went to the shop

des moines

yes

matt

a cross with a ribbon that has the years 1926-2003 for my grandpa

you guys are the best and i'll be back shortly!!!!!

research

Perry, Iowa

yes

Michelle

mortal kombat dragon

i love it, Michelle does exellent work

another day fades

http://www.antotherdayfades.com

my mother's uterus.

see previous answer

yes

jack and dante

jack has done a knotwork on one shoulder and lettering on both arms and dante is working on the piece below the knot

you guys are the best. no other shop will ever touch my skin.

here's the beginning of the piece dante is doing (you can also see part of the knot that jack did):

My cousin

Ottumwa

yes

Michelle

Drama mask on lower right leg

Michelle did a great job.

wdm

yes....wouldn't think to go anywhere else

So far, Jack and Michelle have done all my work

left and right arms

i gotta say these peepz know their stuff. i've seen other place'z work and nothing compares to tha ink that comes outta the skin kitchen

DSM

Just last week

Matt

Tribal cross on my lower back

Just wanted to say I had the best experience @ skinkitchen for my first tat. Matt-u did awesome work! Thanks guys!

went to the shop

Des moines

yes

Dante

a frog climbing a red rose on the small of my back

Dante you're the best!!!!! this was my 1st tattoo and you made the experiance great!!! i'll be back soon

www.dmextreme.com

www.dmextreme.com

since they opened i knew whats up

dsm Iowa

yes

Jack/Matt

Flames Im a flamer dude

A yo Hate Productions I can't wait to get in the editing room and create a masterpiece with the ultimate editer director producer Jack. The footage is sick Jack

Jack sent me

Iowa

yes

Jack Lowe

two arm, one back, two leg, and lots more to come

You can go anywhere else, but in the end, you realize that Jack is the one you should've gone to. And he's the one everyone goes to when the other "professionals" screw your body up.

Had a tattoo done at Skin Kitchen

Des Moines

Yes

Michelle

Angel of Death

Michelle did an absolutely incredible job on my tattoo! I gave her a very detailed picture, and she matched it perfectly. She will get all of my business and I will refer anyone even considering a tattoo to Michelle and the Skin Kitchen.

Had a tattoo done at the shop, and wanted to see the website

DesMoines

Yes

Matt

Sun and Moon combination desgined by my husband

Best experience I've ever had in a tattoo shop thanks Matt!

another day fades

http://www.anotherdayfades.com

late night surfed in...

Altoona

yupperz

Every single artist there...

LOTS!!!!!!!!

Here is a pic of my latest (& unfinished) tat, done by Dante. Jack, I think Giger piece is next, or the other pec, or the other inner bicep/tricep. Matt, more on the octopus tentacle. Michelle, one of the 3 we've spoke about. Dante, more on the Yeti piece. ..hehe Thanks as always, my friends...

link from DM Extreme

DMI

NOT YET

I WANT JACK TO HOOK ME UP SOON

I HOPE TO GET SOME INK DONE SOON. I WANT TO GET A LEG PIECE DONE SOON. I HOPE U CANGET ME ALL HOOKED UP

KICK-ASS CHEVROLET PICK'M UP TRUK

I-OUIJA

YEP

MICHELLE

EYE OF RA ON THE BACK O MY NECK

I PLAN TO HELP KEEP U GUYS IN BUSINESS WITH LOTS OF DEAD PRESIDENTS FOR TRADE ON SUM KICK-ASS TATS!
C YA SOON!

my truck

southside dsm

hell yeah

dante

anime( vegetta)

plan on getting more from the rest of the crew as time goes on... and have Dante finish the 1 i got now...you guys kick all forms of ass... keep up the good work....

searching the web

Jerzii

not yet

?

nothing yet

u guyz f*ckin kick azz man u fu*kin rock i love SlIpKnOt n u guyz ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heather

drove?

West Des Moines

Yes

Dante

A sun on the small of my back.

Great job Dante, thanks a lot!...The shop kicks ass!!!

my brother took me

Colfax

yes

Dante

I got I heart and my daughter's intail on one side of my ankle and a very lovely ladybug on the other side.......

Dante always is smilling. Keep smilling you are great and rest of the shop is also really cool.........

http://www.geocities.com/bdymodgrl/CUT.html

http://www.geocities.com/bdymodgrl/CUT.html

from www.big-brain-prod.com

CB IA

Nope

Just looking. Good work, big site. Should I come visit, hmmmm.

surfin'

Iowa

not yet, but hope too!!!!

your web site blows the des moines shops up! the hippest artist bios, pics and links. i cant wait to get in to have some ink pounded. unfortunetly i fall under your "read this" article. i have some ink done by another "so called tat shop" in dm. i am not happy with the work and feel you guyz and galz will help. i'll post my new and improved tat when i get in ink!!!

I was told to check it out

Raised in Iowa but living in purgatory...I mean Idaho

Nope, but I plan on it

Thought I'd check you guys out and see what Troy was talking about, but now that I have, guess I'll be making a visit there when I come to town!

Drove

Des Moines

Yes

Jack

I got a butterfly and tribal on my lower back, and a chinese symbol on my ankle.

Jack,
I just want to let you,Matt,Erika,and everyone else at Skin Kitchen know that you guys are the best tattoo artists around. I know I'll never go anywhere else and get that good of art work. Also Belieu says "High" Thanks Always Heather

hitch hiked

marshalltown

This was first

Michellle

red eyed skull in barbwire noose

Michelle did a great job and she just loves barbwire knots!!!

SURFING

DES MOINES,IOWA

YES, 2

MATT AND MICHELLE

GOOFY ON MY UPPER RIGHT THIGH AND HEART BRACLET ON RIGHT ANKEL

I'M HOOKED NOW AND WILL GO BACK FOR MORE!!!!!!!!!

Hairy Marys

http://www.hairymarys.com

Here is one of my more recent tats. This one was done by Jack. I love it!

Hairy Marys

I am a regular tat collector and friend of the humans running this shop.

Iowa (born and raised)

Ummm, sure about 35 total....

Jack, Matt, Michelle, & soon Dante

You think I am gonna list all 35 you're nutz!

The Skin Kitchen is the best shop around, hands down. If you want cool work, from cool people, in a great atmosphere, & in a totally sterile environment (that uses the VERY SAME autoclave that my Dr.'s Office does!), you'd better check out the Skin Kitchen.... Be warned, it's addictive!!!!!!

Des Moines Extreme Stunt Riders

www.dmextreme.com

Just walked in one day at the shop...

DMI

Most Def.

Jack and Matt

Mostly Skulls

Skin kitchen kicks major ass, the most freindliest atmosphere around, listen to good music and get a tat at the same time, you cant go wrong. Most importantly the artwork is 2nd to none. Jack we need to get a pick of u doing a wheelie so we can put it on the site for pick of the month, or hell just send us any pick of u guys for the site. U guys rock, all of you. Later from CBO oh yeah Jack 12 o'clocks Im getting real close brother cant wait to show u when I finally get it.

my stuff

cause ya told me too....

hell...okay well Virginia anyway

no cause Jack was to much of a whimp at Sturgis..

kewl site Jack....but whats up wit the flames all over wasn't hot enough for ya?

Arizona

yes

Jack

4 different tats

I was Jack's ginnie pig about nine years ago before he was ever a super star artist, all my tats done with a needle and thread.He was excellent then and is badass now! I was proud to be his girlfriend then, and his son is proud of him now!! Right on Jack, you did it!! Love ya, Jewels

DROVE

DUBUQUE, IA

TWICE

GREG

MY NICKNAME "BONES" IN OLD ENGLISH ACROSS THE TOP OF MY BACK

KICK ASS JOB! AGAIN!!

My cuz. gets all of his tattoos at skin and he was telling my about it

Des Moines

Not yet but as soon as im 18 i will

(no comment)

i drove my friends car...

west des moines

yep

matt

an awesome butterfly on my calf

i absolutely LUV my tatt!! can't wait to go back and get another one! be seein ya guyz soon!!

Ummm...we've never been!

Co Sprgs, Co

Maybe someday.

Hey-
Erika and Jack we like your site.Love you guys!L&K

heard from a friend

ottumwa ia

not yet

me and a friend have heard lots about u here in ottumwa and are comin up there in the middle of augest... im considerin a tatto on my back that i want in 4 inch old english letter (7 letters) could u email me and qoute me a price so that im prepared??? thanks for your time email me(xxshaggxx@hotmail.com)

I drove my Motorcycle

Iowa

of course

Jack, Matt, & Greg.... Michelle to come yet...

Lots

HAPPY Birthday Jack!!! Thanks for smokin' me at poker too! ...hehe It was a blast. See ya soon at the shop. Keep bustin' out those excellent tats... #15 needs done pretty soon!!! ~the Yeti

Address on card from Michelle

DM

Yes

Michelle

Ladybugs and flowers on the top of my foot.

My first tattoo and I love it. Michelle you are great! I came in knowing I wanted ladybugs and an idea of the colors I wanted and you designed an awesome tattoo. I'm already planning for my next two. And I'm giving your name to all my jealous friends.
Thanks Michelle, see you soon.

I am a regular customer/friend

Iowa

of course

Jack, Matt, & Greg.... Michelle to come yet...

Lots

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!!! I hope you enjoyed your day/evening! Thanks for the killer clown tat. I can't wait til it's healed. Not to mention Jack's freehand on my right pec! You guys are the best and I would do anything for you.... Forever faithful, the Yeti

Gee, I wonder if the nasty message is from Jessica? Hmmmm......

I drove my Motorcycle

Iowa

of course

Jack, Matt, & Greg.... Michelle to come yet...

Lots

The Yeti shows some respect to the boyz from Des Moines...

I am a regular customer/friend

Iowa

of course

Jack, Matt, & Greg.... Michelle to come yet...

tons

Now my neck matches my bike's plate, thanks Matt! The Skin Kitchen is the coolest, cleanest, friendliest tattoo shop in the metro area! To the guy who wrote the last posting, get a clue and next time have the ballz to leave your name when you feel the need to bash someone! Signed, ~The Yeti

I just know where it is

Not from there

Unfourtently

Jacka$$

some great stuff by a great a$$hole

Obvously the page hasn't been updated in awhile since you still are posting pictures of things you destoyed. Glad to see you're doing so well. Wish I was cool enough to hang with the Kitchen crowd, but they have a tendency to kick out those who have true heart.
Keep it real and get your too cool heads out of slipknots a$$'$ for a second and smell the roses ya f_ck$ cause your too cool for anyone else.

A girl from Des Moines told me about this place.

Ontario, Oregon

No, I will when I'm in the area though...

This is a pretty cool site!!! I saw some of the work you've done. You all, are really great artists!!! When you see some of the guys from "The Knot" tell them they rule the earth!!!!!

Jammie and I found our way over to you

Des Moines

Yes I have

Greg- and no one else will tattoo me again

three Kanji symbols across my back

Greg did a wonderful job, and he's very entertaining too. Jammie and I will be back soon I'm sure.

yupperz

Jack & Greg

Lots

Hairy Mary's clownin' around ( ACK! Did someone say clown?!?!)

toadz6999@aol.com

Adam took me there (he's on here too)

Wdsm

Yes, one

Matt

a cancer sign on my left upper arm

Matts hotttttt!!!!!

Was told about it .

Des Moines

yes

Greg

A rose with a heart

Was very pleased, this was my first tattoo, and I will probably be back for another.

I was visiting my friend, JJ, in Missouri and he decided to take a road trip

Originally Appleton, WI, now going to college in St. Paul, MN

of course

Hart

a tattoo of a daisy with the stem wrapping around 1Samuel 16:7--yeah, a Bible verse!!

I was very comfortable there and very impressed with the whole environment. I will be back, I am waiting until I am in the area again to get my next one---won't go anywhere else!

From the matchbook I got at the studio

Calif, living in Des Moines

yes

Greg

IXOYE fis

zero pain experienced from my first tattoo, Greg was great, but now I'm worried that it could be addictive!

my parents

Tulsa Ok

yes

Matt

had a moon done on my lower right leg

You all do a great job!! I'll be back to get another tattoo by you all. I'll be up in May!!

My computer

MIDWEST

Ummmmmm....Yeah!

My ol'man (Jack)

Some stuff:)

I love the Skin Kitchen. You guys are so cool. Can't wait to see you all again....Soon! Jack is the coolest guy around. :)

Drove my truck AGAIN

WDSM

SEVEN so far

Matt did three, Jack did three

a skull wearing a cowboy hat

I am very impressed with matts and jacks art work.. I think I'm a Skin Kitchen lifer.. I still have four more tats to add to my collection and skin kitchen will be doing them all..

Oskaloosa, Ia

Yes-it looks great

Greg- he did an awesome job and he's good looking!!

I got a frog on the top of my foot

Anyone looking for a great tattoo I'd highly recommend this place Greg did a great job on my tattoo and Heart did a great job on my boyfriend's tattoo!!

darksidetattoo.com

http//:www.darksidetattoo.com

???????

New Haven CT. USA

no

Had fun.
Nice Site

my crazy boyfriend drove

Ottumwa

yes indeed

Matt and Michelle

an eye in a triangle and an octopus

I watched jack do a tattoo on a friend of mine before I made an appointment. I was impressed by the sterialization techniques and the clean floor. My tattoos constantly recieve compliments and I'm sure I have sent some business your way! Soon I'll be up to get more work done so make sure you got plenty of blow pops!!

socialdeviant

I was in the shop and I picked up a sticker

ottumwa

not yet

nobody yet

nothing yet

You guys have got one phat shop! I'm in love with the intense toy collection. I collect all the same toys. I NEED TO KNOW where the hell did you guys get the Hellraiser statues? E-mail me and check my site and sign the guestbook

www.skinkitchen.com

Des Moines

Yep, 2 times

Jack

a sun on my side and a star with a halo on my ankle

Jack did such a great job on both of mine. Good job guys, and Jack I'll see you at least 4 more times.

www.slipknot1.com

Greece

I can tell that you do great job guys on tattoos.I think you are very lucky coz Slipknot had their tattoos made at your shop and you must feel proud too.They made the right decision so the results were great.Keep working.

tattoo after care

Omaha

no

Jack,
Remember how you would make the sheep sound in the interludes in a song? This is Tracy...you know from Phoenix! e-mail me back man.
Tracy

I just looked you up..

South Des Moines

yes,just a small one, but it is so cute!!!

I think they call her Garden

Just a small smiling sun on my ankle

I thought the place was really clean. Everyone there seemed cool and willing to help you when you were ready. I am ready to get another small one on my other ankle.

El Dildo De Diablo

just did

here

no

that one

this here

this is for the maintainers of the site i was hoping i could place a link on my site to your site... i await your response

hAVE YOU BEEN TO THE kITchEN????IF YOU HAVE, THERE'S NO WAY YOU COULD HAVE MISSED ME............MY NAME IS "HAND JOB" ROB, THE aXiOM'S ALL-MIGHTY. i LOvE: LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH; A MAN WHO IS ALWAYS INCHARGE; FLAMINGOS; TO BE CALLED PRETTY; AND YOU....OH YEAH AND I LOOOOVVVVEEEEEE THE HARD CORE GROUP "BETTER THAN EZRA"

Drove in.

Pheonix, AZ

Yes, a bunch

Matt and Jack

Arm covered in Static-x pattern, eyes on mask on neck and large devil rip-out coming out of my back, and a few characters on my chest

I used to live in DM and got most of my tats then, but then I moved to Pheonix. When I came back to visit, I had to get my back redone from some other tattoo place in DM. After Matt got done with it I couldn't belive the vast improvement. I am a firm believer that you guys do the best work around, and I won't go anywhere else.

Hi, my name is Rob,and I pierce here. I'm looking for a guy who likes long walks on the beach and candlelight dinners. Heck, i'd be happy just getting it from behind. If your'e 6ft or taller, and 250lbs or more with a goatee, just stop by the shop and make my dreams come true.

drove

iowa

yes

michelle

gnr pic off of one of their video cases

MICHELLE IS AWESOME!! I CANT BELIEVE HOW GOOD MY NEW TAT LOOKS!! I AM ALREADY PLANNING MY NEXT ONE.THIS WAS MY FIRST ONE AND SHE DID A WONDERFUL JOB, IT LOOKS BETTER THAN THE PIC I TOOK IN FOR HER TO COPY. SHE IS AN EXCELLENT ARTIST AND I HOPE SHE STAYS AT THE SKIN KITCHEN FOR A LONG TIME SO I CAN GET MORE. EVERYONE HAS ASKED ME WHO DID MY WORK AND IM VERY HAPPY TO SAY, MICHELLE AT SKIN KITCHEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drove

Dsm

Yes

Jack and Michelle

Upside down triangle with asian symbol, Rosie the Revealer-Jack, toch up on forearm of mistake, shoulder heart piece-Michelle

Just wanted to say wuz up and keep up the good job.... I tell everyone about you guys and give them the directions to the shop,when anyone ask about my tattoo's.I can't wait tell I have my baby, cuz I will be in to get some art done.... Seems like it's been forever.. Hey Michelle you got any of my pieces drawn yet, we spoke about before I got pregant???? Please contact me.... (Jesica)Lady J

drove my truck

DSM

Yes

Matt and Jack

two barbed wires two bulls and my sign with a wrapping

I love my tats. Matt and Jack did a great job on all my tattoos. I even took my mother-in-law there to get hers done. I'm very pleased with the service and quality of their work

car

Grand River

yes

Matt

A little tinkerbell in a red dress

My tattoo is so cute and Matt was so nice to me, it was my first time, and I can't wait to get another one. Thank you, Matt

a computer

Granger

yes

Jack

Coup feather, circle of feathers, succubus, blackwork paw print, medicine wheel, coup staff, native bone choker, blackwork buffalo skull, blackwork tomahawk & peace pipe,

Jack's work is consistently great. Its good to see Skin Kitchen doing so well and very cool and so convenient that they've hooked up with the Axiom. Its the One & Only stop shop!

Grimes, IA

Yes

Michelle and Gregg

lettering tattoo that means Dream and a tattoo of blades

Skin Kitchen is the best the and cleanest I have ever seen.All of the staff is awesome. I loved that they joked around with me while I was getting my tattoos done. I tell everyone that asks me where I got mine done to go to SKin Kitchen, That it is the best.I have one friend(Robbie)that goes there pretty frequently. We all love your place. I plan taking my girlfriend there to get her first tattoo after her 18th b-day. While shes getting one I will be getting another one too. Keep up the awesome work.

Drove down the road

Des moines,IA

Yes

Jack ,Matt,Michelle

Ive gotten 2 black panthers a purple rose and a white tiger

You guys are great Ive gotten 4 tattoos there.Ive gotten tattoos other places but you are the best. Ive have 9 tattoos now I hope I get my 10th there. Keep up the good work. Michelle I want to thank u agin for doing a great job on my tiger. I tell all my friends about you guys that you do great work.Keep it up.

slipknot website

monroe, wi

no, but will soon

got slipknot tattoo on back, will go there this summer to get it outlined in red. you guys did a very good job on those tattoos, i'll recommend you to all my friends.

Pointed my nipples south and stepped on the gas!!! lol

Des Moines-north side.

Not yet but soon!!

Skin Kitchen is the best place to get tatts. as though i`ve been told. 103.3 recomends it!!
Tatts look great guys, keep up the skin ripping.
I`ll 4 sure be in 4 a tatt. Looks awesome!! ;)

everyone recommended skin kitchen

lets just say, if you spit out your window while you are driving, you are already past it!!!

not yet, but very soon

michelle

it will be a custom gnr logo. it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

all i have heard or read about michelle is great, so im sure it will be awesome. looking forward to getting this done!!!!any advice for a first timer? really nervous, what happens if i drink first? (just one) any ideas for the nerves?thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

deep deep trance

west des moines

hell yeah..!!!

jack and michelle

tabliture around my right arm, a hapkido emblem on my left fore arm, and my personal view of life on my right bicep.

Skin Kitchen is tha ONLY place that i'll entrust with my body. And tha ink is only a souvenir.

Slipknot homepage

Oklahoma City

Nope...but I'm trying to get money to get up there

Um....

I love this place....I can't til I can finally get my ass up there and have some real artists do some work. I've only gotten two tattoos, but that just means that theres lots of room for more. And I think the whole thing with slipknot is f*(kin cool as hell.

Altoona, IA

yes

Jack

Flower on my ankle

Jack does awesome work! He is also very hilarious. I can't wait to get another tattoo done by him. Thanks, Jack

Ankeny, Iowa

Hell Yeah

Gregg

Tribal hawk with the Confederate flag in the background

Gregg did a kick ass job on my tattoo. I am very happy with it. I'll be back for my next one soon. Great site.

the bird's and the bee's

a rancid hole called Torquay, England

if i had a valid passport and £10,000 i would make a date

i don't know, i was on the moon with steeve

cool site shame your so far away, just wait until i win the lottery!!!

I have several homepages (start with the address below or the Website listing at the bottom)

http://homepages.go.com/~munmeisterbobo/munmeisterbobo.html

Altoona, IA

yupperz (I have 10 and the last 6 are from the Skin Kitchen®)

Jack- several Greg- a couple

see previous guestbook entries for other tats

Jack, Greg, Matt, & Michelle you guys ARE the best!!! I'll be seeing you, again, REAL SOON. Thanks for the great artwork, friendly atmosphere, and letting me hang out from time to time. 8-) Jack did the dragon on my left inner forearm recently and Greg did the 2 Cantonese Characters several months ago (sorry for the delay-just got a new Sony Mavica today WooHoo!)

radio ad

Melcher, ia

YOU DAMN RIGHT

JACK

Sprint Car,Nickname,A heart with a name(you were right Jack I will be covering that one up!)

You guys are awesome. I have some more ideas,just not enough time to get in. Anyone wanting a tat needs to definately hook up with you guys.

AmyJo's Freakshow

piss ass town of Creston , Iowa

nope

I'm looking for some answers if anyone can help please send me some mail
I want a forearm sleeve. with a few of the characters from American Mcgee's ALICE..
should I find an artist to draw the whole thing out then get it piece by piece or get one charcter at a time and then have the background filed in later ??? How do you guys go about that.... would a deposit be required to have someone draw up something like that ??

I walked threw the front door!

Originaly?

not yet!

that one over there.....!

i will have a dragon on my leg!

Keep up the cool site!!!!! PEACE!

through a friend

des moines

yes 4 and counting

jack

flames on my leg,a wicked pumpkin,spider web on elbow and an old tattoo touched up...

You guys kick ass!!!! All of the work i have had done is killer..I get several compliments on all of it..You are the only shop in town i will go to for killer ink! Your shop is very clean and everyone who works there is cool..I cant wait to get more ink done! Thank's guys!

slipknot web site

baltimore maryland

no i wish

send me info on the shop. i am thinking about flying to des moines sometime in the summer or fall and i need all the info i can get on the studio.
i.e. directions from airport, prices, etc
thanks. }:)>

I was sucked in by some strange force.

Omaha

Hell Yeah!!

Jack, and Heart

Jack- Killer hourglass(custom by Jack) on my forearm. And a boxing Bumble Bee (also custom; by Heart) on my other forearm.

Thanx for the kick-ass work guys. I'll be in soon to be drilled on once again. By the way, Rob's cover-up on his shoulder looks great, Jack.

surfing

Des Moines

yes 2 tattoos

Michelle

lion on ankle and the mudflap girl on ummmm bikini area!

Michelle is the best she takes her time to make you feel comfortable and is very nice. Great artist!!! I will definetly be back for more!!!!!

Hunting around the net

Des moines Ia

yes

Matt,Jack.

A little bit.

I would like to thank matt and jack. I like to go back and forth between them. Their styles can blend well.I have a tribal hawk [jack] and tribal flame and skull [jack]. Matt did my bio eyeballs floating in guts and my powell skull. I am really proud of the freehand bio sleeve that jack did to compliment what matt had done. Will be in soon for more. As far as i am concerned you guy's are the only TATTOO shop in town.

SHOP

DES MOINES

YES

MICHELLE

ARM BAND AND KELTIC WOMAN

SKIN KITCHEN IS THE BEST STUDIO IN TOWN EVERYONE IS GREAT AND MICHELLE ROCKS THANKS GUY KEEP U THE THE GREAT WORK