Tattoo Forum | Brian@Inkbox | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/brianinkbox/activity/ Activity feed for Brian@Inkbox. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:33:56 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1aa2c8d94b0c82998cbf96d29b46662e replied to the topic You can only get 1 more tattoo in your life (scenario) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36355-you-can-only-get-1-more-tattoo-in-your-life-scenario/#post-102100 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:11:07 +0000 Paul Booth, body suit, pure disgusting evil!

]]> 2cdc40c3a1f4078f0682ea15ca7d8688 replied to the topic Could I get you guys' opinion on his work? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36204-could-i-get-you-guys-opinion-on-his-work/#post-101238 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:00:03 +0000 I like your idea about a small one to get your fix. Its also a great way to feel out the artist, get a look at his personality, and then decide if you are going to be comfortable having him do a big piece on you. Well…let us know how it works out!

]]> 6eca74c63011cb7ab0ec69fa7803a6a4 replied to the topic Just got my hand done in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/36205-just-got-my-hand-done/#post-101237 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:53:10 +0000 Great work. I’m a skull fan, so great choice!

]]> b5e9365354c9fff373af3e688a8dbe48 replied to the topic Please identify the font in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36154-please-identify-the-font/#post-100903 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:47:27 +0000 We use it a lot, and it kind of goes on what effect you want, i.e., it looks classy. you wouldn’t want an old english or grafitti script, or it would look too thuggish. I would highly recommend the edwardian font for bible verses and poetry, or any of the fancy miami style fonts look great too. Also, i have done verses in a font called Billy…[Read more]

]]> 89e7cbe11f2abc739357d4db94e75174 replied to the topic Please identify the font in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36154-please-identify-the-font/#post-100856 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:54:27 +0000 Looks like an edwardian font that we use at the shop all of the time.

]]> 0bfc6f53cefb37931649b0c1f59d3550 replied to the topic I know it comes with the territory in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36106-i-know-it-comes-with-the-territory/#post-100532 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:57:19 +0000 Sounds like this guy is a complete douch. I would catch him at the point of saying something and retaliate in front of other customers though. If you feed him some of his own medicine by letting everyone know that he is singleing youout, I’m willing to bet he apologizes and stops with the bullshit in a hurry. I would also let him know you are…[Read more]

]]> e829cfaa0b6262c449b4b08755a98e67 replied to the topic I NEED a half sleeve! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36096-i-need-a-half-sleeve/#post-100477 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:30:13 +0000 Depending on habits/vices/recreation….I usually tell people that on average, people spend between $20 and $40 a week on themselves…if you curb self spending, and put it out of sight/out of mind, and in addition save the extras you run across (change, dollars)…then within a couple of months, you will be on your way to haveing enough money for…[Read more]

]]> fe0ce7eb19ae239942b6671d0cd5858f replied to the topic Ideas to fix this??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36078-ideas-to-fix-this/page/2/#post-100424 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:47:46 +0000 OH MY GOD IT LOOKS LIKE A FIGHTING CHICKEN, LOL!!! What qualifies a good artist from a bad one, is experiance, training, word of mouth, and an extensive portfolio…..you should always see the artists work first…and the design being put on. The best bet you have is to go to a shop (after healing) and have the wings enlarged, and a second wing…[Read more]

]]> 76444eff06f0c565d90c16ce58f73d84 replied to the topic Advice on my tattoo... in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/36080-advice-on-my-tattoo-2/#post-100423 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:38:16 +0000 I wouldn’t be thinking about even re-inking that piece…I can see holes showing through, so you should be able to go get it covered….but be ready with a good chunk of tax money! P.S., If you see the original artist, you may consider kicking them in the face.

]]> e7fa6d0a19128b1aeeedc63690bb9dfb replied to the topic foo dog sleeve with chest plate in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/33167-foo-dog-sleeve-with-chest-plate/page/2/#post-100421 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:32:24 +0000 Keep posting the progress

]]> ab57a9a7fac29b1e58ddb0c879eb42a2 replied to the topic dotted lines in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36082-dotted-lines/#post-100420 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:28:54 +0000 Just a thought….was this done at a shop or out if a house? The reason I ask…I have seen a lot of “self trained” tattooists, or “scratchers” lose the line work, because the machine wasn’t tuned like it should be. just curious…that is a good amount of loss.

]]> 3c9681ecfe8f4f8ff83f1dd0ae444399 replied to the topic Found a copycat jackass. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36059-found-a-copycat-jackass/#post-100288 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:32:18 +0000 LOL, there are MILLIONS of roses out there…but…I do believe imitation is a form of flattery, so he probably picked up the style from the mentor. I know that both of our apprentices imitate different style things they have seen me do. I started with bio…now I have one that does bio drawings…and I do portrait drawings, and have one that…[Read more]

]]> 4ab23dd0cd98a35157a18dc4f1248ed8 replied to the topic Charlie Sheen themed flash in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/36063-charlie-sheen-themed-flash/#post-100287 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:26:58 +0000 LOL, love it! Very creative…I had to call the apprentice in to show it to him too! lol. GREAT…have you seen the autotune video on youtube of the Charlie Sheen video? Its the autotune “winner” song, lol.

]]> af53788ec0dd167e002b35b3b43dd53f replied to the topic Quality of Artist/Tip Questions in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/36072-quality-of-artisttip-questions/#post-100284 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:10:32 +0000 Ok, lol, I was out of order on the third and forth tattoo’s…but you get it, lol!

]]> 4a7f94225e04dcde7412314fc85700a9 replied to the topic Quality of Artist/Tip Questions in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/36072-quality-of-artisttip-questions/#post-100282 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:09:08 +0000 I have to agree on the first one…the shadeing is a disaster, I’ve seen prison tattoo’s with better artistic eye, lol. AND…I dont want to comment on the second one…third one…cmon’ , its a frickin tribal, lol, color between the lines….the forth picture, ok, but kind of wandering on the color scheme of the bio, in my opinion, but the…[Read more]

]]> be4383972b88b55aebafbf686d221e4e replied to the topic NEW Hand Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/36069-new-hand-tattoo/#post-100229 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:58:19 +0000 Like it. I haven’t done my hands yet.

]]> 1eb57ed11aa79177d37abc3514c72816 replied to the topic new tats crack and scab in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/36052-new-tats-crack-and-scab/#post-100093 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:27:36 +0000 I see it like this, especially on big pieces…the scab thats forming has no flex. As it starts to seperate from the healing underskin, it cracks from the movement of the body underneath. Sometimes they can crack due to overdrying of the scab, or even because you have oversaturated the area with ointment or even in the shower, thus causing a thick…[Read more]

]]> 0285c954501f0ca0a230104d4ce2f6c0 replied to the topic dr. numb in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36033-dr-numb/#post-100052 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:54:24 +0000 We use bactine during the process for numbing.

]]> 8126b981db996f9b9c8cbcf0fd3e56f0 replied to the topic Wrinkled and scaly tattoo? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/36040-wrinkled-and-scaly-tattoo/#post-100051 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:36:49 +0000 You’ll be fine, the wrinkles will leave and it will look normal in a couple weeks.

]]> 61f9f23d4f25fe046ecd9622020e986a replied to the topic Woohoo!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35980-woohoo/#post-99884 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:12:21 +0000 Congratulations! I remember how I felt the day I put on my first tattoo. If all you have done is fake skins, have they ever had you do pigs ears? Its as close as it gets, as far as blowouts and holding ink, and just like a person you can chew it up pretty bad too. Post a pic of your first, no matter how it looks…keep in mind you are in a forum…[Read more]

]]> b6cc9f4358fe1d3766b53f7bcd223dd8 replied to the topic Text placement in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35891-text-placement/#post-99224 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:46:26 +0000 My belief, is to get with your artist, find a font and depending on size of font and placement, it may affect the price of the piece. Also look at their portfolio at the lettering they do. Dont be afraid to ask for a spacific artist if you like their lettering work. Placement of the piece, is totally up to you, do you want it seen, not seen, or on…[Read more]

]]> 47572773195ecb04370fe15eaa54cfbd replied to the topic bumps? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/35877-bumps/#post-99153 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:01:24 +0000 EXACTLY…what cream at cvs…how have you taken care of them…and how often medicated, and for how long after recieving the tattoo did you medicate? …ie…how many times a day for x amound of days and what cream? And please be honest. Also, how long ago did you get these tattoo’s? Several things come to mind, but mostly overmedication. I am…[Read more]

]]> dfcc7237498a47b1e99de74f58327824 replied to the topic Start of my Plague themed sleeve! (Photo inclosed) in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/33726-start-of-my-plague-themed-sleeve-photo-inclosed/page/5/#post-99104 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:00:08 +0000 Awesome idea, I had never heard of such a thing before, and really enjoyed reading your post about it. I love the darker black and grey styles, so thanks for posting! A+

]]> dd9bf9e7a16535c69623dfec96d44c36 replied to the topic What Do You Think? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35853-what-do-you-think-10/#post-99064 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:54:40 +0000 Looks good, but may be just the fact that it has a lot of grey tones. I think some darker shades would give nice seperation, and leave it with a fuller look.

]]> 76ad9afdb9d5c62df1ab84567e80da70 replied to the topic hello friends in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35848-hello-friends-4/#post-99063 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:51:16 +0000 Different shops in different locations will quote you opposite prices. If your friend is in a shop, I’m sure you will find the best deal from him…as far as books and videos, youtube and such wont teach squat, and most of the videos are for experianced artists who have proper training. If you want to tattoo, practice on pigs ears not people…and…[Read more]

]]> a7c72594756e6ebbab555c16c1291bcd replied to the topic Updated back piece ! in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/34558-updated-back-piece/#post-99062 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:37:09 +0000 Looks good, great eye for detail.

]]> f65e0919db1beb3ca88928486c72e5cc replied to the topic My Cover Up Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/35763-my-cover-up-tattoo-2/page/3/#post-99043 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:03:40 +0000 Not trying to be mean, just real…we cover all kinds of stuff, and in reality…hair, feathers, leaves, and scales, and some biomechanics, are what we teach our apprentices. Covering a dark with a really dark is an old way of thinking…the pieces you see on someones arm done like that…in ten years is going to be a huge blobular wreck. Enjoy it…[Read more]

]]> 1bd0c573f0ddef88c2225176857a553c replied to the topic Need idea for tattoo around birthmark in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/35846-need-idea-for-tattoo-around-birthmark/#post-99041 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:44:44 +0000 I think that birthmark is the sign of the devil. lol….its up to you, because its something you have to wear forever…if the mark is raised or extremely dark it might be hard to disguise. If I had alarge brown birthmark, I’d do a little piggy playing in the mud 🙂

]]> 50c87111a8ac2a036ee1e45a9f3b18a6 replied to the topic First Tattoo. Nautical Star gone wrong. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/35841-first-tattoo-nautical-star-gone-wrong/#post-99024 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:41:01 +0000 Panthen;81374 wrote:
Ugh, really? You’re saying that?
Maori isn’t island tribal, polynesian is closer to island tribal. Maori is New Zealand. Most Maori tattoos have a story and that’s what the designs are, they’re not just pretty swirls and koru. You’ll look like a complete pillock.

lol, I understand where the maori comes from, bet here…[Read more]

]]> d603369a0234ded39d3ab17488a0f2b1 replied to the topic Tattoo ja sport in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/35847-tattoo-ja-sport/#post-99021 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:27:17 +0000 ???? Sorry, but you may get an answer faster in English.

]]> 6621db90852117e5b2738814a4d71a37 replied to the topic First Tattoo. Nautical Star gone wrong. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/35841-first-tattoo-nautical-star-gone-wrong/#post-99006 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:17:07 +0000 WOW. Although worse has came into the shop, this is pretty rough. BUT hope is not all lost. Go to a shop…have an artist look at it (after it heals)….have the artist straighten it and fill it. Now, to be pleasing to the eye, so it doesn’t look homemade, I would think about a series of full color stars or a design, mabye even maori tribal…[Read more]

]]> e1e8dc084fa9cf62bb78cd43c74c9048 replied to the topic Please Help - friend got a tattoo and it's not healed properly after 5 weeks in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35833-please-help-friend-got-a-tattoo-and-its-not-healed-properly-after-5-weeks/#post-99004 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:29:13 +0000 By the looks of it, its pretty normal. But the raised area could be due to a shader or color packer running a little hard, and ending up with a “heave handed” effect. I would find out if she remembers the area when they switched to color, mabye hurting a lot more than the linework. That size piece, the color should have been pretty quick, but I’m…[Read more]

]]> 8ba0db89bf98d0f4c67c7f8c4d3107c5 replied to the topic Possible To Cover Up? in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-removal-discussion/32599-possible-to-cover-up/#post-98960 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:29:56 +0000 My God, could you have found a bigger design, lol! Get ready to pay big cash to a coverup artist for a half sleeve, lol. Not trying to be mean, but in actuality, you have to do some soul searching, and ask yourself if you are ready for something big enough to cover, what is it going to be, and keep in mind that that third time coverups dont turn…[Read more]

]]> 9faaab2f3db567b68d0d21bf393e0bb2 replied to the topic covering up in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35832-covering-up/#post-98948 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:15:40 +0000 Tims right, look at the artists portfolio.If a lotis is what you really want, he may suggest one with the fire coming out of the top, or a noce splash of colors in the backdroung to help assist in the coverup. Rmember that black in is the darkest color, so it is the hardest to disguise.

]]> e7923789393889e25f633865719d273d replied to the topic how long after peeling can i shave over a tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35812-how-long-after-peeling-can-i-shave-over-a-tattoo/#post-98842 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:14:18 +0000 I agree with everyone. we usually recommend that when the skin untightens and doesn’t have the stretched plastic look, and as long as it looks without a doubt normal, then you can shave. keep in mind your skin is still replacing cells and strength even after it peels!!!

]]> 84c79f709ff5f5de480a01f9035861cd replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/35733-hi-71/#post-98836 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:51:17 +0000 Hello, and welcome. Definatly post some pics of your work!

]]> f61a6ef2ca4f9fcab7855dae3af4895d replied to the topic new ink in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/35726-new-ink-9/page/2/#post-98835 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:49:12 +0000 Hell yea, great work!

]]> afd84ae4770191b63f8cf71a4c933d52 replied to the topic Cell phone images.... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35810-cell-phone-images/#post-98834 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:45:15 +0000 Ha ha ha…they do deserve it after bringing the damn things in like that, lol. I guess I could get it pretty close with a single needle,lol.

]]> d5469eb5d365054ee9c24c4c1394c958 replied to the topic tattoo help please in the forum Announcements, Guidelines, Feedback And Suggestions http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/important/announcements-guidelines-feedback-and-suggestions/35798-tattoo-help-please-2/#post-98833 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:39:31 +0000 If you ever decide to get rid of a tattoo, one option in solid black is a cosmetic trick called salt lift. Check out some tattoo shops that do cosmetic tattoo’s untill you find one familiar with the procedure. It slowly uses a solution tattooed into the piece and a sea salt pack to “draw” the ink out of the skin. It is great for blemishes and…[Read more]

]]> 3be91a4f8382da98a96c70a65dc84286 replied to the topic need someone to design my tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/35772-need-someone-to-design-my-tattoo/#post-98816 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:21:30 +0000 Usually you will have to pay the pecentage of the piece you are getting, and that is insureing that he doesn’t spend two days on your piece, and you never come back. I don’t know how most of the other guys do it, but we charge 20% down of the tattoo price, just to draw. If you like the design, but dont get the piece, you paid for a piece of art.…[Read more]

]]> 3bd8340613f491ce894fc947f8c1aed3 replied to the topic Question with nose piercing... in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/35679-question-with-nose-piercing/#post-98815 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:06:04 +0000 I agree with the clear retainers. Pierce it after school is out, and get retainer plugs for school. If she is not too embarrased, wear a bandaide to cover, and take it off after school. I know a lot of people who wear plugs and bandaides (although not always together, lol), and it seems to work out fine. Your other option is to do it as a graduation gift.

]]> 68f751ae07820e68f034f259965abcf7 replied to the topic Coverup Need ideas From Peers in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35707-coverup-need-ideas-from-peers/page/2/#post-98814 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:00:17 +0000 At our shop, we do a great deal of coverups, and I can tell by the pictures that covering all of what you have is possible, with of course the right design. Educate yourself on your local shops, and find a coverup specialist. Look at pictures of designs they have covered, and how well the cover was done. any design you may want to keep, rework in…[Read more]

]]> 5272cd03094c3294b12b7a0f48c312b1 replied to the topic Hi guys in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/35806-hi-guys-7/#post-98811 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:43:11 +0000 Welcome. I’m new here too, lol! Are you an artist or collector?

]]> a8365d62b3c2bb9ab47c8e2b582df778 replied to the topic Foot tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35781-foot-tattoos/#post-98810 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:25:39 +0000 I figure I’d tell you what I tell customers…even in summer…socks and shoes are breeding grounds for bacteria…so are carpets if you have pets inside. No socks, no mowing shoes, flip flops are fine, and if you have to do shoes for work…clean socks, and a cheap new pair of shoes to get you through. And dont lace up tight. Feet heal shitty,…[Read more]

]]> 7da269af712f3e2a12e3f47422a5975c replied to the topic new to the forum in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/35808-new-to-the-forum-8/#post-98809 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:17:51 +0000 Have you had an apprenticeship? My question is such, because if you were trained properly, you should be able to completely set up a machine for whatever need you have, and build one from the ground up. In all honesty are you are seeking the info to manufacture frames, because there are certian skills in machining, tooling, welding and such that…[Read more]

]]> 0e945ca36d2edcbed5eea32d20a785b4 replied to the topic Color Ink Question? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/30899-color-ink-question/page/2/#post-98808 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:53:33 +0000 I have a friend that is medium toned, and takes Melinnium power white very well. I find that with his skin tone, it is easier to think of inks as shades not really as colors. Just think of what color you want to “tint” the skin, and use accordingly. But again, black is the strongest, but I have had a customer that was very dark black, and had a…[Read more]

]]> 09e74a201cd44bdb13e68bbdfd60d493 replied to the topic Hep c in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/33324-hep-c/page/2/#post-98807 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:44:24 +0000 I agree with telling the artist, they have the right to know they are at risk. Our shop has hep C listed on our form, and would tattoo someone with it at long as it is disclosed BEFORE the procedure. Extra precautions would be taken, and our equiptment is constantly sanitized and cleaned. If however it was disclosed during the procedure that an…[Read more]

]]> 082a4525782fe2abed5bbcdec5c6da96 replied to the topic Graffiti Artist Wanted in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/35560-graffiti-artist-wanted/#post-98802 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:40:33 +0000 The way I take it, this is a cover up of an existing piece? If so, here is the skinny…if you are trying to cover something with letters, especially grafitti lettering, what you need to look for is complexity. A cover up doesn’t always have to be darker, but the theory is, is that you want to use a series of complex or simicomplex linework to…[Read more]

]]> 6174aa7e59fa247e048242923238e48d replied to the topic From in the forum Jokes and Humour http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/jokes-and-humour/33619-from/#post-98516 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:28:50 +0000 AWESOME, hahahahahah thats great!

]]> 7928cfa05662ea856472942e5800abeb replied to the topic Private Areas... in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/33702-private-areas/#post-98514 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:08:11 +0000 Done a biomechanic piece on a buddy’s arm, and incorperated a vajina with teeth…first he said it was bloody…then it itched and hurt, lol. Now he runs around licking his arm, lol.

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