accessibility: 333 Racecourse Road

physical access:

  • My station is upstairs. Please let me know if this is not accessible for you and I will book a station downstairs.

  • The front entrance is 105cm wide with one 10cm high step. 

  • We have a 90cm long collapsible ramp that can be used for the front step.

  • There is seating available in the waiting area.

  • All floors are timber laminate.

  • Our bathroom is not wheelchair accessible, but there is a fully wheelchair accessible Exeloo public bathroom 100 metres from the studio.

  • You are also welcome to use the wheelchair accessible bathroom at The Doutta Galla Hotel (20 metres away). There is a step at the entrance of their venue, and a Crucible staff member will be able to assist with access to the building.

  • Our folding chairs are rated for a maximum of 150kg.

  • Our standard tattooing beds are rated for a maximum of 230kg. We have a wider bed with weight rating for 250kg which can be used at client request. The height of the beds can be adjusted from a minimum of 60cm tall to a maximum of 80cm tall, with step stools available for ease of access.

  • Please don't hesitate to contact us if you feel our current tattooing furniture will not accommodate you. We can make arrangements to source something suitable.

allergies

  • Please advise if you have any allergies to latex, aloe vera, nut or seed oils, or reaction to adhesives.

  • I primarily use Intenze brand ink, and they provide highly detailed information about their ink ingredients: https://intenzetattooink.com/pages/our-inks

sensory access:

sound

  • My tattoo machines are quiet, and on most days I share my room with one other artist who also uses quiet machines.

  • There will be some conversational noise and the sound of tattoo machines from other rooms.

  • We have a Sonos system playing music in the room and throughout the studio. The music and volume can be separated in each room and changed to suit you.

  • Please feel free to bring ear-plugs or headphones.

  • For deaf and hard of hearing clients, I’m happy to discuss anything you need via email before your appointment, or have decisions on the design and placement finalised before you arrive if you prefer. You are welcome to bring an interpreter. I don’t know much Auslan yet, but I know some basic signs and can fingerspell. 

scent

  • We occasionally burn incense in the studio, and mop our floors with Eucalyptus Oil every morning.

  • We use a scent-free product called Viraclean to disinfect all surfaces.

  • The smell of cleaning products and disinfectant at a tattoo studio is unavoidable - however certain scents such as perfumes or incense can be avoided. Please let me know if this could be an issue for you and I will do what I can to minimise scents in the space.

light

  • There are 4 downlights in my room, and a large window with natural light. I use a head torch which removes most of the need for the overhead lighting. The overhead lights can be turned off, or you are welcome to bring an eye mask if the light intensity is too bright.

social and privacy

  • I share my room with one other artist, and we have curtains on each room and privacy screens at each station. If you would prefer a completely private space, please let me know in advance so I can arrange it.

  • We have pasties and disposable underwear available for intimate area tattooing,

  • I love to have a chat, but tend to not talk much during the tattoo so I can focus. If you would prefer to bring your own headphones, eye coverings, earplugs, fidget/stim devices, blankets or any other items that might improve your sensory comfort - that is welcomed and I’m more than happy to accommodate your needs!

tattoo appointment walkthrough

  • On arrival the receptionist will ask you to scan the QR code to fill out the consent form on your phone, and let me know you’ve arrived.

  • The reception area has seating to wait on if you’re early. When I’m ready I’ll come to greet you and invite you up to my room.

  • We can take a seat and make sure you’re feeling comfortable, and then have a chat about the details of your tattoo - size, placement, any edits you want to make, colours, etc.

  • I’ll print out multiple sizes of the tattoo to try in the mirror, and we can see which size/s feels best.

  • I’ll make a stencil - this is a temporary outline of the tattoo that wipes away over the duration of the tattoo. I will sanitise and shave the area of skin to be tattooed, and then place the stencil. We can remove and redo the stencil multiple times, or try different sizes to make sure you’re happy.

  • Once you are happy with the placement, you can relax and let the stencil dry for a few minutes, and I will get the bed / armrests set up for the best position, and finish setting up the equipment we need.

  • Then the tattooing starts! We will start slowly and I’ll do a small line to get you used to the feeling. I will use some pressure with my hands to stretch the skin and stabilise the area. All you need to do is keep as still as you can, but please know that some twitching is normal.

  • You can let me know any time during the tattoo if you need a break, a stretch, to change position, a drink or snack, change the temperature, change music volume, or anything else to make you more comfortable. I will also check-in with you regularly, and let you know when good opportunities for breaks will be coming up.

  • Once the tattoo is finished I will wipe it down and make sure you are feeling happy, take some photos if you’re comfortable, discuss and advise on aftercare methods, and apply the aftercare of your choice. I can also send you the photos I take, or take some on your phone.

  • Once the tattoo is complete we will go back to the reception area, discuss the quote and confirm the final price, and receive payment in cash - there’s an ATM across the road if you need.

If you have any other privacy or sensory concerns and/or questions let me know with as much notice as possible, and we can discuss how to best address your needs in the space :)