This studio which was opened in May 2009 located in Lebak Bene Street, or between Benesari and Padma Street, with minimum rate 300 thousand rupiahs. It is 6x5 meters in wide and divided into guess room and tattoo studio room. Dewa and Kaity are the owners. Koko, the younger brother
of Dewa, is the tattoo artist. Joni handles the staff things. Those 3 men are brothers. The studio design is alike with Twice Bar. This is mainly because Dewa is also a bartender there. For about 10 customers come to the studio every week. This studio uses intenz and kuro sumi ink. It has
television, AC, and medical sterilizer as well. Koko, the one who likes and masters oriental and religious pictures, has been undergoing the tattoo art for 5 years. So, for you guys being around Kuta, Goldfinger tattoo studio really welcomes you to come
PJ's Tattoo Studio
Studio which opened in 1997 is located on the edge road to the beach Sindhu, precisely located at Jl.Pantai Sindhu No. 4 Sanur - Bali. Puja’s studio who is also a tattoo artist is measuring 10m x
11m. In addition to a tattoo studio, PJ’s studio is also sell t-shirts containing the name tattoo studio, flat - Average guest who comes 4-5 per day, with prices varied according to the color, size
and technical drawings difficulties. Almost 90% of visitors who come are people foreign. The waiting room and separate studio built by the by a glass screen which is equipped with air conditioning, TV, Phone / Fax, Internet, medical sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner. For this studio ink used sharpz micky, eternal ink, Intenze Ink, and ink dermaglo. So, for the Sanur area want to be or who want to walk to Sanur, please stop by the studio.
11m. In addition to a tattoo studio, PJ’s studio is also sell t-shirts containing the name tattoo studio, flat - Average guest who comes 4-5 per day, with prices varied according to the color, size
and technical drawings difficulties. Almost 90% of visitors who come are people foreign. The waiting room and separate studio built by the by a glass screen which is equipped with air conditioning, TV, Phone / Fax, Internet, medical sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner. For this studio ink used sharpz micky, eternal ink, Intenze Ink, and ink dermaglo. So, for the Sanur area want to be or who want to walk to Sanur, please stop by the studio.
Bali Tattoo Artist : Made Della
Made Della is one of some artists who has been in Kuta, Bali for quite a long time. He started to wrestle with tattoo art since 1989. And from 1994, he began to be a tattoo artist in Kuta. According to him, at that time there were only few tattoo studios in Kuta, like Demon Tattoo, Baladewa, Mr. Dolphin, and Gungde.
After some time becoming a tattoo artist in some studios, in 2009 he decided to reopen his own studio named Black Angel. Recently, he has a plan to invite Bali tattoo artists establishing Bali Tattoo Artist Club again. Because for him, business is business, but solidarity and togetherness need to keep going. And here is a brief interview between Magic Ink and Made Bella.
What makes you holding out in tattoo art for so long?
We didn’t have any other job to do, hahahaha... And maybe tattoo was the only good thing for my life, hahaha…
When did you get your first tattoo?
Back in that 1989. Gungde made it. Besides, he fully supported me to be a tattoo artist. He always supports me.
Why did you decide to reopen your own studio?
If I used to work for other people, then I wanted to have my own. Moreover, I’m preparing a new generation, like Agus (Della’s son-red). So that Black Angel always exists.
You used to have a studio, why was it closed?
I did the business with my family, and there were some problems about financial quotient.
You are one of the people who have been holding on the tattoo industry in Kuta for quite a long time, how do you see its development?
Me and my friends used to compete more from our works, not from the rate. So please, for Bali tattoo artists, don’t compete in rate. We live from tattoo, so don’t bring each other down.
In tattoo, what style do you tend to?
Actually I can do all of them, but I like Chinese and Japanese style more.
And about BTAC (Bali Tattoo Artist Club), in your opinion, what’s the reason it does not go well?
I myself don’t understand too much about it, because it happened when I went to Germany. I was in Germany for 3 months, and when I got back it had already fallen apart. But I really think that BTAC should be established again. There are so many foreign artists opening studios in their rent houses and without any permit. Their visa is visa for holiday, not for working. If we’re not solid, we can be colonized. I mean, colonized in another version. If people with big capital come in and we’re not ready and solid, it’s possible that Indonesian artists are scraped and work to them. But again, for Bali tattoo artists, we don’t need to argue about rate. Also for the works, from the first I learned, up to now I still learn. Just keep learning, no need to get above oneself.
But it doesn’t mean that you’re scared to compete, right?
Oh no... I just want that artists stop arguing about rate.
And for the high rate of guide, what do you think as a tattoo artist? Do you feel harmed?
No, not really. We still depend on their service. Unless we have big capital, hehehe.. That’s why we need BTAC. It covers up these matters.
Ok, we wait for the BTAC! Last words?
For Bali tattoo artists, let’s remake the organization, don’t walk by ourselves. For Magic Ink, I always support this magazine. Who knows if the togetherness can help our business to grow, it will affect Magic Ink, too. Right? Hahaha... Let all tattoo artists hand in hand to make Magic
Ink better
After some time becoming a tattoo artist in some studios, in 2009 he decided to reopen his own studio named Black Angel. Recently, he has a plan to invite Bali tattoo artists establishing Bali Tattoo Artist Club again. Because for him, business is business, but solidarity and togetherness need to keep going. And here is a brief interview between Magic Ink and Made Bella.
What makes you holding out in tattoo art for so long?
We didn’t have any other job to do, hahahaha... And maybe tattoo was the only good thing for my life, hahaha…
When did you get your first tattoo?
Back in that 1989. Gungde made it. Besides, he fully supported me to be a tattoo artist. He always supports me.
Why did you decide to reopen your own studio?
If I used to work for other people, then I wanted to have my own. Moreover, I’m preparing a new generation, like Agus (Della’s son-red). So that Black Angel always exists.
You used to have a studio, why was it closed?
I did the business with my family, and there were some problems about financial quotient.
You are one of the people who have been holding on the tattoo industry in Kuta for quite a long time, how do you see its development?
Me and my friends used to compete more from our works, not from the rate. So please, for Bali tattoo artists, don’t compete in rate. We live from tattoo, so don’t bring each other down.
In tattoo, what style do you tend to?
Actually I can do all of them, but I like Chinese and Japanese style more.
And about BTAC (Bali Tattoo Artist Club), in your opinion, what’s the reason it does not go well?
I myself don’t understand too much about it, because it happened when I went to Germany. I was in Germany for 3 months, and when I got back it had already fallen apart. But I really think that BTAC should be established again. There are so many foreign artists opening studios in their rent houses and without any permit. Their visa is visa for holiday, not for working. If we’re not solid, we can be colonized. I mean, colonized in another version. If people with big capital come in and we’re not ready and solid, it’s possible that Indonesian artists are scraped and work to them. But again, for Bali tattoo artists, we don’t need to argue about rate. Also for the works, from the first I learned, up to now I still learn. Just keep learning, no need to get above oneself.
But it doesn’t mean that you’re scared to compete, right?
Oh no... I just want that artists stop arguing about rate.
And for the high rate of guide, what do you think as a tattoo artist? Do you feel harmed?
No, not really. We still depend on their service. Unless we have big capital, hehehe.. That’s why we need BTAC. It covers up these matters.
Ok, we wait for the BTAC! Last words?
For Bali tattoo artists, let’s remake the organization, don’t walk by ourselves. For Magic Ink, I always support this magazine. Who knows if the togetherness can help our business to grow, it will affect Magic Ink, too. Right? Hahaha... Let all tattoo artists hand in hand to make Magic
Ink better
Bali Tattoo Studio: Dolphin Studio
This Tattoo Studio can be said as a unique one. It’s not easy to be found as it is located inside of Kuta Art Marketplace, but still full of customer everyday. That’s right, placed in Jl. Dewi Sartika which lately known as an oldest Tattoo Studio in Bali. This studio was built in 1975. There are three rooms, one is used as a tattoo execution, and another is used as a sitting room and a small rest room. Here they have two Tattoo Artists, Wayan Isu and Made Daplonk. This studio suits for about two-three clients. Whilst they wait, the waiting-list costumer or they who are just accompanying their friend could be well sit and enjoy a bunch of tattoo magazine and their sample of works. It is guarantee you won’t feel bored or maybe you will get ideas from it. Just in case you get bored, you may walk outside and go to Kuta Art Marketplace to shop or just look around there, to kill times. This studio is facilitated with television, air conditioner, and Medical Sterilizers. About the ink, they use Starbright and Kuro Sumi ink. In a week, this studio handles more than 20 costumers.
Bali Tattoo Studio: Karang Tattoo
This tattoo studio has begun for 3 months. Divided into 2 rooms with roominess 6x6 meter. When we come in, we will find a very comfy guest room. The tattoo studio is next to the guest room. The studio is cozy and can receive many customers all in one place. For about 4 people can sit while have the tattoo. The facilities are AC, medical sterilizer in the tattoo studio, a guest room with AC and TV, nice for the queuing customers or those who wait for their relatives getting the tattoo. The
price is negotiable and depends on the picture of the tattoo. While for the ink, this studio uses Intend and Kuro Sumi. The tattoo artist is Adi Benk who is already in the field for 7 years. Since the studio is new and a little hidden, many people have not discovered it yet. The clients are approximately 5 people a week. It is in Kuta Theatre or mostly known as Mushroom alley. So, after you got the tattoo or while waiting for your friend, enjoy the mushroom! Yeah!
price is negotiable and depends on the picture of the tattoo. While for the ink, this studio uses Intend and Kuro Sumi. The tattoo artist is Adi Benk who is already in the field for 7 years. Since the studio is new and a little hidden, many people have not discovered it yet. The clients are approximately 5 people a week. It is in Kuta Theatre or mostly known as Mushroom alley. So, after you got the tattoo or while waiting for your friend, enjoy the mushroom! Yeah!
Bali Tattoo Artist : Shotonk
Shotonk started knowing tattoo when he was only a junior high school student. Because of his drawing ability, a friend lent him his equipment and body to be the learning means. “Almost all over his body is full of my works,” Shotonk said.
A buffalo head was Shotonk’s first work on the body of Kadek Suardika, his friend. He said it was ugly and in disorder, but he always practiced on his friend’s body ever since. After he was confident enough, in 1998 he opened his own tattoo studio in Singaraja. But it was only a year before he decided to move to Kuta.
At first in Kuta, Shotonk became a temporary tattoo artist in Matahari Mall Legian. Then he reopened his own studio named Bulldog Tattoo in Kuta Square, but unfortunately it only lasted for a year. After that, Shotonk joined in Legian 64 studio, then moved to Mr. Barong, and finally went back to Legian 64 for 7 years before he again opened Shotonk Tattoo Studio. He decided to run a private studio because he thought it was impossible to work for someone else forever, also it was about time for him learning to be responsible of his own future. Up to now, he still keeps in touch with his old friends in Legian 64. Even when he was asked about the person who had a big influence in his career as a tattoo artist, hard for him to answer. “Some people have influenced me, but mostly Agung. We became partners for quite a long time..,” he answered.
In the middle of his activities as a tattoo artist, Shotonk always has some time to go back to his hometown, Singaraja, every twice a month to see his 4 children. It has been 3 years he becomes a single parent.
And in the end of the interview with Magic Ink, Shotonk shared his hope that all tattoo artists keeping up the quality in order to make tattoo as one tourism attraction, so together they can grow the art of tattoo. To Magic Ink, he wanted us to support each other. “If we support people, they will support us, too. There is karma in it..,” he ended that afternoon conversation.
A buffalo head was Shotonk’s first work on the body of Kadek Suardika, his friend. He said it was ugly and in disorder, but he always practiced on his friend’s body ever since. After he was confident enough, in 1998 he opened his own tattoo studio in Singaraja. But it was only a year before he decided to move to Kuta.
At first in Kuta, Shotonk became a temporary tattoo artist in Matahari Mall Legian. Then he reopened his own studio named Bulldog Tattoo in Kuta Square, but unfortunately it only lasted for a year. After that, Shotonk joined in Legian 64 studio, then moved to Mr. Barong, and finally went back to Legian 64 for 7 years before he again opened Shotonk Tattoo Studio. He decided to run a private studio because he thought it was impossible to work for someone else forever, also it was about time for him learning to be responsible of his own future. Up to now, he still keeps in touch with his old friends in Legian 64. Even when he was asked about the person who had a big influence in his career as a tattoo artist, hard for him to answer. “Some people have influenced me, but mostly Agung. We became partners for quite a long time..,” he answered.
In the middle of his activities as a tattoo artist, Shotonk always has some time to go back to his hometown, Singaraja, every twice a month to see his 4 children. It has been 3 years he becomes a single parent.
And in the end of the interview with Magic Ink, Shotonk shared his hope that all tattoo artists keeping up the quality in order to make tattoo as one tourism attraction, so together they can grow the art of tattoo. To Magic Ink, he wanted us to support each other. “If we support people, they will support us, too. There is karma in it..,” he ended that afternoon conversation.
How to Remove a Tattoo
Tattoo removal is something we hope you ’ll never have to consider. After all most of us would like to think that a tattoo is forever – that’s why we get them in the first place! But what if your tattoo turns out to be a mistake? That’s a thought that goes through everyone’s mind at some point, and the fact is, some tattoos do end up being a source of regret. Here are some reasons why some people consider tattoo removal:
The good news, though, is that the end result of tattoo removal is quite good these days. Tattoos can successfully be removed, though it takes a bit of research and effort.
Tattoo Removal Creams
The difficulty inherent in removing tattoos is related to tattooing technique. When you get a tattoo, the ink is deposited in the dermis, the lower layer of skin. That’s why it can’t be rubbed off, and why the ink-laden skin is not shed and renewed. In case of tattoo removal that deep layer of skin needs to be accessed. This is why you shouldn’t trust the so-called tattoo
removal cream that sometimes comes on the market – tattoo removal creams are very unlikely to be effective.
Chemical Peel
Other, more ‘drastic’ tattoo removal methods do work. One proven method is tattoo removal by chemical peel, which progressively removes layers of skin and, eventually, the tattoo design. Sometimes acid is used in that process – this is known as trichloroacetic acid tattoo removal.
A process call microdermabrasion, which essentially ‘sands’ the skin, is also used to remove tattoos. In the past small tattoos were sometimes removed surgically. The problem with all of these methods is that they tend to cause scarring. For people really determined to get rid of a tattoo, this might be acceptable – but for many, it was a catch-22. If the object is unblemished skin, a scar really isn’t any better than a tattoo.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Luckily, some new methods for tattoo removal were developed in the late 1980s, and have been used with increasing success ever since. One of these is infrared coagulation tattoo removal, and the other – the most popular modern method, in fact – is laser tattoo removal. This highly
effective and relatively painless method is very successful, and doesn’t leave a scar. It is expensive, though – while getting a tattoo generally cost $100 - $200, depending on the intricacy of the tattoo, removal of that same tattoo might cost you up to ten times that amount!
- Your tattoo is in a visible place on your body, it could be holding you back from getting a new job.
- You have a tattoo that is connected in some way with an ex girl or boyfriend. The love is over and so is your love for the tattoo.
- You don’t like what your tattoo artist did, you’re not happy with the quality of the tattoo design.
- Bodies change as we get older
- Tastes change as we get older and wiser :-)
The good news, though, is that the end result of tattoo removal is quite good these days. Tattoos can successfully be removed, though it takes a bit of research and effort.
Tattoo Removal Creams
The difficulty inherent in removing tattoos is related to tattooing technique. When you get a tattoo, the ink is deposited in the dermis, the lower layer of skin. That’s why it can’t be rubbed off, and why the ink-laden skin is not shed and renewed. In case of tattoo removal that deep layer of skin needs to be accessed. This is why you shouldn’t trust the so-called tattoo
removal cream that sometimes comes on the market – tattoo removal creams are very unlikely to be effective.
Chemical Peel
Other, more ‘drastic’ tattoo removal methods do work. One proven method is tattoo removal by chemical peel, which progressively removes layers of skin and, eventually, the tattoo design. Sometimes acid is used in that process – this is known as trichloroacetic acid tattoo removal.
A process call microdermabrasion, which essentially ‘sands’ the skin, is also used to remove tattoos. In the past small tattoos were sometimes removed surgically. The problem with all of these methods is that they tend to cause scarring. For people really determined to get rid of a tattoo, this might be acceptable – but for many, it was a catch-22. If the object is unblemished skin, a scar really isn’t any better than a tattoo.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Luckily, some new methods for tattoo removal were developed in the late 1980s, and have been used with increasing success ever since. One of these is infrared coagulation tattoo removal, and the other – the most popular modern method, in fact – is laser tattoo removal. This highly
effective and relatively painless method is very successful, and doesn’t leave a scar. It is expensive, though – while getting a tattoo generally cost $100 - $200, depending on the intricacy of the tattoo, removal of that same tattoo might cost you up to ten times that amount!
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