AdamWest is likely right, but it’s also possible that a plastic-based ink was used. A plastic-based white was used on my wife’s ankle tat and you can feel that the white sections are slightly raised.

Knitrocks;101220 wrote:
Mythbusters tested this in an episode. They did not get any reaction with normal tattoo-ink, so they added extra iron to it and tatooed pig skin. Still no reaction. So they concluded that is is a myth. And the mythbusters are always right, right?

Actually, they did find a slight reaction. 🙂

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Looking forward to the pics m8. 🙂

dragonfly;101182 wrote:
ah okay, that makes sense and does make me feel better. This is my first colour tattoo so sorry for the novice remarks/questions!

I am looking at it now and there is a bit that has not faired well, it is just between my boobs and its clear that the scab has gone soggy and half peeled off, leaving no ink beneath it. I…[Read more]

Yes, Bepanthen is commonly recommended for new ink in Europe.

The active ingredient in Aquaphor is petrolatum, which has been banned in Europe. I forgot about that, but then recalled that there was actually a guy on the forums several months ago who mentioned that. He was also asking if someone in the US would ship him a ton of Aquaphor so he…[Read more]

I haven’t had to go for an MRI, but the concerns about MRIs and tattoos are pretty well known.

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Most here will criticize the use of text and suggest you stick to images, but in the end, it’s your tattoo.

Looks good man. I’m thinking of a somewhat similar theme to fill in my upper right arm.

Wardy;100718 wrote:
😮 i didn’t know there would be just art classes about, im defiantly going to look in to that!

Some artists like this one will hold classes, or you may find some small, local art schools also. Your best bet might be any type of community centers in the area.

Looks good so far man.

I think there are better books out there for learning how to draw. Better still, you should really enroll in some classes. Books are fine once you have the basics down, but if you’re starting from nothing, personal instruction will be more beneficial. They don’t have to be college classes (I saw your post about that). There are plenty of…[Read more]

Laser it or get a coverup tattoo.

I like it.

If it was as different as you say it is, then you wouldn’t need a petition. This has nothing to do with intolerance and everything to do with professionalism. Business owners have a right to do what is in the best interest of their business. If you can’t take responsibility for your own decisions, that’s your problem, not theirs.

Well I give you credit for standing up for something you believe in, but must say that I stand with Cornishtiger on this issue. I plan on being pretty well covered in tats in the coming years, but I know that as a worker in the white collar world, there are certain areas that I can’t get tats. It doesn’t matter much whether I work for myself or…[Read more]

Well done.

Aussie Tom;99744 wrote:
Me determining is no different to anything MrChen and co do around here. They seem to be able to tell everyone what they should like. This thread is about opinions then I am perfectly vaild in saying that if you don’t appreciate flash then you shouldn’t be getting tattoos, that’s my opinion. You have said stuff about the…[Read more]

Aussie Tom;99733 wrote:
Those simplistic mass-produced designs are the foundings of what tattoing in the western world is today. If it wasn’t for people like Bert Grim, Milton Zeis, Sailor Jerry, Ed Hardy, Owen Jensen and co producing and tattooing flash throughout the 1900s we wouldn’t have tattooing as it is today. One of the most successful…[Read more]

IG-808;99730 wrote:
thanks, they spell out my son’s name, Anakin

Your son’s name is Anakin? Now that is a sign of a real fan. 😀