Overworked/overpenetrated. It’ll heal, but it won’t look good.

Make sure it’s thoroughly healed (give it a month) before trying to get it touched up.

ontwo;62329 wrote:
The green one. Works wonders on the scrotum. (probably could have left that part out) Anyway

Just don’t leave it on too long. Ask me how I know…

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causton;78331 wrote:
im also not sure what sort of font i want it to be in.

Something easily readable from some distance. Stay away from overly complicated fonts. People have a hard time reading them and give up.
Google ‘free fonts’. You’ll go crosseyed looking at the thousands of typefaces available free for the taking. I keep literally…[Read more]

JENerationX;78416 wrote:
I don’t know where you’re located, but here in the US dangling sneakers are associated by some people with gang activity, particularly to memorialize a member that’s been killed. Nobody knows for sure what all the sneakers hanging on the traffic signal power lines mean, or if they mean anything at all…. but it is…[Read more]

Cornishtiger;78400 wrote:
What about the scout logo?

I like that idea. Every time you look at the logo you’ll be reminded of the twelve points. And it won’t seem too busy. Down the road, if it isn’t enough, you can certainly have it expanded to include any representation of the twelve points that you choose…

Danyolb;78467 wrote:
Does anyone have any ideas or examples?
What steps should I take to get an idea onto paper?

The ‘lowly carp swimming against the waterfall, evolving into a dragon’ is a very common motif in Japanese-style tattooing. You shouldn’t have any problems finding examples by searching the web.

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KnightHawk;78283 wrote:
If you skin gets tanned, your tattoos appear duller, and over the years, habitual exposure to the sun will dull your ink. Most people aren’t willing to wear long sleeves in the summer or sun-block up every time they go out into the sun–and for the rare idiot willing to like me, people tend to look at you like you’re a…[Read more]

Every day I see technically well-executed tattoos for which I can find not the faintest hint of meaning. I think in this day and age, I think we’re expected to believe that every tattoo should be a piece of high art with deep spiritual meaning for the wearer. I don’t necessarily agree. If a Harley logo, or a flaming skull, sacred heart, etc.…[Read more]

People have been borrowing tattoo motifs from other cultures since at least the 18th century. British and American sailors visiting the Pacific islands brought home souvenirs of their journeys. That’s how tattooing made its way to Western culture. As has already been mentioned, many westerners wear Japanese-inspired tattoos today, thanks to…[Read more]