Our Approach
Every Piece Is Built From Scratch
No flash-off-the-wall shortcuts. Every tattoo at our tattoo studio in Uluwatu starts as a conversation — your idea, your placement, your story — refined into a custom design before a single needle touches skin.
- Free consultation & custom design with every booking
- Priced by style and size — see the price list below
- Fine line, black & grey, realism and full colour
- Walk-ins welcome when a chair is free
What We Tattoo
Styles We Specialise In
The styles our resident artists work in every week, roughly in the order they walk out of our studio.
Fine Line
Single-needle botanicals, symbols and small placements. Our most requested work by a wide margin.
Lettering & Script
Names, dates and quotes in custom script — spaced and weighted so it still reads in ten years.
Traditional & Old School
Bold outlines and solid black that age the way traditional work is supposed to.
Realism & Micro Realism
Black and grey portraits, statues and studies — full scale or shrunk into a few centimetres.
Barong & Balinese
Barong masks and local iconography, drawn with respect for what the imagery actually means here.
Blackwork & Custom
Heavier blackwork, cover-ups and one-off custom projects built across multiple sessions.
Full Colour
Colour laid in by hand — soft water washes through to solid, saturated blocks.
Hand Poke
Dotted in by hand without a machine — a quieter session and a softer line.
How It Works
The Process
Consultation
Share your idea, references and placement with our artists — in studio or via WhatsApp.
Design & Stencil
We create a custom stencil and review sizing and placement together before we begin.
The Session
Settle into your station and we work through the piece at a pace that suits it.
Aftercare
We walk you through looking after the piece before you leave the studio.
Pricing & Booking
Tattoo Price List
Priced by style and size. Consultation and design are included free with every booking.
Consultation & design included for free. Price may vary depending on design detail, placement and time required.
Portfolio
Tattoo Gallery
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to get a tattoo in Uluwatu, Bali?
Yes. Every needle is single-use and sealed until your session, our stations are sterilised between clients, and our artists follow standard blood-borne pathogen precautions throughout.
How much does a tattoo cost at SAE Collective?
It depends on style and size — see the Tattoo Price List above. Every quote includes a free consultation and custom design, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Can I walk in without a booking?
Walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair is free, but booking ahead — especially for larger custom pieces — guarantees your artist and time slot.
Is there a minimum age for getting a tattoo?
Yes, you must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who consents in person at the studio.
Do I need a consultation before booking?
It’s free and recommended. We talk through your idea, placement and sizing, then prepare a custom stencil before your session — no charge either way.
How long does a custom tattoo design take?
Most stencils are ready within a few days of your consultation. Larger custom pieces or full sleeves may need a second design pass before we book the session.
Book Your Tattoo Session
Bring your idea, or let our tattoo studio Uluwatu artists help you shape it. Slots fill fast, so reach out today.