NOTE TO OUR CLIENTS: Here's an update about what it will look like when we re-open. We must follow regulations sent to us by the state. Please be patient with us. NOTE: We are expecting a June 18th or June…
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Exciting Changes Coming For The Shop
Huge changes are coming for The Shop. Some of them are sad and some of them are happy, but all of them are exciting and conducive to growth for our shop, our shop family and our shop community. The Shop…
Accepting Bids For Professional Window Cleaner UPDATE: We found someone, thank you!
We are accepting bids for a professional window cleaner. We are located at 141 South Grand Avenue in Fowlerville, across from the new library. Here's what we need: Inside and outside of the following windows of our shop…
Recall Alert: Ask Your Artist To Check The Lot Numbers Before They Tattoo You Using Scalpaink, Dynamic, Antone’s Ink, Color Art Inc, or Solid Ink
Our inks were not affected by this recall. We subscribe to email alerts from the FDA pertaining to recalls, so we learn of recalls right away. None of the inks in our shop were the targets of this recall. None…
Michigan Licensed Body Art Facilities
Nearly eight years ago, Public Act 375, was enacted. That's the law in the State of Michigan that governs over body art facilities and tattooers. Public Act 375 made it so that individuals can't legally tattoo, brand, microblade, or perform…
How Old Do You Have To Be To Get A Tattoo In Michigan?
The Shop does not tattoo minors. Not even with parental consent. Sorry. Teens want to know, "How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in Michigan?" The fact is, there is no minimum age to get a…
Our Best Portrait Tattoo Advice- With Images From Darl Papple At The Shop In Fowlerville
Advice for choosing a portrait tattoo artist or a portrait tattoo subject for the best outcome. Plus pricing suggestions.
What Are Photo-Realistic Tattoos?
Examples of portrait and photorealism tattoos with examples from tattoo artist Darl Papple, owner of The Shop in Fowlerville, Michigan.
Hiring Tattoo Artists
The Shop will be hiring a new artist and welcoming new guest artists. Please contact Dawn at dawnpapple@gmail.com. Tattoo Artist Position We are looking for someone who is honest, usually friendly, mostly happy, generally flexible, and an exceptional artist. The Shop…
Tattoos in the Workplace: More Acceptable or Still Taboo?
Written by Jennifer Swarthout "Tattoos are unprofessional." In The United States and a majority of Europe, tattoos and piercings are pulling further away from the unprofessional stereotype. In fact, most hiring adults define professionalism with values, including how you treat…
