Do you accept walk-ins for tattoos or piercings?

Appointments are preferred to guarantee time, but walk-ins are welcomed Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm based on studio availability.

What are the ID and age requirements for minor piercings in New York State?

Minors require a parent or legal guardian physically present with valid government-issued photo IDs for both, plus the original birth certificate to verify legal guardianship.

Do you use piercing guns or single-use needles?

Sink or Swim uses 100% single-use, sterile needle-only techniques and implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium or gold jewelry. Piercing guns are never used.

Meet the crew at sink or swim

Our Studio has a combined 85+ years of experience, as well as a pretty impressive trophy wall housing 60+ awards. a few of our artists have even tattooed internationally across multiple continents. get to know them a little better and check out some of their recent work by clicking on their profile pages.

Each artist has a unique appointment request link on their page and can be booked there.