Hi

First of all getting that cut off would require a skin graph and they hurt I don’t just mean a bit I mean teeth wrenching pain and you have to walk around with a section of skin that is usually taken from your arse cheek.

I had some skin graphs done on some scars and still ended up lasering over the area because it looked a dogs…[Read more]

Hi Vaggerbond

Not personally I know a couple of ppl who have and seeing their work at the Doncaster Tattoo Jam I cannot knock their sterility or tattoo art.

Post up how you get on.

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Matthew

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The other issue is that some inks contain traces of copper nitrate these were quite a large amount in older inks which gave some of the fading inks that green look.

Most modern pigments now are made from a synthetic base and if of a quality make will last a lot longer than cheaper pigments.

If you click on my sig there is a chapter on what…[Read more]

Hi

Whilst writing my doctorate I had to examine the development of tattooing equipment and technique from several cultures from ancient times through to modern day.

The last 15-20 years has seen a revolution in tattooing equipment and the needles are way finer than the barbed poles of the 50’s and 60’s.

It still hurts but I would reckon it…[Read more]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

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Matthew

Hi Vaggerbond

Sorry for the delay in response.

The previous link you wanted is

http://www.evilfromtheneedle.com/

232 Camden High Street NW1 8QS

Hope that helps not seen or heard the artist you are mentioning sorry.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome

I too used to be a reptile lover (my first wife was real snake) the I also got arrested and was told my ‘loving habits’ were illegal. 😉

Lol

But seriously welcome and what is your first tattoo concept?

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Matthew

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I was in York a few days back and only ever seen one tattoo place 9which was closed 🙁 )

Whereabouts are you based as me and the wife visit regularly.

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Matthew

Sorry to hear that Izz 🙁

Just look on the brightside at least with your nice attitude you will get a lot of repeat custom!

New Zealand and Oz are on my places to visit before I die list so my maybe forced to drag myself (kicking and screaming of course :D) in for a quality tattoo.

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Matthew

Hi

A few suggestions;

My first thoughts are get a few pictures of either athletes in pose or anatomy drawings in a similar style so that the tattoo artist can get a more life-like muscular-structure.

I would also suggest tilting the head slightly to one side to allow for the face to be seen but also in part shadow – so one side will be lit up…[Read more]

Hi and welcome.

I am keen to share some of your ink (self and work done).

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Matthew

Hi

You know I had this discussion with a friend last night over a beer. He was moaning about the fact he cannot get a tattoo apprenticeship in Leeds or surrounding areas.

To be fair he is a talented artist and spent many years working in the graphic design but he stated he wanted a change.

I advised him he wasn’t hungry enough for it.

As has…[Read more]

Hi

Just been very nosey but why do you want your last name tattooing?

Since mine is Hull I would get endless ship, city or bad football jokes 😉

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Matthew

Hi a cover up should be easy enough.

If you like flames I would suggest maybe blue and red as both would be able to cover over the orig ink quite well.

I would seriously suggest a pro artist to do the flames and whilst at it have them redo the tattoo below and make it shine.

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Matthew

Hi

You really need to wait for your immune system to build back up.

I have had a similar issue and the reason is that the body treats the pigment of tattoo ink as a foreign body that is invading the body.

The white blood cells rush to the scene and try and force the pigment from the body – this causes the mild fever that sometimes ppl get after…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

Check out this site primarily religious tattoos but many are memorial type tattoos that might inspire

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Other_Tattoos/index.php

That said nothing wrong with an old school heart and scroll every decent tattoo artist should have several designs of this type.

Sorry for your loss.

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Matthew

Hi

It is a very reasonable question and was one of the first I ever asked about tattooing.

The tattoo artist will have all the inks in sterile pots in front of you.He will then dip the needle into the pot once lifted it will buzz this draws the ink into the tube and coat the needle.

When it is time to change colour the artist will dip the…[Read more]

i deleted all the chinese tattoo kits visitor messages.

Just to let everyone know what we are doing to combat spammers.

1. everyone who joins has to complete a captcha image and also answer a question such as “enter blubber into the box below” or something similar so that they can proceed to the next step of registration.

They also have to…[Read more]

Hi

Are you talking about scarification with added ink or do you mean a 3D style of tattoo art?
If you could post up an example of what you are getting at we can help more.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome

Always wanted to visit the bahamas and the maldives.
Looking forward to sharing your ink.

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Matthew