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By appointment, Tuesday to SaturdayConsults are free
By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday

Quiet studio.Lasting work.

Custom fine line, floral and blackwork, drawn for you and nobody else. A private, spotless studio where you can take your time.

5.0 from Google reviews
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How a custom piece happens

Slow on purpose.

Good tattoos are planned, not rushed. Here is how yours comes together.

  1. 01A free consultIdeas, references, placement and size. We tell you honestly what will last.
  2. 02A drawing just for youSent before your session. We adjust it until it feels right.
  3. 03A calm sessionSingle-use needles, fresh setup every time, and breaks whenever you need them.
5.0
Average from Google reviews Example reviews
“I brought three messy references. Rae turned them into something I still stare at.”
Jordan K. · fine line floral
“Cleanest studio I have ever been in, and the calmest four hours of my month.”
Sam T. · blackwork sleeve
“She talked me out of a placement that would have blurred. Two years on, it looks brand new.”
Alexis P. · first tattoo
By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday

Have an idea? Let's talk.

Book a free consult. Bring your references, your placement and your questions.

Styles & pricing

What we tattoo.

Pricing depends on size, detail and placement. We give you a clear quote at the consult, before any deposit.

Free consultsExample pricesDeposit holds your date
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Custom work

Drawn for you
A floral arm tattoo

Fine line & floral

Botanicals, script and delicate detail, sized so it ages well.

A large back tattoo

Blackwork & large scale

Sleeves and back pieces planned across sessions.

$900 / dayBook a consult
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Cover-ups & reworks

Old work refreshed or covered with something you love.

Smaller pieces

Often same-week
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Flash

Pre-drawn designs from our flash sheets.

from $100See flash
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Lettering

Names, dates and lines, in a hand drawn for you.

Good to know

Before your first session.

How does the deposit work?

A deposit holds your date and comes off the final price. It is refundable up to 72 hours before your appointment.

Does it hurt?

Some. Placement matters more than anything. We take breaks whenever you need and talk you through it.

How do I look after it?

We send you home with written aftercare and a balm. Text us any time in the first two weeks if something looks off.

Every tattoo starts with a conversation.

Consults are free and booked through Square Appointments. Bring your references, your placement and your questions.

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Visit & contact

Find the studio.

Up one flight on Ropewalk Alley. Private rooms, good music, and tea while you wait.

Hours

By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm – 8pm
  • Wednesday12pm – 8pm
  • Thursday12pm – 8pm
  • Friday12pm – 9pm
  • Saturday11am – 7pm
  • SundayClosed

Appointments only, no walk-ins. Flash days are announced on Instagram first.

14 Ropewalk Alley, SaltmarshExample address · second floor, buzz Lantern
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Rae at the station
About us

A small studio that takes its time.

Lantern & Ink is two artists, two private rooms and one rule: no rushed tattoos. Every piece starts as a conversation and a drawing.

Single-use needles, hospital-grade cleaning between every client, and aftercare we actually follow up on.

Rae LindqvistOwner and artist

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We will reply within two days with a few consult times.

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