Tattoo Forum | Sam-I-Am | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/sam-i-am/activity/ Activity feed for Sam-I-Am. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:26:35 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 966d3fe1f25b38266a6b30af61772220 Sam-I-Am changed their profile picture https://www.thetattooforum.com/activity/p/104200/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:00:35 +0000 0 0bd99a9ed317d3e9410147df7627a957 replied to the topic Hi! New tattoo enthusiast! in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26036-hi-new-tattoo-enthusiast/#post-49107 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:33:09 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Sweet piece you have!

]]> 15a6c6548d29743ba5f409fe2fdcc22b replied to the topic It is possible, big coverup ? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26004-it-is-possible-big-coverup/#post-49020 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:37:36 +0000 Anything is possible. Fortunately, that tattoo is not real dark.

Talk to a tattooer that specializes in cover ups.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

]]> f50c31f443dc506f4644b7719c7ceddf replied to the topic Coverup wanted but no clue what to get in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25993-coverup-wanted-but-no-clue-what-to-get/#post-49008 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:35:37 +0000 I like flowers. But Arni is right, you’ll need lots of laser sessions.

Keep us posted, good luck!

]]> 958a4d27d2fd1464a261ae7871b55301 replied to the topic Tattoo cost in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26012-tattoo-cost/#post-49105 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:12:14 +0000 The main thing is to get a great tattoo.

If I pay $1000.00 for a tattoo, (Nice one Dan, by the way) and I live for 20 more years, it cost me $50.00 per year for a great tattoo.

Cheers!

]]> 54a09acffd326610a26f7fc2af8917b8 replied to the topic Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - Tattoo aftercare question in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/25979-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-tattoo-aftercare-question/#post-48828 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:36:44 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

It seems like every part of my body heals differently. So far, my knee caps healed the fastest and with the least problems.
My right arm did take longer to heal than my back did, now that I think about it. (I use a mini paint roller to apply moisturizer to my back)
Also while my right arm was healing, any masturbation was…[Read more]

]]> f8b63e250c5d40b92b35136bf9a9b6aa replied to the topic Fantasy Portrait in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/41812-fantasy-portrait/#post-48827 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:19:46 +0000 Very nice!

]]> 40cd94bbd73ec75643e58d5584c86940 replied to the topic Looking for Literature inspired tattoos.. in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/25976-looking-for-literature-inspired-tattoos/#post-48821 Mon, 30 May 2016 13:08:49 +0000 Talk to a qualified tattooer. They’ll design a tattoo specifically for your body!

Keep us posted.

]]> 6b59b2d082dfe122f09280417ca19ae4 replied to the topic Hi Everyone in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25975-hi-everyone-2/#post-48883 Mon, 30 May 2016 13:06:55 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Take your idea to a qualified tattooer and let them design a tattoo designed specifically for your body.

Good luck and keep us posted!

(If you don’t know what you want for a tattoo, you’re not ready to get one)

]]> da2f06189c7a2ca168e34db55e3b97b8 replied to the topic slow healing tattoo in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25973-slow-healing-tattoo/#post-48776 Sun, 29 May 2016 14:17:52 +0000 @Zebbman 147990 wrote:

Old dude old skin.

Old dude? I was 56 when I got my first tattoo. Now I’m 60 with 210 hours under the needle!

Keep us posted!

]]> d947d7309ab831cb16e0da9c4af3f493 replied to the topic slow healing tattoo in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25973-slow-healing-tattoo/#post-48782 Sun, 29 May 2016 13:50:03 +0000 That looks fine. Tattoos take three months or more to heal properly. RELAX! Keep us posted.

]]> 16d714cbbee19a69aa8fea659232dfd6 replied to the topic forearm ideas help in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/26024-forearm-ideas-help/#post-48788 Sun, 29 May 2016 02:19:04 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Check out our Gallery. There’s thousands of tattoo photos. (I prefer color and no text, personally)

Keep us posted.

]]> 86ea11c2fd9b4951203e0877324d8adf replied to the topic hello everybody in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25996-hello-everybody/#post-48546 Sat, 28 May 2016 01:44:48 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Looks good, keep us posted.

]]> fc75448a5e41f986d783943ad634667c replied to the topic weird looking tat in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/26023-weird-looking-tat/#post-48570 Thu, 26 May 2016 04:12:35 +0000 What Butt said. And by the way, we call them tatTOOS.

]]> 86f5a6a1744df8f661e6564e094ef2b5 replied to the topic What You Listening To Right Now? in the forum Music - Video - Film http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/music-video-film/40802-what-you-listening-to-right-now/#post-48590 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:59:12 +0000 Washington Square (Village Stompers)

]]> dce57a7f578b75a43ae8494e44546a13 replied to the topic Going on 3 weeks ... is this normal? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26021-going-on-3-weeks-is-this-normal/#post-48589 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:57:08 +0000 Yep, that’s normal. Tattoos take several months to heal.

]]> d3a8291bc4cc887ba02f4aaba2cc932c replied to the topic Is aloe vera gel / baby oil / olive oil good for fully healed tattoos? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26018-is-aloe-vera-gel-baby-oil-olive-oil-good-for-fully-healed-tattoos/#post-48282 Sat, 21 May 2016 02:00:07 +0000 I stay away from petroleum and fragrance enhanced lotions. Just use a small amount of whatever you choose.

]]> cdf50bb550d968b88cb6670d41afc61b replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26016-hello-2/#post-48193 Sat, 21 May 2016 01:49:14 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Good luck, keep us posted.

]]> 89242135f3f4cdd11136848f6b4c4ead replied to the topic Where can i get my tattoo idea drawn out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25913-where-can-i-get-my-tattoo-idea-drawn-out/#post-47946 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:15:55 +0000 @jkennedy01 147910 wrote:

Is this a yank site?

We’re from all over. Personally, I’m living in the colonies.

]]> 7d0b4688785feeca4f153292655ca5dd replied to the topic Where can i get my tattoo idea drawn out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25913-where-can-i-get-my-tattoo-idea-drawn-out/#post-48137 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:14:31 +0000 Please see my previous post. Perhaps you have already read it.

]]> 58f3584390ac6920dc2344f7d542dd50 replied to the topic Design Help in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26015-design-help/#post-47984 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:13:00 +0000 Welcome!

Take your ideas to a tattoo shop. A tattooer will design something specifically to fit your body.

Keep us posted.

]]> 63e2c3c8b01fbdf236fc130e479c04ad replied to the topic Hello from Ireland in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25914-hello-from-ireland/#post-48159 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:10:27 +0000 Welcome!

You can’t go wrong with colorful tattoos!

Keep us posted.

]]> 500a7c41e7df3482bbc95c11bf0ebd39 replied to the topic Where can i get my tattoo idea drawn out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25913-where-can-i-get-my-tattoo-idea-drawn-out/#post-47490 Thu, 19 May 2016 12:00:48 +0000 Welcome.

The normal procedure is to take your thoughts to a tattoo shop and have the tattooist draw it up for you. They will be able to design a tattoo specifically for your body.

Keep us posted.

]]> 7f2bcc16e27f57bd9cf5237ddbd7060d replied to the topic Blowout or bruising? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25964-blowout-or-bruising-2/#post-47988 Wed, 18 May 2016 20:01:06 +0000 Thar she blows! (Yes, that’s a classic blowout)

Did you get this done in a tattoo shop, or in somebody’s kitchen?

]]> 0e7cbd99d08faf96ec86972ac65012b7 replied to the topic best artist in the country for my idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26121-best-artist-in-the-country-for-my-idea/#post-47987 Wed, 18 May 2016 19:58:20 +0000 When I ask opinions, I usually just say thank you.

Maybe you want to get it done in “henna” first, to see if you like it.

]]> c0eb6b649241f3c57bc3e2f07f0f4390 replied to the topic Is this infected? (very light graphic image) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26118-is-this-infected-very-light-graphic-image/#post-48313 Mon, 16 May 2016 21:07:23 +0000 Give it a few months. Tattoos take a long time to fully heal.

]]> ba5a5dde3b7669a94155fc8e0556393d replied to the topic Opinion on this Tattoo design in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/25898-opinion-on-this-tattoo-design/#post-48271 Sun, 15 May 2016 20:22:21 +0000 @ESTESink 147861 wrote:

I also think you’re just fishing, but I don’t mind.

I certainly am because I think you’re far from ready to tattoo the public.

]]> a541236b9f216d5ac5c042b28db96b20 replied to the topic Opinion on this Tattoo design in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/25898-opinion-on-this-tattoo-design/#post-48300 Sun, 15 May 2016 20:17:58 +0000 You DO realize that A & D ointment DOES contain petroleum products (and Cod liver oil)?

Where do you purchase your tattoo supplies?

]]> 1c9266153aef89d6a92b6b0b0f1d929c replied to the topic Recently signed off by my master in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26119-recently-signed-off-by-my-master/#post-48288 Sun, 15 May 2016 20:13:57 +0000 Who’s your mentor? What is the name of his (or her) shop?

]]> 1fa06847a60d378ae45d8b61cafe2a58 replied to the topic Opinion on this Tattoo design in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/25898-opinion-on-this-tattoo-design/#post-47417 Sun, 15 May 2016 13:57:03 +0000 What lubricant do you use while tattooing?

What do you recommend for aftercare?

]]> a285367066ec14d92c45e6cb691e4002 replied to the topic Prior Scratcher in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26102-prior-scratcher/#post-47444 Sun, 15 May 2016 13:54:13 +0000 I’m extremely skeptical. You wouldn’t get the chance to tattoo me.

]]> 1c0ad490703530940bb543575bef554c replied to the topic Swollen arm in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26115-swollen-arm/#post-47447 Sun, 15 May 2016 13:51:28 +0000 After a 6 1/2 hour session on my leg, the swelling was so bad that I almost went to a hospital. Ibuprofen and ice packs should get you through it.

How long was your session? I no longer use Aquaphor. I tend to break out. Try a non-petroleum product.

Good luck, keep us posted!

]]> 18befb2875241b9562f78f8bdee51a12 replied to the topic new machine... thoughts? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26120-new-machine-thoughts/#post-47850 Fri, 13 May 2016 02:56:07 +0000 I would not advise tattooing any person until you serve an apprenticeship.

There is a lot more to tattooing than just using a machine. You should read the thread: “So you want to be a tattoo artist”.

]]> e8c93349e30dc7e5995b1efecc484757 replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/#post-47913 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:40:01 +0000 Well, If a deaf mute sees it and is pissed, they’ll not curse you out, nor could you explain just why in the fuck you wanted such a stupid tattoo. Perhaps the deaf mute will have a concealed carry permit and heat things up a bit.

]]> 3cfddd90a79aeb6a484b56549ee0e09e replied to the topic Easily removable ink, huh? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/23886-easily-removable-ink-huh/#post-47912 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:34:46 +0000 What the fuck is the world coming to?

What a stupid idea!

The only reason I could think of for using this would be to totally piss somebody off by having the name or portrait of an ex boyfriend or girlfriend on your body.

]]> 6ac2fdb519d45f3c30732106f1da1386 replied to the topic Bruising, blowout or something else? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/26104-bruising-blowout-or-something-else/#post-48023 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:28:30 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

It does look like it’s blown out. Tattoos do take months to heal. Keep a happy thought, but, fuck man.

Keep us posted. Good luck.

]]> d8af9f7ec5119b31219f647fa837c552 replied to the topic New to the forum so here is my ink :) in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/26101-new-to-the-forum-so-here-is-my-ink/#post-48022 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:25:08 +0000 @Ink_addict979 147764 wrote:

thank you 🙂 and yes i have considered them but not really my cup of tea. I prefer my B&G personally

Cool! Keep us posted. We like pictures!

]]> 0bf3be12b347732bf0b928cf86546920 replied to the topic John Anderton ( Nemesis ) ultra realistic Eye Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26103-john-anderton-nemesis-ultra-realistic-eye-tattoo/#post-48169 Tue, 10 May 2016 14:15:14 +0000 Nice tattoo!

]]> 8f4b0c33e45d06a5dfd713ef14f283c5 replied to the topic New to the forum so here is my ink :) in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/26101-new-to-the-forum-so-here-is-my-ink/#post-48168 Tue, 10 May 2016 14:13:21 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

With your complexion, have you considered colorful tattoos?

]]> 92d5a273314918ca1b4c4ecdbea2bbd1 replied to the topic Healing questions in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/23890-healing-questions/#post-48211 Mon, 09 May 2016 22:23:43 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Relax. Your tattoo looks fine. Tattoos take months to heal.

What is your next tattoo?

]]> 277fbb1e95ccb732bbea3c038deada5e replied to the topic Is my tattoo healing properly? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26117-is-my-tattoo-healing-properly/#post-45256 Sat, 07 May 2016 21:20:14 +0000 @someonewhy 147730 wrote:

also he told me to wash my tattoo everytime before applying the cream..is that normal?i am just making sure i wont mess up my tattoo

Welcome to the forum.

Too much ointment will mess up a tattoo quicker than not enough. After applying lotion or ointment you should not be able to see it. If it looks wet or shiny, you put…[Read more]

]]> afa7e3ca5730162b55a0f7a3fc24df4d replied to the topic First tattoo ideas ? in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26109-first-tattoo-ideas/#post-47474 Thu, 05 May 2016 04:43:57 +0000 That’s a nice piece.

Try “The Brag Art List”. It is quality tattoo artists all over the world.

Check it out on the internet.

]]> b78f253569be6d8936cf63af27e66225 replied to the topic does my tattoo look infected? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26111-does-my-tattoo-look-infected/#post-47522 Wed, 04 May 2016 20:54:41 +0000 It looks okay to me.
Too much moisturizer is just as bad, if not worse, than no moisturizer at all.

]]> 4db2c34071ff284e5faac8b3f4adfac2 replied to the topic First tattoo ideas ? in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26109-first-tattoo-ideas/#post-48922 Tue, 03 May 2016 21:24:26 +0000 Welcome!

Regardless if you go color (Which I much prefer) or Black and Gray, PLEASE find a qualified tattoo artist!

The color tattoo you pictured is a horribly done tattoo. The black one is not much better.

Check portfolios. Keep us posted. Good luck.

]]> f89519c8be4494cd873605bc0d741802 replied to the topic Blue ink refuses to sink in in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/26108-blue-ink-refuses-to-sink-in/#post-48921 Tue, 03 May 2016 21:18:54 +0000 Tattoos take months to heal. Give it til June and see what it looks like.

Good luck, keep us posted.

]]> 0ee72ec3a67c85440f8c248d37f6cb6f replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/#post-48920 Tue, 03 May 2016 21:13:22 +0000 @Poison Ivy 147689 wrote:

That’s amazing. Design one for me, would ya. 😉

What all do you want to include?

]]> 96f7f015c51529e8276bd5ad062d4c2d replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/#post-48966 Tue, 03 May 2016 16:08:49 +0000 @Poison Ivy 147687 wrote:

I see the picture in your album. Did you draw that?

Yes. I’ve been doodling and drawing since I very young. It got me into a bunch of trouble in grade school.

I went to school for horticulture. Thus my interest in flowers, and I did a lot of landscape designs freehand before computers took over.

Keep us posted on what…[Read more]

]]> 1bb22f826406fb943d3f8a89aab1ba06 replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/page/2/#post-48969 Tue, 03 May 2016 15:49:08 +0000 I’m planing to start it in mid to late summer. Guerrilla Tattoo’s in Shippensburg, PA will be doing it.
I plan on one session a month til its done. It will be my whole leg.

]]> 5b57e3e8a4f83f01d5c85fd30ab55f23 replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/#post-48956 Tue, 03 May 2016 15:38:58 +0000 Welcome to the forum.

Funny your handle is “Poison Ivy”. My left leg is going to be a tree trunk with bright green poison ivy growing up the tree.

The droplets on the side are honey and papaya juice from the existing honey bee tattoo.
Lichen and moss will be between my toes, and around the roots. Perhaps a little water like I’m walking along a stream.

]]> 3e7fd82e5a537188c533671a27103dbe replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26131-hello-3/#post-48844 Mon, 02 May 2016 23:37:33 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

Have you checked out the Gallery?

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