We're not just Southeastern Connecticut's premier tattoo and body piercing studio, but we're also home of the season 2 winner of Ink Master - Owner, Steve Tefft. At this studio the only thing that matters is the quality of the art. We set ourselves apart from the rest by hiring only the most skilled and trusted artist, but also promoting a true artistic environment.
At 12 Tattoos, it's all about each individual client, the art and the piece. 12 Tattoos is set up to be a large open, comfortable, fun, clean and creative environment. We hold our environmental standards high.
At 12 Tattoos, it's all about each individual client, the art and the piece. 12 Tattoos is set up to be a large open, comfortable, fun, clean and creative environment. We hold our environmental standards high.
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Following just below are my On Line Portfolio Pics of my Tattoos and Artwork. Scroll through and check it all out. I have organized them all by categories. Enjoy the pics below, here's a little Info. A little on my background. I have a lifetime of Fine-Arts. At the age of three I was fully versed in oil painting on canvas.
Reviews (15)
Danesy R.
Jun 25, 2021
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STEVE IS RUDE & EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL! I went in March to schedule an appt in time before summer but was booked up til June. Made the appt & was told by Steve himself he would get me sooner (lies). Arrived to my appt & he didn't have my sketch completed. Which I kept dming him to see at least a rough draft & he always had an excuse why he couldn't send it. He blamed his staff for messing up the schedule as they schedule me as a male?!? I thought that was more unprofessional of him for throwing his staff under the bus like that since he's responsible for his clients
Miranda L.
Aug 25, 2020
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So I went here to get my nose pierced. George was very nice and kind and said I could make a later appointment with him to change it to the tight hoop I wanted once any possible swelling went down. I made an appointment and went back two weeks later and brought the new hoop I bought. He barely said anything to me, didn't sanitize the new piercing at all, and opened the hoop the wrong way which bent my new hoop (added a pic of what I mean). Went home immediately to clean it- hopefully it won't get infected. Might have to buy a new hoop since this one now is bent. Pretty disappointed..
Brandon M.
Aug 16, 2020
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Lauren D.
Feb 10, 2020
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I got my belly button pierced at 12 Tattoos a couple months ago, the receptionist was very friendly the piercer was also friendly but my piercing is crooked. It was around 60$ which is more expensive than other piercers but I didn't mind because I thought I was paying for it to be done correctly. Once I saw my piercing and asked if it was crooked the piercer told me it was just the long bar they had to pierce me with and that once I changed it out it would look straight. I've tried multiple different piercings and it still looks crooked. I've never heard anything good about the piercer
Cat M.
Sep 17, 2018
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I just went back for my 2nd tattoo with Chris Speer. He really does some amazing work. Chris is easy to work with and was able to give me something creative and different. I had a very basic idea of what I wanted and I put the rest into his hands and what he came up with blew me away. I have received so many wonderful comments on my tattoo. The shop is so clean and everyone is so friendly. I always feel welcome when I am there.
Brady B.
May 31, 2018
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My problem with this parlor isn't the artwork. They're all very talented artists. My problem is their lack of caring for what you want and your piece. My artists didn't seem to care what I was trying to get. Instead tried several times to change what I was wanting. I was rescheduled on twice with only a days notice at most. And they rescheduled me for a tattoo appointment on Mother's Day I didn't know about, so when I was a no-show, they made my $100 deposit void. And to top it off, every time I went in to talk to my artist, he had completely forgotten who I was and what
Angelica G.
Jul 15, 2017
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Sarah L.
May 23, 2017
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Now thy are laying a trip on me tell me there tattoo Artist has health problems attempting to make me feel sorry for them having to cancel and not give my money back.
They said they went to the post office and post office does not do delivery confirmation or signatures again another lie to you apparently steal my money.
They keep talking about telling the owner but never has to this point. It's completely ridiculous!
They said they went to the post office and post office does not do delivery confirmation or signatures again another lie to you apparently steal my money.
They keep talking about telling the owner but never has to this point. It's completely ridiculous!
Nick P.
Oct 06, 2016
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So I got my first tattoo here from Steve tefft. I'm not exactly a tattoo expert but he did a really great job and from what other people i work with said the tattoo he did was exceptionally badass looking. Everyone working there was really nice and chill. Deff going back for any other tattoos I'll be getting in the future.
Susan G.
May 27, 2016
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J. R.
Mar 24, 2016
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Wendy T.
Jul 01, 2015
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Walked in to make an appt, redhead girl at the front desk was super friendly and adorable! Helped get an estimate on work and she found us a slot based on our work schedule. Shop is clean, organized and filled with dark, interesting art and articles based on the stores owner winning a tat competition on TV. Made my appt and came back.
Got the tats today. My husband and I got our anniversary dates in Roman numerals with a quote from game of thrones. We worked with Chris. His tat room was filled with awesome nerd stuff and we took turns watching netflix to entertain ourselves while the others were
Got the tats today. My husband and I got our anniversary dates in Roman numerals with a quote from game of thrones. We worked with Chris. His tat room was filled with awesome nerd stuff and we took turns watching netflix to entertain ourselves while the others were
Stefanie D.
May 06, 2015
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Big D just detailed and revamped my old Polynesian tattoo that i was disappointed in at first. Big D made me love my new tattoo. He did such an amazing job! I am getting married soon and bought a sleeveless dress to show off the beautiful work in professional pictures. I can't describe how happy I am with this new tattoo. More than I ever expected it to be... I will absolutely go to him for any future tattoos and even have my fiancée making an appointment for a difficult cover up in the next few weeks . And D was so good to work with both the covers. His talent is amazing and I am proud to
Ian N.
Jan 12, 2015
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If anyone thinks this shop is "little" I want to see where they have been tattooed because this space is HUGE. There must be at least 10 different stations here, and a nice little drawing area with a computer to get references. Making an appointment over the phone was not a problem, and they always call me week of to remind me about my appointment.
The front lot is huge, plenty of parking. Next door is a massive head shop. There is a big sign out front so it's hard to miss.
I've been in twice to see Steve Tefft, and I have always felt comfortable. He was very easy to work
The front lot is huge, plenty of parking. Next door is a massive head shop. There is a big sign out front so it's hard to miss.
I've been in twice to see Steve Tefft, and I have always felt comfortable. He was very easy to work
Kat S.
Dec 30, 2012
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