For a full-day tattoo session in Ireland, my current starting price is €600. It gives me 6 to 7 hours to work on one planned stage of a larger tattoo, with normal breaks included. The final price depends on your design, placement and the work I expect to complete, so I confirm it only after a consultation.
This is my current studio price, not an average for every artist in Ireland.
The current starting price is €600
My Full Day Session service sets out the booking details. The starting price covers one agreed stage of the project.
What the 6 to 7 hours include
The 6 to 7 hours are the whole booked session, with up to 5 hours of tattooing. I still need time to check the final design, place the stencil, prepare the skin, take normal breaks, clean the area and apply the dressing at the end.
Stencil placement can take longer on a sleeve, back, thigh or an area that bends. Breaks also matter during a long sitting. They help you rest and help me keep my attention on the work.
Dividing €600 by seven doesn't give a useful hourly rate. You're booking a planned day, not only the minutes when the machine is running. My guide to how long a tattoo appointment takes explains this difference in more detail.
Why the final price can be higher
Two tattoos of the same size can need very different amounts of work. Large simple shapes, fine detail, layered Realism, colour and a difficult Cover-Up all take time in different ways. Placement matters too. Some body areas need more care when I place the stencil or work around a joint.
Old ink can also change the plan. I may need a larger design, stronger contrast or a different layout to cover it well. If new work must join an existing tattoo, I need to plan that connection before I can price the stage.
My tattoo pricing guide explains the wider studio price system. The starting price and rules here apply only to a full-day booking.
Which tattoos can suit a full day
Full-day sessions can work well for a large custom piece, one main part of a sleeve, a back or thigh piece, a background section or some Cover-Up projects. The best fit is a project with one clear part that I can work on during a long visit.
Some ideas are too small for a full day. Other projects are too large or detailed to finish in one sitting. Pain, placement and how your skin responds can also limit how far it is sensible to go.
One full day may not be the full project
The price for one full day is not always the total price of a large tattoo. Sleeves, back pieces and complex Cover-Up work can need several sessions. One day may cover the main subject, part of the background, shading or another agreed stage.
I won't push damaged or very irritated skin just to reach a planned point.
Changes after the quote can add work as well. If you add another subject, increase the size or change from black and grey to colour, the project may need a new price and another session.
What I confirm during consultation
Consultation is required before I offer a date.
You should know the starting time, likely stopping point, confirmed price and whether another visit may be needed before you pay a deposit. I'll also explain anything that may change the plan, such as a difficult placement or a Cover-Up that needs more space.
Sending an enquiry doesn't reserve a date.
What to send for a useful quote
Please send clear photos of the body area in normal daylight. Include the full area, not only a close photo. If there is an old tattoo, send one clear close view and one wider view that shows the skin around it.
Add the approximate size, the subject you want and a few useful references. State your colour choice: colour or black and grey. Tell me which details matter most. If the full day is meant to be one part of a sleeve or another larger project, mention that too.
Sending references doesn't fix the final drawing before consultation, and I don't copy another artist's tattoo.
How to book a full-day session
Send those details through my booking form to arrange the consultation.
