Tattoo Studio in Plainfield, IL
Award winning tattoo studio Proudly servicing the southwest suburbs of chicago with top QUALITY tattoos, Piercings and JEWELRY, Done right the first time.
respecting tradition + always innovating + creating for you
Here at Boundless Tattoo Co. We have multiple award winning tattoo artists under one roof. As we continue to strive on not only bringing you our customers some of the best tattoos the Chicagoland has to offer, we also strictly enforce ourselves daily on being the upmost cleanest around.
We strive to exceed local health codes as well as industry standards. Cleanliness is and always will be our top priority! Our staff is trained annually in house by an outside OSHA representative in not only local standards of bloodborne pathogens training but also CPR, First Aid, & Infection Control. Our entire Studio is 100% disposable as no supplies are ever reused for any purpose. As you sit in our lobby staring at all the great artwork on the walls, you’ll also notice all the training certificates and awards all around the shop as well. Rest assured because not only will you be receiving a great tattoo but you’ll be receiving it by our properly trained staff in a safe environment.
Collectively we strive to elevate the art form as we create tailor-made tattoos for our clients.
So what are you waiting for? We welcome you to stop in and have a look for yourself what all the hype around town is about. We can’t wait to better service you!
Phone
(779) 234-6420
Location
16030 S. Lincoln Hwy
Suite 106
Plainfield, IL 60586
Hours
Mon.-Sat. 11am-7pm
Closed Sunday
Mike "Mikey Lo" Lopatka
Tattoo Artist/Owner
Liam Borrowdale
Body Piercer
Dan CURATOLO
Tattoo Artist
George Jacquez
Tattoo Artist
John “Clay” Klawiter
Tattoo Artist
Justin Hay
Tattoo Artist
Jaimie Knutson
Tattoo Artist
MAX FALADA
Tattoo Artist
Carlos Hurtado
Tattoo Artist
Antoinette Hale
Tattoo Artist
Amy Kolton
Tattoo Artist
Hannah Conway
Tattoo Artist
Tom Slattery
Tattoo Artist
Hailey Hermosillo
Working Tattoo Apprentice
Stephen Sharik
Tattoo Artist
TRINA LOpatka
Studio Manager/Email Specialist/Maker of Aftercare
Aaron Wyeth
Studio Manager (Held back in first grade)
Looking to book an APPOINTMENT ?
all artists individually handle their own scheduling
If you'd like to set up an appointment, you can direct email artists in their bio section, although we highly recommend you to stop by to talk to an artist in person. This makes it easier on you and the artist to translate and understand each other's ideas easier. We require all consults for appointment bookings to stop by the shop in person. Please note all appointments will require a non-refundable deposit that will be credited to the total price of your tattoo in order to secure your appointment.
Aftercare
Tattoo:
-Leave sealed tegaderm bandage on for a minimum of two days. It will look gross, but leaving it wrapped in its own fluids will help surpass the scabbing stage. Remove in the shower as warm water will help loosen up the adhesives. Remove gently, wash with warm water and Hibiclens (Sold in studio) for at least the first 72 hours. You can use any non-scented soap for the remainder of the healing process.
-Apply a thin layer of our Boundless Tattoo Aftercare 2x a day until tattoo is healed. (Always avoid petroleum based products such as A&D or Aquaphor)
-NO direct sunlight for your new tattoo for 14 days (This includes tanning beds)
-NO SUBMERGING your new tattoo in baths, pools, lakes, sauna, oceans etc, for the first 14 days
-NO picking or scratching while tattoo is healing. This may cause areas of pigment to fall out.
-Always apply sun block to tattoo once healed.
Piercing:
-Your piercer cleaned and disinfected the area pierced and used sterile needles, instruments, and jewelry. Now it is up to you to take appropriate care of your piercing.
PRODUCTS YOU CAN USE:
1. Saline Solution helps maintain your natural balance and promotes quick healing. The easiest and safest saline is sterile Wound Wash Saline (available for sale in our studio).
Do not purchase antibiotic saline or contact cleaning solutions.
2. Gauze or Q-tips® (especially when you have a piercing where getting at one side may be difficult).
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PIERCING:
ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR BODY PIERCING!
Saline Cleanse
Without moving your jewelry, gently soak and clean any accumulated lymph (“crusties”) from the exposed jewelry and surrounding skin using gauze or a Q-tip saturated with saline. Cleanse both sides of your piercing, but do not work the saline inside the piercing. Do this a few times a day, whenever activity might cause the jewelry to turn or move (e.g., before exercise), and anytime the piercing feels “sticky” or uncomfortable, until you have completely healed.
Apply Dry Heat
Place a heating pad (with insulation and on low) or a warm water bottle wrapped in sterile gauze (or a clean paper towel) over or around a just-cleansed piercing for up to fifteen minutes, barring any discomfort. Gentle heat helps stimulate the natural healing process. You can do this as frequently as you cleanse your piercing.
NEVER TWIST OR TURN JEWELRY IN A PIERCING: IT ONLY DOES HARM!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
CHEMICALS WILL NOT HELP YOU HEAL FASTER: Chemicals of any kind will upset the balance inside your body and prevent or delay healing. Do not use any product containing an active ingredient including, but not limited to: H2Ocean®, Satin®, Provon®, Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Bactine®, Ear Care Solutions (benzalkonium/benzethonium chloride), Antibacterial soaps (i.e., liquid Dial® or Softsoap®), Neosporin® (or other petroleum-based ointments), Betadine® (povidone iodine) or Hibiclens®. “Natural” oils (like emu oil) and essential oils (like melaleuca–tea tree oil) are inappropriate for body piercing care.
ALL PIERCINGS: Avoid touching new piercings, as physical irritation is the most frequently-seen problem. When clothing will cover a piercing, choose clean, loose, breathable fabrics. Do not remove or change your jewelry until healing is complete. Avoid oral or sexual contact in the area of any fresh piercing.
NAVELS: Waistbands and belts that contact your jewelry are a common healing problem. Clothing must ride below your navel. Maintain good posture, especially when sitting, to reduce pressure irritation.
NIPPLES: A bra or snug fitting shirt may help reduce soreness in the days following a nipple piercing. Stick with breathable fabrics, and consider wearing a cotton support top to bed.
SWIMMING: Chemicals irritate healing piercings. Avoid hot tubs and pools until your piercing is healed. Lakes and oceans can expose you to high bacteria levels, so stay out if you are not sure the water is clean and safe.
SCAR TISSUE: People often mistake irritation for scarring. If you suspect you are developing scar tissue, contact your piercer. A piercer can help you identify a problem and get the right type of support.
HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE TO HEAL? Healing time for most piercings ranges from 2 to 4 months. Expect new piercings to be sore for a few weeks. If you don’t see an improvement after the first month, contact your piercer for evaluation and advice. After the initial healing, continue to clean your piercing daily for as long as you have it.
CARE FOR ORAL PIERCINGS:
Care for the external side of lip and cheek piercings using the piercing aftercare on the front of this sheet.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Water: Staying properly hydrated can help reduce swelling.
Ice: Helps reduce the swelling of tongue piercings.
WHAT TO DO FOR ORAL PIERCINGS:
Continue your normal oral hygiene routine. Maintaining your natural balance is the most important aspect of healing piercings inside your mouth. Do not over-use mouthwash, it does more harm than good.
TONGUES: Eat slowly and think about chewing. Avoid hot and acidic food and drinks which may scald and/or increase swelling. Gently brush your tongue when you brush your teeth to help remove dead skin. Yogurt, beer, and wine will not harm your oral piercing, though the latter two may cause you to become drunk.
LIPS AND CHEEKS: Clean the outside of lip and cheek piercings as described on the front of this sheet, and the inside as above. Do not play with your piercing. If you leave them alone, lip piercings heal fast.
GENITAL PIERCINGS:
All piercings are an open channel to the bloodstream. Especially in the case of genital piercings, sexual contact during healing could be dangerous to you or your partner. It is best to prevent sexual contact with fresh piercings for four weeks, or until the piercing has healed completely. Utilize a barrier if engaging in sexual activity before your piercing is completely healed, and go easy on new piercings. They will heal faster if you do not irritate them by playing rough.
Genital piercings typically heal quickly and easily using the care instructions on the front of this sheet. It is normal for genital piercings to bleed a little for the first couple of days. Provided the bleeding stops when you sit still (perhaps even put ice on it), there is little cause for concern. If bleeding persists on the third day, or if there is an unexpectedly large amount of bleeding, contact your piercer.
INFECTED PIERCINGS:
More often than not, people who think they have an infection actually have an irritation, and adjusting the care will fix the problem. Some signs of infection are a sudden inflammation, hot/red tissue surrounding the piercing, and a discharge of discolored pus and/or blood. If you suspect that you have an infection, contact your doctor right away. Do not wait for it to get worse and do not attempt a home remedy.
EXPERT ADVICE:
Ignore advice from your friends, parents, friends’ parents, acquaintances, relatives, The Internet, Local Clergy, Dime Store Clerks, and Psychic Advisers regarding the care of your piercings.
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Tattoo Deposit
*PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING Deposit
DO NOT purchase a deposit here until directed by an artist to do so. Once you have been in contact with your preferred artist and have agreed with said artist on a date/time, you can then proceed to purchase your deposit here.
Once purchase is completed, please save your email confirmation or print out your receipt to bring into your agreed appointment date so your artist may then redeem your deposit off of your total price upon completion of your tattoo.
Deposits are only redeemed once agreed tattoo work is finished. If your artist has you scheduled for multiple appointments due to a larger project, your deposit will carryover to your final appointment where it will be redeemed off of your last session price.
All deposit transactions are NON-REFUNDABLE. Canceling or rescheduling your agreed appointment date less than 48 hours in advance will result in the forfeiture and void your deposit. All artists have the right to reschedule your appointment at anytime if conflicts should arise. If your artist you scheduled an appointment with happens to no longer be affiliated with our studio before your appointment date, we will transfer your deposit over to another artist of your choice.
*While we understand last minute conflicts can arise, we ask that you please call our studio and reach out to your artist. While we do have a strict 48 hour cancelation policy, most of the time they are always willing to work with you oppose to take your deposit, unless it becomes a repetitive occurrence.
Frequently asked questions:
Is there a shop minimum?
Yes, our shop minimum is $150
How old do i have to be to get tattooed?
In the state of Illinois you must be 18 years old to get tattooed. There is no parental consent law for tattoos in the state of Illinois.
are walk-ins welcome?
Yes, walk-ins are always welcome assuming there is an artist available to accommodate them, however the only way to guarantee a spot is to set up an appointment ahead of time.
Do i have to leave a deposit to schedule an appointment?
Yes, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book an Appointment. The deposit amount will go towards the full price of the tattoo.
what do i do if i want to get tattooed by a specific artist?
We always recommend stopping into the studio to speak in person with the artist of your choosing. While in person is always best, you may also reach out to the artist via email. You can click on the artists profile picture here, which will then have a “contact” button in their bio. Please allow any artists up to a weeks time to respond as everyone in our studio is booked with appointments daily and handle their own scheduling as well. It’s always faster and easier to stop in the studio or call.
what do i do if i need to cancel/reschedule my appointment?
Should you need to cancel or reschedule a future appointment we ask for a minimum of 48 hours notice otherwise you will forfeit your deposit. We always ask to call the studio and let your artist know oppose to emailing.
how much will my tattoo cost?
When it comes to tattoos, you get what you pay for. While we very rarely can ever “quote” a price, know that we charge by our time. All our artists charge hourly. the same tattoo in different body parts on the same person can all vary in time due to many factors including skin textures and elasticity differences.
Does it hurt?
Pain is really relative. Everyone has a different tolerance for pain.We’re not going to kid you, though-it does hurt. Just not that much. Some have compared it to a “hot scratching feeling.” But, people would not be returning again and again for tattoo after tattoo if it hurt that bad. Most of us are not into pain, but the beauty of the tattoo and the pride associated with wearing it far outweighs the minor discomfort.
are tattoos safe?
As long as you go to a reputable artist that is following all recommended safety precautions, getting a tattoo is perfectly safe. Most marketed pigments (inks) nowadays are all vegan friendly as well. Make sure you’re fully honest about any medical conditions.
should i tip my tattoo artist?
Tipping is a very nice gesture. But, there are no real solid ground rules for tipping. We generally see tips to be similar to waiters and stylists in the 10-30% range. 20% being pretty average.
what if I don’t want black or outlines in my tattoo because i want it to look “real” and the color to “pop”?
We are always very quick to persuade someone not to request no black lines/shading. Black lines and shading are the foundations for a great tattoo. without them, your tattoo will not survive over time and will look very dull. The use of lines and hard edges in tattoos keeps them looking sharp over time as it secures a permanent border to better keep the colors from migrating over time and appearing very “fuzzy” looking. The use of black shading is creating contrast in your tattoo which is going to further accentuate the vibrancy of the colors it will be associated with.
How do i prepare for a tattoo?
Get plenty of rest and sleep well the night before your appointment. Being alert will help you stay calm and very still while your getting tattooed.
No alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, or any substance that thins your blood. Avoid these substances for 48 hours before your tattoo appointment to prevent excessive bleeding.
Stay hydrated and eat well. This will help you survive longer sessions as well as help your body heal much faster.
Moisturize, but not immediately before the session. In the week leading up to the appointment, or a few days before, moisturize your skin lightly.
If its a very hairy area (mens chest or neck) please shave the area the day before. Be careful not to cut yourself or you’ll need to cancel your appointment. We generally recommend shaving it with a short pair of clippers where then our artists can follow up before the appointment with a razor.
If scheduling an appointment after a work day, be sure to give yourself enough time to go home and shower. We work in tight quarters and do not want to smell you. Believe us when we say, there is nothing worse than having a smelly foot in your face that was in a work boot all day!
Wear comfortable clothes or clothes you can change into upon arriving. While we always try our best to keep pigment away from garments, we ask to never wear expensive designer clothing or clothes you are attached to when receiving a tattoo.
tattoo etiquette
Silence your phone. Upon entering the studio, your phone should be on silent and if you need to answer or make a phone call you should step outside or go to your car. If you’d like to watch videos on your device, please bring ear buds or headphones. This is considered very rude as there are many artists in one room trying to concentrate.
Sit still during the entire procedure. While getting tattooed you should refrain from moving, grabbing your phone or drink, speaking with your hands, or turning your head to look at a tattoo. You may not realize it, but these slight motions will make other parts of your body move as well.
Do not come with an entourage. Bringing extra people to an appointment can be considered rude by the majority of tattoo artists. To keep things from being stressful and noisy in the studio, you should always come alone. This also allows for better engagement between the client and the artist.
Do not distract your tattoo artist. Once the tattoo has started, you should keep still and not distract your artist. While casual talk is fine, please refrain from over stimulating your artist by talking or showing them pictures on your phone every time they stop to dip their needle. After all, they are trying to concentrate to give you, the client a great tattoo.
Do not bring in children or babies. The studio is not a place for children. Children can be hard to control, loud, and cause a distractionto artists working. Children also can tend to have the need to touch things, which can result not only in expensive decorations being broken, but most importantly cross contamination in the studio. If stopping in to schedule an appointment and you have children with you, we ask you please bring another person to watch then in the car while your inside our studio.