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Why would you be scared of asking? I always ask and if they don’t need a certificate then ask about an autoclave and whether you can see the spore count certificates to make sure they keeping their stuff clean. (I ask about both anyhow even if I see their certificate).

Even then if you have the slightest doubt and don’t see them breaking out…[Read more]

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I do not have a brand logo myself but did cover this in a research paper I had to write.

If it is any help consider the following;

A brand or logo represents a message that is meant to show to the owner of the product an idea or set of ideas or statements that fits in with their (the owner’s) personal belief system.

Take HD has a number of…[Read more]

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I like it (I love dragons).

If you are going back have you considered a few blossom petals floating between the clouds/smoke.

Depending on how it heals you might want to just have a quick touch up on some of the shadowing – I found with mine it popped a lot more after we went over it again as made the colour of the dragon stand out…[Read more]

Well I have seen a Brazillian do it.
You getting the club badge or the headhunter over the heart? (Seen variations on them both).

Looking forward to seeing the WIP.

Post up as you go along.

Take care
Matthew

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The coat of arms can be done but as to the level of detail depends on the skill of the artist and how much you are willing to spend as more detail = more time in chair.

Keep in mind that very fine details will blur with age so you may want to simplify it.

As for process

1. Find the artist you want – do not let cost be an issue as on body…[Read more]

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What you are describing is a blow out where the ink pigment spreads out into the surrounding skin. This does happen and I would suggest when healed you get the artist to re-outline the effectd area.

The results can vary from fattening the existing line or putting in a new line and doing some shading to disguise the existing spread.

As for…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

I am really looking forward to sharing your ink.

Post up as soon as you can 🙂

Take care
Matthew

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Can I remind everybody to keep the insults under control.
It is fine to disagree but sexually provocative based insults are not wanted or tolerated.

If it continues the banning button will be pressed, and I would hate to do that as we are all adults.

Take Care
Matthew

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Nothing wrong with it but consider will you want to be wearing it in 20 years time? This is because unless very disciplined the body shape can change and it might become an ironic statement :p

Otherwise go for it.

Take Care
Matthew

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Well there is the dead man’s hand cards. You could go with cracked dice, pieces of eight (old fashioned coins of silver maybe have a Medusa head as the face?).

Maybe torn pieces of treasure maps pinned into the skin.

There is also the swallows both fleshed and rotting/skeletal.

Lucky/unlucky charms (the unlucky ones were sometimes made from…[Read more]

Hi Topdog

I will be honest I had never seen the show and made a point of watching an episode.
The main character is less than loveable to say the least.

That said if somebody loves it enough no harm in getting the ink done if it keeps ’em happy?
We get inked for what we like if somebody else likes it bonus but hardly an offensive piece.

However…[Read more]

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I am making these comments as constructive criticism not as a t-bag on your ink work.

The 3 main issues that struck me looking at your ink is as follows;

1. As mentioned the spacing is not great some of the pieces seem to be a little too bunched up and some towards the middle and bottom are a bit wide of the mark when compared to the rest of…[Read more]

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My serious piece of advice is do not mess with ink that is fine unless you want to add to it with more good ink.
The wrist piece is fine and I would not go through the pain and risk of scarring for a removal.

The cover-up would mean something very large dark and would simply run a chance of leaving you with a poor tattoo on your wrist that…[Read more]

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The tattoo is nicely done and whilst white does fade rapidly it is not a difficult size to maintain.

Also if you find it does fade too much try adding a little silver or blue to a reshade it will still look an awesome tattoo.

Looking forward to the healed pic.

Take Care
Matthew

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Why is it a bad idea?

I have seen hundreds of tattoos many of them sported by 30+ of badly animated pixels such as mario etc and they love the nostalgia of it.

I sure as hell wouldn’t have it done but personally if there is a decent artist they can make a decent tattoo of the 3 elements.

Personally I have never seen the call of fan based…[Read more]

I think that everybody has had ample opportunity to put forward their views for and against the 2 issues;

Is the tattoo idea any good or not and whether the use of certain phrases is appropriate use of the English language.

That said I am closing the thread down before it turns into a personal attack thread.

Take care
Matthew

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The thread is not pointless it covers a lot of issues that many ppl (even those with a lot of tattoos) may feel embarrassed about asking.

A lot of the time I hear ppl saying they do not give a flying shit what ppl think – but to some extent most care a little at least and at least this thread has shown the whole spectrum of thought from the…[Read more]

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Cambridge has a few notable studios and is quite an expensive area of the country compared to the north.

The UK has quite strict licensing on tattooing and the health registration with the local council (Local Authority) is required.

There is also zone licensing in Cambridge which you may need planning application for if you wish to set up…[Read more]

Or…

It is gonna sting like a cat scratch and will be over with in about 10 mins.

KH you really are a bastard! Lmao 😀

Take Care
Matthew

That is one very sweet piece – how many sittings and who was the artist?

Also is Hogan a memorial name?

Take Care
Matthew