Tattoo Forum | DropScience | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/dropscience/activity/ Activity feed for DropScience. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:28:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 efda202e56d4aec1ea6632986d057e6e replied to the topic new ink stain...Find my work here... in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29527-new-ink-stain-find-my-work-here/#post-62635 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:45:15 +0000 thank you very much. That guy ended up catching a bunch of shit from his family for it, but he really doesnt care because thats who he is ya know.

guess we all catch a bit of flak from our tattoo choices at some point.

]]> 210606fecb3ea92c24f4e95902136f7f replied to the topic new ink stain...Find my work here... in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29527-new-ink-stain-find-my-work-here/#post-62620 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:11:47 +0000 http://www.flickr.com/photos/inklaboratory/

for those of you who dont use myspace 🙂

]]> 637e784ae27c10e98612a44d7ea8546f replied to the topic new ink stain...Find my work here... in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29527-new-ink-stain-find-my-work-here/#post-62619 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:33:52 +0000 Thanks, i appreciate it. Ive been working really hard lately.

]]> 1d669b4b2bf58894cf05249edba1dadb replied to the topic Dont want to remove unless necesarry in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-removal-discussion/29524-dont-want-to-remove-unless-necesarry/#post-62550 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:23:01 +0000 one thing that cant be forgotten is background work…

an art teacher told me one time, and this stuck (unlike most anything else from school seeing as id already taught myself everything) is the background is just as important as the foreground…

this holds true ESPECIALLY in tattoo…

]]> fb6a907021aef66bb693605d03e2e115 replied to the topic new ink stain...Find my work here... in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29527-new-ink-stain-find-my-work-here/#post-62549 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:17:47 +0000 Ahh…that might be because I have my photo pref’s set so that no one can steal my pictures…flckr isnt a bad idea though…

]]> 0b5ef2b7fe1d2773054f413aee15ed62 replied to the topic Cleanskin tattooist? in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29473-cleanskin-tattooist/#post-62218 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:34:41 +0000 look for a world wide tattoo supplier…

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]]> 1726abb9e20a2a0ca51c453a3c071ee4 replied to the topic Dont want to remove unless necesarry in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-removal-discussion/29524-dont-want-to-remove-unless-necesarry/#post-62217 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:32:47 +0000 Clean your bathroom mirror while your at it 🙂

]]> d0b4887f9ea7acc15e0503c2c3479dbd replied to the topic Dont want to remove unless necesarry in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-removal-discussion/29524-dont-want-to-remove-unless-necesarry/#post-62216 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:32:09 +0000 Why on the green grass buddha sat on would you get that?

NOT THAT ITS A BAD TATTOO…..because for as simple it is, its not that bad….and if you are into the whole sailor tattoo style of tattoo, then you have NO reason to hate it or get rid of it…

but I mean, really…

its a Sailor Style Cowboy Girl Pinup…Thing….really…

with all the…[Read more]

]]> fd516bc5d5e96ebe4cadd8d9d66db4ad replied to the topic Tattoo Without a tatto gun??????? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/29431-tattoo-without-a-tatto-gun/#post-62215 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:27:15 +0000 Izarrasink;37607 wrote:
I wouldnt suggest using the traditional method of tattooing, (tapping)

Tapping, from what I hear, is insanely painful, as well as insanely expensive…and only a few people practice it.

It the tattoo is a modern “traditional” tattoo in the sense that it isn’t a Polynesian tribal and was done with a coil machine, then…[Read more]

]]> cec1fae6a9ec0e908eb5d1bb0e60860f replied to the topic Opting out face tattoo in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/29504-opting-out-face-tattoo/#post-62138 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:20:27 +0000 Hmm…

Everlasting Job Stoppers…well, depends on what you do for a living.

As far as American Punks tattooing black crosses on their faces, ive never seen one, and im close enough to Los Angeles to see some crazy shit.

In fact, I know and associate with many, many people who are against the grain if you will, and they have the “everlasting…[Read more]

]]> 99d33718fb3ec3c826e461f3b2bc63ea replied to the topic Length of time for a sitting? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29322-length-of-time-for-a-sitting/#post-62048 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:57:41 +0000 No, it really sucks.

Another thing I forgot about (as ive only had one cup of coffee) is that your body begins to heal wounds almost immediately. up down up down is absolute torture on your cells.

Im right there with you, I can mentally take getting a tattoo, but as far as pumping out endorphines, that doesnt really happen for me. I can meditate…[Read more]

]]> e0ebd0929ff7fc88bbd3f5c87e6bfdc3 replied to the topic Between finger & thumb. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29470-between-finger-thumb/#post-62046 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:46:18 +0000 mmmmm…tattoo therapy….

]]> cc4204ec193b941ca5167413736d28c7 replied to the topic Equipment advice needed -Pleeese? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/29476-equipment-advice-needed-pleeese/#post-62045 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:44:18 +0000 you want to find a tattoo supply company that ships worldwide…

try

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]]> 681030979843b111f306bc3fc78d038d replied to the topic Where is everyone from? in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29341-where-is-everyone-from/page/3/#post-62043 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:34:57 +0000 Bows&Buttons;37256 wrote:
Hahahaa I would totally swap with you.

🙂

AWESOME!!! Ill call my family in Liverpool and have tea.

That would be fantastic.

]]> 9ee02ae3f75bdb4e0f0efb0ad417c3cb replied to the topic Length of time for a sitting? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29322-length-of-time-for-a-sitting/#post-62042 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:33:05 +0000 the shitty thing about taking smoke breaks is your body has time to absorb the endorphins fresh from your last session, basically dissipating after so long…why is this bad? well, your body gets rid of your natural pain killers in one spot in particularand when you start on a fresh spot or you go back into a spot that you just had worked on, its…[Read more]

]]> 2a24698205a20ebc7768c226eb687728 replied to the topic When your new tattoo itches like crazy. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29441-when-your-new-tattoo-itches-like-crazy/#post-62041 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:26:26 +0000 peachiepoo;37413 wrote:
SICKO….although i prefer the slapping as well…

hahahahahahaha…there is nothing sick about it…

just kinda depends on where your tattoo is for the slapping.

im bad. its early.

]]> 47c1c193fe37cf6afdbe9e42ee3b45bf replied to the topic Where is everyone from? in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/29341-where-is-everyone-from/page/2/#post-61898 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:01:25 +0000 Man, so many people from england…shit, you can take my place in palm springs california and ill go live there any day of the week.

give me the doom and the gloom and the rain all day long…im sick of the sun. its already 90 degrees (f) here. Im miserable.

Long live the Queen!

]]> 5ab4262af621b04d6daf1e5bbbeb5874 replied to the topic When your new tattoo itches like crazy. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29441-when-your-new-tattoo-itches-like-crazy/#post-61897 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:58:07 +0000 dont scratch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that shiny new skin that is so kindly driving you batty is what is holding your ink in, so to speak.

slap it, rub lotion on it, wash it with a wash cloth…

personally I like the slapping!

hehe.

]]> 7f3ca38586f3a948df0db2b1b53b7734 replied to the topic Angel Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29442-angel-tattoo/#post-61896 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:53:42 +0000 look up jose lopez, founder of lowrider tattoo in california…you might get some good ideas. you can also look up Shade on myspace under “Ink Studios”…Im pretty sure he’s got some angels up.

]]> edd98fffce3e98635b4e7bd704d07750 replied to the topic yet another koi in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/29380-yet-another-koi/#post-61891 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:36:21 +0000 Thanks…a collective of advice given to me over the years…other parts are things ive developed myself, having taught myself everything I know about tattooing, art, drawing, etc.

not to say I havent had mentors, just none with the experience deserving of the title of ‘mentor’ or ‘master’…

and to the tattman…

just keep it up…no one is a…[Read more]

]]> dda99c3918fc3f2e2032186e071f5925 replied to the topic yet another koi in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/29380-yet-another-koi/#post-61880 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:36:34 +0000 Hi!

Ok, so firstly, I would suggest owning every tattoo magazine that comes out every month, 2 months, and quarterly. Study the shit out of them, if thats the art you are going for…

Dedicate your every waking second to analyzing everything…look out your window and memorize how the light from the sun reflects off of the first leaf you can…[Read more]

]]> 1d6c64c585b34a77944f1bb2ef224678 replied to the topic What did it feel like for you? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29377-what-did-it-feel-like-for-you/page/2/#post-61876 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:15:41 +0000 I have regular customers who work in a hospital…and this was a concern of theirs…but if its properly taken care of and not exposed to anything and doesn’t break open due to heavy handed skin raping scabbing (which I doubt will happen unless your body is a freak of nature or Phil is the Incredible Hulk) you’ll be alright. Just follow the…[Read more]

]]> 06a7a7b1099d5a1ebd2d48e8b71d8cc6 replied to the topic Length of time for a sitting? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/29322-length-of-time-for-a-sitting/#post-61874 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:07:38 +0000 I dunno…

Ive got people I can work 6 hours straight through on…they’re miserable, but they’re stoked with the end result…

Lately ive been holding to the thought of breaking things down into pre-planned sessions of 2-4 hours to maximize the amount of work that gets done. My people have become increasingly understanding about this, as with…[Read more]

]]> e98687d4ea3e25e03017bf2c45959782 replied to the topic Need opinions in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/29424-need-opinions/#post-61873 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:45:13 +0000 If you’re going to do the pits…decide on american staffordshire bull terriers or the traditional staffordshire bull terrier…there is a big, big difference.

also, make sure your artist has done tattoos of pitbulls before…you really dont want them coming out like the gaurdian dogs from Ghostbusters II…

or maybe you do, I dunno…

]]> 3a1a112abb0a5f84759d17ac21a7b636 replied to the topic Tattoo Without a tatto gun??????? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/29431-tattoo-without-a-tatto-gun/#post-61872 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:32:51 +0000 He should ask his doctor about rotary machines and/or pneumatic tattoo machines. I’m positive about the pneumatics, as they are run by an air compressor and have no electrical components…not too sure about the rotary though, because from what Ive seen, they DO have electrical components and a small motor, what im not sure of is if it is like the…[Read more]

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