WHAT'S IN A NAME?  

'Marks' (i.e. tattoos) of the 'Spark' (i.e. an individual's spirit).

FROM REVIEWS

for Marks of the Spark Tattoos

 "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 have been doing this for a long time and it shows. They 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 

• After 25+ busy years in our original location (323 E. Patrick St, Frederick MD, USA), we retired in 2018, 
• Many Thanks to our clients over the years - It was great to meet and work with everyone!

FOR YOUR SAFETY 

@ Marks of the Spark Tattoo

• Universal Precautions for each client
• All work in strict compliance with State and Federal Health regulations
• Aseptic technique
• New, sterilized single-use needles and tubes for each client
• Workstations with individual sinks/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 (disposable) apron, sleeves and nitrile gloves to prevent cross-contamination 
•  Sterile bandage for each client
• 'Aftercare' instructions (verbal/printed) for each client with additional complimentary ointment, lotion and mild soap to be used during healing process
• Health Department inspected and approved 

SHOP POLICY 

@ Marks of the Spark Tattoo

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

*Client's reference material must be picked up by client on 'drawing ready' date (from signed drawing form) or on date of tattoo appointment (from signed appointment form).  Marks of the Spark Tattoos is not responsible for material left past these dates.

*Appointment deposit is non-refundable. It is usually applied toward the cost of the tattoo, but is forfeited if client is a no-show or does not call to reschedule (min 24 hr notice) to set up a new date that is within three (3) months of the original date, and show up for same (one reschedule only).

*One Free touch-up, if needed, after following 'care of tattoo' instructions. Touch-ups need to be set up/completed within 4-6 weeks after original date of work.

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

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

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

Notices re: Retiring/closing studio were posted in advance of closing via  business website and social media (instagram and facebook), as well at at the studio and on forms for clients.  Forms included:  signed appointment/drawing forms, signed consent-waiver forms, as well as 'care of'' and 'touch-up' forms.

* Time frames for above were adjusted and coordinated with date for retiring/closing studio