Ink 180

Ink 180 is a tattoo shop in Oswego, IL. It operates as a full-service tattoo and piercing facility that emphasizes a relaxing and clean environment to help clients who may find the process intimidating. The studio offers custom design assistance and the reworking of old tattoos to bring them back to life. It utilizes state-of-the-art wireless Bishop Rotary Tattoo Machines and vegan certified Eternal Ink with single-use cartridge needles. As a Christian tattoo facility, Ink 180 does not tattoo images that are gang related, satanic, vulgar, or degrading to women, nor does it tattoo or pierce private areas of the body.

Chris Baker founded the non-profit arm of Ink 180 in October of 2011. The INK 180 Ministry is entirely funded by donations and provides time, supplies, and artwork free of charge to former gang members and victims of human trafficking. The ministry aims to help individuals leave the scars of self-harm in the past and craft a new story for a new life. Its goal is to join forces with other tattoo artists and dermatology groups from across the country to provide free tattoo cover-ups or removals.

Ink 180 holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews. The business is known for its commitment to a positive customer experience and its unique mission to support those seeking a second chance through body art.

Ink 180 combines professional tattoo and piercing services with a compassionate ministry, serving the Oswego community with artistic skill and social purpose.

Located on Stone Hill Rd D, the business is about a quarter mile from Prairie Pals Christian Preschool & Childcare and less than a third of a mile from both Wolf's Crossing Road and Chicago Road.

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