Rogue Ink

About Us

Your body is a canvas – let us help you to decorate it, safely!
Rogue Ink operate from a licensed tattoo studio in Brooklyn. The studio is regulated by the state Health Department; ensuring that items being used are sterilised and disposed of properly.

This reduces the risk of diseases and infections being transmitted – making it safe for you to get your tattoo. Our staff also also well experienced in first aid and psychology.

This helps people who are nervous about getting a tattoo.

Our tattooists are all experienced artists with high quality work.

We have male and female artists available.

Backyard and travelling tattooing is illegal and unsafe. We are neither of these.

With Rogue Ink, you are in safe hands!

Call us on 0409 655 787 to book for your next piece.

Rogue Ink is a licensed tattoo studio in Brooklyn (but Facebook insists it’s Altona). We do open after hours by appointment only.

Active Artists:
Jessica Gronow
Rhys Bradley
Kai Murdoch (from Scotland)
Michael Armstrong (Apprentice)

Rogue Ink is a licensed tattoo studio in Brooklyn. 4 artists available – health department approved. ABN 73 834 977 324.

General Information
Our studio has free street parking and is close to: Geelong Road, Millers Road, Westgate Freeway, Altona Gate Shopping Centre, 411 & 412 bus stop.

We are open by appointment. Call now to book in: 0409655787.

Public Transit
Our studio has free street parking and is close to: Geelong Road, Millers Road, Westgate Freeway, Altona Gate Shopping Centre, 411 & 412 bus stop.

Terms & Conditions

Bookings
In order to confirm a booking, customers must make a deposit of $50 to the studio as confirmation.

Cancellations
Customers are welcome to cancel any booking at any time. If the customer wishes to receive their confirmation payment (deposit) back, they must cancel with at least 24 hours notice. If less than 24 hours notice is given to the studio, the deposit is not refundable.

Touch Up Sessions
Customers with fresh tattoos from Rogue Ink are eligible to a free touch up session within 6 weeks of the tattoo. After 6 weeks, the touch up sessions incur a fee of $130.

Custom Designs
Artists must be paid for the time they put into tattoos and designs. Customers that would like a custom design drawn up by an artist must pay a design fee of $50 to the studio. This fee is non-refundable once the drawing has begun.

Refunds
Refunds are only available to customers who wish to cancel their tattoo session and do so with at least 24 notice to the studio. Refunds are not provided to customers once a design or a tattoo has begun.

Layby
Our studio do offer a layby system to customers who are short of cash. We do not perform a tattoo until the entire tattoo has been paid for in full. Payments for laybys may be any sum, big or small and is kept on the customers file.

Minimum charge
Like most tattoo studios, we have a minimum charge of $130 for all procedures. Regardless of how quick a procedure may take to do, the minimum charge applies (unless we have a special offer running at the time).

How do I get to the studio using public transport?
The 411/412 buses (Altona to Footscray / Footscray to Altona) stop only metres from the studio.The 903 (Altona to Mordialloc via Sunshine) also stops metres from the studio.You can also catch the train to Footscray, Sunshine or Altona and board the bus from there.

Legalities

What is the legal age for getting a tattoo in Victoria?
18 years or over

What are a tattooist obligations when tattooing?
Ensure that the customer is 18 years of age or older prior to tattooing.
Ensure that the customer’s privacy, safety and health are maintained as much as possible during the procedure.
Ensure that the customer has completed a consent form.
Refuse to tattoo if the customer is pregnant, breastfeeding, or is receiving chemotherapy treatments.
Complies with Australian Infection Control and hygiene standards (e.g. uses single disposable tattoo needles).
Stop tattooing whenever told to by the customer.
Stop tattooing whenever a customer shows signs of a first aid emergency.
Ensures that first aid is provided to the customer whenever necessary.
Provide tattoo after care instructions to the customer.
Ensure that a new tattoo is covered at session end.

What are a customers obligations when tattooing?
Provide proof of identity and proof of age to the tattooist prior to the session.
Disclose any medical problems to the tattooist prior to the session.
Ensure they are not under the influence of a drug or alcohol.
Ensure they have not consumed blood thinner medications within 24 hours prior.
Refuse to be tattooed if the customer is pregnant, breastfeeding, or is receiving chemotherapy treatments.
Ensure food and drink is consumed within 4 hours prior to the tattoo session.
During the tattoo healing process, follow all after care instructions properly (including using an after care cream).

Can people smoke inside the studio?
No. Smoking is strictly forbidden around a fresh tattoo and forbidden inside the studio. This is Australian law as it helps to prevent infections and cross contamination.

Tattoo Before Care

Choosing a new tattoo
A permanent piece of art embedded in your skin for life should be chosen very carefully as the process of tattoo removal is said to be more painful and expensive than the tattoo itself. Not only is tattoo removal more painful and expensive to endure, it also will never restore the skin to how it was prior to the tattoo. Most people are left with scars and pigmentation from tattoo removal procedures. Tattoos are a beautiful thing to have and should be gotten for the right reasons. Many young people get a tattoo just to follow current trends. Trends always change, a tattoo won’t.

It is highly recommended that you choose a design that represents meaning to you personally, such as your favourite flower or a special date etc. Therefore you are less likely to get sick of the piece on your body. When selecting a tattoo, it may be good idea to give it some thought and take some time to do so before you book in your session.

Choosing your artist
Many artists have different styles and will have different strengths from one another. There are many ‘backyard’ tattooists in Australia that do not have hygiene certificates or insurance to tattoo, and that don’t take all measures that should be taken to deliver a hygienic and quality piece.

It is highly recommended that you scope out the area to ensure it seems hygienic for your piece to be performed into your skin.

Try reading customer testimonials of the artist you would like to tattoo you.

Listen to your chosen tattooist. For example, colours (especially if light colours) may not be suitable for your complexion. They may not look so good in reality on the skin you have.

Preparing for a new tattoo
Once you have booked in for your session, the following instructions should be followed by you:

Do no consume alcohol or blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, 24 hours prior to the tattoo session. Alcohol will effect your blood circulation and cause: extra swelling. Swelling can become an obstacle for the artist. It is hard to pack in colour and pain is intensified for you also. Artists may need to ask you to book in at a time that you are not so swollen.
extra bleeding. When the blood thins, people will generally bleed more from a wound. too much blood can mix with ink and create more obstacles.
Purchase either of the following anticeptic creams and have it ready before your tattoo session:

Bepanthen
Sudocream
Tattoo Goo
Dr Pickles
If you have any allergies, especially to tattoo ink, you need to inform your artist clearly and immediately. Allergic reactions can be dangerous and your artist needs to be aware of possible implications.

Getting your new tattoo
It is important that your artist takes all steps to ensure a quality and safe tattoo for you. You should pay attention to every action your artist is taking to ensure this is all done:

ensure your tattooist does not seem drunk or under the influence of any dangerous drug as this is possible.
ensure your tattooist shaves all hair from the area on and around where the tattoo will be made. Even if you have light and very little hair it is imperative that they still shave the area. If tattoo needles inject into hair it could push the hair inwards and cause you to then have ingrown hairs, which could lead to complications and infections for you.
ensure all needles being used are brand new and watch them be removed from their sealed packs.
ensure that plastic wrap is placed over all equipment being used in the process (the furniture your tattooed body part will be rested on, the artists instrument bench/table, power leads, power machines, etc).
ensure all ink cups appear clean and new.
ensure your tattooist is wearing gloves and that they change to new gloves after any rest breaks that is had.
ensure your tattooist is washing his/hands with soap or with instant hand cleaner immediately after they remove gloves.
ensure your tattooist is using a vasoline on your skin regularly and that the vasoline is not removed from it’s jar with contaminated hands.

Tattoo After care
Your new tattoo needs to remain concealed in the plastic wrap for between 30 minutes to 2 hours. Some artists choose to use a dressing or bandage instead of plastic wrap. Remove this in 2 hours also.
Once plastic wrap is removed, wash your tattoo with warm soapy water and dab dry with a gentle towel.
Apply your tattoo cream that you purchased on your tattoo.
Continue to clean your tattoo and apply the cream regularly for 2 -3 weeks after your session.
Your tattoo will become itchy, scabby and flaky as it follows the healing processes. It will also lose some intense colours as it heals.

Do NOT:
Use harsh shower gels or chemicals on your tattoo for at least 3 weeks after your session.
Swim in the ocean or swimming pool for at least 3 weeks after your session.
Expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks after your session.
If you require more sessions on the same piece with your artist, you need the piece to heal properly before you can go again in order to avoid infections. This should take no longer than 4 weeks.
ensure your tattooist covers your completed piece with clean plastic wrap.
ensure your tattooist disposes of all biohazard waste and needles into proper bins.