GUEST ARTIST RESOURCES

We are located in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

There is great public transit to/from the area. Multiple options for lodging within walking distance of the studio. Street parking available.

We are located in a basement unit.  The studio is only accessible via stairs.

If you or a client need accommodations, please RSVP in advance. We will do our best to assist you.

Guests may work between the hours of 9am- 11pm. We ask that you do not schedule appointments to begin past 9pm.

If a client requests an appointment outside of the hours above, please contact studio prior to booking.

Your station will be equipped with:

• (1) Massage table

• Arm rest(s)

• Tool chest

• Ring light

• Mayo tray

• Gloves

• Masks

• Bottles

• Bottle bags

• Medical disinfectant

• Hand sanitizer

• Green soap

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Witch hazel

• Distilled water

• Cling wrap

• Barrier film

• Clip cord covers

• Dental bibs

• Table covers

• Rinse cups

• Tongue depressors

• Disposable razors

• Disposable grips

• Athletic tape

• Shop towels

• Saniderm

• Vaseline

• Vitamin A+D ointment

Inks provided:  Dynamic triple black, Dynamic black, and Dynamic triple white.

Please let us know if you will be needing any specialty supplies ahead of your stay.

We have a generously-sized waiting room for clients/guests, which doubles as our retail and gallery area. We also offer a private bathroom, kitchenette, and printing area.

We carry an Epson M1170 Inkjet stencil printer, thermal printer, Phomemo thermal printer, and Canon Tr8620a traditional printer. All printing and stencil supplies are included in your stay. This includes stencil paper.

Kitchenette is equipped with an industrial sink, microwave, minifridge, distilled water dispenser, desk, and storage for extra travel supplies.

Please treat the space, artists, clients, and visitors here with care and respect. We all play a role in creating a welcoming, creative and inclusive environment for tattooing.

All Guests are expected to adhere to both Washington State and Spiral Pattern's sanitation standards.

• Wash hands and wash hands often: Beginning of the day, between breaks, after breaking-down station, etc.

• Spray, then wipe all surfaces and applicable supplies with medical disinfectant prior to tattoo. Be mindful that different medical disinfectants have different kill times.

• Use surface covers on beds, arm rests etc.

• Barrier film on lights, stools, anything non-disposable that you anticipate touching while tattooing. Always wrap your machine.

• Open needles and disposables in front of client (when possible).

• Remain aware of cross-contamination: be excessive with swapping gloves.

• No ink bottles, Bactine, Vaseline tub, similar non-disposable items allowed on tattoo tray ('Hot area'). Even if they are wrapped.

• Cleanup: Spray all surfaces with medical disinfectant. Dispose of barrier film. Needles go in sharps container. Sweep area around station.

We have changed our rates in order to best accommodate a range of guests. (Nov, 2025)

• Below $200 USD/day total sales: $35 USD/day

• Trades/Non-paid tattoo: $35 USD/day

• Over $200 USD/day total sales: 20% commission

Rate is capped at a maximum of $100 USD/day.

Tips are yours to keep, not included in total day sales.