WHAT'S IN A NAME? - Marks of the Spark Tattoo

Tattoos ('marks') represent an aspect of an individual's self ('spark')

FROM REVIEWS

 "One of the best tattoo experiences I've ever come across. The shop is kept like a doctors office. Clean, Comfortable and Friendly... Alfie and Margie will work with you on every detail of your piece - big or small... Don't worry about lingering for a walk in, you will have to make an appointment often weeks or months in advance. Well worth it.  Have recommended over and over again..."

 "This shop is wonderful... I brought in pictures with ideas and Alfie was able to put it together into a tattoo better than I expected.  He is a wonderful artist." 

RETIRED 2018- Alfie & Margie

• We retired and closed our studio in 2018, after 25+ busy years (and twenty-eight Awards); located at 323 E. Patrick St, Frederick MD, USA.
• Many thanks to our clients over the years; it was great to work with everyone! 

 SAFETY  

• Universal Precautions for every client
• All work in compliance with State and Federal Health regulations  
• Aseptic technique
• Sterilized new (disposable) single-use needles and tubes for each client
• Workstations with individual sinks and germicidal soap 
• Autoclave sterilization with verified spore test results
• Professional materials
• Workstations sanitized with EPA registered disinfectant
• Single-use barrier film for machines, cords, lights, work areas
• For each tattoo, artist wears new single-use apron, sleeves and nitrile gloves
•  Sterile bandage for each client
• 'Care of' instructions (verbal plus printed copy) for every client; with complimentary ointment, lotion and mild soap to be used during healing process
• Health Department inspected and approved 

SHOP POLICY 

*Drawing fee is non-refundable. Drawings are for reference for work at Marks of the Spark and are held on file for three months. Drawings are property of Marks of the Spark Tattoos.

*Reference material - Marks of the Spark Tattoos is not responsible for reference material(s) left past the 'drawing ready' or appointment dates (as per signed appt/drawing slips) and/or within three months of dropping off.

*Appointment deposit is non-refundable. It is usually applied toward the cost of the tattoo, but is forfeited if the client does not call (with minimum 24 hr notice) and reschedule to a new date (that is within 3 mos of the original appointment date) and/or is a no-show.

*One (1) free touch-up (if needed, and if care-of instructions have been followed): Must be scheduled and completed within 3-6 weeks (of date of original tattoo work by Marks of the Spark Tattoos).

All clients must be 18 + with current State photo ID (No exceptions, no parental consent).

*All Gift certificates - were used or past expiration date, before studio closed.

Marks of the Spark Tattoo is not responsible for circumstances affecting clients, the studio and/or choices made by clients; that results in work not completed. 

Retiring/closing dates were posted (in advance) via business website and social media, as well as notices in the studio, on forms for clients, and via phone.  

Forms included:  Signed appointment / drawing forms and consent-waiver forms, as well as 'care of' and 'touch-up' forms.

* NOTE: Time frames for above were adjusted and coordinated with the retiring/ closing dates for the studio.