.  Smaller orders, payment in full with the order

Freight Charges?
We normally use express post for ease of tracking for custom design tattoos. Delivery is free for custom designed tattoos . For in-stock tattoos, see order form

Lead time?
CUSTOM DESIGNED:-Allow 3 weeks from date of order and acceptance of artwork for custom designed tattoos. STOCK DESIGNS:- will be despatched within 24 hours of receipt of payment, use the shoppingcart and secured page. DIY PAPER:- Despatch within 24 hours.

How to apply?
Instructions are printed on the reverse of each tattoo. Remove the plastic film and place face down on skin.  Dampen back of tattoo with a sponge or wet cloth for approx. 30 seconds. Then gently remove the backing paper. Pat dry carefully.

How to remove tattoo?
Tattoos are water resistant but may be removed by rubbing with baby oil or using sticky tape.

How long do they last?
Somewhere between 3 to 6 days, depending upon how much wear and tear the tattoo receives. Every person is different.

Most common sizes?
38 x 38 mm  38 x 51 mm 38 x 63 mm 51 x 51 mm

How many colours?
We can do as many colours as you like. Printing is straight from your artwork by 4 colour process. Inks are FDA approved. There is no extra charge for printing white

Artwork format?
Artwork is to be emailed to us in a graphic format such as Corel, Illustrator, Photoshop, eps, cmx or a jpg file of at least 300 dpi.  Picture files such as bmp doc and gif are usually not good enough to produce a nice clear tattoo image

Are they safe?
Inks are made from vegetable dye, are nontoxic and approved safe by the FDA. Ingredients are printed on the reverse to comply with Australian regulations ans pproved under AS/NZS ISO 8124.3:2003 Safety of Toys. Certificate held our office.

Colour variation?
Because the inks are vegetable based, there may be a slight colour variation from your artwork to the actual tattoo.

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