A tattoo studio is set to begin a new chapter with a move to a refurbished space.
Electric Thirteen Tattoo, based in Great Harwood, will relocate in October after nine years at its current location.
The studio will move just two doors down into the end unit of the same building, formerly known as The Vault, which was damaged in an arson attack a couple of years ago.
Kaz Bham, owner of Electric Thirteen Tattoo, said: "Now that the cat is officially out of the bag, we can confirm that we’ll be relocating in October this year.
"It’s been a brilliant nine years in our current studio. Lots of ups, downs, blood, sweat and tears went into making it happen.
"When we first opened, we put the glass wall in between the bar and studio as a feature for both sides, and I’m still pretty sure it’s the only tattoo studio of its kind anywhere."
The studio originally operated alongside a bar, but Kaz decided to sell the bar to focus on tattooing.
He said: "I think a few people will agree we had some of the best times there at weekends.
"We really were sad to see the bar go, but in the end I had a choice… stop tattooing or sell the bar.
"Obviously, the bar had to go."
The bar was sold to Birty, who renamed it Mellows and will expand into the current studio space once Electric Thirteen Tattoo moves.
Kaz said: "We’re not moving too far. Just next door but one.
"We’re taking on the end unit of our building, formerly The Vault, which was almost lost for good after an arson attack a couple of years ago.
"We’re currently in the middle of a full refit, and we’ll be doing our best to bring the unit back to its former glory, while adding a few modern twists of our own."
The relocation will allow the studio to expand, with two additional workstations and space for regular guest artists from across the UK and beyond.
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Kaz said: "Fixing and finishing all the joinery work. First-fix electrics ready for the professional new lighting being installed over the next few weeks.
"Adding two more workstations ready for expansion and regular guest artists from around the UK and further. A full professional paint job, inside and out. New herringbone flooring throughout. New state-of-the-art tattoo furniture.
"And it’s about time we had a proper kitchen for our clients to use."
Clients will also benefit from improved facilities, including a coffee machine, snacks, and drinks with every booking.
Kaz hopes the move will help attract more customers from the local area as well as from further afield.
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