https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/bluey/activity/ Activity feed for bluey. Tue, 12 May 2026 03:03:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a67a5b2117c432414004af9e7d0b3790 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/39847-gday-from-inkville-australia-d/#post-131977 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:24:07 +0000 Welcome,
There are plenty of Aussies here.

]]> 9f93ffa359919d619e3e6eea15b2562d http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39823-old-tattoo-cover-up-to-half-sleeve-or-remove/#post-131816 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:55:28 +0000 If you really don’t like it cover it. You may need a zap with a laser, but it still looks OK.

]]> 1f20b6dbdcdce70be7c921910e459683 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39728-beginner-needing-help-where-to-start-on-designing-a-half-sleeve-lasering-advice/#post-130963 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:49:33 +0000 If you already have a tattoo on your wrist I assume you don’t mind having visible ink. I had 2 half sleeves Shoulder to elbow (now only 1) as you are going a even further, keep going into a full sleeve or at least make it easy to extend. I intend to get rid of my other half sleeve next year, I will then have 2 full sleeves. As for LASER I don’t…[Read more]

]]> cb7576bea295fd60c211ad61c8e9cb31 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/39684-looking-for-opinions-on-this-tattoo/#post-130885 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:05:01 +0000 Have a look at the simpler designs that are a few years old, they don’t look that great. The larger more complex designs look much better over time. Unless you turn into the Hulk stretching won’t be a problem. I think my arms looked bigger after a lot of ink. Print out a few designs and wrap them around your arm and have a look in the mirror,…[Read more]

]]> 5f79e2402aa8695bc44817bdc741a2d9 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/39678-help-reverse-tattoo-idea/#post-130519 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:39:16 +0000 Your tattoo looks great and your idea is very cleaver, however I don’t think it would work that well as you have a lot of ink, so the other would have very little ink and may be difficult to see what is going on. You could always do another opposite, come up with a design that where the current skeleton is, it becomes a tree and the tree becomes…[Read more]

]]> 26473d176e3cfcede91c0e0f617db8b9 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39525-jumpmaster-memorial-tat-and-pissed-brother/#post-129082 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:05:21 +0000 I have a dragon on my back and I’m pretty certain I have never been a dragon nor ever will be! I think it’s pretty obvious by the text you are NOT in the 82nd. A very personal choice. Is it your brother doesn’t like tattoos in general, annoyed he didn’t think of it first. No one here can advise you to your family relationships, but I’m certain…[Read more]

]]> 8e0d9a501794f29050bc2b87f4086f95 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39524-another-new-one/#post-128970 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:31:57 +0000 Very nice! Still plenty of chest available for more ink. I guess no thin white business shirts for work:D

]]> 1b5ba51e7364005b9151064b5431f85a http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/39466-hi-101/#post-128400 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:17:31 +0000 Where in OZ do you live?
Nice Sleeve.

]]> fe5b598cf914d4d0b753cc833e5fb713 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38990-totem-pole-tattoo/page/3/#post-127203 Sun, 27 May 2012 12:36:13 +0000 Very nice. It’s going to look great.

]]> 75435d60643d5dff5d0e4fc39ca23776 https://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39287-the-starting-of-my-face/page/2/#post-126898 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:39:24 +0000 I’m impressed. I’m too much of wimp to even consider a tattoo where I couldn’t hide it if I needed to (like at work). You have my respect (and envy). Can’t wait to see more.

]]> 1919bbf90338fafb9bc8df7165cb588b http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39299-new-piece-3/#post-126897 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:25:57 +0000 That is very impressive. You should be proud of it.

]]> 63de312bb31af57f8562ffa83eda822a http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39195-just-finished-up-my-first-tattoo-at-the-tender-age-of-35-warning-lol-its-tribal/#post-126215 Wed, 02 May 2012 09:51:31 +0000 It looks good. Unlike some here I like a good triabal and that is a good tribal congratulations

]]> cec7b595178c899ba08526451e44593f http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-removal-discussion/39108-crazy-tattoo-experience-need-help/#post-125628 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:23:04 +0000 Wow what a story! That is the most amazing one I have heard.
I would talk to some tattooists and see if they can fix it otherwise get that line LASERed and with that story you should get a great discount. Another tattooist will not have a problem finishing it off under those circumstances.

]]> 26ef15e579a4b279f03cc5a7fc9c4345 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39045-first-time-visting-shops/#post-125312 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:06:17 +0000 Pretty much, I wouldn’t worry about sterilisation questions, until you decide, this is the place for you. Qualifications are irrelevent.

]]> 7505710d4492d114195a1df7fd99ac80 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39036-religious-art-work-un-religious-people/#post-125309 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:31:38 +0000 You run the risk of being lumped with the fanatics and getting something that may have a totally different meaning, but it doesn’t really matter. How many people with Kanji tattoos can speak Japanese?

]]> 0cc95ed31f3f40b78f05be5f9a7269c1 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/37901-what-do-you-drive-or-ride/page/5/#post-124712 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:26:04 +0000 That is cheap it cost $AU80 to 3/4 fill a small sedan, with predictions of over $AU100 before the end of the year

]]> 326d24f1f66cc8bc4ea24d28758291ce http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/38931-need-help-with-a-touchcover-up/#post-124306 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:27 +0000 The great thing is there are many talented tattooists in Melbourne. I think you will be really disappointed with a tattoo like you have posted (suggestions), with the exception of the hands it takes up a lot of space without much ink. You will be wanting to add and hence cover up very quickly. My tattooist will be moving down to the Carrum…[Read more]

]]> fdc7f59a088da7f9099f42cac39f3f9c http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-news/legal-issues/26576-tattooing-a-copyrighted-image/page/2/#post-124068 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:11:02 +0000 Can you imagine the bad publicity Club sues fan over a tattoo of the team logo – not chance.

]]> 8edbc941e2d3d6fa07d1508bf630a259 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38865-new-to-the-forum-9/#post-123951 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:18:38 +0000 I know (not close) a guy with a similar problem. However he is now covered in ink, well chest, back arms and a little on his legs. The big cause of his piercing problems is the aggravation of the jewellery, he was told not to think about a tattoo, so he followed the medical advice as he says, he didn’t get a tattoo he got lots. It could be…[Read more]

]]> 858619e193c3b375bda562df81fefaa0 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38902-tattoo-take-vicodin/#post-123946 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:21:26 +0000 The assumption is that this been prescribed by your Doctor. Unless your doctor has instructed you that you can stop taking it when you feel like it, you will need to consult your doctor.
As to the pain there are many on this site, that their chest has been their first tattoo and I’m pretty certain they have not been on pain killers. Aspirin…[Read more]

]]> 76f14c9e2e7e521af9eb69d27a7d0657 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38901-how-long-4/#post-123944 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:08:57 +0000 I’m booked for 14 days from the fist session (for that arm). Then they can be even closer after that if I want as once the outline is done and healed (tick) he can work in different areas. Naturally this wouldn’t apply for small tattoos.

]]> 79f0f95ba7e91e9b0deb0e0a213945de http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38889-tattoo-less-michigander/#post-123912 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:39:59 +0000 The good news is the tattoo artist (yes they are artists – well only those that deserve to be called tattooists) will draw up your design properly and adjust it where they think it won’t work as a tattoo. You can then check it out and suggest changes if you don’t like what you see. Pain wise don’t worry. Everyone has different pain tolerances,…[Read more]

]]> 0f8820a002ceee1e51828de26593254d http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38851-hey-everyone-finally-got-my-first-work/#post-123571 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:36:22 +0000 Very nice. What and where is the second one going? Looking into my crystal ball there is going to be a third and a fourth…

]]> b71657fc2242b4cdb2226904c1ef4d0d http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38844-hey-all-24/#post-123520 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:33:25 +0000 Welcome. We are a bad influence here!

]]> befbe2c2651813213e8223a278526843 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38832-hi-94/#post-123483 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:18:03 +0000 Welcome. Luckily getting a tattoo is not like you think of “needles” either from a Doctor, or jabbing yourself with pin. As far as seeing needles whilst being tattooed again it’s not what you think. As for the feeling it depends where on your body and you as an individual. If you are after something big, your tattooist will start in one of the…[Read more]

]]> 4aaf25b073f7888cf7755bcafe57946b http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/38833-my-first-tat-help-please/#post-123482 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:59:33 +0000 I don’t mind a good tribal as long as it’s big and well done, I think that one could be improved by either wrapping it all the way around or making it symmetrical. You wouldn’t want the same so the common catch cry is go talk to your tattooist. If you don’t have one or a good reference, go visit some local tattoo shops. You are looking for…[Read more]

]]> db332b7460aa6eb755c8907ba869fc36 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38829-hi-everyone-32/#post-123476 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:09:37 +0000 Welcome, sorry for the reason of your tattoo. Hopefully your next will be for a celebration or just for fun.

]]> 4b4d73b5b1be7f648a42154947c8c73c http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/38822-my-mom-is-wanted-by-the-police-for-questioning/#post-123431 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:45:29 +0000 It depends. Does she have a tattoo? If so she must have done it 😀

]]> a723c5dc08679d2b7b9176d3bd36d42d http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38800-no-reason/#post-123195 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:45:26 +0000 Very nice, your leg will look great if you continue with that quality.

]]> 9763ec2ada37fdfd214ff0d843a68622 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38799-new-thumb-tattoo/#post-123171 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:45:51 +0000 Go Wardy! You are going to run out of space sometime soon…

]]> 0feee191a28c240236e238da90eade45 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38793-new-aussie/#post-123132 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:56:04 +0000 Welcome good to see someone else from Melbourne here! Which part of Melbourne?

]]> 5d3cf24343e8c5d6171ee45a6c8b4275 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/38786-tattoo-for-my-newborn-son/#post-123089 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:32:26 +0000 Congratulations, maybe incorporate his hand into something a bit more, like your hand reaching out to his, with some background.

]]> 81aa9fe4afbe0b96a59c0458f663a666 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38771-langtitlenlpictureslangtitle/#post-123043 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:00:20 +0000 Very nice. Put them in your album, it wil be easier for people to see in the future.

]]> e61413bd4df4696e18ead2026848f1cc http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38780-is-my-art-good-enough-to-eventually-be-an-apprenticepics-2/#post-122973 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:44:26 +0000 Keep working on it. You have talent that is for certain, you just need to refine it a little. Undoubtedly time and practice will sort that out. To see some of the others that are looking at starting out have a look at their work DON B for example.
http://www.thetattooforum.com/album.php?albumid=4872&page=2

]]> 88a2f02b6058e9c18347afc3c5adf391 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38768-my-celtic-cross-finally/#post-122967 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:04:08 +0000 Very nice.

]]> 47500a1fe8e0c2fc7e7e9555d9388b28 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38759-hello-157/#post-122902 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:05:45 +0000 Welcome. I bet you will end up with more after hanging around here.

]]> 76a7021dba8b7d3ccbc27d81ae0a79c3 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38760-the-waiting-period-not-too-fond-of-it/#post-122901 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:56:23 +0000 Welcome to the club. There are plenty like you in the same situation. I like you am waiting until after summer, luckily my wait will be over in a few weeks.

]]> ed78197dd67fbc76773dffc8efb6e5e0 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37947-the-start-of-my-full-chest/page/3/#post-122806 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:52:19 +0000 It’s starting to take shape is looking good. How long do you have to wait until your next session?

]]> 97adf08445bbd694c201b00de2205d98 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38748-hi-93/#post-122805 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:46:51 +0000 Welcome, you should enjoy it here.

]]> 48111425912591b68d20460b86cf2001 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38739-rebel-flag-tattoo/#post-122837 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:54:18 +0000 Nothing wrong with a girly flag. Just don’t copy the way most of the boys do it with the skulls etc.

]]> 10d70cd30af4f1dd80f5022a74f7b97c http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38745-english-noob/#post-122835 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:51:30 +0000 Welcome. There is a neat album feature where you upload your photos.

]]> 0e6f1dd4636122a5830858d0449f0b4b http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38736-tattoo-cover-up-2/#post-122725 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:38:42 +0000 Yep, but you will be limited with some of the colouring. The best option maybe to get it hit with a LASER to make it bit lighter. As it’s black one of the cheaper LASER systems and hence cheaper for you will be able to deal with it.

]]> 65f38f3a64e8614483c8106514be3f7c http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/38734-stairs/#post-122722 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:11:26 +0000 You have a really interesting idea, that I think would work really well. Time to visit a good tattooist and book in, then show us some photos. They will be able to work with you to make it fit, work as a tattoo and give you something to show off.

]]> e350649bd9918b792f8524bbdbc4dac7 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38731-steel-or-disposable/#post-122721 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:05:56 +0000 I’m no tattooist and no tattooist will respond to you, but I know I don’t want some hack ruining my skin and I can only assume your victims expect the same as me. I have seen a couple of apprentices trained and they are closely supervised with a skilled person on hand to catch a problem and fix it before it turns into a tattoo like one of yours.…[Read more]

]]> a091b355681bf47711385f81e1e433b8 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38730-biomech-sleeve-startup/#post-122658 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:44:07 +0000 WOW an impressive amount of ink for one sitting on only your second tattoo. When is the next sitting?

]]> 4c4492645229f1b7f35d03f137794b36 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38715-phoenix-tattoo-sleeve/#post-122637 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:39:16 +0000 Very nice. Any plans for more?

]]> 4e6d574b84fd2c9f1b02bb78edaabb26 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38668-i-salute-you/#post-122636 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:32:55 +0000 Welcome. Look forward to seeing your sleeve. Smart move going for a full sleeve. I guess it’s to late to warn you that tattoos are addictive.

]]> 185430f53775c730e9135a1dd8807412 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/38709-should-i-do-this/#post-122589 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:04:31 +0000 I agree with the above. It’s unusual for anyone here not to recommend a tattoo, with a number suggesting very strongly don’t do it, there maybe a good reason or in this case many good reasons. I’m not against neck tattoos, however you must be very certain of your career path, then you are putting yourself in the middle of the drug scene, even if…[Read more]

]]> c57e84e39a026c27d3c5ddb8b3d0febd http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/38700-the-new-guy-4/#post-122524 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:33:40 +0000 You could always follow the policy I employ at work, “It’s always easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission” Not quite a tattoo, but… unless it’s the responsible thing and don’t waste money, a completed sleeve looks much better than bits – especially if you are already on the lower part of the arm, so if she is concerned of…[Read more]

]]> d6f28828e1defac45d56dd5376a71e92 http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/38706-question-about-my-new-tattoo-2/#post-122515 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:46:55 +0000 It’s still healing. Just leave it alone and don’t scratch it. The worst part is the itch, you are in the middle of the healing process.

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