You realise I am going to have to marry your artist!

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Hi and welcome

That is going to make a real nice tattoo side piece and I love the rose.

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It depends on how deep the tattooist goes – if they are a bit inexperienced they may overwork the area and really force the ink in. This can cause a really heavy scab and if you pick it the ink will come out leaving a scar behind.

Alternatively if they do not go deep enough you may have little or no scabbing but the ink will peel away with…[Read more]

That is a nice piece you have had done.

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To get the detail in would have to be bicep for an arm otherwise unless you got brawny arms will be cramped on the forearm.

I would advise leaving the back free as ink is addictive and you may never know when you want a backpiece.

Otherwise it will make a nice chest panel.

As flash goes it is a nice piece.

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The suggestions I would make is changing the key hole to something more baroque (swirling or fancy) style to fit more in with the outer edges.

You could also add some vines to wrap between the outer and inner hearts – maybe have some budding flowers?

Post up when done it will make a very sweet tattoo.

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Check out Evil From The Needle in Camden London (or check out my thread on Camden Tattoo Tour).

Why? Because they have some world class artists, professional and clean studio, and some mad artwork.

There are hundreds of tattoo studios and many great artists it really depends on where you are heading, what style of ink, how much time you have…[Read more]

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No disrespect to your friend but that work is average and the website did not impress me – wearing a wooly hat whilst tattooing is not hygenic as there is blood mist that can travel which is invisible to the naked eye.

Anyhow whilst cheaper I would advise paying more and going to a pro who specialises in fine detail work.

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In answer to your question no Celtic knotwork is far from over done. The simple fact is that many tattoos pass themselves off as knotwork when in fact they are just meaningless flash designs.

Aesthetically there is nothing wrong with that – many look great but true knotwork is superb I have several books on the subject.

They make awesome…[Read more]

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First of all you need to make sure that the tattoo is kept clean and I mean clean. It needs washing at least 3x a day and patting dry.

It sounds like you may have an infection which antibiotics will help with.

Or it could be a rejection of the pigment used – this is more serious and you will need to keep a major eye on it.

Also have you any…[Read more]

That is a great first tattoo.

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lol

Always here to help…:D

I wouldn’t worry I am just needle phobic and a softie to boot.
Post a pic up when you get done as I am looking forward to seeing the end result.

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How about an hourglass with cutthroat razors forming the outer shape.
Inside the hourglass you could have a silhouette surfing on the dwindling sands of life.
Maybe have it cradled on a skeleton palm.

There is the classic clenched fist emblem on a coffin front with the words ‘Every second counts’.

There are the romany style of gypsy women in…[Read more]

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Yep a bigger pic would be def appreciated.

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Sorry for your loss.

I lost mine when I was 23. Time does make things more bearable.

As for inspiration check this link there are over 300 cross tattoos.

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

It is a great resource.

Also your artist will be able to draw up something from the pictures that you provide.

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I really like it – some really nice line work.

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That is a great piece and is very unique.

I love it. Also just below the shoulder blade and close on the spine was really painful on mine.
So no shame in saying it hurt – they do!

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Hi Koi

Again it depends on the quality of the inks used and the pigment shade.

Some colours such as pink, white or yellow may not come through as strongly or last as long but purples, some blues, deep reds etc can work very well.

You are best finding an artist who is experienced in dealing with your skin colour as they will know what works…[Read more]

You know I fear piercings more than I ever did getting tattooed.
I have had a few but never nose, tongue etc I just couldn’t face the needle going through my face 😮
Total respect to you getting your nose done.

Braver than me any day.

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Hi and welcome.

I really like your tattoo idea and looking forward to seeing your ink.

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