Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re planning your first tattoo or preparing for a large custom project, these are some of the questions we receive the most often. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us or submit a booking request.
Booking & Pricing
Do you take walk ins?
Walk-ins are welcome here at Raven Mocker Tattoo (Kingsport TN) when availability allows. Thursdays — Saturdays offer the best opportunity for walk-in availability, though openings can vary depending on scheduled appointments and ongoing projects.
Raven Mocker Tattoo primarily operates by appointment to ensure dedicated time for each client and project. If you’re hoping to guarantee service on a specific day and time, we recommend submitting a booking request here and scheduling your appointment in advance.
Why should I fill out a booking form?
Providing this information upfront helps me review the project before your consultation and gives us a better starting point for discussing placement, design, scheduling, and pricing. Most custom projects begin with an in-person consultation before tattoo appointments are scheduled.
Booking forms take precedence over social media dms, texts, emails, and keeps my booking and client communication process more structured and organized.
Do I need a consultation?
Most custom tattoo projects begin with an in-person consultation. This allows me to discuss the project with you, photograph and trace the placement, evaluate existing tattoos, scarring, or other considerations to properly plan the artwork around your anatomy and overall form, fit, and flow. Smaller flash or straightforward projects may not always require a separate consultation.
Reasonable accommodations can be made for long-distance or traveling clients — such as those coming from several hours away or out of state — when discussed in advance.
How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends on the scope of the project, size, placement, detail, style, and complexity. Smaller work may be priced by the piece, while most custom work is generally structured as half-day, full-day, or multi-session projects. Accurate pricing is provided after reviewing the project details.
Scheduling & Appointments
Do I have to pay a deposit to schedule a tattoo appointment?
Yes. Deposits are required to secure your appointment date(s) and time. Your deposit reserves the time spent planning, researching, and preparing artwork for your project.
Deposits are applied toward the final cost of your tattoo and are not an additional fee.
Are deposits refundable?
No. Deposits are non-refundable as they reserve appointment time and compensate for time spent planning, researching, preparing, and designing your tattoo before the appointment takes place.
Deposits may be transferred to a rescheduled appointment with adequate notice provided the studio’s booking policies are followed. Please refer to the booking page here for more information.
Can I see the design before my appointment?
Custom artwork and designs are prepared specifically for your scheduled appointment and will be available for review on the day of your session.
This allows us to make any necessary adjustments to sizing, placement, flow, and overall fit before tattooing begins. Minor revisions are a normal part of the process and can often be made at the beginning of your appointment.
Artwork is not sent out prior to appointments.
Is my appointment time only for the tattoo itself?
No, your appointment time includes all aspects of the tattoo process, not just the time spent tattooing.
This includes reviewing your artwork and making any necessary adjustments to the design, stencil preparation, skin preparation, workstation setup, breaks (when necessary), tattooing, photography, bandaging, and aftercare discussion.
Time is reserved specifically for your project to ensure the tattoo is completed safely, professionally, and efficiently with proper attention to detail.
Why do I need to come in for an in-person consultation?
Certain projects require in person measurements to ensure the best sizing and flow to your natural anatomy. This is especially important for large-scale projects and cover-ups.
Taking measurements beforehand allows for more accurate planning and preparation, which aids in making the best use of your scheduled appointment time. By handling these details in advance, we can often spend less time troubleshooting fit and placement of the design on your appointment date(s) and more time focused on the tattoo itself.
Preparing For Your Appointment
Should I eat before my appointment?
Yes. We recommend eating a meal before your appointment and staying well hydrated. Tattooing can be physically demanding, and arriving on an empty stomach may increase the likelihood of lightheadedness, dizziness, and passing out.
For longer appointments, consider bringing water and snacks to help you throughout the day.
Can I bring a guest/friend with me?
Yes at Raven Mocker Tattoo (Kingsport TN). However, space within the studio is limited and guests must remain respectful of the work environment.
We ask that you limit it to one guest for individual appointments, or attending alone. If you have questions regarding guest please contact the studio before your appointment at 423-552-4361.
Can I use numbing cream before or during my appointment?
No. Raven Mocker Tattoo does not recommend or permit clients to apply numbing creams or similar numbing products prior to their appointment.
These products can affect skin texture, application of the tattoo, healing, and may negatively impact the final result of your tattoo. If you arrive for your appointment with numbing products already applied, your appointment may be rescheduled and your deposit may be forfeited in accordance with the studio’s booking policies.
Privacy & Comfort
Can accommodations be made for sensitive or private area tattoos?
Yes. Raven Mocker Tattoo operates as a private studio and client comfort and professionalism are priorities. For tattoos involving sensitive placements or privacy concerns, accommodations can often be made to provide a more private appointment experience.
Appropriate draping and privacy measures will be used whenever possible to maintain your comfort while allowing the tattoo to be preformed safely and effectively. If you have specific concerns regarding privacy, clothing, placement, or accommodations please discuss them during your consultation or booking process so arrangements can be made in advance.
General Questions
How old do I have to be to get tattooed?
Clients must be at least 18 years old to receive a tattoo at Raven Mocker Tattoo. A valid government- issued photo ID is required for all appointments and walk-in services.
We do not tattoo minors under any circumstances.
Do you offer piercings?
No, Raven Mocker Tattoo specializes exclusively in tattooing and does not offer piercing services.
Do you tattoo over scars or stretch marks?
In many cases, yes. However, every scar and stretch mark is different and must be evaluated individually (typically in person) before determining whether tattooing is appropriate.
The age, condition, location, and severity of the scar or stretch marks can all affect the tattoo-ability and final results. If your project involves scars or stretch marks, please include this information when submitting your booking request and provide clear photos whenever possible.
Do you do cover-ups?
Yes. Cover-up tattoos are accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on the overall condition of the existing tattoo.
Successful cover ups often require flexibility in design, size, placement, and subject matter. Clear photos of the existing tattoo should be included with your booking request. However this typically requires an in person consultation so the project can be properly evaluated.