Check your account details before you place stock
If you manage a studio, keeping the right contact name, delivery address and billing details on file helps the order move through dispatch cleanly. Many accounts are used by more than one person, so it helps to confirm who can place orders, who receives stock updates and which studio locations should be linked to the account.
- Confirm the studio name and delivery address
- Check the main contact for order follow up
- Keep the account linked to the correct delivery area, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban
- Update any notes for access, loading bays or receiving hours
If your studio works between Observatory, Bellville, Somerset West or elsewhere in Cape Town, use the same account details each time so saved lists and past supply records stay easy to trace.
Repeat ordering from a saved supply list
Saved supply lists are useful when your studio goes through the same mix of tattoo inks, needle groupings, cartridges, grips, barrier supplies and cleaning consumables every month. Instead of rebuilding the full basket each time, you can keep a steady list for station stock, walk-in work and larger studio restocks.
A practical way to handle repeat ordering is to split the list into sections:
- Ink colours and mixing shades
- Needle groupings and cartridge groupings
- Single-use barriers, wraps and disposables
- Station cleaning and storage items
- Backup stock for busy weekends or guest artists
This makes it easier to see what needs topping up and what can wait. It also helps if one artist uses different configurations to another, or if a studio keeps separate stock for lining, shading and colour packing.
How to request help with a stock list
If a list is missing items or showing the wrong quantities, send through the account details and the list name used by your studio. A short note with the type of work you do, the number of stations and the usual delivery area helps the support team match the list to your setup.
It is also useful to mention whether you need support for a single location or several. Studios in Cape Town, Pretoria, Gqeberha and Johannesburg often keep different levels of stock on hand, especially when one site is busier than the others.
- List the items that need to stay on the account
- Mark anything that should be removed or set aside
- Note if the list is for daily use or bulk studio supply
- State whether substitutions are acceptable when an item is low
Matching needles, cartridges and machines to the work you do
When a studio changes tools or work styles, the account can be updated with notes on preferred needle groupings, cartridge sizes and machine types. That helps when ordering the same setup for several artists or when building a new kit for a fresh station.
Clear notes can include the groupings your artists reach for most often, the style of machine in use and any storage preferences for sealed sterile stock. This is especially useful for studios that keep separate supply lines for linework, shading and fine detail work.
Use the enquiry form on our contact page if you want the account notes tied to a specific list or branch delivery area.
Keeping studio supplies organised after dispatch
Once stock leaves the warehouse, the account can stay useful for tracking what was ordered and what needs replacing next. Good stock control makes it easier to manage shelf space, sealed packs and single-use items without mixing old and new stock.
For busy studios, a simple storage routine helps keep things in order:
- Store inks upright and check caps and seals before use
- Keep cartridges, needles and disposables in their sealed packaging until needed
- Separate fresh stock from opened stock
- Rotate items so older sealed stock is used first
- Keep storage dry and away from dust, moisture and direct sun
Coastal conditions in places like Cape Town and Gqeberha can be rough on packaging and storage areas, so a dry cupboard or closed shelving setup is worth keeping in place.
Support for multi-branch studios and larger orders
Some studios order for one site only, while others split stock across several delivery areas. If your account covers more than one location, it helps to keep each branch listed clearly so the right items go to the right studio.
That matters when you are sending stock to Cape Town Delivery, Johannesburg Delivery, Durban Delivery, Pretoria Delivery or Gqeberha Delivery. It also helps when one location needs a quick replenishment and another is placing a larger consumable reorder for the month.
- Keep each branch address separate on the account
- Use one contact per site where possible
- Note which items are for studio use and which are for training or guest artists
- Record any usual substitutions for short stock periods
For ordering support, saved lists and account notes, the enquiry form on our contact page is the main way to reach the team.
