Question 1

What is a flash weekend and what can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo Gold will be open to the public Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of December 2022 and will have 10 Professional Tattoo Artists available on a first in first served basis (walk-in style). 
We will not be taking any pre-tattoo appointment bookings. 
We recommend arriving earlier than our opening time of 10 am each day to ensure you are in front of the queue and will be served first to have the first pick of your chosen flash design. 
Please understand due to limited time, we may not be able to tattoo everyone but we will do our best to ensure as many people will be tattooed as possible. 
All of our artists will have pre-drawn "Flash" designs available to choose from ranging in sizes starting from $100. Most of these designs will be first in first served meaning if someone before you has the tattoo design done, you unfortunately will not be able to be copied.

Please remember this is strictly an 18+ event, We do not allow pets and Please bring CASH ONLY, we do not accept card or any other forms of payment.

Question 2

Who are the artists that will be attending the event?

Accepted Answer

RESIDENT ARTISTS:
 • Coen Mitchell(https://www.instagram.com/coenmitchell/)
 • Cristiana Bugatti(https://www.instagram.com/cristianabugatti/)
 • Ash van Doorne(https://www.instagram.com/avd_tatts/)
 • Junior Silivaai (https://www.instagram.com/juniorsilivaaitattoos/)
 • Diego Cassel (https://www.tattoogoldnz.com/diegocassel)
 • Tian - Ink8tian (https://www.tattoogoldnz.com/tian)
 • Gypsy Blue (https://www.tattoogoldnz.com/gypsyblue)
 • Jared Hunter (https://www.tattoogoldnz.com/jaredhunter)
GUEST ARTISTS:
 • Hoko(https://www.instagram.com/inglourious_hoko/)
 • Sam Carter (https://www.instagram.com/elvardotattoo.carter/)

Question 3

How old do I have to be for the flash weekend?

Accepted Answer

We have a strict No Minors policy, so strictly 18 years or older. Not only must you be 18, you will also have to provide identifcation at Tattoo Gold.

Please do not bring anyone under 18 years to the event, they will be asked to leave.

Question 4

What time does the flash weekend start?

Accepted Answer

Saturday the 10th of December: 10am-10pm
Sunday the 11th of December: 10am-6pm

Question 5

Can I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can't make an appointment prior to the event. This weekend will be first come first serve. We open our doors to the public at 10am, so we recommend parking elsewhere and arriving early to ensure you are front of the line. That way you have more chance of choosing your preferred tattoo flash design :)

Question 6

Can I bring my family/ friends?

Accepted Answer

You can bring family and friends! There is plenty of place outside, but we do have limited space inside, so during your tattoo please only bring 1-2 friends/family members as support. 
Please don't bring your kids, as our tattoo studio/event is strictly 18+ only.
Our tattoo studio takes hygiene very serious for that reason pets are not allowed in Tattoo Gold. Thank you for understanding.

Question 7

How much does a tattoo cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of a tattoo for the flash weekend will start from $100. Prior to the event we will post all the available flash designs on our instagram @tattoogold_ and each flash design price will be clearly displayed at the event. We will also post this on our website and we will send it to our subscribers. Subscribe to our email if you don't want to miss out!

Question 8

When will I be able to see the flash designs?

Accepted Answer

One to two weeks prior to the event, we will release the design visuals online via our website, Instagram, and if you have subscribed to our email list, you will receive an email.

Question 9

Will I be able to bring my own design?

Accepted Answer

Even though we would love to tattoo your own requests, unfortunately we are unable to do this for you at our Flash Weekend event. We will only be tattooing the designs our artists have prepared for the event.

Do not worry, we will have many different styles of Flash designs available during our event. Please keep an eye out for our emails and Social Media posts as we will keep you updated on our available flash designs for the event.

Question 10

I see a design I like, can I have it smaller or bigger?

Accepted Answer

This will be on a case-by-case basis and depend on the design and artist who is doing this for you. Ideally the tattoo will be done at the advertised size, but your artist may be able to reduce or increase the size slightly. Please do not get upset if this isn’t possible.

Question 11

I like a design, but want it slightly altered?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the design will be tattooed as it is displayed, however there may be an option to add shading, but this will depend on the artist and the discussion you have with them. Please do not get in line if you are going to be picky in regard to the process.

Question 12

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We only accept CASH during the event. No other forms of payment. Bring cash and come prepared. If you do not have the cash ready to pay, you will lose your place in line. Prices are between $100-$1000. With high volume of customers, local ATMs may break down, so keep that in mind.

Question 13

How should I prepare for my tattoo?

Accepted Answer

We are CASH ONLY so please ensure you bring cash with you.

We recommend that you are well-rested, showered and have eaten before you come to your appointment.

Please do not drink or party the day/night before your appointment.
If you take any blood thinning medication, please inform us. 
It's recommended that you moisturize your skin to make it easier for your artist.

Stay out of the sun at least 2 weeks prior to the appointment; your artist will not be able to tattoo flaky, sunburnt skin. 
 
Wear appropriate clothing depending on the placement of the tattoo and bring a hair tie if need be.

You may feel nervous prior to your appointment, and that is ok. The best thing to do is to relax and stay as calm as possible. Your artist will do their best to ensure you are comfortable and well looked after. If you feel they haven't during your time with us, please let us know.

Question 14

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo Gold is located on 18 Barrys Point Road, 0622 Takapuna - Auckland, New Zealand.

Question 15

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately there will be no carparks available at our studio during this event. The nearest paid parking will be at Tournament Parking Como Street Carpark. Please be aware that this is a 9 minute walk to the studio.

Question 16

Do you offer piercings?

Accepted Answer

No, sorry Tattoo Gold doesn't offer piercing service.

Question 17

How do I take care of my fresh tattoo?

Accepted Answer

All of this information will be given to you at the end of your tattoo appointment by your artist.

Question 18

Do you have aftercare available for purchase during the event?

Accepted Answer

We sure do! We stock the best quality aftercare products a recommend purchasing a $10 AfterArt tube before your session, so you don’t forget it. It will help heal your tattoo perfectly.

Question 19

Can I pick more than one of the Artist's "Flash" designs?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the design is still available and hasn't been tattooed prior, you can reserve as many as you like as long as you have them tattooed at the same time, with the same set-up with the same artist. If you wish to choose 2 designs, and both designs were drawn by 2 different artists, you will be tattooed by the first available artist; then you will be in line or go on the waiting list until your second chosen artist is next available for you. Please ensure you 100% want your chosen designs and have enough Cash for them.

Question 20

Will there be a queue, and how long will the wait time be?"

Accepted Answer

We expect to have a large turnout for our Flash Weekend Event. We recommend arriving early. We can not guarantee how long you will have to wait in line or for your artist as this will depend on the day. We will do our best to ensure our wait times are as low as possible, but please be patient - Our artists always consider quality over quantity and will not rush the customers prior to you. If there is a long wait time, you will be advised by one of our customer service hosts, and your number may be taken so we can contact you when your chosen artist is available.

Question 21

I am not a patient person and will be highly upset if I have been waiting in line all day and don’t get tattooed.

Accepted Answer

Then please do not line up for our event. Everyone that is a part of our event will do our best to ensure as many people get the opportunity to get tattooed, but we can’t rush quality art. There will be some who will miss out, and we apologize. But it is first in first served. It will be best for you to pre-book an appointment at a set time during our normal working hours outside of this event.

Question 22

Can we hang-out inside the studio while awaiting our time slot booking?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, due to limited spacing, we will only have customers waiting inside the studio if their time slot is next. If your time slot a while away, you will need to wait outside.

Question 23

What do the reserved/ taken stickers mean?

Accepted Answer

If a design has a reserved sticker, it means that someone who has been processed in the line before you has reserved a design and is awaiting their time slot. If they don't show up for their time slot the sticker will be removed and it will be available again. Our customer service crew can add you to the waiting list for a particular “reserved” design as a second choice. The taken sticker means it has been tattooed and it won't come available again.

Question 24

Do I need to wait in a physical line once I have booked in a slot for a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

No, once you have booked in for your tattoo you will receive an event ticket that is dedicated to your chosen artist and marks your place in 'line'. This ticket has a number, you must present this ticket to your artist before your 'appointment'. Our staff will let you know an approximate time when your artist will be ready to tattoo you. Ideally, plan for an hour either side of this as things can change, clients before you might pull out.

Please be on site in between the approximate time you have been given by our staff. Please understand that this is an estimate time, we can't guarantee the actual time your artist will be ready for you. Your artist might be finished earlier or later than expected. Our staff will call out your ticket number, you will be invited into the studio to fill out a consent form, sit and wait for your artist to bring you through for your tattoo.

FLASH WEEKEND FAQ'S

THE TATTOO GOLD FLASH WEEKEND IS STRICTLY 18+ YEARS. WE DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE AT OUR EVENT UNDER 18 YEARS.
NO ID - NO TATTOO

FLASH WEEKEND FAQ'S

THE TATTOO GOLD FLASH WEEKEND IS STRICTLY 18+ YEARS. WE DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE AT OUR EVENT UNDER 18 YEARS. NO ID - NO TATTOO

THE TATTOO GOLD FLASH WEEKEND IS STRICTLY 18+ YEARS. WE DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE AT OUR EVENT UNDER 18 YEARS.
NO ID - NO TATTOO