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Sandbox Tattoos Ottawa - Kanata
Precision tattoos in a clean, welcoming studio where artistry meets comfort.
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Precision tattoos in a clean, welcoming studio where artistry meets comfort.
Sandbox Tattoos Ottawa - Kanata is a premier tattoo studio located at 180 Kanata Ave. Unit 4, offering custom body art in a bright, clean, and inviting environment. Specializing in fine line work, custom designs, and memorial tattoos, the studio features skilled artists like Vova and David who prioritize client comfort and precision. With a 5-star Google rating, it is known for its crisp lines, patient service, and friendly atmosphere, making it a top choice for first-timers and tattoo enthusiasts in Ottawa.
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Personalized tattoo artwork created collaboratively with our artists to match your vision and style.
Precise, delicate line work for intricate designs, known for crisp and clean results.
Specialized tattoos to honor loved ones, such as pet paw prints or meaningful symbols.
Free consultations to discuss ideas, placement, and design adjustments for optimal outcomes.
Flexible booking options for both scheduled sessions and spontaneous tattoo requests.
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Overall rating
raymond656565
The staff here are friendly, and I'm sure the artists are skilled at what they do. However, I don’t think the pricing or time estimates are realistic. I signed up online for the ten-hour tapout challenge to get a cover-up on my calf (a tattoo that originally cost me $500 and took about 4 hours). When I went in for a consultation with Oscar, I was told the best approach would be to cover the right side first, then the left, and finally the centre, since apparently the calf is a tricky area. He said the first side alone would take one or two sessions—that’s just unreasonable. They quoted me between $1,200–$2,400 (10–20 hours) just to cover about a third of a tattoo. Be warned before committing—because as much as I respect good work, you’re likely overpaying here. There’s no way a $500 tattoo cover-up should turn into a potential $5,000 project. 🤣 ***UPDATE*** One of the owners reached out to me a couple of hours after I posted this. He explained that there had been a misunderstanding between me, the artist, and the manager. According to him, a basic cover-up would take one session, and something more complex might take two. He asked if I’d be willing to move forward with that understanding. However, I explained that after the initial miscommunication, I’m not confident in the time estimates and worry it could end up taking longer—meaning potentially higher costs. Their approach of “let’s see how it goes” for pricing just isn’t a good fit for me. I prefer to work with an artist who can provide a clear, upfront quote rather than one that might fluctuate. ***UPDATE 2*** I highly recommend avoiding this place. Despite the owner's claims, that's NOT the price quoted during my consultation—that came after he called about a 'misunderstanding' with me, the artist, and manager. No misunderstanding: I said outright I wasn't paying $3600+ when I walked out. Check reviews from their downtown store—it's happened to others, worse: folks did 10hr sessions thinking it'd finish, only told at the end of session 1 it wouldn't. If the owner lies about this, trust nothing he says. He even asked me to change my rating on the first call 😂😂😂. Artists probably great, but go elsewhere for decent prices—you can't trust their quotes.
Dianna M
Very warm and inviting, nice staff, great artists
n warren
Amazing people. Alex was fantastic. Very talented and extremely professional! I highly recommend. They all root for each other. Great atmosphere.
cheyenne Chesney
Very nice and clean! Amazing work done
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Andrew Teal
Awesome experience with Gustavo, amazing artist amazing studio, 10 hour tap out completed !
