WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLASH TATTOO AND A CUSTOM TATTOO?
Flash tattoos are designs that the tattoo artist wants to create. They can range from small tattoos to larger ones, and there are often several designs to choose from.
A custom tattoo is a tattoo made specifically for the customer, based on what they want. With flash tattoos, on the other hand, you can simply walk in, point to a design, and get it tattooed immediately.
CAN THEY BE TATTOED MORE THAN ONCE?
There is no right or wrong answer to this; some tattoo artists may create the same flash multiple times, while others may do it only once. It's always okay to ask if they are made multiple times.
Some customers may not want to share their tattoo with anyone else.
FLASH DAYS
Studios and tattoo artists sometimes organize what they call "flash days." It's literally a day where you can just show up at a studio, choose from a selection of designs, and pay a fixed price. This usually operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
There can also be specific themes on special days, like Halloween or Valentine's Day.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLASH TATTOOS?
As tattoos become more popular and accepted in society, various tattoo styles have emerged. Today, you'll see tattoo artists offering flash designs that look completely different from the traditional flash sheets you find by searching on Google Images.
ARE FLASH TATTOOS CHEAPER?
Yes, in most cases, a flash tattoo will be cheaper than a custom tattoo. Custom tattoos take longer to plan and design and require customization based on the customer's preferences. A flash tattoo is pre-made and ready to be tattooed.
In any case, flash is an excellent solution if you want tattoos but have a budget to adhere to.
WHY IS IT CALLED FLASH TATTOO?
If you search a bit on the internet or ask your tattoo friends, they can surely share stories with you.
One of them is about the illegal tattooing days, with a circus performer quickly showing tattoo designs to customers while evading the police. The history "The circus police flash is quite funny, but it might have something to do with the word 'flash' and maybe 'flashy.'"
Tattoo artists create designs and display them on the walls to attract customers. Another idea is that 'flash' may mean 'done in an instant,' as flash tattoos are typically quick designs."
There's also another story that says tattoos were mostly done on sailors who came into town for the day and wanted a quick tattoo 'done in a flash.
