Ink & Steel

10/17/2026

🔥🎨 FRESH ARTWORK FROM CHAD! 🎨🔥

Chad's been putting in some serious work, and we've got a sneak peek at some of the NEW DESIGNS he's been creating! 👀💉

🔥 SEE SOMETHING YOU LOVE? LET'S PUT IT ON SKIN! 🔥

These pieces are ready for someone to make them their own! Or, if you've got an idea brewing, let Chad work his magic and create something completely custom just for you.

🖤 Original artwork
💉 Fresh designs
🎨 Custom creations
🔥 Your next favorite tattoo

BONUS: CHAD HAS OPENINGS THIS AFTERNOON! 👀

So take a good look at his artwork, pick your favorite, and let's turn some of that creativity into permanent ink!

📍 Ink & Steel | Independence

🔥 GOOD ART DESERVES A CANVAS. WHY NOT YOUR SKIN? 🔥

📲 Message us or reach out to Chad to snag a spot!

10/17/2026

🥶 THE TEMPS ARE DROPPING… BUT YOUR TAN DOESN’T HAVE TO! ☀️🔥

🔥 INK & STEEL TANNING SPECIAL! 🔥

☀️ 6 TANNING SESSIONS FOR JUST $25! ☀️

📅 October 19th–25th ONLY!

✨ BUY DURING THE SALE, TAN ON YOUR SCHEDULE! ✨

You only have October 19th–25th to purchase this special, but you DO NOT have to use all 6 sessions during that week!

Your sessions can be redeemed anytime after purchase, so use them whenever you're ready! 🙌

📍 Ink & Steel | Independence, Iowa

ONE WEEK TO BUY. NO RUSH TO TAN. JUST $25! 🔥

10/10/2026

🔥💉 SIT YOUR ASS DOWN SATURDAY! 💉🔥

Let's face it. The economy is giving everybody a run for their money right now. Gas prices are ridiculous, groceries cost a small fortune, and somehow $100 disappears before you even leave the house. 💸

But you know what doesn't disappear?

A GOOD TATTOO. 😎

⛽ $60 in gas? Gone in a week.

🛒 $60 in groceries? Barely fills a bag.

💉 $60 tattoo? THAT'S FOREVER, BABY!

We know everyone's watching their wallets, and we're all about getting a little more bang for your buck.

Our shop minimum is JUST $60, and sometimes a little ink is exactly the attitude adjustment you need.

🔥 SATURDAY | NOON–8 PM
📍 Ink & Steel | Independence
💉 $60 shop minimum
🖤 Walk-ins welcome!

Big ideas, little tattoos, black and gray, or a splash of color. Bring us what you've got!

WE'VE GOT THE CHAIRS. YOU BRING THE SKIN.

🔥 SIT YOUR BUTT DOWN SATURDAY! 🔥

Because life's expensive enough. Your happiness doesn't always have to be. 🖤

10/08/2026

🔥 THURSDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT INKIER! 🔥

Well, well, well… look what the tattoo gods dragged in. 👀

BOTH boys have availability today, and that's a rare little unicorn around here! 🦄

Big or small. Black & gray or full-blown color. Something you've been planning for months or something you dreamed up over your morning coffee. WE GOTCHA! 💉

Chad & Matt are ready to turn your ideas into some killer ink!

🚶 Walk in, slide into our DMs, or send us that wild idea you've been sitting on.

Let's make some art worth showing off! 😈🖤

📍 Ink & Steel | Independence, IA
🕑 OPEN TODAY 2–8 PM!

10/07/2026

We are excited to support Funky Paws & our furry friends!

🚨 A MESSAGE FROM DEUCE 🚨

Apparently I’ve been selected to announce the bathroom situation for Winterland.

Why me?

My name is Deuce. Draw your own conclusions. 💩🐈

A HUGE thank you to our friends Ink & Steel for generously donating TWO porta potties for our October 24th event!

That’s right. Ink & Steel officially gives a crap about Funky Paws. And thanks to them, when nature calls at Winterland, you won’t have to wander into nature. 😂

Come hang with us October 24 from 4–8 PM at:

📍 Funky Paws Animal Rescue
3030 310th St, Walker, IA 52352

We’ll have live music, Dutchman’s Chuckwagon wood-fired pizza & fry pies, vendors, disc golf, drinks, and plenty of Funky Paws chaos—all while helping us raise money to power up the shelter for winter.

And yes, thanks to Ink & Steel, you can safely plan on staying awhile.

— Deuce
Official Funky Paws Bathroom Correspondent 🐾

10/02/2026

Fall is officially doing its thing 🍂 — and if you’re looking for something better to do than the usual weekend routine, we’ve got a seat for you. 🖤

Chad has openings TODAY & TOMORROW
Matt has openings TOMORROW

Need a little ink therapy? 😏 Maybe you’ve been thinking about a new piece, adding to an existing one, or finally dealing with that tattoo you’re ready to upgrade.

Whatever you’ve got in mind, let’s make your weekend a little more interesting.

🔥 Hit our inbox for some deals on these openings!

These spots won’t hang around long, so slide into the DMs and let’s get you in the chair.

09/25/2026

The chairs have been staying BUSY lately but Chad has a rare little break in his schedule with some room TODAY and Sunday afternoon. 👀

If you’ve been waiting to get something started with Chad, this is your chance to slide into one of those openings before they disappear.

And while you’re here, take a peek at just a snapshot of some of the recent work coming out of the shop. 🔥

Got a piece you’ve fallen out of love with? Maybe it didn’t age well… or maybe the decision itself didn’t. 😬 Matt has a serious talent for enhancing existing tattoos and turning those “what was I thinking?” pieces into ones you’re actually excited to show off.

Fresh ink. Custom ideas. Cover-ups. Glow-ups. Second chances for questionable decisions. 😂

Whatever you’re working with, we’ve got your back.

Message us to snag some time with Chad today or Sunday afternoon. 🖤