Free tattoo consultations in Rotherham.

Tattoos are permanent, and a good one takes a bit of conversation before the needle. The consultation gives Emma a chance to see the placement in person (photos flatten curves), talk through references, and be honest about what will and won't hold up over time. It gives you a chance to meet the artist, see the studio and decide without any pressure.

• Reference images — the more the better. Screenshots, saved posts, photos of real plants or objects if it's a botanical or realism piece.
• A rough sense of size and placement (a rough measurement in cm helps).
• Photos of any existing tattoos nearby, if it's part of a larger composition.
• For cover-ups: come with the tattoo uncovered and unmoisturised if possible.
• Any questions about healing, aftercare, medical considerations or scheduling.

If you decide to book, Emma will hold a date for your session and start the design in the week before the appointment, sharing it for review; small tweaks are part of the process. Every piece is quoted individually once the design is agreed.

If you'd rather sit with it, that's fine. Nothing about the consultation commits you to a session.

Desire Ink · 65 Broad Street, Rotherham S62 5DU. Open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00 (closed Tuesday and Sunday). Parking is available nearby and the tram-train stop at Parkgate is a short walk away.