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replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:38:49 +0000

Thanks. I’ve seen a few places advertising laser, but I’ve never been sure whether to trust them. Is the idea (for a black tattoo) just that you can lighten it and then be able to cover with something other than black? Do I need to know anything in order to choose the right place, or will all laser treatments be the same?

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:33:24 +0000

Wow. I had no idea that such things were possible with really dark tattoos. I’m guessing that most artists wouldn’t be able to do this stuff? I live in scotland, and I’m trying to find someone with plenty of experience. So far I haven’t found anyone with cover work comparable to this.

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:27:39 +0000

Its just supposed to be hiding the original symbol. It is obviously just a rough sketch – I wouldn’t get that done as it is! And now I’ve realised what should have been an obvious ambiguity in my original post. I drew over it in MS Paint, so that the original symbol wouldn’t be obvious. I didn’t paint over it.

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:19:50 +0000

That is interesting. Thanks a lot. Maybe I just haven’t been able to find any good artists. I’ve been to quite a few and haven’t found any that have suggestions other than tribal. That said, I actually quite like tribal. Doesn’t seem to be in fashion these days (and seems to get a bad rap from folk who consider themselves connoisseurs) but I…[Read more]

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:19:51 +0000

A big black turtle? I don’t have a problem with that if it works as a cover. I like turtles…

Would you care to elaborate on the problems with the design? I’m here to try and find out more about this stuff, afteralll. I think my options are fairly limited. As far as I can tell, I am going to be stuck with some kind of tribal. Do you just think…[Read more]

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:08:41 +0000

Thanks for your reply. There is nothing wrong with the tattoo itself – it was done very professionally. The problem is that I now have a holy symbol tattooed on my foot, and I don’t like thinking about the offence it could (and would) cause to those from a culture that I have a lot of respect for. That said, a bad cover where the om could still…[Read more]

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:34:28 +0000

I was really worried when I first saw this pic that my foot was going to drop off or something, but it’s purple because we had already drawn one design and wiped it off.

Given that a lot of people have viewed this and none have given me the answer, I’ll post a pic of the original now. Its an om symbol. Got it when I was young and had mistaken the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Ha 🙂 Perhaps a bit extreme. But I guess its on the cards in a way that it wouldn’t be if the tat was on my face.

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:44:36 +0000

Ha, thanks. I think I’ve fixed the picture now

replied to the topic Coverup in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:41:18 +0000

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