Tattoo Questions

**Xavier_4446** · 04-01-2004, 08:59 AM

I am thinking about getting somewhat a sleeve that starts right at the end of my left delt, and have it come up to my shoulder and wrap around my back all the way to about 4 in above my nipple. It will be somewhat of a tribal piece, with some pretty specific detail to it. Can anyone with quite a fell tattoos tell me about how much work like this would cost, and how long it would take. I know that a good tattoo artist (rule of thumb) charges 100 a hour, and I am guestimating that it will take about 7-8 hours or so I dont nkow give or take. How long do you guys think it would take?

**hercules88** · 04-01-2004, 09:28 AM

all depends. how detailed the design is. the amount of lines and shadow. also the artist. some are faster than others. i would say between 5 and 8 depending on the speed of the artist.

**floyd_turbo** · 04-01-2004, 09:31 AM

tough to say.... the outline alone will probably take 4-6 hours, then around the same for the colouring etc... most sleeves run anywhere around 800-1400... i'd say at a bare min it'll be 8 hrs... all depends on the what the design is as well

ft-

**lxorl** · 04-01-2004, 09:57 AM

yeah it really depends on how detialied and how small the detail.... sounds like you wanted something samoan like the ROCKS ? that has a lot of small detail to it.... not to mention tribal takes longer because you have to go over it a few times to get a nice solid black.. You could be looking anywhere from 6-20 hours on that. I have a koi with water and a lotus on my leg... covers the majority of my quad. and i have it estimated somewhere around 15 hours spent on it so far. and that one is colored so it took less time than a tribal one would.

a good way to save money is get it done at a seasonal place out of season. Ie a beach town in the winter... or in a college town over a break period. I saved some good money this way. but of course make sure the artist is good. look his work over .

**Animal Cracker** · 04-01-2004, 09:59 AM

A sleeve...several visits!

**floyd_turbo** · 04-01-2004, 10:00 AM

good call on the off season... very true can get some awesome deals come winter

**decadbal** · 04-01-2004, 10:04 AM

yea, price would be hard to judge, just ask a few diff artists and see what they say..

**Xavier_4446** · 04-01-2004, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by lxorl

sounds like you wanted something samoan like the ROCKS ? .

Exactly. Well, it isn't the exact same design. I have been looking at tribal symbolism, and there are also som esymbols that I see would really benefit me. A girl who is a friend of mine is a art major and a kentucky grand champion. She is going to design it for me. She does awesome work with pencil and dark color paintings. I really trust her. About the seasonal thing, I would probaly have to travel because here in kentucky there are no beaches, and the only tattoo shops are right in the middle of town so I don't know if a season would affect their price or not.

**TheMudMan** · 04-01-2004, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by BamaSlamma

A sleeve...several visits!

Yep......You will be going in a few times to have it finished.

**BigBoi83** · 04-01-2004, 10:48 AM

ive noticed tatoo artists charge more for tribal type desighns. from the guys ive talked to they dislike doing them because they are very repetitive and outlining is a pain in the ass.

**ChiTownTommy** · 04-01-2004, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Xavier_4446

I am thinking about getting somewhat a sleeve that starts right at the end of my left delt, and have it come up to my shoulder and wrap around my back all the way to about 4 in above my nipple. It will be somewhat of a tribal piece, with some pretty specific detail to it. Can anyone with quite a fell tattoos tell me about how much work like this would cost, and how long it would take. I know that a good tattoo artist (rule of thumb) charges 100 a hour, and I am guestimating that it will take about 7-8 hours or so I dont nkow give or take. How long do you guys think it would take?

that somthing like i plan on getting tribal on my left arm going up and on my back were there will be a little blue hart, and some on my left pec on continues piece of art, i went to Jade Dragon in Chicago and i was quoted 1800 dollars not sure on the time, i have not gotten it yet because my ma doesn't want me having a tatto, so when she passes in a long time, i will then get it, www.jadedragontattoo.com

**decadbal** · 04-01-2004, 12:09 PM

everyone has tribals today as well, id find something unique.. JMO

**Xavier_4446** · 04-01-2004, 12:25 PM

yeah I won't get a tattoo unless it has some meaning that will stay with me or let me remember somethign

**Phillyboy1** · 04-01-2004, 08:39 PM

what you want? something like this?

**Phillyboy1** · 04-01-2004, 08:44 PM

and here's a pic on week 5 of 10 just for kicks

**BigBull13** · 04-01-2004, 09:05 PM

I would say that it would probably take five hours to ten hours and would cost about 800-1200 dollars depending on the detail and exactly how big the piece is

**Phillyboy1** · 04-01-2004, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by BigBull13

I would say that it would probably take five hours to ten hours and would cost about 800-1200 dollars depending on the detail and exactly how big the piece is

well mine took about 14 hours, i have to go back for another blackening and the first time we used a big ass 10 needle stack to color in. it took about 4 or 5 sittings, and a total of about 900 bucks or so. i dont have alot of detail just alot of ink. we drew it on me with a sharpie for the outline. that way we got somethign that followed my natural muscle lines. ill never see a duplicate

**hercules88** · 04-01-2004, 09:25 PM

nice work stomper, that tribal is out of this world. i think im going in to sit on sat. to work more on my back piece. i will post pix when i get it done. have around 20 hours logged as of now and im not stoppin till all the skin is inked!!!

**Phillyboy1** · 04-01-2004, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by hercules88

nice work stomper, that tribal is out of this world. i think im going in to sit on sat. to work more on my back piece. i will post pix when i get it done. have around 20 hours logged as of now and im not stoppin till all the skin is inked!!!

thanks man. i have to go in and get it all reblackened, im dreading it. at least its free. it just anoying

**floyd_turbo** · 04-01-2004, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by jcstomper

and here's a pic on week 5 of 10 just for kicks

sweet tats, looks tough bro... nothing better then black ink... dont think i'll ever a tat with color

ft-

**I'm in a Hurry!** · 04-01-2004, 10:29 PM

ok It so much depends.... I went to a place and they charge me 325$ Can for a tattoo that took 6hours! And don't know anyone of that place so don't think he made any deal and believe me! He was a good artist!
So for 7-8 hours in QC you could find a good tattoo place that would charge you around 450$Can...

**Xavier_4446** · 04-02-2004, 09:20 AM

man that is a sweet tattoo. Yeah i want it in the exact same place, a little detail and a few symbols in there, but all in alll that tattoo is sweet as hell bro

**Phillyboy1** · 04-02-2004, 11:46 AM

thanks, you cant really see good cause of my camera but on the back of the tricept there are 2 tribal hearts blended in, inside of each one its red faded to orange and one says "MOM" and the other says "NANA" around the letters its orange and then fades to darker red. ill have to get some better pics for you guys