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Personally I like that tattoo – I am being serious with a bit of love that could be reworked into a serious statement – I am quite sympathetic as I have yet to meet a police officer that engendered respect.

However I can understand if it is perhaps not your taste anymore.

Laser is the best option for the writing but that said it would be…[Read more]

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Do you have a family motto or quote you both enjoy?
Do you have any shared religious values that you can incorporate into a devotional piece?

Two of my friends (who are twin brothers) had guardian angels done with their family motto across a shield held by the angel.

If you want something small I would suggest that you find a symbol – the…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

Let me know when you hit UK and I can direct you to several excellent artists I also did a tattoo tour across the states and checked out many artists there so might be able to help with a few in USA so you don’t get shafted on tourist traps.

Take Care
Matthew

You know this actually put me off my dinner 🙁

I don’t what it is but I find feet repulsive always have and always will – I really have to steel myself to look at somebody’s feet without wanting to hurl up.

As for a foot-job what sick bastard would want to be touched by something that has been used to walk through who know’s what or has been…[Read more]

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That looks like a heat rash – get some ice in a cloth and gently lay it across the area and keep it on for around 15 mins.

Scratching at the tattoo can cause infection a a lot of bacteria on fingernails so best to use savlon for at least first few days.

Great tattoo outline. Will make a storming tattoo!

2 weeks is usually the best time to…[Read more]

Nice take on the bio-hazard symbol.
It kinda reminded me of a book I read where they had mechanical ‘bones’ used as road signs.
A decent first tattoo.

Take care
Matthew

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For a min I thought you meant getting a surgical implant on the edges of your tattoo – which can be done but damn I do not know why the guy did it.

Tana is correct the only way to get a tattoo to look neon is to either use full uv ink or highlight in uv ink otherwise it will still look colourful but flat.

You could get the artist to do a…[Read more]

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Urea is scientific name for the nitrogen extract found in piss (urine) and if it exfoliates it is no good for a tattoo – who the hell wants to rub that on their skin lol.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome Mitch.
Looking forward to sharing your ink.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome.

Ribs is a brave first piece!
Looking forward to sharing your ink.

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Matthew

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I think it is a great tattoo you have there – colour would def make it stand out.

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Matthew

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Yes you basically just want a mild antiseptic solution any pharmacy will have it – savlon is a UK make so not sure if you have it USA.

Neosporin can be used but in tiny amts and I wouldn’t recommend it for tats as seen many ppl complain about ink lift.

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Matthew

Hi Cagek

Aussie is right no boxing, sauna’s, steamrooms, or swimming pools until at least 2 weeks has passed.
Otherwise you will tear the tattoo beneath the surface and knack it up.

Looking forward to seeing your ink post up when you get time.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi and welcome.

I do know some of the answers but this forum does not allow for unlicensed tattoo discussion.
If you click on Outlaw’s signature he has a forum that can help.

My advice is lay off until you get the calibration sorted as you will just end up tearing up your skin.

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Matthew

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I think that is a great tattoo and looks really well.

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Matthew

Hi Joxxi

I have seen similar tattoos which were done on primitive man – they often just did a series of straight lines over the painful area and prob believed that it would relieve their pain – most often the joints or leg areas.

You will need at least 2-5 mm gaps to make sure that when the tattoo does spread a little it does not become a blobby…[Read more]

Hi Rebecca

I am afraid you have the dreaded ‘red rot’ prob picked it up from the lab and you ever seen braindead or 28 days later..:eek:

I will just grab my amputation saw…

:p

Seriously there is a number of factors that could have caused this problem;

The artist could have failed to go deep enough into the skin causing fall out or a sieve…[Read more]

That is some sweet ink.
Who was the artist?

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Matthew

Yes I know what you mean Outlaw but…

There are thousands of ideas but what you have to decide on are the basics before you even consider the design.

Size – How big are you going to go?

Black n Shade or Colour?

Style – Old school, portrait, biomech, fantasy, portrait, tribal etc

What is it that you both have in your relationship that can be…[Read more]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I am also a Matthew from England – if you say Leeds then i know I am being cloned :p
I really like the trad tiger style you have there.

Take care
Matthew