Frequently Asked Questions
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fill out my booking form HERE!
you can expect a response within a week of your submission :)
your booking is only confirmed when i receive a deposit!
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for the most part, yes!
some of my flash catalog has been retired, but if there’s interest in those designs, i’m usually down to draw a new iteration :)
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yes! most thursdays my studio mates and i at Wiggle Room Tattoo are accepting walk-in’s :)
you can check for walk-in availability and event updates on our instagram, @wiggle.room.tattoo
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$150/hr + tax, appointment minimum $175
i offer sliding scale rates upon request! please note in your booking form that you’re interested in sliding scale.
i also work with budgets, especially on large scale and multisession tattoos.
shoot your shot ! you’ll likely get a better deal when you book large scale flash tattoos ;)
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absolutely ! i recommend waiting until the tattoo fully heals, around 6 weeks, before booking your touch-up appointment.
touch-ups can also be done during an existing tattoo appointment, this is the best!
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if you need to cancel, please give me at least one week’s notice.
you can reschedule your appointment using my booking site
if you’re rescheduling within 3 days of your appointment, your deposit will be forfeit and an additional deposit will be needed to confirm your next appointment
if you’re rescheduling with more than three days notice, your deposit will transfer to your next appointment. your deposit covers 2 reschedules, any additional rescheduling will require a new deposit.
deposits are nonrefundable.
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if you’re running late or can’t make it to our appointment, please let me know! email or dm is best!
if you’re more than 15 minutes late and haven’t contacted me it is considered a missed appointment/no-show.
generally, i will not accept new projects with clients who no-show or are consistently late.
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i tattoo a shared appointment only private studio on the unceded lands of the Nooksack and Lummi nations, in so-called ‘Bellingham, Wa’
WIGGLE ROOM TATTOO
1130 Finnegan Way
Bellingham, Wa.
98225
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i accept CASH (preferred) and Venmo payments.
trades are accepted case by case, please inquire via my booking form.
tips are very much appreciated but not expected. generally, the standard for tattoo tips is between 15-25%
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in the booking form, you’ll be prompted to submit reference images for your proposed project
please choose at least one reference image from my portfolio, along with any other project inspiration
custom designs are available at the time of your appointment.
when you arrive, you’ll receive a draft to review. for custom appointments, i set extra time aside at the beginning for us to discuss the design together and make changes as needed.
design changes are welcome and best made in-person, collaboratively.
i do not show or send designs/mock-ups prior to the scheduled appointment.
i do not tattoo other people’s art, but i will happily draw something inspired by existing artworks.
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you can always reach me via email, carmentattoos@outlook.com
i’m bad at checking my dm’s but you can always attempt to reach me on instagram too.
i’m also available for in-person consultations, which can be scheduled via my booking site.
more informally, you can come by Wiggle Room on thursdays to browse flash and chat. or come to any advertised events, like drawing nights and flash days!
don’t hesitate to get in touch! i love tattooing and am always curious to know what kinds of ideas people have for their next projects :)