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replied to the topic apprentice in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:22 +0000

fixedfool;71156 wrote:
hi im new to the forum.. im just wondering whats the youngest youve seen go for an apprenticeship, or how young you were going for yours.?

I began my apprenticeship at 18. I’m 41 now.

replied to the topic Noticable Difference between Electric and Numas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:24:33 +0000

By the way, both of those tattoos are beyond awesome.

replied to the topic Noticable Difference between Electric and Numas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:23:23 +0000

Mountain_Man;70775 wrote:
Stigma hyper? what type of gun is that I know hes looking at getting some new gun but not sure what Ill be seeing him here in a few weeks as I moved states 6 months ago and am getting ready to head home. Im one of those loyalist who sticks with an artist that has done me right and Bo is an awesome artist who is…[Read more]

replied to the topic Genital Piercing prices in the forum Pierced Skin

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:16:27 +0000

Actually you do. Price jumps for tattooing that is. Its kinda like this, people don’t want to touch your junk, so if they are gonna do it they are gonna get paid to do it. I’m a guy, so messing around a gals crotch doesn’t bother me in the slightest, but I’m still messing around a gal’s crotch and I’m doing it professionally, not sexually. I…[Read more]

replied to the topic Got more done on my half sleeve in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:26:25 +0000

that is some nice work, looks great, I like the vivid greens, the skull work is great.

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

Fri, 28 May 2010 19:11:07 +0000

Had a friend once that drank rubbing alchohol to try to get drunk. I thought it was pretty stupid. Don’t have any idea what the long term ill effects of it was, but I know I”M not going to drink rubbing alchohol.

Nor will I put anything in my skin that glows. Period. There is no way anyone can convince me that ink that glows under a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Long sleeved shirts in the summer in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:26:12 +0000

KnightHawk;68433 wrote:
Don’t worry about it man, I tell the story the way I do to get a laugh. It’s one of those things you gotta laugh or cry about, ya know?

Ohio only says riders in their first year or under 18 gotta wear a brains bucket–a passenger has to wear one only if the driver does. I’m kind of two minds of helmet laws. On one hand,…[Read more]

replied to the topic What causes a Blow out? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 26 May 2010 03:19:38 +0000

Katydid00;68381 wrote:
Thanks for that info, so it’s basically b/c the ink was put in too deep. What does that say about the artist? I have other work done by him and haven’t had a problem with anything else. It is on my shoulder going down my arm. Maybe it’s because of the area?
Could it also be caused by the sun. Exposing the tattoo to the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Long sleeved shirts in the summer in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:51:38 +0000

I never cover mine, and I ride Motorcycles most of the time. Tattoo Goo and a couple other companies make a sunblock for tattooed skin

replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:09:32 +0000

about 70% of my body is covered in tattoos, and tattooing is my profession, and has been for some time. I never picked a tattoo to pick it. Everything I have either means something or was done for a purpose. I have a story for each one becaause they represent something in my life, in my make up. They symbolize a struggle, an accomplishment, a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Attn tattoo artists: Is this possible to be fixed? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 22 May 2010 16:29:21 +0000

irishman301;68055 wrote:
It’s funny, until now I never even heard of this ‘kitchen magician’ or ‘scratcher’ tattoo stuff. I knew to not let my unlicensed buddies that bought a gun off ebay tattoo me….that’s common sense. But I always assumed that a guy in a legitimate tattoo shop that has a nice portfolio, has art school degrees hanging on…[Read more]

replied to the topic Attn tattoo artists: Is this possible to be fixed? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 19 May 2010 18:11:43 +0000

I looked at them. Not too bad

replied to the topic Attn tattoo artists: Is this possible to be fixed? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:47:52 +0000

Irishman, tattoo artists are often seen as “dicks” like you say because we sweat blood and tears, made terrible sacrifices, and have invested our lives and soul into the tattooing industry and those of us like me struggle to keep our tattoo studios open in a failing economy working 16 hour days with no paycheck at all just to keep the shop open…[Read more]

replied to the topic Attn tattoo artists: Is this possible to be fixed? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:37:39 +0000

I have been out of circulation for a LONG time, family issues, business issues, personal issues, ect. So you probably don’t know me. I’ll work on being polite, which doesn’t always work for me, so if anything I say comes out rude, just ignore the rudeness and focus on what I’m saying.

First, I agree with what everyone else has said. This…[Read more]

replied to the topic new guy in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:14:06 +0000

Welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing your ink.

replied to the topic new member and a couple first time tattoos! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:20:10 +0000

Its normal. Especially in light colors like yellow and white, because some of those colors don’t set in immediately. The artist has to guess whether its in solid, until it begins to show. Solid Black work is common too, because when your pores close back up after an hour or two there may be slight holidays. Usually a good artist can avoid that…[Read more]

replied to the topic Should I see it in color first? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:52:56 +0000

Aint nobody mad, I just tell it the way I see it. Thicken your skin and you’ll be just fine.

replied to the topic Is this just a bum idea ? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:50:57 +0000

Well butterfly, in HINDSIGHT I would think you will watch this thread a little closer now, won’t you?:D

replied to the topic Should I see it in color first? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:35:59 +0000

Ahhhh, butterfly, yes you did, I stand corrected.

replied to the topic Is this just a bum idea ? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:34:50 +0000

Now THAT is too funny! Well at least you’ve kept an eye on things.

replied to the topic Should I see it in color first? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:48:14 +0000

I’m going to take another direction. So far, universally, everyone has advised you to demand your picture in color first.

So you call the artist and you demand it. She agrees, then the next day, next couple of days, whatever, you call, change your mind and cancel.

Do you know how much of a pain in the ass you are being for your artist?

Yes,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Some stuff I've done so far... in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:54:25 +0000

Keep drawing. You’ve got raw talent. i don’t care much for Old School style work, but I respect the art. Concentrate on your color, blending and shade.

replied to the topic Touch-up Portrait - not original artist in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:21:22 +0000

The problem is that no two artists work the exact same style. Each artist is unique in and of himself or herself. Its difficult to match another artists style when you are not used to doing things their way.

replied to the topic Is this just a bum idea ? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:17:46 +0000

Well I caught the ass end of this conversation and missed the photo:mad:

Post it again.

I tattooed a guys cheek about six months ago. He wanted the word TRUST tattooed on one cheek in big bold letters so he could tell everyone they could trust his ass. He was hairy enough to harvest a wig out of. Not my favorite tattoo.:D

replied to the topic Can This Be Fixed? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:11:20 +0000

Yes it can be fixed. No Problem. Let it heal another two to three weeks then go to an artist and get it fixed.

replied to the topic Question About Design in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:44:15 +0000

Ditch him. I spent twenty years of my life in gangs and I’ll tell you that if you get that tattoo, and if you enter into that relationship you will regret it forever. There are many more men out there, many of them like tattoos and many of them will like tattoos and treat you right. Wait for him. Leave the gang banger.

replied to the topic New bill for California tattoo shops? in the forum Tattoo News

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:59:55 +0000

I require that all my artists do that anyway. As said, most reputable tattoo studios will. I have a BBp video I make everyone watch monthly and they have to get certified in BPP’s CPR and First Aid. I support laws like that.

replied to the topic intro (new here) in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:04:54 +0000

Welcome, good to have you.

replied to the topic am i a wuss in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:45:04 +0000

I love Pantera. For years nothing I listened to was mainstream, it was all underground garage music. I had some of Panteras stuff before they made it big. Wish I still had it.

replied to the topic am i a wuss in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:41:12 +0000

Joker1;50033 wrote:
Who do you suggest? 🙂

All depends on your likes. I like Metallica, Megadeath, Black Flag, you know, old school stuff like that.

replied to the topic Hey from Yorkshire in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:06:30 +0000

Welcome to the forum Scottee, from Texas. Look forward to posting with ya.

replied to the topic fading of tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:04:17 +0000

Outlaw;49953 wrote:
post a clear close up picture for us to see, that way we can be more accurate as to if it has faded badly 😉

Yup.

What HE said!:D

replied to the topic Price for original design? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:03:07 +0000

There is no right or wrong answer. Your art is worth what you think your art is worth. If you design an original piece of art, you set the price based on what you want for it. Period. There is no scale out there to determine what to charge for drawing. Jeez, people today splash paint on a canvass in absolutely random ways and sell them for…[Read more]

replied to the topic Hi From Skin Deep Magazine in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:56:34 +0000

Welcome Dee, glad to have you here. if you are ever in Texas, give me a ring.

replied to the topic am i a wuss in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:52:48 +0000

yeah, you’re probably a wuss, but then so are many people who get tattoos done. A lot of those are self proclaimed Wusses, but they still go through with it, wearing their wuss badge proudly!

Seriously though, the back of the calf hurts like hell. The arm isn’t so bad until you get inside the arm under the armpit area. That’s more wuss…[Read more]

replied to the topic shaving??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:45 +0000

Some hairy men go for a full body suit. If they want to show off the tattoos, they either shave, have regular full body wax jobs or ger laser hair removal. I know several who shave their entire body…Arms, chest, back, legs, & so on, just so their tattoos are always perfectly visible. Doesn’t hurt the tattoo at all.

replied to the topic shaving??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:49:04 +0000

Yes. They do.

replied to the topic Tony Iommi Black Sabbath in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:08:47 +0000

Good work Michelle. I wish I could get a client that wanted portrait work like that! Tony is lucky!

replied to the topic im new! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:51:28 +0000

welcome to the forum

replied to the topic Devildriverink in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:56:18 +0000

welcome to the forum

replied to the topic newbie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:49:49 +0000

BigJim;49768 wrote:
i haven’t asked for any advice……..

so how are you supposed to get into the industry then? and it is that simple really, no need to over complicate it, as long as all licences and health and safety is followed, why not go for it?

i know i can offer a better experience at a better price than is currently available, with…[Read more]