Book a Tattoo Consultation in Charlotte, NC
Our Process
STEP 1 — Submit Your Project
Complete the consultation form with your tattoo idea, placement, approximate size, budget, availability, and reference images. For a cover-up, include clear photos of the existing tattoo.
STEP 2 — Speak With an Artist
We’ll review your request and contact you to arrange a phone or in-person consultation. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your ideas, preferred style, placement, size, and the best artistic direction for the piece.
STEP 3 — Review Pricing and Scheduling
After reviewing the project, we’ll provide an estimated price or recommended session structure. You’ll then choose an available appointment date that works for you.
STEP 4 — Secure Your Appointment
A deposit of $100–$300 is required to reserve your appointment. The amount depends on the size and complexity of the project and is applied toward the final cost of your tattoo.
STEP 5 — Finalize the Design
You can exchange reference images, inspiration, and ideas with your artist before the appointment. On the day of your session, you’ll review the completed design together and make any necessary adjustments before tattooing begins.
Pricing Guide
$150-$400
Small Tattoos
Smaller, straightforward designs that can be completed in a shorter session. This includes simple linework, lettering, symbols, small illustrations, and minimal-detail pieces. For smaller tattoos, precision is key.
$700-$900
Half-Day Session
A half-day session is ideal for medium-sized tattoos in any style. This session provides enough time to finalize the design, determine the size, and choose the perfect placement, resulting in a detailed, polished tattoo without rushing the process.
Starting at $1,400
Forearm Quarter Sleeve
A forearm quarter sleeve typically requires one session and is designed to cover the entire inner or outer panel of the forearm. Depending on the complexity of the artwork, the tattoo may be completed in one full session or divided into two sessions for the best result.
Outer: starting at $2,200
Inner: starting at $1,400
Upper-Arm Quarter Sleeve
An upper-arm quarter sleeve extends from the shoulder to the elbow and is designed to cover the entire inner or outer panel of the upper arm. Each piece is custom-designed to follow the natural shape and flow of your arm. These projects typically require two sessions, allowing enough time to achieve a polished finish.
BLACK CRAFT TATTOO COLLECTIVE · CHARLOTTE, NC
Let’s Start Your Project
Our Process
01
Share Your Idea
Tell us your idea, placement, size, budget, and availability. Add reference images and, for a cover-up, clear photos of your current tattoo.
02
Meet Your Artist
We’ll contact you to arrange a phone or in-person consultation and talk through the style, placement, and direction of your piece.
03
Plan Your Sessions
Your artist will provide an estimated price or session plan. Together, we’ll find an available appointment date that works for you.
04
Reserve Your Date
A $100–$300 deposit secures your appointment, depending on the project. It is applied toward the final cost of your tattoo.
05
Review Your Design
Share inspiration with your artist before your visit. On appointment day, review the design together and make adjustments before tattooing begins.
Submitting a request does not reserve an appointment.
PLAN YOUR NEXT TATTOO
Pricing Guide
A clear starting point for your next piece. We’ll confirm your quote during your consultation.
SLEEVE PLANNING · QUARTER-SLEEVE PRICING
Four panels. One connected sleeve.
Plan each part of your sleeve around a shared theme and a natural flow.
OUTER UPPER ARM
Shoulder to elbow, outside.
Starting at $2,200
2 sessions
INNER UPPER ARM
Shoulder to elbow, inside.
Starting at $1,400
OUTER FOREARM
Elbow to wrist, outside.
Starting at $1,400
INNER FOREARM
Elbow to wrist, inside.
Starting at $1,400
Starting prices are per quarter-sleeve panel. Pricing varies by size, detail, and coverage.
Your artist will confirm the final quote during your consultation.
WORK BY OUR ARTISTS
Sleeve inspiration
Request consultation
Submitting this form begins the consultation process—it does not automatically reserve an appointment. Once we review your request, we’ll contact you to discuss the project, pricing, availability, and deposit.