Diversified Ink was founded over twenty years ago by tattoo artist, Ed Sheffer. After becoming licensed, he opened his first tattoo studio in Limington. Later, he worked briefly in studios in Portland and Brewer before opening Diversified Ink Tattoo Studio in Bangor in the year 2000. Ed successfully grew the shop over the years, moving from Hammond Street to Harlow Street, and finally to the Penobscot Plaza, where D.I. currently resides.
Thanks to Ed's vision, standards of quality, and his passion to produce cutting-edge tattoo work, Diversified Ink has flourished from a one-man studio to having seven licensed tattoo artists and a licensed body piercer on staff. Our studio is spacious, clean, and welcoming. Each licensed artist works in their own private space and brings a unique style of tattooing to our customers.
Thanks to Ed's vision, standards of quality, and his passion to produce cutting-edge tattoo work, Diversified Ink has flourished from a one-man studio to having seven licensed tattoo artists and a licensed body piercer on staff. Our studio is spacious, clean, and welcoming. Each licensed artist works in their own private space and brings a unique style of tattooing to our customers.
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The most widely known diseases are HIV and Hepatitis. These are known as blood-borne pathogens because they require contact with the blood in order to spread the infection. This is why we have specific healing instructions to help you keep your tattoo clean while it heals up.
Diversified Ink utilizes one-time-use ink containers and needles, our artists wear medical-grade gloves, and we sterilize all of our equipment in a hospital-grade autoclave to kill any and all pathogens.All of our staff are also Bloodborne Pathogen trained by the Red Cross and licensed by the State of Maine.
Diversified Ink utilizes one-time-use ink containers and needles, our artists wear medical-grade gloves, and we sterilize all of our equipment in a hospital-grade autoclave to kill any and all pathogens.All of our staff are also Bloodborne Pathogen trained by the Red Cross and licensed by the State of Maine.
For the next two weeks wash your piercing 1-2 times a day with a liquid antibacterial soap. First wash your hands thoroughly with soap, then apply a small amount to the finger tips and work to a lather. Apply lather to the piercing and the area around it, and rotating the jewelry through the piercing several times.
Our artists try very hard to turn them around in a timely manner but in some cases, it may be several days before hearing back from us, due to their busy schedules. Collaboration tattoos are a specialty service offered to those particular clients who are willing to act as a true blank canvas for our artists' imaginations.
Reviews (20)
Kara Travis
Feb 01, 2022
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My husband and I got tattoos by Andrew and it was the best experience ever!! I have several tattoos but this was my husband's first professionally done one. Andrew was so kind and helpful! Honestly one of the best experiences ever! I highly recommend Andrew! He is definitely one of the coolest artists out there. Super chill and his music taste is chefs kiss. If you are looking for THEE artist to see about a new tattoo, go check out Andrew!!
Jennifer B.
Jan 26, 2022
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Anthony Powers
Jan 26, 2022
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I had Harley as my artist and she gave me and unbelievabley stellar chest piece. Something I'd wanted for a very long time, and it came out amazing. Jason also did another tattoo of mine years ago that has held up so nicely and still gets compliments!! I would, and have, strongly recommend anyone to Diversified Ink.
Service: Tattoos
I had Harley as my artist and she gave me and unbelievabley stellar chest piece. Something I'd wanted for a very long time, and it came out amazing. Jason also did another tattoo of mine years ago that has held up so nicely and still gets compliments!! I would, and have, strongly recommend anyone to Diversified Ink.
Service: Tattoos
Kelly Lank
Jan 01, 2022
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My daughter received her septum piercing here back in May. Unfortunately her ball fell out so I called this place whitin the day so they could put another one in before it closed. Was so hard to reach someone and when I finally did and explained what happened they basically said sorry let it heal and come back couple months. I made another appt 2 weeks ago for new years eve I live 2 hours away they messaged me 3 hours before my appt to cancel which I had already left.
Tessa Mellas
Dec 28, 2021
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I got an eyebrow piercing from Haven. It couldn't have gone better. She was completely professional, really friendly and reassuring, and it looks great. The pain was fairly minimal, both in degree and length of duration. I would recommend her highly. I drove all the way from Machias to get pierced by Haven because she has such a stellar reputation and it is well-earned!
Scarlet King
Dec 22, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism
I got my septum pierced just fine and healed quick and easy. I had my vertical labret done on the same appointment and it was placed not where I wanted and crooked. The top was placed too far back and ended up chipping my teeth. I've had so many problems with it.
Services: Piercings, Nose piercing
I got my septum pierced just fine and healed quick and easy. I had my vertical labret done on the same appointment and it was placed not where I wanted and crooked. The top was placed too far back and ended up chipping my teeth. I've had so many problems with it.
Services: Piercings, Nose piercing
Shara Marquis
Sep 29, 2021
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Clean, friendly, and just overall awesome! Highly recommend Haven for piercings and Leah for tattoos. Haven fixed my lobe piercings that had closed up and pierced my nose/nostril. It was a great experience, only a quick pinch and I was good to go! Leah was also great and handled my first ever tattoo wonderfully. She walked me through the whole process and I was done in 15-20 minutes. Go check them out! ❤️
Elizabeth Paradise
Sep 18, 2021
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I got a tattoo from Leah and I had a wonderful experience. She made me feel comfortable about being able to redo the stencil until I was happy with it, and she also did an amazing job. I didn’t feel pressured or rushed at all during my time there, and my tattoo looks great! The building overall is also very clean and professional, while also feeling homey in the tattoo room. Best tattoo shop in town!
R. Braley
Jul 19, 2021
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Erika T.
May 13, 2021
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I got my helix pierced here in jan. It never healed properly and the piercer told me I could come back and change my hoop for a stud in 2 weeks when I asked to pierce with a stud to begin with. She pierced it at the wrong angle with a thick hoop. Today (may) I went to a reputable Piecer to get the hoop taken out since it still hurt so bad. He told me that since the hoop was so thick it was dragging down my ear which caused all the pain and the large bump. Wouldn't recommend, you get what you pay for. The piercer was really nice though
Tammie Pendleton
Apr 19, 2021
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Yanisvely R.
Feb 10, 2021
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Kat B.
Oct 17, 2020
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I had a amazing experience with Diversified Ink. The young lady at the counter was very friendly and made me feel welcomed right off the bat. I had an appointment with Haven to have my septum pierced. She was punctual, professional and made me feel very comfortable. I have what some would call a dainty nose and she took the time to hear me and offered the best solution for my nose type. Even though this was not my first piercing she still walked me through everything to ensure a great experience for her and I. The whole shop was spotless and also decorated for the Halloween Season. If I could more
Elizabeth E.
Feb 07, 2020
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This was my first time having a tattoo here, and I will definitely go back. I booked online, and this process was easy and thorough. The woman at the front desk was very friendly, and the studio was immaculately clean and classy. Madison did my tattoo, and she was super nice and professional, and made me feel comfortable immediately (I haven't had a tattoo in a very long time) . My tattoo looks amazing. I would highly recommend this establishment.
Lexie S.
Jun 27, 2018
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I came into Diversified a few months ago to get my nostril pierced and my friend came with for help changing jewelry in her conch piercing. The girl at the front counter was sweet. The problem only started once we were with the piercer, B. She was not only rude but made me feel super uncomfortable and nervous, which isn't how you want to feel, especially when someone is about to shove a needle through your nose. She was really rude and sarcastic about all the questions I had, it seemed like us being there was bothering her. She didn't give me a choice of jewelry and the piercing was done
Krissy R.
Jul 21, 2016
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Pills B.
Feb 04, 2016
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Tiffani T.
Mar 11, 2015
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I went here to get my third tattoo and my friends first tattoo. We both got matching tattoos that depending on which way you look at it, it either says sisters or friends. We both had Jeremy and did a great job! We both need a touch up but that happens with tattoos and good news is that they allow one free touch up within the first year of having it. My friend wishes that she would have placed it a little further up on her wrist but thats the only thing she wished differently. They were professional and the lounge area is comfy and clean.
Becca F.
Apr 12, 2014
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Andrea G.
Sep 23, 2008
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Ive been lucky enough to get 3 amazing tattoos at this house of ink. My love for Diversified Ink started back in March of 07 when I got 3 simple little shamrocks on my right wrist to symbolize unity amongst my Irish sisters and I. I then sat for 2 separate 3 hour pieces and each time was the most pleasant experience Ive ever had. Its a very clean sterile environment complete with show tune singing Tattoo Artists. The process of making an appointment was the easiest Ive ever dealt with (i have 10 other tattoos so that says a lot) for my most recent I just called my regular artist(Jamie) and