About Rivers of Ink
Rivers of Ink is a family-run tattoo and piercing studio serving customers across Devon and beyond. They offer a full range of professional body piercing services in a welcoming, clean and judgment-free environment, including cartilage ear piercings, children's ear piercings from age 5, and all types of body piercing.
Every tattoo at Rivers of Ink is a collaboration designed to reflect your style, story and individuality. The studio also welcomes cover-ups and reworks, and offers ear curation and styling to help you perfect your look.
Whether you're starting your first piercing, planning a custom tattoo, or looking to refresh an existing piece, Rivers of Ink provides personalised, professional body art in a space that welcomes everyone.
Treatments & Pricing
Tattooing
Custom Tattoos
Fully custom-designed tattoos tailored to your style and story
Cover-ups and Reworks
Professional cover-up and rework services for existing tattoos
Fine Line Tattoos
Traditional Tattoos
Blackwork Tattoos
Realism Tattoos
Colour Work Tattoos
Piercing
Body Piercing
Full range of professional body piercings in welcoming environment
Ear Piercings
Lobe piercings available from 5 years old
Ear Cartilage Piercings
Cartilage piercings available from 13 years old
Facial Piercings
Facial piercings available from 16 years old
Tongue Piercings
Tongue piercings available from 16 years old
Intimate Piercings
Intimate piercings including nipples, strictly 18 years and over
Navel Piercings
Navel piercings with age and parental consent requirements
Ear Curations and Styling
Professional ear curation and styling services
Microdermal Implants
Fully trained in microdermal implants and surface bars
Surface Bars
Free Check-ups and Fitting
Free healing check-ups and jewellery fitting service
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Frequently asked questions
What piercing services do you offer?
We offer a full range of professional body piercing in a welcoming, clean and judgment-free environment, including cartilage ear piercing, genital piercing, and ear piercings for children from 5 years old. We also provide ear curation and styling services.
Do you pierce children's ears?
Yes, we offer children's ear piercings from 5 years old.
Where are you located?
We're a family-run tattoo and piercing studio based in the heart of Ottery St Mary, serving customers from across Devon and beyond.
Do you do tattoo cover-ups and reworks?
Yes, cover-ups and reworks are welcome at Rivers of Ink.
What's your approach to custom tattoos?
At Rivers of Ink, every tattoo is a collaboration—we believe your tattoo should reflect your style, your story, and your individuality.
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