Tattoo Forum | Stu | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/stu/activity/ Activity feed for Stu. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:47:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1ca19b94f4bb5035a4105436a2171082 replied to the topic Questionnaire in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32880-questionnaire/#post-82877 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:50:34 +0000 Hmmm completed – not overly keen with the questions though as rather negative wording. 😡

Hope the course goes well and next year aim towards doing a neutral questionaire – if you asked me that one in the street I’d have walked off after a couple of questions.

To sum it up

I’m educated, not suicidal, happy with myself, life and attitude. I…[Read more]

]]> 3c802289bdc82e1d3c0db0cd7ee88eed replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-79593 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:37:11 +0000 After much searching and realising way too many tattooists in my area have a crap attitude – or could it be down to a lack of talent as I tried contacting most and either no reply, would look at it so I travelled and not there too busy. Emails sent to places as requested with dimensions pictures ideas etc etc basically drew it out myself and…[Read more]

]]> a3f271a708f62de3fddc9420e9f9d88d replied to the topic hello from Oxford, UK in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32415-hello-from-oxford-uk/#post-79276 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:08:23 +0000 Hi Jin and welcome – not too far away in Swindon – which studio you working from Abingdon or Kidlington?

Some superb work there – might have to pop in and see you soon (as I am getting pissed about by mine 🙁 )

]]> f87295d3172a0f5ae0577f2051c55344 replied to the topic need any dark artwork? in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/32393-need-any-dark-artwork/#post-79267 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:21:34 +0000 I will be looking to add to the cross on my lower arm – is that something you could design something around. I’m quite open to artistic interpretation as long as its nothing offensive or dark – so no devils or demons.

I’m not religious though I have a cross I actually like the cross rather than it being symbolic!

]]> 98a66c508cc41a9dac2d84fe45d174ad replied to the topic My Tattoos: Arms in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/31477-my-tattoos-arms/page/2/#post-79149 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:36:14 +0000 You might want to edit a couple of piccys in number 11 as I can make out the numbers!

But some interesting work there – I like work with meanings

]]> 14ffb4ab162abb0aecb5e44818479a27 replied to the topic I hate ball closure rings in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/32398-i-hate-ball-closure-rings/#post-79145 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:42:53 +0000 I had the same issues initially and having zero patience didn’t help – but just came down to practicing even holding the bcr by the ear and doing it (wouldn’t rip it out if I threw a strop) Now have no issues on any part of my body

Oh yeah hint – I locate 1 dimple and rotate to snap the other into place – works for me

]]> e2533e28da0b2a828b71d0000d148912 replied to the topic Tattoo in memory of my dad, need suggestions in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/32392-tattoo-in-memory-of-my-dad-need-suggestions/#post-79110 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:06:35 +0000 The gecko is personal and more fitting in my opinion – not so sure about the tail bit good idea but wouldn’t look right in the tattoo and having to explain it anytime anyone asked. Crosses aren’t anything these days unless he was religious and meaningful.

Why not do the gecko with fine line angel wings or a halo as a bit different but won’t over…[Read more]

]]> 6314b0ba9af95d94c83739ddf74d8da6 replied to the topic need any dark artwork? in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/32393-need-any-dark-artwork/#post-79109 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:46:13 +0000 Joker1;57774 wrote:
Awesome work dude, how much do you charge for a large piece?

+1 – love the stone mason knight picture

]]> 2df41cc1c339d42c8e7378d8414e6482 replied to the topic Sanskrit Help in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32383-sanskrit-help/#post-79070 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:24:40 +0000 RaiseYourVoice;57733 wrote:
I’m familiar with Sanskrit enough to know what it is, but not enough to read/speak it.

Sorry for pointing out the obvious and possibly preventing you looking a tit with mis-spelt/ wrongly worded tattoo :rolleyes:

]]> a3b52fa01bcde9b98caf5d5f0643508b replied to the topic Sanskrit Help in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32383-sanskrit-help/#post-79050 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:02:33 +0000 A election of words/ phrases I have but not all the words you do – be careful with the translations though as they can have more than 1 way of spelling it i.e love! But I would always try to get it checked before anyway :p

Forgive, Never Forget = क्षमस्व, मा कदापि विस्मर
strength from faith = बलं श्रद्धया
Faith = श्रद्धा
Friendship = मैत्री…[Read more]

]]> 99894e48e0c59dda5d06ed296ca9cfaa replied to the topic My bodysuit progress in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/32373-my-bodysuit-progress/#post-79031 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:41:01 +0000 WOW I love those designs – style I’m looking at…….just not so much

]]> 0c2f2337d5bdb399829a4726936d259d replied to the topic Help in new Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32344-help-in-new-tattoo/#post-79025 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:24:31 +0000 LotusCordova;57509 wrote:
Forum ettiquite is on the main page. An introduction is only the proper thing to do before asking for favors.

I know that hence my introduction after being on here for 18 months lol But as a possible 1st forum virgin who doesn’t know thier way about is where I was referring to. One of my old forums we had an…[Read more]

]]> 924baf20de201f97a8d9b145494f4bae replied to the topic Help in new Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32344-help-in-new-tattoo/#post-78784 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:13:45 +0000 Bit harsh I feel BIB as not everyone knows forum ettiquite and can push people away with that attitude! :rolleyes:

In regards to your question frankiedux – you haven’t said what style, size etc etc personally I’d start looking at something on google searches or the gallery to get ideas

]]> 3d56af707ec311c819c6b2991d3ce893 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/4/#post-78764 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:12:49 +0000 KnightHawk;57383 wrote:

On the other hand, there’s alot of ink out there on people who don’t get it. For many it’s become a statement of fashionable rebellion, no different than buying a Thundercat purse or a hoodie with a skull on it. Sorority girls go into shops and pick flash off the walls, or get quarter sized roses on their ankles. Idiots…[Read more]

]]> fb87f7a9614ab46eaa6d9585f3cddf1e replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/4/#post-78752 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:00:27 +0000 Asenath83;57372 wrote:
I know I am late for that part of the party, but… BAHAHAHA, epic!

Never too late……just fashionably late :p

]]> 1d06e876121921041751e7d0506dae63 replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-78734 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:52:06 +0000 Cheers chief will look at that as never thought of that – but was also playing today at going from bright colour on the vermin side to grey on the other then would tie in with the right black sleeve

At least I know what style I want and should be possible but now just need to finalise what the hell its going to be :confused:

]]> 9b5f5d98edecb38ed34844897e1f0973 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/4/#post-78733 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:45:16 +0000 Blue1;57349 wrote:
thanks Grin.

Only 1 problem….my Mind is a bit on the “warped” side. lol

Fair do’s on the being clean and just keep it that way 🙂

Whats to say yours isn’t normal and the others are warped – c’mon many of those across the pond don’t appreciate good sarcasm 😀 Plus from a ‘warped’ mind you get a better artistic value…[Read more]

]]> 6c63c5a3a555f6f4513cb51caa49efff replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-78708 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:37:24 +0000 Butterfly_Kisses;57322 wrote:
the purples blues greens and reds make good cover up colours you should mention it to your artist when your there next .

They do don’t they and I like bright colours 🙂 Oh yeah that on my arm was a cover up of a grim reaper stupidly done when i was young

]]> 157ab99b2c901cb8a8402db293725801 replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-78703 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:02:55 +0000 Butterfly_Kisses;57288 wrote:
whats on your arm and do you want the style to carry on ?

This is my sleeve in progress
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I’m quite open that they can all flow together or not as the case maybe – as long as those stupid vermin are gone lol

]]> b35b46bc1a6f67c0b0a2db93692fb33c replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/4/#post-78702 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:58:05 +0000 Grin n Wear It;57268 wrote:
There is certainly much gain in humility and a whole lot of strife in holding onto pride. Wish I’d learned that one along time ago…ego and pride are expensive ornaments to hold onto! Sounds like you wised-up sometime ago, good on you…and it is paying dividends eh 🙂

I learnt to wise up very quickly in the armed…[Read more]

]]> 118caf883274d5d44cf79116aea9faa6 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/3/#post-78654 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:43:55 +0000 Grin n Wear It;57265 wrote:
As the good book says…be slow to talk and quick to listen. Bet they’ll think twice before they go blurting out they prejudices before you in the furture eh?
I learned a good lesson many years ago, not to judge anyone by their looks. I boxed a guy at Yarmouth, took one look at the skinny wretched and thought ‘this’ll…[Read more]

]]> 6b6f34ac7735ce9cbb4276f1723e9163 replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32293-greetings-6/#post-78650 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:02:48 +0000 Butterfly_Kisses;57233 wrote:
i wouldn’t have worried about after 2 years :rolleyes:

LOL normally I wouldn’t but it was rude not to and I see so many people getting told off for not doing it 😀

]]> 1f8ba51cfc530b8b4f1f054a285bb37e replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-78647 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:55:01 +0000 Butterfly_Kisses;57194 wrote:
i think its the shape of your old tattoo that will be the biggest problem .

Thats what I was thinking but whilst a bit bored today I printed it off and started doodling and as its that style not ness that picture I want I have got the centre piece and wings to follow the line of the stand up one flowing to the…[Read more]

]]> 98971b30d150653527938ad43036b641 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/3/#post-78646 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:49:36 +0000 Grin n Wear It;57252 wrote:
Good point, if they are already exposing their prejudices and lack of judgment regarding tattoos, what other areas does this failures of character stretch too, race, colour, home district etc?
Love to have seen the expression on their faces when you as their boss, revealed to them that you wore tats too! Now that…[Read more]

]]> f468185ed32fda0498cfbe1964727246 replied to the topic Hey All in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32327-hey-all-15/#post-78566 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:34:15 +0000 Hi and welcome 🙂

]]> 5e9905223a081f035889492a5e81a050 replied to the topic hi in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32326-hi-42/#post-78552 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:00:50 +0000 Hi Chad and Welcome 🙂

]]> d6afa4e92a5567b6eaab39555e2c6672 replied to the topic Cover up ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32319-cover-up-ideas-3/#post-78547 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:32:12 +0000 My family name used to be Badger – but not anymore

]]> 8aa770ddd4e72a15e68749669b1a5b40 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/3/#post-78515 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:42:24 +0000 I have had been involved with conversations at work when people have slagged off people with tattoos stating they are uneducated yobs etc – not realising that I am an ‘uneducated yob with tattoos’ oh yeah I have more qualifications than most of them put together – I know this as have thier CV’s as I’m thier boss (12 gsce’s, 4 Alevels and 2…[Read more]

]]> 55cab1c00c03dbf35819f09bc53dfe61 replied to the topic Tattoos and the nightclub scene in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32187-tattoos-and-the-nightclub-scene/page/3/#post-78512 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:14:24 +0000 Benjaminho;57110 wrote:
Nightclubs and tattoos… ive had friends who’ve said that sometimes they get turned away because of tattoos on fore arms, and can only get into dumps without wearing long sleeved shirts

I’ve been turned away from places too for my tattoos ‘sorry we don’t allow your type in here!’ – none of which are offensive. Once…[Read more]

]]> f23bb87500152237766aaaf1c96e5d8a replied to the topic Hello World. in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32320-hello-world/#post-78510 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:46:23 +0000 Hi and welcome

]]> c369b5ce7f7e4909d34b208f45399883 replied to the topic May the force be with you! in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32317-may-the-force-be-with-you/#post-78507 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:28:31 +0000 Hi and welcome

The guy down the road from me is a massive Star Wars fan – must be as his name is Luke Skywalker……no really he is lol Also has Star wars number plates on his cars – not mentioning his collection of memrobilia including original costumes from the films

]]> 6d2b0a9e85c82bb63264faef6cc86a39 replied to the topic Any one who HAD stretched ears in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/32154-any-one-who-had-stretched-ears/#post-78504 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:01:19 +0000 I had mine stretched to 25mm iirc and gradually shrunk them with smaller plugs but ensured they were lightweight so no weight stretching. They’re at about 6mm now and can only just see through them with nothing in. The 12mm hole has closed to normal size. All this was done over about 12 months + and still haven’t worn anything for 3 years

]]> 2d79d4abbe37f04fbdc4edfea8a857dd replied to the topic getting this tattoo next week :P advice first in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-flash-show-your-designs/32312-getting-this-tattoo-next-week-p-advice-first/#post-78503 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:20:18 +0000 Could be a good start in priciple but really does need some work as the lines don’t work like wings going through each other. Also not being rude but what is the bit on the left supposed to be? as kinda looks like a tube with wings- but get a tattooist to earn thier money and draw it up from that 🙂

]]> 239616d5f398fe5c2f5e47b832796f8d replied to the topic Sad times in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32318-sad-times/#post-78501 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:13:29 +0000 Hi and welcome – sorry to hear of your loss.

The snowflake would work well, but the others would need to be larger for the detail otherwise they will soon look like an unrecognisable blob

The good news tho is there are plenty of places to hide a tattoo on the body (some really obvious but hidded – my mate has palm of his hand done and I never…[Read more]

]]> c384753a98daaf3bfb222e1a59ab4076 replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/32293-greetings-6/#post-78336 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:28:28 +0000 Joker1;56901 wrote:
Man, you have been around for a while…
Welcome 🙂

LOL yeah just a little while – I thought I’d said hello ages ago tho :rolleyes:

but now I’m not racing I can focus on getting ink work done again 😀 So watch this space as I will be doing updates as they go along – the polynesian one is acually being done by a friend who…[Read more]

]]> a5d60a10a69520b681253e2c04067467 replied to the topic best milton keynes parlours???? in the forum UK Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/uk-tattoo-and-piercing-artists-and-parlours/32229-best-milton-keynes-parlours/#post-78290 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:12:27 +0000 Have a look at Woodys in High Wycombe – top quality ink from there 🙂

]]> 879b01475e10585f7f9e74e6df2e317f replied to the topic Ideas for my tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/32273-ideas-for-my-tattoo/#post-78288 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:13:04 +0000 In regards to your brother I have/ will have numerous symbols in my tattoo sleeve – none are really obvious to anyone but I know what they are and thats all that matters – unfortunatly due to my previous job in the armed forces and being involved with bikes/ racing for my life I have lost way too many friends 🙁

So just do something for you!

]]> 2602dfe4a736c7e3a0199401bddc8cdf replied to the topic need some advice please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/28352-need-some-advice-please/#post-56280 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:47:24 +0000 @jackk 30467 wrote:

well bit of a problem there…cant draw for poo 😮

a decent tattooist will be able to do something for you if you go in with an idea and draw it up – most of mine have been from brain storning and doodling with tattooists 🙂

I’d offer to do something for you but realistically I’m not going to have time in the next 3 months to…[Read more]

]]> b83cb2ff89ef6f57275334101a53c147 replied to the topic need some advice please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/28352-need-some-advice-please/#post-56278 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:38:55 +0000 @jackk 30465 wrote:

yeah eddie looks amazingful…lol dunno you think black and white or colour?? w/b

Personally I’d go black and white from personal taste and ones I’ve seen – or get out your crayons and do your own picture on that theme nand make it 1 off and more personal!

]]> ea8f26b37df2ce263c9891baa8020267 replied to the topic need some advice please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/28352-need-some-advice-please/#post-56250 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:04:42 +0000 Can’t beat an Eddie tattoo 😎

IMHO it needs to have some size to it to keep the detail in – I have a few friends with them and do look good

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