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replied to the topic Random thoughts for the day in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:10:37 +0000

@”Call_me_Lola 146618″ wrote:

My dad got his 40 year “chip” yesterday. My hero.

Quite an accomplishment, and has to be done day-to-day. Send my congrats to him!

replied to the topic funny stuff on "Ink masters" & other tattoo TV if you notice, in the forum Miami Ink - La Ink

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:13:36 +0000

I just wish they would get rid of the noise on the couches.

replied to the topic Touch Up Work Advice in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:02:47 +0000

I’ve seen (much) worse. Hell, I HAVE much worse! It’s not all that bad and certainly should wait at least a month before touchups. Was your father perfect? I’d let the imperfections in the tattoo represent his.

replied to the topic Share your experiences of getting a tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:55:19 +0000

@strike243 145137 wrote:

I am conducting a research project on tattoos and their effect on our identity and sense of self. !

And you want people on the internet to do the work for you. Research once involved months, years of painstaking data collection and analysis. Now people write up a questionnaire and put it on a few web sites and expect…[Read more]

replied to the topic Crowdfunding for new studio in Gatley in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:48:55 +0000

You really should proof-read your page if you expect people to invest. Honestly, the app may seem cool and teeny boppers will love seeing how their feathers turning into birds tattoo will look if they get it, but a tattoo is only as good as the artist that does it, and the artist is the best judge of proper placement and fit. If that artist isn’t…[Read more]

replied to the topic White Ink Tattoo now DARK brown in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:24:43 +0000

I seem to remember that white ink does not laser very well, although I doubt much has been worked on yet. Do research and make sure first! You don’t want to replace this with a scar. I’m seconding the sentiments that you go ahead and have it redone in color. Unless of course you want it to look like permanent henna, which is cool. At work, they…[Read more]

replied to the topic Anxiety after tattoo in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:19:03 +0000

Time heals. I have one on my forearm that I really don’t like the execution of, but it has not put me off of more tattoos. As time passes, I really see it more and more as part of me. It is way too dark, but maybe I have some very dark areas to my personality. I would like to suggest that you get a good web cam and look at yourself as others will…[Read more]

replied to the topic New (old) guy with a question in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:50:47 +0000

I’d suggest it go upper torso, chest, or arms. They seem to be the easiest healing. My submarine dolphins and patrol pin on my chest healed real easy @ 62, but I have no sugar problems. Also suggest you watch your diet very closely around tattoo and healing time.

replied to the topic what do you think of my tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 20 May 2015 20:26:22 +0000

Do you like it? With something so personal, it doesn’t really matter what the critics think, does it?

replied to the topic chattanooga convention in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 20 May 2015 20:23:42 +0000

Good luck! I think this is promoted by the same folks that do the Knoxville convention. I went to the Knoxville convention last year on Friday night – it was a blast! I imagine Saturday afternoon crowds, late Saturday, and Sunday the folks can be a bit worn and edgy, but everyone was having fun on Friday evening! People enjoying their passion.

replied to the topic First tattoo, what to expect, and where to get it... in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:32:31 +0000

I pass out under extreme pain. I’ve done so three times. That said, the three tattoos I have so far have only been mild aggravation. Hydrate, go in rested and in a good frame of mind with a full belly (but, not overly so!) Trust the artist and enjoy the experience. Front of the thigh should be very easy to handle.

replied to the topic U.S ARMY RELAXES TATTOO POLICY in the forum Tattoo News

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:15:55 +0000

@nuggins 143600 wrote:

i don’t see how any purse strings are pulled in this case — n one in making anything out of it – the top dog of each branch can makes whatever changes they want in regards to their personnel’s code —we’re not talking about things the millions spent on making stupid uniform changes where people are making the $$$

Congress…[Read more]

replied to the topic U.S ARMY RELAXES TATTOO POLICY in the forum Tattoo News

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:18:03 +0000

Yeah, until a bunch of congressmen and senators complain. The purse strings are strong.

replied to the topic What do you drive or ride??? in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:16:03 +0000

2006 Honda GoldWing Premium Audio. About 94k miles so far, almost broke in.

replied to the topic Trying to pick a spot for my new tattoo? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:25:43 +0000

If you mean on your sternum, Yes – it will hurt. If you mean to one side below your collar bone – my first was about 2″ below mu collar bone on the left side and it did not really hurt, just mild aggravation.

replied to the topic Girlfriends New Tat - No Good IMO... in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:31:07 +0000

If you show her that you posted this in a public forum, you’ve probably insured her leaving you already.

replied to the topic Dr Numb & Numbing Cream in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:44:37 +0000

Dr. Numb is available on Amazon, which should have a way to ship to Greece.

replied to the topic Using a fake parent to go to tattoo shop with you so you can get a tattoo? (If youre under 18 of course)? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:19:46 +0000

And, what if a cop reads your Craigslist ad, and pretends to pretend to be your parent, then busts you for fraud and several other nice crimes? Was I that dumb at that age? Or ever?

replied to the topic Tattoo that relates to someone you care about... who does not like tattoos....... in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:14:03 +0000

Note that a birth date isn’t very abstract.

replied to the topic My new chest piece in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:46:01 +0000

I’d give about anything for my dad to see mine and complain. Love him and be a good son. He will grow to accept it as part of you. (And, don’t rub his nose in it – wear shirts most of the time around him.)

replied to the topic Alternative lettering which is NOT "Explore. Dream. Discover." in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:46:42 +0000

Like you said, it’s YOUR tattoo on YOUR body. Have it say whatever you want. Like: Hmm… I’ve never been there before.

replied to the topic Invitation in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:39:58 +0000

Just wondering if you have recent photos of work that you did say, 10 years ago. I like what I see in your Facebook photos, BTW. Just interested in how they hold up over time.

replied to the topic thanks for the concern ! in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:53:24 +0000

Don’t expect those speeds to last. Comcast will discover their mistake eventually, and begin throttling you. Either that, or eventually 500 other subscribers will be tacked on and share the same bandwidth as they watch Netfliks. As you can tell, I’m not a huge fan of the only option that I have for internet. I do own some stock in them, though.…[Read more]

replied to the topic Getting ready for Chapter II in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:07:16 +0000

@jerryatrophy 141784 wrote:

Theres an entire continent missing. But that might be a design choice. Not sure.

It was, since the point is to depict the population density of the globe, not for navigation.

replied to the topic Getting ready for Chapter II in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:32:09 +0000

As many have warned me, one leads to another. Sarah Hurst did my second one last night. She took these after she cleaned it and before she applied the aftercare. I really pleased. I know it is not the stile that many here like, but I feel that the quality is excellent. Now, if I can link a photo from my gallery….

replied to the topic Carlsberg in the forum Jokes and Humour

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:37:29 +0000

@KnightHawk 52378 wrote:

It’s not a myth, and it’s yet more proof why the English are the most backassward people on the face of the planet.

Love. Peace. Metallica.

Actually, it is because Lucas (Prince of Darkness) builds their refrigerators.

replied to the topic heeeelloo there in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:32:33 +0000

I’m not going to lie. I liked the second one to a point. Then, it looks like something printed in an ink jet printer that drug across a jambed piece of paper and smeared it. If it was something I printed, I would throw it out and print again. I don’t understand why you would do it to an otherwise good tattoo.

replied to the topic Village of the damned! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:15:03 +0000

Your travel photos are only (slightly) eclipsed by your tattoo photos!

replied to the topic In with Mr Torres today and tomorrow :) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 01:46:58 +0000

Damn! Just, Damn! You really need to buy an excellent web cam so that you can admire this!

replied to the topic My first tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:55:32 +0000

They really are being bluntly honest with you (well, buttwheat’s last comment was quite cruel and uncalled for, please try to ignore it). I’m really a newbee at this, but honestly I’ve seen much better of both. I would suggest that if you are really seeking a great tattoo (yours can be fixed by a good artist), check the links given and study posts…[Read more]

replied to the topic Add to my tat, for my baby! in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:41:15 +0000

I must agree that careful though and consideration should be made. Avoid at all costs looking at Pinterest for ideas. Try to be original, instead. He is one-of-a-kind, and any commemoration should be the same.

Someone will be along soon to suggest a black panther.

replied to the topic female artists and pregnancy? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:18:19 +0000

You might be even more critical in screening clients in regards to health. I sure would not be afraid to be tattooed by my artist if she was pregnant. Having just acquired the skills and experience to put your art talent to use, I would hate to see you let them decay. Now, would a shop owner hire you knowing you are pregnant? I do believe they are…[Read more]

replied to the topic is this tattoo possible? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:07:17 +0000

If and when you get it, you MUST post photos of it here!

replied to the topic bad bad bad baaad tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:48:30 +0000

Yep, pretty bad, but it should be easily covered with something nice by a good artist. Looks fresh, so abuse (sun, etc.) might help it fade some and you would not need laser.

replied to the topic Tattoo Over Small Spots in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:02:00 +0000

I don’t think my artist would have touched it before verifying it was not a contagious event. Red circles can be indication of ringworm fungus, RMSF, other things.

replied to the topic Simple question about font for a chest tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 17:50:59 +0000

Script must be done very well to look good. Even spacing, same size and thickness. And please, make sure it is a legible font! I doubt you will inspire many to look it up, and the last place I would reference a non-believer would be Revelations (well, or maybe Lamentations, Leviticus, or Isaiah).

replied to the topic Day 1 & 2 with Silvano Fiato in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:06:08 +0000

Oh, I do like that.

Please have someone keep an eye on you for the next week to make sure delayed shock doesn’t hit you.

replied to the topic HELP! Huge mountain tattoo on stomach...good or bad idea? in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:10:20 +0000

I don’t particularly like the mountains, but I do like them more than the geometric shape. And, no, they don’t go together well at all. I think a good artist could add to the mountains with something (sunrise/set, ocean scene, etc.) replacing the shape. I don’t see anything going with the shape.

replied to the topic New Ink For My 29th Birthday... and for one year sober. Got it yesterday! in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:50:08 +0000

Congratulations on sobriety, tattoo, and another trip around the sun! Does Mouse behave as “proper” as his likeness? Looks to be quite the distinguished gent!

replied to the topic Victor Portugal day 1 & 2 arse cheeks! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:47:37 +0000

Sweet cheeks. And flanks. Heal well!

replied to the topic Forearm or Calf in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:09:31 +0000

If you are thinking of admiring it yourself (for many, many years), placement and orientation should be so that you can comfortably see it. If for ornamentation for other’s view, the leg would probably work, but it doesn’t need to be very large. It is simple enough to fit most anywhere (arm, foot, behind ear).

replied to the topic hello forum in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:57:29 +0000

Tastes and opinions are individual. Quality is universal. If you get text, I would think quality requires even sizing, spacing, slant and thickness. Spell-checking prevents major uh-ohs. Checking the sketch and stencil (don’t allow free-hand text) closely, have someone else check them. My personal preference in fonts is something legible. Not…[Read more]

replied to the topic Outline done, colour to come: in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:23:01 +0000

Does it all get color? Honestly, your skin tone is so uniform that it makes her face perfect. The art is wonderful, but you are to be congratulated for maintaining the background so well (well, and genetics helps a bit).

replied to the topic Getting ready for Chapter II in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:11:05 +0000

I have to admit it stung a bit more than the first time. She really went over it well and it looked even bolder in the shop mirror than the first time. The bandage still has 15 minutes before it comes off and I wash it. I’ll take a photo after it dries and before I put her after-care on.

And… the result::)

replied to the topic Getting ready for Chapter II in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:14:09 +0000

Just a quick update. Going in today for a touch-up of the drop-shadow under the patrol pin and the bow on the patrol pin where the very thin line has faded to no line. I’ll not ask for work on the stars unless she asks about it, because they are no more than about 2mm across, and I can’t really expect much improvement in such a small spot. I put…[Read more]

replied to the topic first laser session next friday in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:54:33 +0000

@ferrisD 141147 wrote:

damn this look cruel in a way^^

You should have seen one removed by rock salt dermabrasion. I saw one removed that way in the Navy once. And they take just as many sessions (very bloody sessions). Probably the main reason I waited until almost 62 for my first tattoo!

replied to the topic first laser session next friday in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:52:29 +0000

$150 may seem like a lot for 3 minutes, but when you figure in the cost of the equipment and training to use it, not so much. I’ve read of $400 (and up!) sessions at dermatologists that were no bigger. They have much more overhead (and profit margin), though.

So, what did it feel right like after? And, did they use any numbing agent?

Honestly,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Discussion Tattoo in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:26:11 +0000

By my understanding, tattoos are very forbidden in Islam. In fact, that is the main reason that I am planning to delay one tattoo that I have planned, as I teach many international students in my work, and I do not want to offend any of them with a visible tattoo.

I fear that you are either baiting this forum, or dealing with a very dangerous…[Read more]

replied to the topic What do you guys think of my tattoos? in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:03:45 +0000

I can still see the W. Nuc ’em.

replied to the topic Other sleeve,in progress. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:40:54 +0000

That is one my wife would definitely accept. Very nice art!