Pinterest and Instagram have made a huge impact on the tattoo industry. As certain designs or styles become trendy, we see an increase in...

You finally got to come in for that new tattoo, after months and months of patiently waiting during lockdown. Congratulations! We know...

Floral tattoos are easily one of the most popular requests we get—and for good reason. Whether you’re interested in color or blackwork,...

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...

Please read below for the latest COVID update regarding our studio closure… Due to the most recent COVID update to statewide orders, our...

At Paper Crane, our top priority is safety. This has always been the case, even before the COVID crisis: Tattooing requires a specialized...

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...

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 is an essential component of our industry: Although it’s often done behind the scenes, our artists spend considerable time...

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...

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...

We love getting inquiries about new tattoos! Sometimes we get extremely detailed emails, where people know exactly what they want and who...

Friday the 13th is a time-honored tradition in the tattooing world, and we are excited to celebrate this year on September the 13th....

At Paper Crane, we have the pleasure of creating beautiful custom tattoos seven days a week. Our artists specialize in a wide array of...

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 is a serious concern if you’re an ink enthusiast. There’s nothing like showing off a freshly done piece when it’s vibrant...

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...

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 have skyrocketed in popularity. Whether it’s a basic outline of a circle, an intricate ornamental piece, or an entire...

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...