General Information/FAQ

introduction

hello y’all! my name is Oberon Rattus, or @o.rattus on instagram

i use he/him pronouns

i am a tattooer at my little needle tattoos in plymouth, mi

xList i am in the shop monday, tuesday, friday, and saturday!

general booking information

i charge $180 an hour, or for one off or up for grabs pieces, a set minimum flat rate.

to book with me, you must fill out the form here.

• you must be 18+ to book with me.
• i do not correspond via dm.
• i do not respond on my days off.

unless it is for an up for grabs piece, or flash piece, you will not receive a response until my books are open.

once i have a clear idea of what you would like, we will coordinate a good day and time for your appointment. then, your appointment will be secured by a deposit.

deposit + no show policy

deposits serve two functions:

• they hold your time and day
• they are a contract that i will draw your tattoo, and that you will show up to your appointment.

DEPOSITS ARE FULLY NON REFUNDABLE.

you will lose your deposit if:

• you do not give me 48 hours heads up you are cancelling, save legitimate emergencies.
• you are running 15 minutes behind, and do not let me know. if you are running significantly behind, we may have to reschedule, regardless if you walk in the door or not.
• you do not show up to your appointment.

NO CALL NO SHOW POLICY: on top of your deposit being forfeited, your design will be put up for grabs. this means you will no longer be permitted to have that tattoo on your body, and it goes to the general masses in hopes it goes to a more considerate, respectful home. you will also be blacklisted from working with me.

otherwise, deposits come off when the FINAL SESSION of a tattoo is complete. for large, ongoing projects, this will be a pleasant surprise at the end!

what to expect at your appointment

at my little needle tattoos, and within my booth, the team and i aim to make your experience as comfortable and contented as possible! i am a trauma informed tattooer. i strive to create a safe, comfortable environment for you to receive a tattoo in. i do not take the responsibility and trust that you, as a client, put into me to usher your through an experience that permanently alters and harms your body lightly. i respect your body autonomy and consent through the entirety of the tattoo process, and make sure to check in at many points before, during, and after the procedure.

you do not have to show up more than ten minutes early to your scheduled appointment time! you should come in wearing comfortable clothing, bringing along any comfort items you may need. this can be headphones, a book, or even a pillow or stuffed animal that you like! i also encourage a sugary drink, or even a little snack.
you may bring ONE support person to the shop with you!

if you are unsure of what clothing is best to wear to your appointment, please ask! i provide pasties if needed, and will screen off the booth if needed.

when you come into the shop, you will be asked for your ID. this is state law. i do not care about the information on said ID aside from your birthdate. i personally understand that the ID is not comfortable for everyone. once this is settled, you will be handed a release form to fill out. once this form is filled out, i will bring you back to my booth! we sit down, and take a look at your artwork. i will have the piece at the preferred size printed off, or sometimes multiples.

at this point, if there are ANY changes to be made to the piece, i will make them. if the changes will take me awhile to do, we may reschedule you. you will NOT lose your deposit in this case. if we agree on the piece and sizing, i will run a stencil! i will prep the skin by shaving the area, and cleaning the area with a hospital grade cleanser. we will apply the stencil. if you do NOT like where it is, i will happily move it! once the stencil is settled, we will begin the tattoo. my goal of any tattoo is to get through the linework, as we will not have to re-stencil the piece. if at any point you need a break, are not feeling well, or decide you are finished getting tattooed after linework, TELL ME! i will swiftly accommodate your needs.

during the tattoo, we may chat as little or as much as you would like. if you would like a silent appointment, you may mark that in the margin, somewhere on your release form, or email me in advance. i will limit communication to what is strictly necessary.

once the procedure is done, with your consent, i will take a photo of the piece we made, and then we will discuss aftercare instructions. i will answer any and all questions for you, and give you contact information for any questions that may arise. you then have time to collect your things, use the restroom, or take a breather before we head up to the front for checkout together. in my booth, i am the tattooer, but you are the one in control. please remember that this is YOUR experience, and that i am just along for the ride, trying to make it the best we can!

what i will and will not tattoo

i work in a distinctive illustrative style, and put focus on blackwork. if you are not familiar with my work, please check out my instagram to see what i make!

things i will tattoo include:
• general flora. plants that can be foraged for either food or medicinal purposes are some of my favorites!
• general fauna. i love all sorts of creatures, especially some of our less common friends!
• mythological beasts. if you want me to slam a snake head on a wolf’s body that has six wings, let’s rock and roll!
or, if you have one from a favorite story, myth, or other iconography, we can make it happen!
• humanoid figures
• video game things, especially games created by fromsoftware (like bloodborne and elden ring)
• frankly, anything that i have full creative input with. i appreciate the trust!

things i will not tattoo include:
• the names of living people
• hateful imagery
• culturally inappropriate imagery (ex: dreamcatchers, war bonnets, unalomes, sugar skulls, g*psy anything, etc… please do your research. it is not my job to educate you)
• wedding band tattoos

i reserve full rights to set boundaries with what work i make. there is an artist out there for everyone, but i will not be the artist to tattoo any of the mentioned things, or anything else i do not feel confident or comfortable doing.

tipping

first and foremost, tips are NOT a requirement, but are ALWAYS welcome and accepted!

a monetary tip is well appreciated, either in cash or on card, however, i also like and will accept the following things!
• oddities. i will accept ETHICALLY SOURCED:
  animal bones, skulls, wet specimens, taxidermy mounts, shadowboxes, etc…
  please NO human remains (replicas are fine!)
• cannabis items, with an emphasis on pre rolls or flower!
  indica or hybrids are fine, no sativa, no dabs. i will have a panic attack and perish.
• a weird little guy you found in a thrift shop, on the street, or in the woods. whatever this means to you, that’s what it means to you.
• handmade art! i have quite a few pieces in my booth that were tips from other clients.
• a good plant
• whatever you see and think “hey! i think oberon would like this”

i am a small or extra small in shirts and sweaters!

if you’re unsure about something, you can always ask me as well! if it’s thoughtful, more than likely i am over the moon about it anyway.

if you have any other questions, please drop me an email to rattusoberon@gmail.com!