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We are an artist-owned tattoo studio in Berkeley, CA

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🔥GUEST ALERT🔥 We are very much looking forward to the return of @ink.and.alchemy ‘s very warm presence to Thorns! Ren will be guesting with us November 18-20. Contact @ink.and.alchemy directly to book your ceremonial tattoo 🌱
🤤 Recent work by @nocturnaltentacles 🤤 It has so many of our favorite things: ✅ Blastover ✅ Chains ✅ Flames ✅ Red ink @nocturnaltentacles books are currently OPEN! Reach out to her directly to book 🔥
🔥GUEST ALERT🔥 We are very excited for the return of @paintcracking on November 15, 17, 18! Consider this your perfect excuse to book that gap fill or blastover you’ve been dreaming of… Contact @paintcracking directly book 💢
🔥GUEST ALERT🔥 We are so excited for the return of @luminous.wound to the Bay November 6-11! Contact them directly to book some of their bold and beautiful black work.
The first Halloween Flash drop is here! Peep these sick designs by @dentaldamage 🎃 This Sunday October 27th @thorns.tattoo is hosting a Halloween Flash Day featuring @dentaldamage, @nocturnaltentacles, @alexraephelps, @trans.moon.tattoos, and @2bfre
Mark your calendars: Sunday 10/27 for a Halloween Flash Day at @thorns.tattoo featuring @dentaldamage @nocturnaltentacles @alexraephelps @2bfreetattoo and @trans.moon.tattoos 👻 Help Thorns raise some money for some exciting plans in our future! Thi
🔥GUEST ALERT🔥 We can’t wait to have @papayapokes tattooing with us October 22, 23, and 25 for some incredible black + red realness! Contact artists directly to book 🐦‍⬛
The loveliest ornamental sweet peas by @kissmyangst from their Aries season flash. Fari is running a flash sale through the end of September, so get in with them for a deal while you can! 🌸
🔥GUEST ARTIST ALERT🔥 We are stoked to have @rippintattoos from LA with us on October 18 + 21! Tap through to his profile for available flash and inspiration for custom tats. Contact artist directly to book! 🔴
Moth + branches torso adornment by @pio.poke whose books are currently OPEN for the rest of 2024! Fill out Sophia’s booking form to get something started 🍃
A beautiful, dreamy botanical by @2bfreetattoo who has been absolutely killing it lately!!! Make sure to give Malaya a follow and contact her directly to book 🌾
🔥GUEST ALERT🔥 We can’t wait to witness the magic of @sun.doesnt.set and her dreamy full color tats October 13, 14, and 16. Emma still has some appointments left so contact her directly to book 🌷