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replied to the topic Headphones in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:19:45 +0000

Regarding the last few posts it actually is a big problem in the UK.

Also moving on from gay to retard, wow, smooth. Having to care for disabled kids this is one of the comments that pisses me off no end, I suppose it’s meant to be amusing?

replied to the topic cherry blossom on guy in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:09:29 +0000

I was going to get cherry blossoms, the key reason I didn’t was that after over a year of researching and getting designs drawn up I only ever found one piece I liked. I figured I’d cut my losses and not risk getting one I didn’t like. I find the majority of cherry blossom tattoos look pretty damn awful. They come out like badly drawn flowers,…[Read more]

replied to the topic peoples views on kids being pierced in the forum Pierced Skin

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:49 +0000

KnightHawk;50320 wrote:
But peircings, I say go for it when you hit fifteen, as long as we’re talking minor piercings like eyebrow rings, septum, belly button, monroes…the kind of thing that only leaves a tiny, round scar no one will notice anyway.

I have to disagree on the eyebrow piercing scar. I think it’s one of the most obvious scars…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattooing over scars in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:49:00 +0000

Army is cracking down on tattoos is it not?
I’d really look into before going for it, especially a wrist piece.

replied to the topic How long will my new tattoos take to heal? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:42:45 +0000

As far as I can determine you’ve got yourself hand tattoos without knowing the first thing about them and then want to jump in with a face tattoo… all in the name of sticking two fingers up at the world. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
But then to complain about people staring at them, are you serious? You’ve got a highly visible tattoo and yet…[Read more]

replied to the topic I want to improve my tattoo. in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:18:48 +0000

Meh, it’s a tribal. Add more tribal. And do you actually mean right? As in front of your arm?
Talking from a personal view (not a professional one!) I would want to balance it with more ink to the back it looks off centre and you’re turned in the pic

And in England tattooists want more money for the job too! If you use them it won’t normally be…[Read more]

replied to the topic Brian Green's tattoos on Desperate Housewives in the forum Celebrity Skin

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:11:55 +0000

yummmm, I must admit the tattoos are just there for me, I haven’t actually looked at them, I’m too busy noticing him 😀

replied to the topic c&c my ink; people got me feeling down lol in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:08:46 +0000

I’d almost like to see more curve on the top to fit in with the shape of the back, looks like it will lead into a back piece in the future, but nothing urgent… it’s a good one to add to 🙂

replied to the topic Ok Im sorry but I think this is going too far in the forum Pierced Skin

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:03:46 +0000

Personally I think that stretched lobes etc look fine as long as they don’t go over the natural size (if that makes any sense!) So as long as they don’t distort the natural shape.
I’m not a fan of facial mods really, it’s the one place I’ve not and will never do anything to, but as others have said, each to their own and no-one should have a say…[Read more]

replied to the topic Little bit of concern in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:59:43 +0000

Were they sections that were gone over several times? I had this problem with a small section of my ribs where it was shaded over several times. Shiny and took longer to heal
All healed up fine though apart from one tiny bit I knocked the scab off and I’ll just have that re-done.
Mine always heal quicker than normal though, so the time frame means…[Read more]

replied to the topic Really hairy leg tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:06:43 +0000

I say go for it, just trim it down when you’re showing them off, it doesn’t need to be done all the time.
As to getting it lasered off, it’s pricy and takes several treatments and isn’t guaranteed, it often doesn’t work on thicker hair, so don’t use it as a certainty.
L

replied to the topic Lower back tattoo... only for chicks/tramps/ho's etc? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:04:13 +0000

You’ve said in your post that it means something to you and then said you want it covered because of peoples comments.
If your tattoo has meaning and you like it, it shouldn’t make an odds what anyone else thinks.
Mine may not be the best pieces in the world, but they all hold meaning for me and I’m wouldn’t dream of covering them over on the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Dr numb - scam or not? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:04:33 +0000

So I had my ribs done today… after sitting for 2 hours he put some numbing stuff on it (mainly curious to see if it would work as I can’t use local or general anaesthetics). It was absolutely fantastic, completely numbed.
I’m still in the bank of not being a fan of numbing, but it was a Godsend in the last of the third hour! The top still wasn’t…[Read more]

replied to the topic Underage on TV in the forum UK Tattoo Related Events

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:34:27 +0000

If I had a kid with a medical condition, I would seriously consider it. The most common time for people to stop taking necessary medication and hide things like that is in their teens. They don’t carry medical cards or wear bracelets etc, if it meant getting a discreet tattoo that could save their life I would strongly consider it.
Other than that…[Read more]

replied to the topic Memorial to My Grandma in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:03:50 +0000

Sorry for your loss.
I’ve got a memorial tat that meant a lot to me, not anyone else. (My shark one in my album) I like the rose idea as they actually mean something to you. There was a tat like this on one of the ‘Ink’ shows a while back. The guy had roses for each family member in different sizes and shapes, ie bud, fully open etc.
As everyone…[Read more]

replied to the topic Underage on TV in the forum UK Tattoo Related Events

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:50:29 +0000

Apostle 228;76356 wrote:
Just to clarify, it does go by the state here in the U.S. actually.The age is 18 in most states, however in most states you CAN in fact get a tattoo under that age with parental consent. For instance, in CA it is strictly 18+ no exceptions, however right next door in Nevada you can get work done under that age with…[Read more]

replied to the topic Anyone seen such a tatto before? in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:16:41 +0000

All I can really make out is the Chimera(?) looks to be climbing up a dagger. The dagger would probably be the easiest bit to trace
L

replied to the topic Underage on TV in the forum UK Tattoo Related Events

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:15:14 +0000

Actually there is an exception.
The law is 18+ unless it is for medical reasons, done by a medical practitioner or by a person working under his direction.

The common misconception normally lies with body piercing though, where there is no legal minimum age however most respectable places won’t pierce under 16

replied to the topic Went to Tahiti, got a tattoo... in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:39:07 +0000

I’m not a fan of tribal in general but these are more original and nice designs… I like 🙂

replied to the topic Question about a sleeve in progress in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:36:13 +0000

Personal opinion… I’m not a fan of what he’s done there and would be a bit nervous going back (but then I appreciate that it can look worrying til it’s done and then look amazing)
If you aren’t happy with his attitude then get out. There’s no point being upset with the result.

Seek a second opinion, it may not be do-able, but you’d be happier…[Read more]

replied to the topic Jobs that discriminate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:32:35 +0000

Agreed with Roie.
Large companies don’t have the time to bother with individuals, this isn’t just contained to tattoos. Age, education, gender, religion, ethnicity etc

I must admit to being surprised at American Eagle though, I’ve found that lots of fashion stores here (UK) often have staff with tattoos. Alongside lots of models now cropping up…[Read more]

replied to the topic I Need Help About My Tattoo PLEASE in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:16:56 +0000

Honest impression?
Meh…

Go original or don’t bother, sheep is never a good look.

replied to the topic Howdie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:37:16 +0000

I wouldn’t feel too guilty, the best meat I’ve ever had comes off the farm! I can name most of the meat in my freezer…

I wouldn’t mind being butted, but ours don’t, they just jump when they want attention… two hooves right in a piercing is not fun lol. The horns are taken off around 10 days, no way I’m risking walking into one of them!

replied to the topic Howdie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:17:33 +0000

He’s still a kid, about 8months and he’s been done, so no smell 😀
They’re lovely rare breeds chosen for the temperement, not just randoms! I could go on, but I won’t bore you with how awesome the goats are!

replied to the topic Howdie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:06:53 +0000

Ironically he jumps up for hugs!
Now getting to be too big though, but still wants to sit on laps and be picked up… way too tame!!!

replied to the topic Tipping on much larger tattos...? in the forum Miami Ink - La Ink

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:50:01 +0000

It’s very much a cultural thing. In the UK it’s not an expected thing… I got a bottle of JD and a large poster for my last tattooist to go in his new studio as he’d been eying it up for a while… but I wouldn’t have tipped in cash. However if I was in America I’d expect to tip.

As for the response earlier to someone for not tipping, I think…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why do others stare at people that have tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:27:31 +0000

Bdubbs;59603 wrote:
Wondering what you guys/gals think? I could care less that people stare at me, but wondering what your thoughts are. Has anyone ever stopped you and asked you about them? Its obvious people have an instinct when someone is looking at them, seem to be getting this alot now at the gym.

Peace.

I’m often doing this, if I see…[Read more]

replied to the topic Howdie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:23:27 +0000

Cheers 🙂

Having them out hurt more than any piercing or tattoo I’ve had! And they’re in my album, not an amazing pic though :/
L

replied to the topic getting a tat fixed in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:15:15 +0000

ArniVidar;76021 wrote:
So you’re saying he also had poor quality red ink… the one he uses on everybody who doesn’t ask for ‘the good stuff’ ?

I believe he was comparing against the previous artists ink.

replied to the topic Getting tattooed at a convention in the forum UK Tattoo Related Events

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:12:17 +0000

I thought the point of a convention was for people to see your work in progress and chat about it and get together? Otherwise you might as well be in a tattoo shop. I certainly wouldn’t begrudge it

replied to the topic Dr numb - scam or not? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:04:26 +0000

I don’t believe in numbing it.
100% with KH

In the past when I’ve had my skin numbed or frozen for piercings I’ve actually found it more painful and now refuse the stuff.

Though I must admit to being a weird person who actually likes the feel of having the tattoo done, but then my pain threshold is fairly high and if I’m expecting it I can tune…[Read more]

replied to the topic Book tattoos in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:58:49 +0000

Thank you!
I’d found the foot one and that was it… definitely showing me what I don’t want!!!

I’m all for the artist drawing it up… definitely believe in paying for an artist who tattoos, not a tattooist who can copy, if that makes sense. I just wish I’d been blessed with the ability to draw!

I will be proudly showing the result off next week 🙂
L

replied to the topic Any1 know of a god artist in Andover or Hampshire area? in the forum UK Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:18:27 +0000

Have to agree with framey on Darren Stares… he’s brilliant but has a years waiting list, however also has lots of cancellations come up apparently. I’m having mine done by the guy who works with him in his shop next week (Mark?) Who also has avery good reputation and some great pieces to his name

replied to the topic Yo I need some help! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:09:06 +0000

Go into you User CP and put it into an album 🙂

I love memory tattoos, I think they’re a fantastic way of keeping someone close to you and having a tattoo that will never lose meaning to you
Look forward to seeing it 🙂

replied to the topic Book tattoos in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:04:01 +0000

Thanks 🙂

Yes, I’ve got a few photos of the basic idea, but would love to see an actual tattoo of it. I find that peoples tattoos are where I really notice what I think would work on me and want I wouldn’t want.

replied to the topic cant decide on a piercing!! in the forum Pierced Skin

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:49:38 +0000

Regarding micro-dermals, I’d very carefully consider them. I’ve had several, the longest any lasted was 9months. They healed almost instantly and I found barely hurt getting them done (although I have a very high pain threshold), but if they’re anywhere that’s going to get knocked, don’t bother. Also be warned that the scar is much larger than…[Read more]

replied to the topic peoples views on kids being pierced in the forum Pierced Skin

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:41:09 +0000

Izarrasink;50254 wrote:
our studio has a policy with piercing, lobes are fine at 7, (with parental consent) anything else under 18 is with parental consent, and the parents have to be present.
We would NEVER pierce a 6 year olds nose that is ludicrous and totally insane.

I agree in general.
I waited until I was 14 for my ears and 17 for…[Read more]

replied to the topic Miley Cyrus Gets A New tattoo in the forum Celebrity Skin

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:27:47 +0000

What confuses me is how many celeb tattoos are truly awful. I don’t just mean bad designs etc, I mean that they are just bad! This one (if real) just looks scrawled on :/
You’d think with their money they’d source someone who could actually tattoo well