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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 tattooing on 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


Bret specializes in black/white, color, collage compositions, cover-ups, fine line, flash designs, lettering and original designs from small to xl-large.

All SIZES and STYLES of TATTOOS are WELCOME.

Placement and sizing of the tattoo is just as important as the content. Bret's professional integrity shows in each tattoo he creates.

We look forward to working with you on your next tattoo.


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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