Hi and welcome
Looking forward to seeing your ink.

The best part I found about NY when I visited was the tattoo studios – it was great.

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Matthew

Hi

Sorry what is a peen?? Never heard that one before.

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Matthew

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Actually it can damage or irritate new tattoos die to the high amount of alcohol and perfume that it has. Do not use this stuff on fresh tattoos.

If the tattoo is fully healed it is unlikely to affect the ink.

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Matthew

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It would certainly make an interesting and artistic piece. I have seen several in a similar style and seems quite popular in the south americas.

The main thing is to get the hands proportioned as they would be much more slender if just bone and be sure to get the correct number of digit bones.

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Matthew

I think it is a very regional thing. Whilst in the UK it is becoming more acceptable there are pockets where it is clearly undeseriable.

Also for me I circulate in a area of my city that is full of orthodox Jews so i aint gonna get any compliments there.

That said I don’t tend to stress about it as ppl are ppl and unless they are paying my bills…[Read more]

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Many of the places that may stock this sort of equipment will only sell to professionals (even if for display use) I would advise letting your artist know your intention and allow them to source the gift and pay them for it.

It is a very nice gesture *respect*

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Matthew

Hi and welcome Holly.
Do you have any ink that you want to share?

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Matthew

Hi Al

Occasionally when at the gym or meeting other ppl with tattoos. My home life does tend to revolve around those who will tolerate ink because they love me but will never actually like them :p

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Matthew

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I spent a good 30 mins searching for you on the net and was unable to find a (decent) phoenix and cross design.

However I would suggest checking out this site for the cross9es) inspiration

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

There are hundreds of phoenix designs on google images – take it to an artist who will put it…[Read more]

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I will be honest unless you have huge arms that tattoo is going to looked cramped and you end up losing detail which will not do the tattoo justice.

I would suggest for something the complex to go big on a chest plate and that way you can fit the detail that is required as the wings would need expanding.

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That is very nicely executed tattoo.

You going for same colour or something different on the otherside?

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Matthew

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Well congrats for the 17th.

I would think that something elegant would go nicely and the banner is dependent on the style of doves really.

If you are going old school I would suggest a thick scroll like banner to suit otherwise maybe something with a little more flair such as a lattice style?

Would love to see the finished job (the ink not…[Read more]

Just wanted to say I got some ink envy going on 🙂
That is some very nice work and welcome to the forum.

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Matthew

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I have experienced nasty comments about being tattooed as well as the usual prejudices about the level of my education (ie I must be stupid to have gotten tattoos).

I also experience a lot of anti-semitism for being jewish and take shit from many of my fellow jews for having tattoos.

The simple fact is people are judgemental, prejudiced,…[Read more]

That is looking very sweet.

Great artist you have there.

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Matthew

Pic did not work for me 🙁 (poss because I am at work)
However the design sounds lovely and I am sure it will make a great tattoo design.

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Matthew

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The key part is keeping it clean and no picking.

That said if you look on my blog or click on my sig there is posts on aftercare as well as several threads on here.

Good luck with the tattoo.

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Matthew

Well just in case you do bother to come back and check replies…

If your mind has changed why not wait another 12 mths to see if it is exactly the same sort of tattoo?

Otherwise you will have to consider that many pro artists will not touch you if you are under age and i would suggest avoiding a butcher job by a mate who is starting out…[Read more]

Hey

glad you decided to post

Welcome to the conversations 😀

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At work I am on a mac at home a PC any idea how to change the font size as on my PC at home the font size is tiny! And very hard to read 🙁

A bunch of other forums I am on the font size does not change between my pc and my mac – any suggestions?

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