Hi and welcome.

What are you getting done next?

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Matthew

lol

I was going to say roses because first thing that jumped into my head.
That or something feminine which will cover a fairly large area.

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Matthew

Hi KSH

Take a look at my at my album and you will see a take on a japanese tiger on rocks.
Might help inspire.

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Matthew

Hi

The artist is ok but to be honest it is something that is personal to your tastes.

Your uncertainty would suggest that you keep looking – this is because when you see an artist that blows your mind you just know deep down that is the one.

If you have any doubts at all then don’t do it – plenty of artists and if it means travel it is just a…[Read more]

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Dr. Numb is just a generic topical anesthetic cream. It is neither the best nor the worst stuff out there but having had topical anesthetics used in operations I would say that it is only effective for around 40 mins max anyhow and can take a couple of hours to take effect.

Also the pain kicks in as soon as it wears off anyhow as you have no…[Read more]

Hi

I have threatened to get the following but my wife threatened divorce:

On my left arse cheek ‘Your Name’

On My right arse cheek ‘Trust’ (So you can trust my arse)

My collar bones ‘Life is a gamble – so cheat’

I was going to get Wide Load just above the crack but my backpiece covers that area now.

I also fancied getting a tattoo that reads…[Read more]

Hi

I covered this in my research if you have a chest tattoo on the breast area there are 2 things that you have to watch for;

1. That the tattoo is not placed near the underside of the breast as this is where they slice open to place the implant and this will leave a scar.

2. That you do consider the size of the implant as the skin will stretch…[Read more]

Hi

There is nothing to say you cannot do that and the quality of the tattoos will stand for themselves whether colour of black n shade.

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Matthew

Hi

Infection signs are normally after a week + where the tattoo is oozing or weeping and by this time the plasma is discarding the dead white blood cells so it will look milky or yellow coloured.

The redness is more than just a small amount of swelling where the tattoo is it spreads outwards and there is a constant deep burning feeling to…[Read more]

Just wanted to say that is a very sweet tattoo.

I do not tend to discuss my ink outside of the forum unless it is with fellow enthusiasts for similar reasons.

There is (sadly) a lot of misconception and outright prejudice about ink and the varying styles amongst a small but vocal minority.

As I say to them if you do not like them then don’t…[Read more]

Hi Dave

😀

No worries I have no desire to ban or upset anybody.

I was just showing the flip-side of an argument nothing more – there is nothing serious attached to it which is why I had no probs with answering the question anyway.

It is good sometimes to air these things as it gets us thinking and communicating.

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Matthew

Hi

In answer to your question the tattoo would much a lot better with black and shade as it will last much longer before needing a reshade.

Cost wise if you are wanting all the figures I would say around $600-$800+

I will look into the artists which part of DC are you?

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Matthew

That is a very fine memorial tattoo.

Who was the artist?

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Matthew

Hi and welcome to the forum.

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Matthew

Hi

In answer to your question if the condition effects the dermis (lower skin levels) as well stripping away most of the epidermis (surface skin) then the result would be that the pigment runs a chance of being flushed from the system.

This could leave you with a patchy coloured or just outline of the tattoo.

It really depends on the severity…[Read more]

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3 days is the min but best waiting a week if the sport is a contact one or is likely to cause any scraping of skin.

@ Dave

I can understand the argument eitherway – I do not mind repeating answers to a degree, but of late (and this is not aimed at you ACB) there has been a number of ‘hit and run’ posts where people just jump in grab the…[Read more]

Janetattoo

I have removed your links as they amount to unauthorised commercial spamming.

The use of this forum’s bandwith to promote and sell your own goods is not in the spirit of what this forum is about ie The discussion and appreciation of body modification.

Having viewed your site it is obvious that the links were for commercial purposes…[Read more]

Hi

I would fully recommend Ruth at Tattoo prime Ltd in Dublin.

I saw her work at Doncaster Tattoo Jam and I would travel from Leeds England for a piece – mind blowing work.

Their website is still in construction but would def call in.

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Matthew

The condition you have is also linked to several factors that can trigger the condition;

Health and stress

Exposue to the chemical time period

How much it rubs or presses against the skin.

How much you sweat – which removes the oils that removes the protection from your skin making chemical contact easier.

Have a look at the blog what is…[Read more]

To be fair

I did not say that tattoo artists get paid a lot of money for little work.
I stated they get paid a decent price for decent art (this takes into account all the other overheads).

If I thought artists were paid too much I would say so but as it is a tattoo forum I thought it was a tattoo based riddle – which the result justifies my…[Read more]