Category: | Body Piercing Shop |
Address: | 540 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA |
Phone: | +1 815-788-8282 |
Site: | facebook.com |
Rating: | 4.4 |
Working: | 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–5PM |
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John Wozniak
Usually, I have a tattoo idea completely etched out in my head, and in some cases printed out (off the internet) so I can stare at it in the weeks leading up to my tattoo- so I KNOW that Ill not regret the decision. I went to Black Ink for my 4th tattoo. But, this was the first time that I didnt really know exactly how the artist was going to "realize" my vision. I was leaving it up to him or her to blow my mind with their art. A gamble for the conservative thinker (Im not a conservative, btw). I made an appointment with Dan, who came highly recommended. Dan drew a design on with a bunch of colored sharpies. His first version was not really my style. It felt weird to tell him this, after hed spent 10-15 drawing it up on me. His design wasnt bad, it just wasnt ME. So immediately, things were slightly awkward. He modified his drawing, and the 2nd one looked more suitable. I asked him if he thought it would come out bad-ass looking. His answer was that it only matters what I think... Translation: "Not Really." Thats like what you would say to a person whos getting a tattoo of two unicorns having sex. NOTE TO DAN: when a customer asks if you think your work will come out bad-ass, just say "YES." As a result, I was nervous as Hell for the first three hours. Dan didnt talk much, as he was deep in the Zone. Luckily, Frankie was there to keep the conversation fun. I just wanted reassurance that my tat was gonna be good. I had basically told myself that this was it- Im finally going to REGRET getting a tattoo! I had five hours to sit with this realization. Understand that your "project" will undergo many stages in a 5-hour period. I wasnt sure WTF was going on with it for those first three hours. I was basically bracing myself for this tattoo to completely suck. However, in the last 2 hours, I was starting to catch a glimpse of what Dans master vision was. It had begun to take shape. I was finally at ease. Also, in those last two hours Dan had come out if his trance. He was in the home stretch, and conversation picked up. Hes actually a nice guy. Im sure I got under his skin a little bit, but its only fair because he was under mine for five hours. Pun intended! Fast forward to now- Its taken many days to completely wrap my brain around what my eyes are seeing every time I look at my tattoo- and I DO look at it a lot! It is quite the work of art! It definitely exceeds what I had in mind for the tattoo. What Dan threw together in only 5 hours has taken me over a week to completely unravel. There are layers upon layers of stuff going on. Very happy with it! My daughters like it, my wife gets turned on by it, etc. Good stuff! Great place that is very clean and sterile. Good music playing as well. An engaging experience! I definitely recommend it, and will certainly go back myself!
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A Private User
Together, myself my boyfriend and my cousin who has been visiting from Las Vegas set out today to find a outstanding tatoo shop to fullfill our need for a tatoo today. (You all who have had the need to get one at the moment know what I mean.) After visiting several in the area (which I have to say were very rude and to say the least unfriendly, even in a empty store) we came across Black Inc Tatoo on Terra Cotta Ave in Crystal Lake. Myself having had 14 tats already was very impressed by the owner Dan and his friendly staff, As well as his very clean and impressive shop. The three of us left today all getting tats from Dan which we will very proudly display to our friends and family for many years to come. We will defenitly be returning for more awsome art in the future. Thanks again Dan......see you soon. JoAnn, Teresa and Terry
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Kim Loechelt
I have gotten 3 tattoos from Black Ink and have been happy with them all. I recently went to Black Ink to get a tattoo and they told me they couldnt do what I wanted and they couldnt do color and they wanted to change my whole tattoo into something completely different. I then went to Top Notch in Elgin and they did exactly what I wanted and added the color and it turned out Awesome. It just seemed to me that Black Ink just didnt want to do my tattoo. Black Ink was my go to place for tattoos and i recommended them to others but after this last experience i will not recommend or be back to get tattoos there anymore. They also tried to talk my friend out of the tattoo that she wanted also but she told them that was what she wanted and they did it.
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A Private User
The owner and staff are really friendly and welcoming which creates a great atmosphere for a getting a tattoo. The shop is easy on the eyes and extremely clean. Ive been tattooed by both artists Sunshine and Dan. Both artists do exceptional work at a great value. I can tell you first hand creative custom tattoos are not a problem as well as portraits. plus there is an extensive amount of flash to skim through aswell as flash created by the owner himself. Ive been tattooed by several tattoo shops and realized this is the shop for me. so if your looking to get some work done stop in to Black Ink Tattoo.
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A Private User
I got my belly button pierced two days ago here. I went in very nervous, but Dan made me feel at home. It was my turn to get my piercing and it was very fast and he made it as painless as possible for me. When i was done, i felt great until i sat up. He got me water and sugar tablets for me in seconds!! They really kept an eye on me until i was ready to go home. I am so happy with my piercing, they did great and it was very clean there. They gave me tips how to take care of it and even told me how i can make my own cleaning solution at home! I LOVE MY PIERCING! I recommend Black Ink for anyone!
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A Private User
I got my very first tattoo at Black Ink and I couldnt be happier. Abe did a fantastic job of putting the word "Indestructible" on my left forearm. The only pain I had was while I was being tattooed, but after I was done, I had NO pain at all. Before I left the owner (I believe he was the owner) stopped me and talked to me because he knew it was my first. Both the staff and other customers were very friendly and did a great job of putting me at ease. I wish I could give Blank Ink 10 stars!! Im already thinking of my next tattoo and Black Ink is the only place I will go to have it done.
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adam lee
Wife and I went in and got tatoos on out fingers. We were turned down by a couple other shops in the area, saying if you dont have them we wont tattoo them... WTF!?!? How can I get more if you wont start the area! But anyways, owner took us both on the walk in! Listened to what we wanted and charged the cheapest he could for equipment and time! I have been to other high class famous shops in Chicago and my fathers shop he used to work in Addison... This place is right on top with those with cleanliness and service! Definitley going back again and referred buddies already!