If you’re wondering where I want it, it’s going to be somewhere on my back between my shoulder blades. Also, I’d like to have my butterfly tattoo to be the colors of black and blue.
How much does a medium-sized butterfly tattoo usually cost?
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29 dollars..?
it shouldn’t be more than $100 because you aren’t using that many colors.
It costs your decency as a woman. Don’t do it.
I work at Jade Dragon in Chicago, and that would be about 80 bucks.
You are asking the wrong question. How much does the best, most reputable, health and safety conscious artist charge?, is the right one.
It depends on how much detail you want.
But since “Butterflies” are so pedestrian I’m sure it’ll cost you maybe $50-80 bucks, but I’m leaning towards $50.
Depends on who does it, really. I’ve paid $90 for a simple, very small one (slightly larger than a quarter)…and $200 for one larger than my hand with multiple colors. Nobody here can tell you what someone in your area will charge. There are no standard rates, sorry.
Roughly around 45 or 50 pounds..
First of all, what’s “medium sized” to you ?
Each tattoo artist is going to charge by the hour or depending on the detail and intricacy of the piece.
My tattoo artist charges $130/hour and he does AMAZING work. Don’t settle, be picky and be willing to pay more, it’s on you forever, and you don’t want some stupid young intern (which aren’t ALL bad) who charges $20/hr to screw up your skin.
depending on color i say abt 50- 80
Depending on where you go and how clean and professional the environment, you can pay a wide range of prices.
As a general statement, if you “get a good deal” on the price, you may regret the quality later.
(ie: It is better to pay $100 or more on a 5-6 in width now with good quality ink and a very clean environment than to get it for $75 and get an infection or need the color touched up later)
I recommend that you “shop around” and ask friends about their experiences. Find a good clean atmosphere over pricing.
I am not sure where you are from but here are a few to look at for comparrison.
Utah: http://www.parkcityink.com/
They were awarded in 2006 for quality.
Virginia: http://www.iamtattoos.com/
Their work is featured in several publications.
This site claims to help you find quality tattoos near you.
http://www.qualitytattooart.com/
A magizine dedicated to quality tattoo art:
http://www.tattoocollectormagazine.com/
Just as a disclaimer, I have not used any of these artists myself.
The information is for demonstrational perposes.