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Welcome to Explosive Ink Tattoo

Explosive Ink Tattoo is committed to producing high-quality tattoos that are safe & affordable by husband-and-wife team, tattoo artist Bret and Lisa, office manager. We have been proudly serving the IL/WI Stateline since 2007. 

OHSA/Bloodborne Pathogens certified yearly

State of IL Dept. of Public Health licensed yearly

Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited since 2017

We ask for you to schedule a free consultation to discuss the tattoo details, location and size. At that time, we can estimate the time it will take to complete & estimate the price. Seeing the tattoo location in person and being able to discuss the details helps Bret create the design.

Tattoo pricing is based on the time it takes to finish.

$80/Minimum

$125/Hour

$450 for 4 Hours

To book an appointment with Bret, a $50 Cash Deposit is required to secure your appointment. It will be deducted off your total. If for any reason you do get the tattoo, we retain the deposit.

Cards NOT accepted for DEPOSIT. The Deposit is Non-Refundable.

We accept cash and all major debit/credit cards for the remaining balance.

*DESIGN PROOF IS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT*

Bret Jensen - Tattoo Artist/Owner

Lisa Jensen - Office Manager/Owner

**18 AND OLDER TO GET TATTOOED
PER IL STATE LAW, NO EXCEPTIONS**


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