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                    • Friday 13th Flash Events
                    Floral Tattoos: Always in Bloom
                    • Jan 11
                    • 3 min

                    Floral Tattoos: Always in Bloom

                    Floral tattoos are easily one of the most popular requests we get—and for good reason. Whether you’re interested in color or blackwork,...
                    Tattoo Cost: What to Expect
                    • Sep 29, 2020
                    • 4 min

                    Tattoo Cost: What to Expect

                    When it comes to tattoo cost, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are a number of factors to consider—and as a result, it is a...
                    COVID Update
                    • Jul 13, 2020
                    • 1 min

                    COVID Update

                    Please read below for the latest COVID update regarding our studio closure… Due to the most recent COVID update to statewide orders, our...
                    COVID Tattooing Protocols: Keeping Everyone Safe
                    • Jun 26, 2020
                    • 2 min

                    COVID Tattooing Protocols: Keeping Everyone Safe

                    At Paper Crane, our top priority is safety. This has always been the case, even before the COVID crisis: Tattooing requires a specialized...
                    Tattoo Coverup? We’ve Got You Covered.
                    • Apr 30, 2020
                    • 5 min

                    Tattoo Coverup? We’ve Got You Covered.

                    We’ve all seen ugly tattoos: Whether it’s something that hasn’t aged well or a piece that was executed poorly to begin with, some tattoos...
                    Virtual Tattoo Consultations and Quarantine Art
                    • Mar 30, 2020
                    • 2 min

                    Virtual Tattoo Consultations and Quarantine Art

                    To help curb the spread of COVID19 and comply with both state and local guidelines, our studio is currently closed. We look forward to...
                    Tattoo Design: How We Create Beautiful Art
                    • Feb 29, 2020
                    • 6 min

                    Tattoo Design: How We Create Beautiful Art

                    Tattoo design is an essential component of our industry: Although it’s often done behind the scenes, our artists spend considerable time...
                    Why Skincare Matters to Your Tattoos
                    • Jan 26, 2020
                    • 3 min

                    Why Skincare Matters to Your Tattoos

                    You already know how critical aftercare is to the final outcome of your tattoo (and if you don’t, we’ve got lots of information to share...
                    The Best Time to Get a Tattoo: Winter!
                    • Dec 27, 2019
                    • 3 min

                    The Best Time to Get a Tattoo: Winter!

                    While we’d like to say that the best time to get a tattoo is any time, the true answer is actually very layered. Work schedules, travel...
                    How Much for a Small Tattoo?
                    • Oct 31, 2019
                    • 4 min

                    How Much for a Small Tattoo?

                    We love getting inquiries about new tattoos! Sometimes we get extremely detailed emails, where people know exactly what they want and who...
                    September the 13th
                    • Aug 31, 2019
                    • 3 min

                    September the 13th

                    Friday the 13th is a time-honored tradition in the tattooing world, and we are excited to celebrate this year on September the 13th....
                    Custom Tattoos in the Digital Age
                    • Jul 31, 2019
                    • 4 min

                    Custom Tattoos in the Digital Age

                    At Paper Crane, we have the pleasure of creating beautiful custom tattoos seven days a week. Our artists specialize in a wide array of...
                    Best of Instagram Vol. 5: Beautiful Tattoos in Long Beach
                    • Jun 30, 2019
                    • 2 min

                    Best of Instagram Vol. 5: Beautiful Tattoos in Long Beach

                    At Paper Crane, we get to create some of the most beautiful tattoos in the industry on a daily basis. That’s why we are featuring work...
                    Tattoo Fading–and How to Avoid It
                    • May 31, 2019
                    • 4 min

                    Tattoo Fading–and How to Avoid It

                    Tattoo fading is a serious concern if you’re an ink enthusiast. There’s nothing like showing off a freshly done piece when it’s vibrant...
                    How to Get a Tattoo You’ll Love
                    • Apr 16, 2019
                    • 5 min

                    How to Get a Tattoo You’ll Love

                    Whether it’s your first piece or you have too many to count, deciding to get a tattoo is always exciting. While it’s possible to get a...
                    Best of Instagram: Vol. 4
                    • Mar 16, 2019
                    • 1 min

                    Best of Instagram: Vol. 4

                    Spring is on the horizon, and we are feeling it here in Long Beach. For this month’s Best of Instagram, we are featuring a few of our...
                    Blackwork Tattoos: A Timeless Trend
                    • Feb 17, 2019
                    • 3 min

                    Blackwork Tattoos: A Timeless Trend

                    Blackwork tattoos have skyrocketed in popularity. Whether it’s a basic outline of a circle, an intricate ornamental piece, or an entire...
                    Best of Instagram: Vol. 3
                    • Jan 15, 2019
                    • 1 min

                    Best of Instagram: Vol. 3

                    2019 is off to a fabulous start at Paper Crane! We have been tattooing some beautiful pieces in a wide array of styles–and we’ve curated...
                    2018 in Long Beach: One for the Books!
                    • Dec 16, 2018
                    • 3 min

                    2018 in Long Beach: One for the Books!

                    2018 in Long Beach has brought tremendous growth for Paper Crane Studio. As the final days of the year go by, we want to take a moment to...
                    Best of Instagram: Halloween Edition
                    • Oct 31, 2018
                    • 2 min

                    Best of Instagram: Halloween Edition

                    Happy Halloween from Paper Crane! For this month’s “Best of Instagram” feature, we are pleased to present you with some of our most...
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