Blackwork & dotwork
from £120 / session · £140 an hourSolid blacks, geometry and dotwork shading. Ideal for large compositions and full sleeves — billed by session, not by piece.
01 / style & pricing
Four paths, one needle.
Each style has its own rhythm and its own pricing. The ranges below are guides — the final cost and timeline are always set after consultation and your design sketch.
Neo-traditional
from £110Bold outlines, saturated colour, classic flash motifs. Faster to complete, ages beautifully on skin over the years.
Fine line
from £90Fine line, minimalism, intricate detail. Billed per design, not per hour — price rises with size and complexity.
Cover-up
individual quote, from £180Rebuilding old or unwanted tattoos. Always starts with a photo and a conversation — sometimes several different concepts before we find the right one.
All prices exclude a booking deposit of £40, which is credited towards your session.
02 / the studio & work
A wall that says more than a PDF portfolio ever could.
Three shots from the studio and a flash wall where each number is a different style. Click a photo or filter the designs below.
Flash wall — przefiltruj wzory
01Neo-traditional
Snake and rose
02Blackwork
Geometryczna mandala
03Neo-traditional
Swallow
04Fine line
Wave line
05Blackwork
Skull with flowers
06Neo-traditional
Banner with text
07Fine line
Small minimalism
08Cover-up
Cover-up: before / after
04 / process
From idea to healed skin — four steps.
No surprises: you know where you stand at every stage, before the needle ever touches skin.
01
Consultation
20–30 minWe talk through your idea, placement, budget and health considerations. You leave with an indicative quote.
02
Design prep
1–2 daysWe build a bespoke design fitted to the contours of your body. Revisions online, approval before the session
03
Session
1–6 hWe work in sterile conditions, with breaks as needed. Size and style determine duration.
04
Aftercare
10–14 daysWritten aftercare instructions, a photo check-in at one week and a complimentary touch-up within 30 days
03 / artists
Two pairs of hands, one standard of hygiene.
Mara Reid
Blackwork & dotwork9 years in the trade, previously an illustrator. Specialises in large-scale work and sleeves — can map a project across several sessions so the whole thing holds together.
DM
Declan MacLeod
Neo-traditional & cover-upLearned the craft in Berlin and London. Treats cover-ups like puzzles — before he picks up the needle he can present three different solutions to the same problem.
FM
Fiona Mackay
Japanese & realismSpecialist in Japanese and realism work. Every design starts with an architectural plan — the line must be clean, the space enclosed, the composition built to last.
05 / reviews
What people say after sitting in the chair.
„Third session at IRON & ASH and the standard is the same every time — patience, hygiene, no rushing.”
Megan, EdinburghBlackwork, sleeve (3 sessions)
„Was more terrified of the cover-up than my first tattoo. Turned out better than the design they showed me at the consultation.”
Jamie L.Cover-up, forearm
„Fine line on my collarbone still holds its line and colour two years on — zero blur.”
Jamie L.Fine line, collarbone
„Consultation lasted 40 minutes before they even touched skin. You can tell this is not a tattoo factory running by the hour.”
Lee, DennistounNeo-traditional, calf
06 / faq
The questions we hear most.
Depends on placement and your pain threshold — ribs and inner arm hurt most, forearm and calf the least. We can always take a break.
18+, with valid photo ID. No exceptions — it is a safety requirement, not a preference.
Yes, if the tattoo has healed as per the aftercare instructions. Complimentary touch-up available within 30 days of your session.
We keep a few walk-in slots each day for simple flash designs. Larger projects and cover-ups need a booked consultation first.
07 / booking
Book your next session.
Fill in the form and we will get back to you with a date suggestion within 24 hours.
Thank you!
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00
Sunday & Monday closed
Address
48 Barrowland Street
Glasgow G1 5JT
Contact
+48 600 313 313
studio@ironandashtattoo.pl
IRON & ASH