{"id":10,"date":"2024-08-30T12:10:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/customskin.co.za\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-01-27T19:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:46:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/customskin.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10\" class=\"elementor elementor-10\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dabebf1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dabebf1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f4065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73f4065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad2e2e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ad2e2e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b656566 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b656566\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc901e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebc901e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Beyond the Needle:\n\nThe Custom Skin Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c8aa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7c8aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"680e0e94-4dcf-4cc1-832d-2b4f2f31caf5\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Welcome to Custom Skin, a premier destination for high-end tattoo and piercing artistry located in Montana, Pretoria. We have built this studio as a creative sanctuary where your personal ideas are turned into permanent, one of a kind masterpieces.<\/p><p>At Custom Skin, we believe body art is more than just a decoration. It is a way to tell your story and express who you are. The studio is led by Schalk, whose passion for high-detail realism and custom design defines everything we do. Schalk is dedicated to technical precision and artistic growth, ensuring that every tattoo he creates is a world-class piece of art.<\/p><p>We do not believe in off the shelf designs or mass-produced art. Schalk works one on one with you to collaborate on a piece that is completely unique. Whether it is a small, meaningful symbol or a complex full-sleeve project, the focus is always on top-tier craftsmanship and making sure the final result is exactly what you envisioned.<\/p><p>Our studio combines this artistic vision with a strict commitment to safety. We use only the best inks and medical-grade materials to maintain a clean, professional environment where your comfort and health come first. From the detailed black and grey work Schalk is recognized for to our precise, professional piercings, we handle every project with absolute care.<\/p><p>Custom Skin is a space for people who value individuality and true art. Whether you are coming in for your very first tattoo or you are a long-time collector, we invite you to visit us in Pretoria and turn your skin into a canvas for your personal expression.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ab44c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41ab44c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04314bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"04314bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" 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We use only the best inks and medical-grade materials to maintain a clean, professional environment where your comfort and health come first. From the detailed black and grey work Schalk is recognized for to our precise, professional piercings, we handle every project with absolute care. Custom Skin is a space for people who value individuality and true art. Whether you are coming in for your very first tattoo or you are a long-time collector, we invite you to visit us in Pretoria and turn your skin into a canvas for your personal expression. 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