How do I book an appointment?
Please use the booking form (link) and allow me 1-2 weeks to process your request. You will receive a reply with a date suggestion to your e-mail address. The waiting period until your appointment can be 1-2 Months.
Can I have an appointment for a consultation first?
Absolutely, but you don’t have to! Usually, the design will be planned and drawn together at the tattoo appointment. There’s always enough time put aside for a proper consultation.
However, if you want a separate consultation prior to booking a tattoo appointment, a consultation fee of 40€ will be charged.
Please also use the booking form (link) and mention you want a consultation only. If we schedule a tattoo appointment during the consultation, the 40€ will be subtracted from the total price of your tattoo.
Who won't get tattooed?
People under the age of 18, people under the influence of substances or alcohol, pregnant or breastfeeding people, acutely or chronically physically weakened people (flu, fever, cancer, severe autoimmune diseases, blood clotting disorders etc), people with infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B/C, syphilis etc.), during acute skin conditions (eczema, skin fungus, sunburn etc.)
What will my appointment be like?
Please arrive on time, but not more than 15 minutes too early. Your ideas are discussed and sketched out together. Depending on the design, this happens on paper or your skin directly. This way, there’s much room for you to collaborate. I’m happy to take the time to consult you professionally and precisely adapt our project to your body and wishes.
During tattooing I make sure you feel as comfortable as possible. My studio is equipped with vegan sweet treats, coffee and tea, heating blankets and hot-water bottles, an eating area, a patio with ashtray, fidget toys and playlists ranging from 2000s girly pop to black metal. Taking a break is always possible!
It’s only the two of us during the appointment. The studio is very quiet and situated in a courtyard with no direct street entrance. Payment happens in cash per session.
Are your tattoos vegan friendly?
Yes, I only use vegan ink and products. You are the only creature that must suffer for your tattoo. To cheer you up, there are vegan sweet treats at the studio.
What do I have to consider before my tattoo?
You should not drink alcohol the day before your appointment, since it can thin your blood. Make sure you slept enough and have eaten well beforehand.
Bring enough snacks and sugary drinks to keep your circulation stable. Pick your clothes considering easy access to the area you want to work on. Please note that your clothes might get some ink splatters on them. Please bring a valid ID and enough cash to your appointment.
Be aware that you are not allowed to swim, sunbathe, go camping or to a sauna during the healing process of two weeks.
How much will my tattoo cost?
The minimum price is always 120€ for materials and expenditure of time.
My current hourly rate is 60€ for drawing and 120€ for tattooing.
Thus resulting in following guidelines: 5x5cm 120-150€, 10x10cm 350-400€, large projects 650-750€/day session.
Please note those are only guides and the price range can vary according to level of details, body placement and effort. If you are working with a specific limited budget, please let me know when booking the appointment.
Only cash payment is possible.
How do I take care of my new tattoo?
Your fresh tattoo will be wrapped in a plastic film which you can remove after 2-3 hours. Rinse your tattoo with tap water (no soap) and let it air dry. Put on a thin film of tattoo ointment with clean hands.
Repeat this 2-3x a day until the tattoo is healed. This can take 10 days up to 3 weeks. After a few days a crust will form and start to itch and fall off. Important: do not scratch or peel of the crust, this can damage your tattoo!
To avoid infection, abstain from swimming, sunbathing, sauna and camping during the healing process. Once your tattoo is fully healed, protect your skin from premature aging with sunscreen.
Where is the studio?
WURMLOCH
Klosterneuburger Straße 7/3,
1200 Vienna, Austria
Public transport:
-U4 Friedensbrücke (8min walk)
-Tram 5, 12, 31 Klosterneuburger Straße/Wallensteinstraße (2min walk)
-Tram 2 Gaußplatz (2min walk)
-Bus 5A, 5B Gaußplatz (2min walk)
Parking:
-street parking possible, metered 3,95€/hour
-Warning! loading area/tow-away zone Klosterneuburgerstraße 8
-underground car park Brigittaplatz, daily maximum fee12€ (10min walk)
Is the studio barrier-free accessible?
The studio is on the ground floor, but there are two single steps up in the entryway. Unfortunately, the studio is not wheelchair accessible.
However, appointments for people with wheelchairs are possible in a barrier-free partner studio in the 15th district. Please let me know in the booking form.
Please note that this offer is for people with restricted mobility only and may result in longer waiting times depending on the availability of the partner studio.
If you have questions about your individual needs, feel free to contact me via office@krabatling.com or on Instagram.
What kind of tattoos do you do?
I am specialized in freehand black/grey surrealism, enjoying anything from lifelike to cute to gore. Of course, your tattoo doesn’t have to be as weird as the ones in my gallery. If you want a small simple flower or date, you can have that too!
I do not copy designs from other tattooers, AI or pinterest. Right-wing symbols are not welcome in my studio, except you want to cover them. I do not offer permanent makeup or medical tattoos.
Generally, Cover-ups, reworking old tattoos and colour tattoos are possible upon request.
If you are unsure if I am the right artist for your project, just ask! If not, I am happy to refer you to someone suitable.
Can I bring someone to my appointment?
Generally, companions are not allowed. However, I am happy to make an exception for anxious first-timers and couple tattoos. Children and dogs need to stay at home.
Of course guardians/carers and ranslators/interpreters are welcome.