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replied to the topic Work rules/Tatto's in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:29:38 +0000

^^ Nice reply ^^

Your employer can make you cover your tattoos, get over it.
Just because you want to show it off, doesnt mean you can.
Sorry.:(

replied to the topic Advice on leg tattoos when marathon training in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:24:15 +0000

Yes,
You should be fine. Sweat is not going to hurt your ink at all. I would give the fresh tattoo a couple of days to start the healing process before you go back to full marathin training. Keep it out of direct sunlight for the same time. Use sunscreen and you should be fine.

replied to the topic Tattoo Gone Bad-Please Help in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:59:03 +0000

Relax, its not that bad!
The tattoo need professional help, but it can still turn out nice and strong.
I would add a graphic (such as a dove, or rose, or heart) to the right ofW the name to balance it out. The lettering needs to be re-lined bolder to clean it up. I would also add a drop shadow to the lettering for artistic reasons.
Wait until…[Read more]

replied to the topic first tattoo-- dragon in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:52:55 +0000

Very nice Western (as opposed to Asian) stlye dragon. The perspective is fine imo. Very solid b&G work. With color in the dragon, that will really pop. Huge first ink, but worth it!
Good job!:D

replied to the topic Tattoo scab fell off, raw skin underneath in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:31:11 +0000

No worries
You will be fine. Feet are always challenging spots for tattoos. Keep it clean and dry, and wash it frequently. Tattoos are suprisingly hearty. Worry about touch ups when it is totally healed. Your artist should work with you.

replied to the topic Colorful Chameleon in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:25:47 +0000

brnogf;71823 wrote:
…and this no money pay

Well,
You certainly got your money’s worth!:D

replied to the topic Cover-Up Advice PLEASE . in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:20:42 +0000

A design like you posted will likely cost you $ 400-700 US. (or more)
Plan on a deposit and get to a shop in your area for a consultation.

replied to the topic Elbow Tats in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:15:06 +0000

Its not a super painful spot. There is little underlying muscle, so it might feel pinchy. Elbows and knees are prone to some ink fall out, so you may have to get touch ups, but it depends. A bold star should cover the area nicely.

replied to the topic Any ideas? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:10:03 +0000

Tribal plays hell with cover ups. Black ink limits the effectiveness of any color laid on top. A few laser sessions will definitely open the possibilities of what you can do after. Any good artist can re-ink and smooth out your original design work. If you are on a budget, that might be your best option.

replied to the topic Hiya all in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:02:30 +0000

Hi,
Welcome to the forums and to being freshly tattooed. They are always a little sore. It gets better.

replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:59:26 +0000

Welcome.
These forums are pretty laid back. But there are always some that dont play well with others!

replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:55:40 +0000

Outlaw;71856 wrote:
Its a hard life being a tattooist, but someones got to do it lol..

😀

Welcome to the forums Sexy!
Feel free to post pics of your ink. We love hawk tattoos!:p

replied to the topic need latest tattoo for my back in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:36:20 +0000

I have always liked big, traditional Japanese style for back pieces.
I think a full on, hardcore, Pirate theme wuld be sweet too.

Pretty much anything you can think of really.:p

replied to the topic I need a Tatto desgin in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:25:12 +0000

TeamOrange;71894 wrote:
but still i would like to see the possibilties

Try this:
http://www.abstractfonts.com/search/script%20tattoo

replied to the topic I need some designs!! Please, help! in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:47:25 +0000

1. Find a tattoo studio in your area
2. You already have the design, stop fishing
3. Artists dont work for goodies
4. If you cant pay for the design, you cant afford the tattoo

replied to the topic New Tat { bestie tats} in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:42:24 +0000

Very nice. Glad you went with the whip design. These are fresh, right? My one reservation is that they are a little dark. (color wise) But they should heal and show the true colors.

Congrats!

replied to the topic Is this usually the way it works? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:36:58 +0000

It should work like that, yes.
the more information they can get out of you, the more you will agree with the design work. Custom designs are to your specefications, not the artist’s. It is a collaboration. Panic if they ask you t help INK the design.:eek:

replied to the topic Koi fish tattoo ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:31:09 +0000

Google image search
Flikr

Do the legwork.

replied to the topic Metallic Ink tatt photos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:47:50 +0000

Metallic? No!
Glow in the dark? NO!
They do have UV reactive inks that flouresce (glow) under a UV lamp (blacklight).
Any decent artist can do passable metallic effects with color and shading. Find a reputable shop in your area and talk to an artist.

replied to the topic Cover-Up Advice PLEASE . in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:43:35 +0000

A cover up is certainly do-able. Keep in mind that a good job wont come cheap. The star was cheap, right?
Get her done!

replied to the topic Can't decide on color in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:39:33 +0000

Brown is just not a popular tattoo color.
I would suggest dark purple.
Purple is the color of royalty and is closely associated with Christ (King of Kings).

replied to the topic new tattoo!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:33:48 +0000

If you like it, its a good tattoo.
Take pictures after healing, rather than fresh. Or see if your tattooist can wipe you down with witch hazel, it will remove some of the redness and swelling.

Kanji and tribal are personal pet peeves, but I am not the one wearing the ink!:o

replied to the topic Plz stop bad tattoo's in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:25:58 +0000

Yup. Seen it. The guy has owned not one, but two shops. Sucks if you live in a town with just one bad shop. The funny thing is that even after posting a shitty picture gallery, he keeps getting customers!:eek:

replied to the topic I'd like some reassurance/advice in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:19:48 +0000

Poesy;71598 wrote:
Chief D, why is tattoo goo a waste?

Tattoo Goo, Tatt Wax etc. are all very similar. They were developed by tattoo supply companies and tattooist in general. Any good skin lotion was probably developed in a lab by an experienced company, dermatologists, and clinical trials. They are both going to serve the same purpose, but…[Read more]

replied to the topic Worst tattoo ever in the forum General Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:04:41 +0000

There are so many bad tattoos out there, it is hard to pick a “worst.”
I recently went to a water park here, and the amount of bad ink is much greater than the good stuff.
The sad thing about the last tattoo is that it was done in a “Pro” shop. I have seen it used before as an example of why not to get tattoos by a scratcher!

replied to the topic Onizuka tattoo vid in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:57:21 +0000

Very nice work.

replied to the topic Kokopelli WIP in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:51:30 +0000

Nice. I like the style or art too. Original. Should be a real nice finished peice. Southwest colors will work well with the design.

replied to the topic Professionals advice needed! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:13:10 +0000

Get an appointment and just go talk to the artist. Be prepared to compensate him. At least a tip, if nothing else. I personally wouldnt charge for a small touch up, but I consider that part of doing a good job. You are the customer and you have the right to be satisfied that the work is complete. If he is going to be difficult, by all means go to…[Read more]

replied to the topic I'd like some reassurance/advice in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:58:26 +0000

You will probably be fine. Tattoo goo is a waste in this area. Just use regular moisturizer or sunscreen if uncovered, outdoors. Dont worry too much about it fading or spreading. You may want it touched up later, but it looks like it will likely last many years.

replied to the topic centipedes in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:49:49 +0000

Very nice. Unique tattoos are rare.

replied to the topic Question about color tats in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:45:40 +0000

Ben1985;71571 wrote:
Once healed could excessve moisturising cause any damage to the pigments over time?

Nope. Inks are deposited into a layer of tissue well below where moisturizers penetrate. They just keep surface layers soft and transluscent.

replied to the topic How dooooo in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:34:46 +0000

Welcome! Good luck.

replied to the topic clit tatt in the forum Tattoos on Boobs and Bits

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:22:04 +0000

You might get someone to tattoo above the hood. Tattooing the clit would rock your world. You would likely not be able to have it finished without some serious meds! Its pain on another level! Imagine getting your clit pierced several times a second for several minutes. Then agin, I wouldnt recommend driving a nail through it either!

replied to the topic Question about color tats in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:13:25 +0000

1. Tattoo pigments are much better than they used to be. Next generation pigments such as Intenze, Fuzion, Eternal, and Skin Candy use both large and micropigment dispersal that will not break down and fade like the old school inks did.
2. How the artist chooses and applies the pigment determines the vibrancy of the tattoo. Touch-ups also aid in…[Read more]

replied to the topic some of my new tattoos.. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:59:41 +0000

Who did the work?
The leg looks like Mike Devries, and the hand looks like Paul Booth.
Very nice BTW.

replied to the topic Can people with arm and hand tattoos write notes on themselves? in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:57:32 +0000

( I didnt want to look, but I just couldnt help it!)

Unless you stay well moisturised, ballpoint is still visible on the skin, even on darkly tattooed skin.
or
Quit writing on yourself kid!

replied to the topic First Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:54:30 +0000

Yes its fixable. Wait until the tattoo is FULLY healed, then go back. Easy enough mistake, suprising that no one caught it before.:o

replied to the topic apprentice in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:52:01 +0000

fixedfool;71156 wrote:
hi im new to the forum.. im just wondering whats the youngest youve seen go for an apprenticeship, or how young you were going for yours.?

No threadjacking!

Try going to a shop and ask them about apprenticing.

replied to the topic New and looking for input for first tattoo. in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:43:59 +0000

Complicated ides generally turn into busy tattoos. I like the three lions idea. You could get the eyes colored to match the birthstones, and have the rest of the tattoo done in B&G. If its supposed to be symbolic, keep the idea simple. Above all, get your artist involved in the process and let him help come up with the design.

replied to the topic Ello in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:39:08 +0000

Hi Kita,
Welcome.:)
Just an FYI but for most piercers, the Rook is your only real piercing. The others are just pierced ears. Unless you decide to stretch (gauge) your holes, then they are piercings.

replied to the topic The Scary World Of Online Gaming in the forum Jokes and Humour

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:26:45 +0000

PS3?
XBox has “true skills matching” this means that all the n00bs are matched up.
You seem to be in servers where L33t join to pwn n00bs like you. You have to remember that WHEN you play is a factor. I am in the US, but I play in the afternoon. (GMT -6) this means my servers are handling lots of UK players playing at night. French players really…[Read more]

replied to the topic calf tat {opinion} in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:08:48 +0000

The image would make a great calf tattoo. Nice design too. Not partial to the matching tattoos idea, but your design is stand-alone. I have had clients with much less appropriate images get work done on their calfs. Its a nice spot for a first tattoo.

replied to the topic Zombie & Robot idea (sounds silly, but has reasons...) in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:03:24 +0000

“Square headed”?
So, you want like a “Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots” style? That could be pretty nice. Go find an artist that you like and get a consultation. Remember that the tattoo has meaning for you, everyone else just gets to see an image.
Good luck!:D

replied to the topic legal age of apprenticeship..? in the forum Legal Issues

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:54:21 +0000

Never stop drawing. If the shop lets you hang around, keep doing it. You learn by observing, and if you can watch someone while they tattoo, you are already apprenticing. Try to run errands (like picking up food) for the shop. You may not be legally employed by the shop, but you can voluntarily do things around there like taking out the trash.…[Read more]

replied to the topic Looking for realistic Anatomically correct artist. in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:40:20 +0000

ZSnyder;71262 wrote:
Actually if you read the thread, i explained what i wanted. An anatomically correct heart, and wings and i posted REALISTIC. So therefor stating what i wanted. Even if it was very minor details, it was enough to get the point across.

And i make temporary emails specifically for certian points, so spam is not an issue with…[Read more]

replied to the topic What would you do with my tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:22:50 +0000

Personally, I would suggest getting the tribal filled in with skulls and flames. You have enough blank space there, that you really should do something. Done right a skull and flames fill would look sick. Be prepared though, for anything more than solid black “tribal?” fill, you are looking at multiple sessions and a big price tag.

replied to the topic Starting new peice on sun, question about tip and time.. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:30:56 +0000

Tip if you want to, its probably not expected.
You likely paid for the work at the first session. Any tip would be apropriate once all work is compleated. 10% is more the average when tipping for tattoo work. A $50 tip at end of the tattoo lets the artist know you are HAPPY with the finished tattoo. Tip after any follow-up or touch up sessions,…[Read more]

replied to the topic what would look good with this tattoo??? in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:19:48 +0000

gnarly;70232 wrote:
A pony eating an ice cream cone riding a unicycle on a rainbow. IMO

Oh Hells Yeah!

replied to the topic best tattoo machine in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:59:58 +0000

This is a technical question, which are not allowed. Since you are not an artist, no one will give you a straight answer. This is something you will discover in an apprenticeship.

You may wan to check out EDITED.:cool:

replied to the topic Opinions on making this a sleeve? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:56:13 +0000

The work depends on your artist, the design, and research for the peice imo. Work with an artist. Of course its do-able. the end result is that the sleeve itself will become the focal point, with elements in the composition leading the eye around. A single element like the skeleton in a b&g sleeve will tend to blend in.