Patchwork Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 15/12 Harrison Rd in Mount Wellington, Auckland, with a Google rating of 5.0. It keeps an Instagram page at instagram.com/patchworktat.
A good tattoo artist takes time to understand what you want before any needle is picked up. Expect a chat about the design, size and placement, and a stencil placed on your skin for approval before starting. Look through an artist's portfolio for healed work as well as fresh photos, and choose someone whose style matches what you have in mind. A clean studio with single-use needles, gloves and clear aftercare instructions is a must. Eat beforehand, wear clothes that give easy access to the area and avoid alcohol. Regulars know that good work often needs booking ahead, and that following aftercare, keeping the tattoo clean and out of the sun, makes a real difference to how it heals. Ask how bookings, deposits and touch-ups are handled before you commit.
For people in Mount Wellington and across east Auckland, Patchwork Tattoo on Harrison Rd is a studio to look at for custom work.