TATTOO COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS


1. Competition is open to all Filipino and Foreign Tattoo Artists/Collectors with or without affiliation to any tattoo organization.
2. One (1) tattoo design could only compete in 1 category but a Tattoo Artist/Collector could compete in other tattoo categories using a different tattoo design.
3. All tattoo entries, except entries under "Tattoo of the Day" and “On-the-Spot: Cover-up” must be totally healed during the time of judging. The tattoo should not bear any scabs and flakes.
4. Screening
1. All tattoo entries from local residents must be screened at Skinworkz Tattoo and Body Piercing, located at Pasilyo D-19 Cartimar Arcade, Pasay City.
2. Screening is from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, starting August 1 to September 15, 2012. Look for Khamil Batuigas.
3. An entry is considered official and valid (“Official Entry”) once it has passed the screening and the registration fee has been settled.
4. Registration fee is P300 per entry.
5. All tattoo entries that have won on previous Dutdutan events are not eligible for re-entry.
5. All participating Tattoo Artists/collectors/models, except Tattoo of the Day participants, are required to pay the entrance fee.
6. Cancellation
1. Cancellation of registered entries and/or request for change of category is not allowed once the tattoo entry is "officially registered".
2. Once reservations are fully paid, cancellation is prohibited and payments paid shall be deemed as cancellation fee and non-refundable.
3. In case of non-appearance by the Tattoo Artists/Collector under the terms of this agreement, any payments so far made shall be forfeited in favor of the Organizer.
7. The Organizers have the right to disqualify any contestant who displays untoward behavior during the competition./li>

On the Spot: Cover-Up Mechanics


1. Tattoo Artist shall cover an existing tattoo.
2. Cover-up competition shall start upon the go-signal of the Organizer.
3. Cover-up shall be done during the event, within the event premises and should be finished on the set deadline.
4. The profile and picture of the model should be submitted during the screening along with the picture of his/her tattoo (before the cover-up). The profile and pictures should be submitted in a short bond paper size.
5. Only Tattoo Artists who have participated in the tattoo convention shall be allowed to participate in this category.
6. Tattoo Artists competing under this category are required to bring their own model, additional lighting, tattoo equipment, etc.
7. All the materials that shall be used under this category must be 100% disposable.

Tattoo of the Day


1. The Tattoo Artist could select any design of his/her choice under this category, which he/she shall apply during the event.
2. Tattoo should be finished on or before the set deadline.
3. Only Tattoo Artists who have participated in the tattoo convention shall be allowed to participate in this category.
4. Tattoo Artists competing under this category are required to bring their own model, additional lighting, tattoo equipment, etc.
5. All the materials that will be used under this category must be 100% disposable.
6. For the Tattoo of the Day: Portrait
1. Picture of the person/s should be submitted during registration.
2. Inspiration should be an existing person or character, living or deceased.
3. The picture of inspiration should also be shown during the time of judging.