Our studio is located in the northern Melbourne suburb of Preston. We mostly work by appointment, but walk ins are also welcome! We're one block from Bell train station, the 86 tram, and there is plenty of 2 hour and all-day parking available in surrounding streets.

We mostly work by appointment , but walk-ins are also welcome! Feel free to drop into the studio if our Open sign is out, or give us a call to check availabilities, 0434 670 200.

You can email our artists directly regarding custom pieces, or you can send general enquiries to hotcopperstudio@gmail.com

Absolutely! Our artists specialise in custom work and are more than happy to work with you on a personalised design. Get in touch with your preferred artist by emailing them directly, or you can email the shop and we can recommend which artist would be best suited to your needs.

A minimum deposit of $100 is required for all tattoo appointments. Deposits are non-refundable. You can reschedule your appointment with 48 hours notice, and your deposit will be transferred to the new appointment date. Your deposit will be deducted from the final price of your tattoo. If you have multiple sittings booked, your deposit will be deducted from your last sitting.

No. We will not tattoo you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

We accept cash only. We do not have eftpos facilities, so please visit an ATM prior to your appointment. There are no ATM's within close walking distance to the studio.

Gift certificates are available in our online shop, with an option to pick up in store, or we can mail them out to you. If you'd like your certificate for an amount not listed in the shop, please email us to arrange any custom amount.

Yes! The studio is located on the ground floor, there is a ramp with a small incline at our entrance. Accessible parking is available just around the corner on Seymour Street.

Avoid the sun prior to your appointment. If you’re sunburnt or peeling, we can’t tattoo you. Get a good nights sleep the night before your appointment. Do not drink or take drugs. It’s best to be well-rested and healthy before you get tattooed. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing to your appointment. Something that will make it easy to access the area being tattooed, and won’t be too tight over the area afterwards. It’s also not a good idea to wear white! Eat a good solid meal prior to, and after your appointment. Bring a bottle of water or juice to drink during your appointment, and some light snack food. During the tattoo process your blood sugar level will drop, so you’ll feel better after some sugar.

With respect for the privacy of our clients, COVID restrictions and limited space, please do not bring anyone else with you to your appointment. We do not allow any children under the age of 18 into the studio.

You must bring current photo ID. Bring a bottle of water or juice to drink during your appointment, and some light snack food. During the tattoo process your blood sugar level will drop, so you’ll feel better after some sugar.

We recommend Opsite Flexifix, Fixomull and Hustle Butter Deluxe for your tattoo aftercare. We sell these at the studio. HUSTLE BUTTER INSTRUCTIONS: - Leave tattoo wrapped for 1-2 hours. - Remove cover & wash tattoo thoroughly with warm soapy water (no not scrub); pat dry with a clean towel. - Apply a small amount of Hustle Butter, wrap your tattoo with cling wrap before bed for the first two nights. Wash thoroughly in the morning. -Apply a small amount of Hustle Butter 2-3 times daily. -Keep your tattoo clean, wash 2-3 times daily. -Avoid sun, salt & chlorine water, take short showers and do not soak in a bath. -After a few days your tattoo will begin to peel and become itchy. Do not pick or scratch. -Your tattoo will be healed within 1-2 weeks. OPSITE INSTRUCTIONS: - Leave tattoo wrapped for 1-2 hours. - Remove cover & wash tattoo thoroughly with warm soapy water (no not scrub); pat dry with a clean towel. - Apply Opsite to tattoo, ensuring entire tattoo is covered plus 1-2 cms around edges to prevent any leaks. - Leave on overnight, remove Opsite in the morning (easiest to do this in the shower). Wash thoroughly. - Apply a fresh layer of Opsite. - Leave this layer on for 5-6 days. Remove and wash thoroughly. Do not reapply. - Tattoo will be dry for 1-2 weeks afterwards. Apply Hustle Butter to moisturise until no longer dry and flaky. FIXOMULL INSTRUCTIONS: - Leave Fixomull on for 6-7 days. Do not remove prior! -Wash tattoo through Fixomull by soaking/saturating Fixomull in the shower, then gently rubbing a small amount of antibacterial soap into the Fixomull and rinse thoroughly. -Pat Fixomull dry with a clean towel or paper towel, then let dry. -Repeat this process daily. -To remove Fixomull, soak/saturate in the shower for at least 5 minutes, and lather with antibacterial soap. -If you can reach, use one hand to hold the edge of the fixomull and the other hand to hold the skin taught. -While still in the shower, very gently and slowly pull the Fixomull away from your tattoo. -It is normal for the Fixomull to have excess ink and dead skin adhered to it, do not be alarmed! -Moisturise your tattoo 1-2 times daily for the next 7 days. Once healed, always apply SPF 30+ sunscreen to protect your tattoo from fading. Enjoy your new tattoo!

If you have any questions or there is anything you're not sure about, please send us an email hotcopperstudio@gmail.com or give us a call on 0434 670 200.