Frequently Asked Questions

I sent you an email, DM, or telegram about a question I have! When will I hear back from you?

In order to protect my time I will not reply to emails or DM’s on social regarding any questions that are covered here. If I'm feeling frisky I might send you a link directing you to this page. If you just clicked on that link and are now reading this … keep reading your answer is probably below!

How much do you charge?

Currently my rate for custom work is $175/ hr. The minimum cost for a tattoo by me is $150. Most of my Medium sized tattoos are less than 3 hours. The hourly rate, or pricing is subject to change at any time, but I will always honor the rate that you booked with.

A drawing deposit of $50 is required to book and secure your appointment. This is a non-refundable deposit, and does not go towards the total of your tattoo, unless specified otherwise. The deposit covers time spent drawing, scheduling, emailing, consultation etc.

What is your process for custom tattoos?

After your proposal has been accepted I will ask that you respond to my acceptance email with any photos, sketches, or any additional description that will help get your idea across. The more specific details you give, the better. I will likely not reply to emails with reference information, unless I have specific questions. Just assume you did a great job of sending descriptions and photos!

 Before your scheduled appointment I will draw up a design custom for you. A preview of the design will not be available until you arrive for your appointment. If there are changes that you would like to make to the design they will be made at that time. 

When will your custom books open?

My books open up roughly every three months. I will announce when books are opening a few days in advance. I announce my books opening on Instagram. But you can also sign up for my mailing list and get an email announcement for when books are opening. Click HERE to sign up for the mailing list.

I schedule out three months at a time so if books open at the beginning of  September , I am booking appointments for October, November, and December.

How do I make an appointment?

When my books open there will be a booking form available on my website. After filling out the booking form, if your proposal has been accepted, you will get an email response from me (this usually takes about a week). I will provide you with a link to book an appointment using my Square scheduling system. A $50 non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking.

What is your Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy?

In order to reschedule your appointment you must notify me 72 hours prior to our appointment. If you notify me less than 72 hours before our appointment start time, it is at my discretion to reschedule, and you will be charged a $30 fee.

-What if I’m sick?

I do not want you to come to your appointment if you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness such as, cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath, vomiting, or diarrhea. If your appointment is coming up please let me know if you are exhibiting any symptoms as soon as they arise and I will work to get you rescheduled.

How do Pre-drawn/ Flash Designs work, and how can I claim one?

My Pre-drawn/Flash designs are original drawings that I would like to tattoo. When my booking form is available you may submit a request. Non-repeatable designs will be on a first come first serve, basis.

Original designs will only be tattooed once, unless specified as repeatable. Minor modifications are allowed at my discretion. Flash designs can be priced per piece or the hourly rate, (this depends on size and location). There is a minimum size that the design can be tattooed. 

In order to claim a design, when books are closed, you must send an email to art@EstherRebeca.com. You will receive a link to pay the deposit and, once the deposit is paid the design has been claimed. After you receive an email on how to pay the deposit you will have 24 hours to pay. After 24 hours the design will go back up for grabs or on to the next person.

If a flash design you inquired about has been claimed, I am always open to creating custom designs based on flash designs.

Where are Pre-drawn/ flash designs available to view?

Pre-drawn /flash designs are posted in my Instagram stories, and story highlights. They can also be found HERE. Once it has been claimed it is removed.

I was tattooed by you, and I need a touch up!

If your design is at least 4 weeks healed and some of the ink has come out during that healing process, I will schedule you for a touch up. If it is within the first 6 months of the tattoo, the touch up is free. Please send an email (with attached photo of the tattoo) to art@estherrebeca.com to schedule.

Just a reminder… a touch up still feels like a tattoo !

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, Credit/Debit Card, Venmo, Paypal

My preferred method of payment is Cash. The reason for this is that I am a small business and pay fees for every credit card, paypal, and yes Venmo transaction. 

It ranges from about 2% to 5% per transaction. 

<3 I love being able to offer these options but it is costly. Also whenever shopping at any small local business try to pay cash when you can! <3