Every December the same question comes up: what do you buy for the person who already has everything? Another jumper or a gift set tends to be forgotten by February. A tattoo gift voucher is the opposite. It gives someone the chance to get something made specifically for them, and it stays with them for life. Here is how a voucher from Atelier Tattoo Studio in Llandudno works, and what to think about before you buy one.
Why a tattoo voucher makes a good gift
Most gifts get used up, worn out or put in a drawer. A tattoo is a very different kind of present. It is personal, it is made around the person receiving it, and it carries the memory of who gave them the chance to get it.
A voucher also takes the pressure off you. Tattoos are deeply personal, so choosing the design for someone else is rarely a good idea. With a voucher, you are giving the experience and the artwork, while the person receiving it gets to decide what they want, where they want it and which style suits them best.
Who a tattoo voucher works well for
A voucher suits someone who has talked about getting a tattoo for a while but has never got round to it, or someone who already has tattoos and has a piece in mind for their next one. It can also work well for a milestone, such as a big birthday, an anniversary or a graduation.
It is worth making sure the person actually wants a tattoo before you buy. A tattoo voucher is a lovely gift for the right person, but not one to give as a surprise to someone who has never mentioned wanting one.
How the process works for the person receiving it
Once they have the voucher, the process is the same as for any other client. They get in touch by submitting the booking form on our website, share their idea and any reference images, and their artist starts shaping it into a custom design. Nothing is rushed, and they are involved at each stage until the design feels right.
Because every piece is designed individually, the recipient has time to think about what they actually want. There is no pressure to decide on the spot, which is one of the reasons a voucher works well as a gift.
Styles they can choose from
The person receiving the voucher is not limited to one look. Atelier offers avant-garde, realism, Japanese, traditional, fine line, black work, colour tattoos and custom lettering, so there is a style to suit most tastes. If you know what they like, you can mention it when you get in touch, but the final choice is always theirs.
A few things to think about before you buy
Think about size. A voucher is a good fit for someone planning a meaningful piece, and larger or more detailed work is planned across multiple sessions, so it is worth thinking about how the voucher might be used.
Give them time. Custom work takes time to design, so a voucher is best treated as a starting point rather than something to be used the week after Christmas.
Check the details with the studio. If you have questions about how a voucher can be used or what it covers, it is always best to ask us directly before you buy.
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Yes. Get in touch with Atelier Tattoo Studio in Llandudno and we can talk you through how it works.
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No. The person receiving the voucher chooses their own design, working with their artist through the consultation process.
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Avant-garde, realism, Japanese, traditional, fine line, black work, colour tattoos and custom lettering.
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It works best for someone who has already talked about wanting a tattoo. If you are not sure, it is worth asking them first.
If you are looking for a gift that is a little different this Christmas, a tattoo voucher could be the answer. Get in touch with Atelier Tattoo Studio in Llandudno to find out more and arrange one.