SLIDING SCALE FLASH DESIGNS

“When I pay more, I know that I am helping the artist support themselves.
When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the artist cover costs.
And when I pay at the bottom, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me.

All of these are acceptable ways of participating.”

The highest end of the scale reflects thetrue cost of the service.

If you have disposable income, are able to pay for "wants", and/or spend little time worried about having your needs met, you have economic privilege and power in our community. This end of the scale is for you.

The middle covers the cost of providing the service.

Full price may be a stretch for those paying in the middle. You have steady income and may be able to save, even if money is tight from time to time. You are not worried about meeting your basic needs and may have access to financial safety nets.

The low end of the scale represents the knowledge that tattoos can be expensive.

While tattooing can be seen as a luxury service, I believe it is something that should be available to everyone, especially to those who are already marginalized or struggling.