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    Sink or Swim Tattoo

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Black Opal Tattoo Studio

    Black Opal Tattoo Studio

    5.0(9 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I waited 2 years to be tattooed by Kailah and I was NOT disappointed. She has a very light touch in…read moreher tattooing. And to say she has mad skills is an understatement. I'm absolutely in LOVE with my tattoo. It's not JUST BEAUTIFUL but it's everything I wanted. It is big but took us just under two hours. She is as fast as she is talented. I have no bad things to say whatsoever except that I wish I could have done it sooner! I will totally be back for more work though. I stayed for a second tattoo as Aaron Borden was able to fit me in and hook me up with a super special tattoo as well. I really liked him as well. The staff is super friendly, professional. And it's clean but cozy and comfortable in here. Definitely not that sterile smell but it feels like a place to hang out. They make sure you're as comfortable as possible while you're getting tattooed and I feel like they are definitely amazing in the quality of tattoo for what you pay here. Great work. Great place. All the happy feels from me. Don't ponder. Just book a session today!!

    Expanding on a full back piece with Deke today. Always professional, accommodating, collaborative…read moreand enthusiastic. This will be our fourth session of many more! I can't say enough about how great everyone here is. The studio is small and cozy, yet maintains a bright, open feel. Highly recommend Black Opal Tattoo! Kailah, Nutasha, Deke - all very talented artists!

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    Black Opal Tattoo Studio
    Black Opal Tattoo Studio
    Black Opal Tattoo Studio - Stencil and large mandala with flowers across upper back by Deke.

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    Stencil and large mandala with flowers across upper back by Deke.

    Gold Standard Tattoo - Inner forearm, floral lady tattoo, black ink

    Gold Standard Tattoo

    5.0(8 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The 5-star rating says it all! This shop is as good as it gets! My experience with this shop…read morestarted several years ago when I had resigned myself that I needed to get an old tattoo covered with a large black tribal or something that would cover it well. When I was talking to the shop manager, I mentioned that in addition to the coverup, I wanted to get a koi tattoo at some point. Over the wall, I hear a voice say, "come over here for a second and let me see what you have." I walked over and showed the artist and he immediately said, "why don't we just put a koi over that?" I was amazed that he was able to have the vision to see that something like that would work and immediately knew I had found my artist. That artist is Dirk Spece and he now owns the shop and has done 4 custom pieces for me. (My dragon is shown in the photos on the shops page above) As long as Dirk is tattooing in Bend, or anywhere nearby, all of my work will be done by him. Not only is he an amazing artist, but he is one of the most down to earth people that I have ever met. He is always willing to work with his clients on designs and any ideas that they may have. Gold Standard Tattoo is a great place to get a tattoo. The shop is always clean and inviting and Dirk or one of the others in the shop are always willing to talk to anyone that comes through the door, whether is be for a giant custom piece or just a small bit of script. Dirk treats every tattoo like it is the coolest thing he has done. He has a way of making his clients feel at home and comfortable throughout the entire process. If you are in or near Bend and in need of some ink, do yourself a favor and go see Dirk at Gold Standard Tattoo. I promise that you will not be disappointed!

    KC was so awesome to squeeze me in before I had to leave town! He called when he was ready to prep…read morefor the tattoo and I had time to get cash and make it there while he set up. The shop is small but clean. I had found him when looking for local artists and his Instagram had great pics. It said he could do floral art and some of the pics showed that too. That sealed the deal for me as I am obsessed with floral everything! He did a great job, on a fairly detailed piece and it is my favorite tattoo to date! I'll be back next time I'm in Bend for sure!

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    Gold Standard Tattoo - Black and grey eagle with names by Dirk Spece

    Black and grey eagle with names by Dirk Spece

    Gold Standard Tattoo - Japanese style dragon by Dirk

    Japanese style dragon by Dirk

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    Starfire Body Piercing Studio

    Starfire Body Piercing Studio

    2.4(132 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Wanted to get my daughter's tongue pierced. Paid the $65…read moredeposit for a 2:45pm appointment- Called at 11am the same day to ask if we could reschedule for the same day at 12:30pm due to a VA appointment and the girl on the phone said sure thing see you soon. Showed up from a 45 min drive to be turned away and told they are keeping our deposit- wouldn't let us reschedule for any other time Girl said her boss which I'm assuming is "Jamie" told her no after the fact and we are just ass out. Terrible business practices. Hope yall are closed down tbh. I buy jewelry often and are always getting body mods. I've never seen a shop ran like this and I'll NEVER recommend this place to anyone due to her just being a thief.

    An update on the piercings- a month after I got the conch and upper lobes done, I got 4 piercings…read moredone elsewhere. I had a daith, double helix and 2nd lobe (other ear). The newer piercings are now closing in on two months of healing and I have had ZERO issues with the piercings done at the other studio. The starfire ones? STILL GET INFECTED or at minimum irritation bumps, and they're on the same ear as the newer double helix. This gives me further proof that my aftercare is fine, it's the piercings. Don't go here. Just drive the 30 minutes and save yourself months of oozing piercings.

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    Starfire Body Piercing Studio - Infected conch piercing, right after cleaning

    Infected conch piercing, right after cleaning

    Starfire Body Piercing Studio - Infected conch piercing, first thing in the morning

    Infected conch piercing, first thing in the morning

    Starfire Body Piercing Studio

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