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replied to the topic Quarter Sleeves for Gals in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:11:14 +0000

I went for my most recent consultaion for a half sleeve in January, dragged a few idea in with me off the net, Japanese style, for pheonix…so having ayour own ideas is always a good starting place.

Anyway he made a suggestion if I was up for it, which I was; he is taking new direction with his work and wanted to get away from heavy outline…[Read more]

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

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:42:03 +0000

Hi Guys

haven’t posted for a while but how strange I got a notification via email on this post today. I have just arrived back from having a large upper arm piece finished……and I tipped!! Yep, I added on a drink on top because it just felt right. I know I raised the question before about tipping and I can’t remember if it was on this…[Read more]

replied to the topic A full half sleeve in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:56:53 +0000

A trip to Waterstones proved frutless. Not much in the way of Japenese art. When I expalined what I wanted the book for, the girl very kindly pointed to shelf below about tattoos,, along side books on Banksy and street art. I can pick up a leasst 3 differnt tat mags from my local Smiths. Womams Weekly and Company aren’t really inspirational.

Back…[Read more]

replied to the topic A full half sleeve in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:03:12 +0000

Thanks Guys

I’m off to renew my membership. I’ll let you know how I get on.

PurpleStar

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

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:07:59 +0000

I posted a sminliar question a few months back, anyway, I stuck a couple of drinks worth in a small card and handed it to the artist as I was leaving the studio. Drink appreicated.

Purplestar

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

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:04:52 +0000

I posted a similar question few months ago. I had never tipped an artist before. Anyway, after a second sitting I handed him a little envelope and told him to have a drink on me. It was unexpected but appreciated.

UK South coast artist

Purplestar

replied to the topic question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:03:29 +0000

KnightHawk;42505 wrote:
You know, I’ve never thought about wether freckles disappear under white ink or not. That actually threw me for a second. Still, now that I HAVE thought about it, it seems to me that no, they would not. Your tattoo is like a piece of art seen through a tinted window; the lighter the tint and the more powerful the colors…[Read more]

replied to the topic question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:40:40 +0000

Ha Ha….do they disappear under white ink.

No freckles on me. They talk about the Luck of the Irish, but I guess that is not the case for all.

replied to the topic Gutted in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:36:17 +0000

purplestar;42318 wrote:
What’s left to be said, that hasn’t already been said. You can’t check out a place enough. Do you have any mate who are tattooed that can recomend a tattoist to you?

The closest tattooist is always the best a good artist is worth travelling a distance to and waiting for a slot, even if you have to wait a few…[Read more]

replied to the topic question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:21:21 +0000

Maybe it wouldl work if you had a pastie white Irish complexion. Then you wouldn’t need to fill in the white!

replied to the topic Star tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:18:29 +0000

Are we all not made of STAR stuff, I mean th sun is a big sun and without its energy we are nothing. So maybe the reason we choose to have a STAR is becuase it represents us on very primal level.

Purplestar

p.s
I have a star in the form of pentagram on a purple background )O(

replied to the topic Star tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:49:45 +0000

why do ya wanna go and put star in their eyes (Just Jack) …….no silly it was on her face.

replied to the topic My First (4) Tattoos! Shitty & Sad, Tell Me What You Think PLEASE! =) in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:39:05 +0000

Ouch and double ouch! Looks like you’r on the way for your first cover up. Thankfully there only outlines, tjat should make the job easisr, but please reserch your next tattooist. Yoo could hardley call the person who did this one.

Purplestar

replied to the topic question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:34:05 +0000

That’s interesting!

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

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:35:05 +0000

It doesn’t have to specifically a tattoo book, but any image that inspires you. Then find that artist that can translate in a tattoo.

Purplestar

replied to the topic Gutted in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:31:38 +0000

What’s left to be said, that hasn’t already been said. You can’t check out a place enough. Do you have any mate who are tattooed that can recomend a tattoist to you?

The closest tattooist is always the best a good artist is worth travelling a distance to and waiting for a slot, even if you have to wait a few months.

Good luck with the next…[Read more]

replied to the topic question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:23:12 +0000

What’s the Irish connection?

Purplestar

replied to the topic My First! in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:19:36 +0000

What a purrfect first tatto, I really like it. It reminds me of a cat that owned me. He was a really cool cat.

Purplestar

replied to the topic Afraid of getting tattoo on arm while getting bigger... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 22 May 2009 20:12:13 +0000

you make me laugh, I can just visualise that and it’s not pretty…funny, yes..pretty, no.

replied to the topic Pain question.... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 16 May 2009 22:13:29 +0000

a bit like labour wards, they are padded also…to drown out the screams as the female of the species pop a sprog out of her lady bits.

I only ever did that once, un like a tattoo….

replied to the topic Pain question.... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 16 May 2009 14:21:34 +0000

yes, the burn! When you under the needle and feelling the pain, just tell yourself “This time tommorrow, it will be all over”.
I kept putting myself in the future, with my tattoos.
My last one was 3 and a half hours on the my back and it hurt most iat the lower ribs and sacrum (pelvic girdle).

Purplestar

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

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:30:59 +0000

Mark
Matthew has asked the question, and Knighthawk has summed it up very nicely – on behalf of many of us.

Thanks you guys.

Every tattoo tells a story…….hell no……some of use just llike the pretty pictures.

Purplestar

replied to the topic Some of my wife's ink... in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:06:48 +0000

I love Klimt’ s kiss, it is fab

replied to the topic which sunscreen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:16:50 +0000

Hey CandyGirl, you know Lobster is not a good colour for us Irish Colleens..

HI Salt Life

Me personally, If I’m out in the sun I always go for sunscreen or a total sunblock if I’m actaully or a sun holiday, but then I tend to sit under the shade on make sure I throw something overmy shoulders.
It never soes any harm to wear sunscreed/high…[Read more]

replied to the topic is tattoo ink vegetarian and/or vegan? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 03 May 2009 12:19:52 +0000

it can be hard when visting firends and somestimes eating out. I was never ate lots of cheese, and hated the white of eggs as a kid, so going vegan wasn’t too bad. Knowing you ingrediants on the sides of food packets – you soon learn what id vegan and what is not.

And there is plenty of vegan chocolate aound!!

replied to the topic can sombody help me please with some advise in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:20:07 +0000

Strangley enough Matthew you have answered a question I had often wondered about.

Thanks

Purpletar (all 8stone 6lbs of me)

replied to the topic name or no name? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:17:24 +0000

banners and ribbons aside, what are you having done? A Rose…cross.. something that symbolises him. Having his name will get people asking “who is…….? and you can tell the story of this person and part in your life. I pesonnally would not include the dates, people may not enquire so much as to this person (if they don’t know him of…[Read more]

replied to the topic My first tat! in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:08:39 +0000

nice piece of script – not a Beatles fan though. Looking forward to seeing your sleeve.

Purplestar

replied to the topic I Just Hate Psuedo-Science Prejudice in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:21:18 +0000

Matthew

god, I wish I’d been there. That undergrade knows JACK SHIT!! Do he know how loong it can take to get a tat done. Book the consultation…wait 2 months to see the artist……then maybe another 2 monts before you actully get inked. Yeah suicidal…..that is a long slow death. In London the suicidal ones I hear about are the ones who jump…[Read more]

replied to the topic Don't ink your kids!! in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:11:14 +0000

Sick.

I remeber several years ago, see an article in a UK newspaper where a young boy, about 6-7 years old had several small tattoos up both his forearms. His dad did them for him, becuase the little boy wanted them. Didn’t go down to well with the school authorities. I guess there is now a bloke in his 30 going around with these horrid tattoos.…[Read more]

replied to the topic added onto my piece in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:13:55 +0000

DCV

I am loving the story and meaning of your tattoo.

Purplestar

replied to the topic Do you tip the Tattoo Artist in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:07:50 +0000

I had my new tattoo done 3 weeks ago and went back for a little fine tuning (as planned). As I paid in full 3 weeks ago I felt it only right to buy the artist ‘a drink or two’. He wasn’t expecting it but I felt it only right.

thanks for your replies every one.

replied to the topic When your new tattoo itches like crazy. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:02:14 +0000

My new tattoo is 3 weeks old today and it has just……just stopped itching! Thank F***

replied to the topic Black in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:20:40 +0000

Matthew

I’d be intrested on your book too.

Purplestar

replied to the topic La Miami London Ink, Good or Bad for the tattoo industry? in the forum Miami Ink - La Ink

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:02:25 +0000

I agree Joker 1 and I have learnt how to spell ASTRONOMICAL, I think

replied to the topic La Miami London Ink, Good or Bad for the tattoo industry? in the forum Miami Ink - La Ink

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:18:24 +0000

I friend of mine takes regular holidays in Florida, he is off againg if 5 weeks. Anyway, he took a 4 hour drive from the place he was staying in to see the ‘Miami Ink’ shop…..what a dissapointment….not one of the artists we see on the screen was there and the prices where astonomical.

When the cameras are gone…..so are the ‘stars’….

Purplestar

replied to the topic Allergy to tattoo ink? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:27:05 +0000

I’m not an authority on ink, but I have read many a horror story in the press about holiday makes getting henna tattoo and then turning nasty, leaving people withs burns and lasting scars.

I have only ever read one article (last year I think), where by a footballer had an advverse reaction to tattoo ink. Not into football so can’t remember his…[Read more]

replied to the topic What did it feel like for you? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:57:26 +0000

My first one 24 years ago hurt like hell and my palms were real sweaty and took about half an hour. My most recent (11th) was 3 hours, outline burnt like hell but thankully we plugged my Ipod into the sound system..listenin got my own tunes really gave my mind to focus on.

When you under the needle, you just have to remind yoursel that “this…[Read more]

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

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:48:53 +0000

Hey Matthew sorry to hear about this. It is always a good thing to get yourself checked out if you feeling a bit under the weather. My partner took himself to the doctors in 2005, he was feeling major ill or anything but just felt a bit tired all the time, a blood test later, turns out he has chronic lymphatic leukemia – body producing too many…[Read more]

replied to the topic which sunscreen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:34:23 +0000

I have never been one to sit in the sun roasting my skin but I do like to get a colour….and that is in the form of tattoo ink. And as I’m blessed with a pale Irish complexion, I always use a sun block on my visible tattoos when ventruing out in the UVA. (taking on board the advise you have had with reagards to healing).

Purplestar

replied to the topic is tattoo ink vegetarian and/or vegan? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:55:38 +0000

the ‘bacon buttey’ taunt – meat eaters can be so cruel to us veggies n’ vegans:(

replied to the topic is tattoo ink vegetarian and/or vegan? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:06:18 +0000

yes that is correct StuperMario, the piscitarians know who they are, it is the fish eating veggies that cofuse the issue and wouldn’t understand the term ‘piscitarian’ if slapped them in the face likea wet fish.:)

Anyway I’m off to have a toaseted tofu and advocado sandwich on brown bread now.

Purplestar

p.s

I was in a Dublin airport about 10…[Read more]

replied to the topic One Day Till OPENING!!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:35:40 +0000

Great decor
I’ll have to come and visit when I go on my world travels.

Goodl luck

Purplestar

replied to the topic is tattoo ink vegetarian and/or vegan? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:27:13 +0000

thanks for your response once again Matthew on both counts.

Yes Turbosatan, Vegans beliefs do go that far, a lot futher the the ‘vegetarians’ that each fish (or kittens).

Only today, I had somecheck my clothes in detail, he was convinced he would find me wearing leather in some form or another. And no I wasn’t. No leather for me, which is a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Sleeve tattoos and your thoughts on them in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:49:41 +0000

I’m not a cop but work for the London Met Pollice. I do know of a Pollice Sommunity Support Officer who had to have the word LONDON covered over with some heavy tribal on his forearm.

You also have quite a few ex military/armed forces tattoos on show.
Purplestar

replied to the topic My tattoo... IS TOOOO COMMON! Help!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:37:52 +0000

My first tattoo was a star, allbiet self inked with a sewing needle and bottle of Indian ink. My biggest regret was covering it up several years later with another tatoo, which I then had covered again because I hated the cover up.

I miss my first tattoo. Your star is great as it is. Anchors and hearts are making return. My son is currently…[Read more]

replied to the topic ELMA numbing cream in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:38:33 +0000

What am I talking about; I forgot to count the tattoo on the back of my neck making the total 6 (excluding cover-ups).
I guess that tube of cream is just gonna sit in the medicine cupboard. I agree KnightHawk; a friend of mine told me it was a right of passage to experience the pain. How wants tattoo that is easy as a wash off transfer to…[Read more]

replied to the topic ELMA numbing cream in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:04:25 +0000

Butterfly Kisses I will get a photo uploaded soon. Thanks Outlaw for your response. I will bear the pain once again when I go back for the finishing touches. And now doublt for future tattoos to.

Thank you

replied to the topic ELMA numbing cream in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:41:10 +0000

Hi Butterfly Kiddes

I’ve had a Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, she is sitting on pink lotus flower and holdin little yellow lotus flowers. She is droping gold coins from her right hand. She is giver of boht spititual and matierial wealth. (besides more).

Purplestar

replied to the topic is tattoo ink vegetarian and/or vegan? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:10:03 +0000

tattoo is done – read my ELMA posting

thanks for the repsonse everyone, sorry for quick response, Heros is on.

Purplestar