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Welcome to Explosive Ink Tattoo

Explosive Ink Tattoo is committed to producing high-quality tattoos that are safe & affordable by husband-and-wife team, tattoo artist Bret and Lisa, office manager. We have been in business since 2007 and are now located in Papaz Tattoo Studio @ 1903 Saloon.

OHSA/Bloodborne Pathogens certified yearly

Licensed Tattooist in the State of WI

Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited since 2017

We specialize in original to cover-up tattoos, all sizes and styles are welcome.

Placement and sizing of the tattoo is just as important as the content. Bret's professional integrity shows in each tattoo he creates.

We look forward to working with you on your next tattoo.

Bret Jensen - Tattoo Artist/Owner

Lisa Jensen - Office Manager/Owner

We are located in:
Papaz Tattoo Studio @ 1903 Saloon
 11230 260th Ave, 2nd Floor
 Trevor, WI 53179

Phone: 815-648-4313 & 262-298-7009

bret@explosveinktattoo.com

www.explosiveinktattoo.com

www.facebook.com/explosiveinktattoo2007

www.instagram.com/jensen.bret/


HOURS OF OPERATION


TUE: 12PM - 8PM


WED: 12PM - 8PM


THU: 12PM - 8PM


FRI: 12PM - 10PM


SAT: 12PM - 10PM


SUN & MON: CLOSED

Lisa Jensen

Owner/Office Manager

Lisa is your first point of contact who will help with tattoo consultations, scheduling and questions from the beginning to the end. With 30 years of customer service experience, Lisa strives to provide excellent customer service.

Bret Jensen

Owner/Tattoo Artist

Bret is an expert in creating original tattoos and transforming existing tattoos through creative cover-up work. He apprenticed under RJ @ RJ’s Tattoo Studio in Harvard, IL for 3 years and worked there for a total of 4½ years. Then he worked for Redwood’s Wild Side Tattoo in Richmond, IL for 3 years before opening Explosive Ink Tattoo in Hebron in 2007. In August 2025 Bret moved Explosive Ink Tattoo into Papaz Tattoo Studio @ 1903 Saloon located in Trevor, WI.

**18 AND OLDER TO GET TATTOOED
PER WI STATE LAW, NO EXCEPTIONS**


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