Custom · appointment only · CT shoreline
Custom work, made only for you.
A private, appointment-only studio for original tattoos — drawn from scratch, considered carefully, and worn for a lifetime.
A private, appointment-only studio for original tattoos — drawn from scratch, considered carefully, and worn for a lifetime.
Everything we do is custom. You bring an idea — a feeling, a reference, a story — and your artist draws something that exists nowhere else. It's slower, and it's the whole point.
One client at a time, in a calm private room, with the time a good tattoo actually deserves.
Never been tattooed here, or never at all? Here's exactly what to expect, start to finish.
We sit down and talk it through — your idea, references, placement, size, and budget. No pressure, no commitment. This is where a vague notion starts becoming a plan.
Your artist draws something original, just for you. We'll share it before your session and refine it together until it's right — it's your tattoo, after all.
On the day, we place the stencil and adjust the size and angle on your body until it sits exactly where it should. Nothing starts until you're happy.
The tattoo itself — worked at a steady, careful pace that respects your skin, with breaks whenever you need them. Sterile, single-use, by the book.
You leave with clear, written aftercare and a way to reach us. We're here through the healing, and touch-ups on our work are always sorted out fairly.
Our artists work across a range of styles — and we'll always be honest about whether an idea is the right fit for us, or better suited to someone else.
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll set up a consultation. The more you share, the more prepared your artist will be.
Vellum Tattoo Studio
The Connecticut shoreline
(203) 555‑1025 · studio@vellumtattoo.example
By appointment
Must be 18+ with a valid government-issued photo ID.