How much does a sleeve tattoo cost?
Everything about sleeve tattoos – sessions, appointments, prices, features, and details
A sleeve tattoo is a serious investment in yourself, so it's important to plan how much money should be allocated for it. A sleeve doesn't come to life during one visit to the studio - it's a long-term and complex process, so work on it is divided into sessions.
Formula for calculating sleeve cost
Sleeve price = price of one session * number of sessionsLet's take a closer look at the variables :)
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Number of sessions
What does the number of sessions depend on?
On the size of the specific body part - Every person has a different body build. For example, one person weighs 100 kg, and another – 50 kg. The difference in their arm volume can be 2-3 times, which also affects the number of needed sessions.
On project detail - Projects can be simple or very complicated. With few details or with an enormous amount of details. The more details, there are, the more time needed to complete them. For comparison, we'll give an example: We want to paint a wall in a room. How much will it cost? How big is the wall? Are we painting it one color or several? With patterns or without?
Answers to these questions will significantly affect the price of painting the wall. It's the same with sleeve tattoos – there is no average price. Each sleeve has an individual price because projects are unique.
So how do you find out how much a sleeve will cost?
There is only one proven way – go to a tattoo artist and discuss all details and scope of work. A sleeve tattoo is an important decision, and preparations for it will take some time. During consultation with the tattoo artist, you'll discuss the project and all design details.
The tattoo artist will be able to estimate the number of sessions and give a preliminary price, based on which you'll make a decision – not necessarily immediately.
Important financial aspect
A sleeve tattoo is always paid for each session separately. This means you don't have to pay the entire amount upfront. If you're comfortable coming for sessions twice a month – great. Once a month – okay. Once every two months – the process will obviously take longer, but if you're not in a hurry, that's okay too. Spending your last money on a sleeve is a dubious idea, so everyone should plan their finances and get tattooed at a comfortable pace.
Our 12-year experience shows that a sleeve can be completed within a year, at a comfortable pace, without rushing but also without dragging the work. However, if the sleeve is not very complicated and doesn't have a large number of details, it can be completed in a much shorter time.
We hope we've somewhat clarified what makes up the price of a sleeve. Basically, it's based on two parameters – arm size and design detail.