Does Christian Still Work for Sausage? Answering All Your Questions About Their Professional Relationship

Sausage and Christian’s working relationship has long fascinated fans of Ink Master. As two hugely talented artists with big personalities, their time together on the show produced some memorable moments. However, in recent years questions have swirled about whether they still work together professionally outside of the show. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Sausage and Christian’s current work situation.

A Quick Recap of Their Time Together on Ink Master

For those unfamiliar with Ink Master, it’s a competitive reality TV show where tattoo artists battle it out in various challenges to be crowned Ink Master Sausage, real name Chris Blinston, and Christian Buckingham both appeared on Season 7 of the show back in 2016

The two artists quickly formed an alliance, supporting each other throughout the competition. Their camaraderie and tattoo skills made them early fan favorites. Sausage ultimately finished as runner-up to Ryan Ashley Malarkey. Christian was eliminated earlier in the season, finishing in 7th place.

Fans loved the playful dynamic between Sausage and Christian. Their mutual respect for each other’s talents was evident, even when ribbing each other over tattoo mishaps. The “Sausage and Christian” pairing became one of the most beloved partnerships in Ink Master history.

Did They Work Together Before or After the Show?

Before appearing on Ink Master, Sausage and Christian were not working together professionally. They both owned and operated their own tattoo shops separately.

Sausage founded the Sausage King Tattoo shop in Florida. Christian owned and worked at Sin City Tattoo in Las Vegas The two artists met for the first time when filming Season 7 of Ink Master

After the season finished airing, there was some speculation that Sausage and Christian might collaborate at one of their tattoo shops. However, that has not happened as of yet. They both continue to work primarily out of their own individual shops to this day.

Sausage Extended a Job Offer to Christian

In a Reddit AMA thread, Sausage confirmed that he had extended a job offer to Christian to come work at his shop in Florida. However, according to Sausage, Christian declined the offer as he preferred to keep operating his own shop in Las Vegas.

So while Sausage seemed open to continuing their working relationship outside of Ink Master, the logistics and geography didn’t align for Christian. The two respected each other’s decisions and maintained a friendly relationship after the show.

They Remain Close Friends Outside of Work

Just because Sausage and Christian don’t work together professionally doesn’t mean their bond disappeared after Ink Master. The two artists have remained very close friends and frequently keep in touch.

Sausage often shares photos on social media of their reunions when he visits Las Vegas. It’s clear they still have an awesome dynamic and enjoy hanging out together.

In an interview last year, Christian explained that he and Sausage text almost every day. They chat about family, funny show biz stories, sports, and of course, tattooing techniques.

So while they don’t collaborate officially in a work capacity, Sausage and Christian’s friendship continues to thrive after Ink Master.

Could They Work Together in the Future?

With both artists continuing to thrive in their individual shops, a formal working partnership does not appear to be on the horizon. However, fans still cling to hope that they may one day officially join forces.

In the tattoo world, guest spots are common where an artist will travel to work as a visiting artist in another shop for a period of time. Perhaps we could see Sausage and Christian link up for a guest spot collaborations in the future.

Christian has mentioned he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a temporary working reunion. Sausage has expressed similar openness to the idea of Christian working with him as a visiting artist.

They Often Recommend Clients to Each Other

Sausage and Christian’s shops are located on opposite sides of the country. So they don’t view each other as competitors for local clients. This has enabled them to freely recommend clients to each other.

For example, if a client comes into Sausage’s Florida shop looking for a specialized tattoo that Christian excels at, Sausage will suggest they book with Christian next time they’re in Vegas. Christian does the same when a client’s tattoo style better matches Sausage’s wheelhouse.

This referral arrangement has been great for business and is a cool example of how they continue to support each other, even from afar.

Sausage Recently Visited Christian’s New Shop for the Grand Opening

In January 2022, Christian opened a new tattoo shop called Magic Rabbit Tattoo Society in Las Vegas. To celebrate the grand opening, his good friend Sausage flew in for the launch party.

On Christian’s Instagram, he shared numerous photos from the grand opening featuring himself and Sausage enjoying the festivities. It was a heartwarming moment for Ink Master fans to see the duo reunited to commemorate Christian’s new business venture.

They Plan to Apply Together for a “Rivals” Season of Ink Master

In an interview last month, both Sausage and Christian expressed interest in returning to compete on Ink Master again as a duo. The show has started doing “Rivals” seasons where former contestants pair up as teammates.

Christian stated he would love to join forces with Sausage again and enter as rivals against another pair of artists. Sausage seemed very enthused about the idea and eager to renew their TV partnership.

There has been no official confirmation yet from the network, but fans are hopeful a “Sausage and Christian Rivals” season could become a reality. Their popularity together would undoubtedly make them a dynamic duo to watch.

But whether they work together or not, it’s clear these two have a brotherly bond that will persist beyond the limitations of business partnerships and TV shows. Their humor, mutual respect, and genuine friendship make them an iconic Ink Master duo.

So while they may not be tattooing side by side at the moment, the Sausage and Christian camaraderie lives on. Fans take comfort knowing this hilarious and talented pair will likely continue cooking up epic hijinks any time they reunite. Their social media interactions certainly don’t suggest any simmering beef will arise between them anytime soon!