Tattoo Artist Quote Template
A tattoo artist quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $1,110.00 for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece, built from 7 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a tattoo artist: second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Summit Tattoo Studio
128 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0128
Quote
Quote for
Casey Nguyen
8 Chestnut Lane
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom design and stencil preparationRevisions to the approved forearm composition | 2 hr | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| Tattoo session, shading and color packingSitting 2 of an estimated 3, timed from needle down | 4.5 hr | $160.00 | $720.00 |
| Small flash piece, ankleFrom the shop flash sheet, under 2 in | 1 piece | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Color pigment set for the half-sleeveOpened for this client, single sitting | 1 session | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Single-use needles, cartridges and barrier setup | 2 session | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Aftercare kit: healing balm and adhesive film | 1 kit | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Second-skin bandage, large sheet | 2 each | $9.00 | $18.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,110.00
- Quote total
- $1,110.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Studios usually take a non-refundable design deposit at booking that holds the date, pays for drawing time and comes off the last session of the piece. Sign and return to accept.
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Tattoo Artist quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $1,110.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Booking deposit credited to the final sitting; each session paid at the end of the sitting |
| Lines quoted | 7 |
What the $1,110.00 tattoo artist quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Custom design and stencil preparation (Revisions to the approved forearm composition) | 2 hr | $150.00 |
| Tattoo session, shading and color packing (Sitting 2 of an estimated 3, timed from needle down) | 4.5 hr | $720.00 |
| Small flash piece, ankle (From the shop flash sheet, under 2 in) | 1 piece | $120.00 |
| Color pigment set for the half-sleeve (Opened for this client, single sitting) | 1 session | $30.00 |
| Single-use needles, cartridges and barrier setup | 2 session | $50.00 |
| Aftercare kit: healing balm and adhesive film | 1 kit | $22.00 |
| Second-skin bandage, large sheet | 2 each | $18.00 |
| Quoted price | $1,110.00 |
Quoting tattoo work at a fixed price
A custom tattoo quote should name the placement and approximate size, the expected number of sittings and hours, the hourly or flat price and the deposit needed to book.
The quote turns 6.5 hours of labour into a fixed $870.00; if the job runs over, the tattoo studio absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Tattoo session, shading and color packing" at $720.00 (65% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Labour: Custom design and stencil preparation and Tattoo session, shading and color packing, fixed at $870.00.
- Services: Small flash piece, ankle, fixed at $120.00.
- Materials: Color pigment set for the half-sleeve and Single-use needles, cartridges and barrier setup, fixed at $80.00.
- Products: Aftercare kit: healing balm and adhesive film and Second-skin bandage, large sheet, fixed at $40.00.
- Anything outside "Second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-5506 for:
- The accepted price, $1,110.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Casey Nguyen in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Booking deposit credited to the final sitting; each session paid at the end of the sitting
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Tattoo Artist pricing tips
- For a multi-sitting piece, print the session number, the hours in the chair today and the running total of hours so far, because clients budgeting for a sleeve want to see how far along the estimate they are.
- State on every receipt how much of the booking deposit has been applied and how much remains on account, especially when the piece will take three or more sittings spread over months.
- Record that photo ID was checked and the consent form was signed, with the form number, since health departments and studio owners may ask to match a receipt to the paperwork for that client.
- Write your touch-up policy next to the total, for example one free touch-up within a set number of weeks, so a client returning with a patchy heal knows whether that visit will be charged.
Quote or estimate for tattoo work?
Tattoo artists rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $1,110.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a tattoo artist quote?
List exactly what is included (7 lines for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece in the sample), give one fixed price ($1,110.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a tattoo artist quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a tattoo artist quote ask for a deposit?
Studios usually take a non-refundable design deposit at booking that holds the date, pays for drawing time and comes off the last session of the piece.