Hi D-Scarlet

Mesulid is an anti-inflammatory drug which is part of the sulfonanilide group – this is the same effects of ibruprofen and can increase bleeding.It is also toxic to liver and kidnesy in high dosages.

Lonarid is the same drug as paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
In a nut shell paracetamol may take a slight edge off but you would be risking…[Read more]

Hi Reaper

It is a nice tattoo but difficult to tell the skin is raised as would have needed a much clsoer surface shot.

What you are experiencing is quite normal and the skin is sealing off the pigment to stop it spreading or entering your blood stream.

This is causing a type of scar tissue beneath the skin that can feal quite raised and bumpy…[Read more]

Hi Texas

Outlaw is absoluteley right – solid white tattoos do not stay whit for very long and break down rapidly in the body causing them to fade.

Here is an extract from my research about white pigments – if you decide to still go ahead with the tattoo – check out what they are using.

White – This pigment is used as a mixer to lighten other p…[Read more]

Hi

Perhaps you could got a smoking gun on the side and a pile of dollars underneath the skull.

Have the motto ‘Life Is A Gamble’ ? Fitted beneath or around the image.

Just tossing some dieas in there.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

That is some beautiful ink. I am really impressed by the use of colour.
Can I use these pics in my second ebook ? (My first is soon to be completed) as they are very unique.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

The baby wash will work just don’t be soaking it endlessley a good wash with some water a light soaping is sufficient.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Reaper

We would need a better pic to see what is going on.
Do you mean the scab is much thicker than before?

That could be because the area was a little overworked and has not had time to fully heal between each session.

If you could clarify more will try and help.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Skrangle

You certain that is the tattoo you want?
I am asking as you could have the dragon and skull with teh wording above and below it.

As for examples of tattoo script there are a few pics on the forum which are good but can also check out

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Other_Tattoos/Scripture/index.php

There are thousands of fonts and…[Read more]

Hi

One I would recommend is

Tattoo Machine: Set Up Tuning and Maintenance by Joey D (Infinite Irons) quite an interesting read.

Theren there is a colelction of 5 guides from tattooing tips to business set up that is supposed to be quite good but not read it myself.

The ultimate tattoo bible – check amazon might be cheaper but they do have a…[Read more]

Hi

Pull up google images and just type in galleons there are literally hundreds to choose from – far to0 many to link here.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Salt

If you have the slightest doubt – don’t do it. You have the rest of your life to decide.

Easiest way to search tattoos is to google image and the style of tattoo you want.

BME is also a great site for skin tattoos.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

First of all my advice is relocate the tattoo to say chest or upper arm. Tattoos are addictive and ppl rarely stay at just the one.

No sense in ruining the biggest potential canvas you have – your back 😉

Here are a few links that might inspire – you can always take a few and tell the artist what aspects you like and they will draw it up…[Read more]

Hi

I think that is a beautiful portrait piece you had done there.
Be nice to see a closer pic and looking forward to the post.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Gish

Sadly you are a prisoner for the next 6 weeks….

Mwahaha

:p

Seriously though if it is very limited and not sun bathing style you will be fine – just make sure the skin don’t dry out or burn up.

You shouldnt apply sun cream to the tattooed area until it is healed but be sure to use on rest of you.

If you are really worried use an…[Read more]

Hi Salt

The same rules apply to the touchup as the first tattoo.
When we gonna see some piccies? Get your tats out!! 😀

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Hoani

I have been studying up on some Moko techniques in the trad tools – fascinating stuff.
Welcome to the forum and looking forward to seeing the ink you get.

Take Care
Matthew

That is some nice ink there.

Any chance of a clearer pic i’d like to see the fine work clearer.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

Well to be honest the ideas are endless you have plenty of room on your chest to add to those.
Some nice ink as well.

The one that jumped into my mind was a grinning skull wearing a trilby hat with a deadman’s hand in the band of the hat.

Maybe add some snake eyes dice to the sockets?

Take care
Matthew

Hi

Talking a good 2 hours to be on the safe side most artists charge around $120 or more an hour I would say as a guestimate you would see change from $300.

Best thing is to take the picture to the artist and get a quote – very hard to estimate over the net.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Shawn

If you don’t wash that tattoo it could go septic and lead to blood poisoning or gangrene – I saw a case of that in the middle east they had to cut his arm off. (It was a less than yummy moment).

Just run it under warm water and maybe use a light antibacterial soap and gently wash the area.

When done pat dry (no rubbing)
Keep it clean…[Read more]