Tattoos

[red_hulk]

My entire left sleeve is Irish/Gaelic work.

Cool man, I have a Celtic cross on my chest I'm just too lazy to take a pic of. I'm getting a trinity knot done pretty soon..maybe tomorrow actually or sometime this weekend

[MuscleInk]

Cool man, I have a Celtic cross on my chest I'm just too lazy to take a pic of. I'm getting a trinity knot done pretty soon..maybe tomorrow actually or sometime this weekend

I've got some big projects upcoming.

1. Rib work
2. Both quads
3. Full back piece

Got the ribs and quads decided. Still figuring out ideas for a full back piece.

[capetown]

I have about 30 hrs on me right now. Just booked in again but the next opening is April. I get alot of family orientated portrait stuff so i have to go to a guy i know and trust. Well worth the wait.

[MuscleInk]

I have about 30 hrs on me right now. Just booked in again but the next opening is April. I get alot of family orientated portrait stuff so i have to go to a guy i know and trust. Well worth the wait.

Other than my back piece the others won't be difficult to do.

I'm thinking a gothic vampire theme on my back so I want it done right. Something with she vamps!!! Lol

[nkyle90]

Thanks! Yea I'm hoping to get some more Celtic work done somewhere on me.

you should post up your tats MInk!

[MuscleInk]

Thanks! Yea I'm hoping to get some more Celtic work done somewhere on me.

you should post up your tats MInk!

Ya I need to get some good pics up.

My Irish sleeve was featured in Tattoo magazine last year (2011 summer issue).

[GreMos]

Well... Back at the shop already. We're going to leave a buffer zone and work on the rest of the tattoo today. I think it's going to be extra painful since I'm already hurtin' from the healing process.. It's only been two or three days now since my Last session

[GreMos]

Ya I need to get some good pics up.

My Irish sleeve was featured in Tattoo magazine last year (2011 summer issue).

Post em up!!

[nkyle90]

Ya I need to get some good pics up.

My Irish sleeve was featured in Tattoo magazine last year (2011 summer issue).

Tried to find it online the other day with no success

have a link?

[dec11]

Ya I need to get some good pics up.

My Irish sleeve was featured in Tattoo magazine last year (2011 summer issue).

ironically, very out of fashion in Ireland these days

ive an inner forearm piece of celtic cross, knots and a tanked leprechaun off a 90's Ireland rugby motif which im going to get lasered and extend my Slayer piece right around

[wmaousley]

Just got one from the top of my shoulder to the base of my bicep close to my elbow in Thailand, Coy with lotus flowers

[Narkissos]

Here's a good question.. Do you guys train with a fresh tat at all?

Yup.

[capetown]

Fresh yes but not that day or day before fresh. I will give it a couple days. Not usually an issue since i make sure i dont have to work or anything for at least a week after i get ink. Im in a lot of places that are a breeding ground for staff infections.

[DanB]

Fresh yes but not that day or day before fresh. I will give it a couple days. Not usually an issue since i make sure i dont have to work or anything for at least a week after i get ink. Im in a lot of places that are a breeding ground for staff infections.

Day? More like a week and no jacuzzi sauna, pool, sea, bath or steam room for two weeks

It actually takes nearly a month for it to heal fully, keep it moisturised because any REPUTABLE artist will also tell you this, the aftercare makes a big difference especially if there is colour

This is very basic tattoo 101

[DanB]

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[DanB]

ironically, very out of fashion in Ireland these days

ive an inner forearm piece of celtic cross, knots and a tanked leprechaun off a 90's Ireland rugby motif which im going to get lasered and extend my Slayer piece right around

I got a black and blue cross worked on traps couple weeks ago, worked into tribal half sleeve and rear delt, it came together perfect i was doubtful at start but it was his confidence that made me do it and im very happy/impressed

Now i just need idea for right sleeve

32 letters on ribs next week with shading, about 4-5 hours and my man is very good, he feel bone and lift back immediately but on ribs im still expecting it to be a little uncomfortable

[capetown]

Day? More like a week and no jacuzzi sauna, pool, sea, bath or steam room for two weeks

It actually takes nearly a month for it to heal fully, keep it moisturised because any REPUTABLE artist will also tell you this, the aftercare makes a big difference especially if there is colour

This is very basic tattoo 101

I meant I nothing that is my normal routine for the next day. All that you mentioned are a given with fresh ink. Everything else can carry on. Most decent tattoo shops now use a product called " second skin" its the covering that they use in burn hospitals. It stays on for 3 days getting changed once a day by ur artist. It moved the healing process forward by years. Its not cheap though.

[GreMos]

More than a month actually. 45 days for the inner layers to completely heal. I was just worried about sweat coming through the pores on my arm and affecting the tattoo area. I gave it a goodn long time considering the ink I just out was all along the topside of my bicep and the inside. A constant moving area and it was always cracking the scab. That and he used grey wash which hurt like an absolute bitch while healing. It swelled up to kingdom come and hurt for 5 days. Could barely ****ing wear a shirt. Wanna talk about pain?

No training happened for those days that's for sure.

Doesn't look bad but.. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was BRUISED. Guess its a sensitive area for my body apparently. Oh well. Next session on October 11!

[DanB]

I meant I nothing that is my normal routine for the next day. All that you mentioned are a given with fresh ink. Everything else can carry on. Most decent tattoo shops now use a product called " second skin" its the covering that they use in burn hospitals. It stays on for 3 days getting changed once a day by ur artist. It moved the healing process forward by years. Its not cheap though.

That isnt pratical when you drive 2 hrs to their shop, they just tell you to keep the cling film on for 24hrs, then use bpathenum (spelling) which is basically nappy rash cream

I have 12 tattoos from 5 different countrys and never seen the thing you describe and these werent just random walk ins either, they regarded as some of best artists in europe and one is regarded as up there in best in world so not as popular as you think...........

[GreMos]

That isnt pratical when you drive 2 hrs to their shop, they just tell you to keep the cling film on for 24hrs, then use bpathenum (spelling) which is basically nappy rash cream

I have 12 tattoos from 5 different countrys and never seen the thing you describe and these werent just random walk ins either, they regarded as some of best artists in europe and one is regarded as up there in best in world so not as popular as you think...........

24 hours!? Jesus.. Every artist at the convention I attend every year is way against that being on for more than 1 hour. Open wounds NEED oxygen in order to start to clot the area. And that leads to a huge build up of plasma expulsion from the wound. :/ weird. To each his own I guess.

[capetown]

Exactly. 1 hr tops. And thats if they even do that old school practice anymore. You need to find a better artist if they are making you keep cling wrap on you for 24 hours!!! I feel bad for ur ink

[DanB]

Exactly. 1 hr tops. And thats if they even do that old school practice anymore. You need to find a better artist if they are making you keep cling wrap on you for 24 hours!!! I feel bad for ur ink

Best on this side of world advise it so who am I to argue

[GreMos]

Best on this side of world advise it so who am I to argue

Weird. I even googled it and the Interwebs don't advise it lol

[capetown]

Best on this side of world advise it so who am I to argue

Lol. Fair enough

[Bigshotvictoria]

Once you start you can't stop. Small tribal on my right shoulder at 18 turned into a half sleeve. Full back piece, contemporary dragon (upper back) fighting Chinese dragon ( mid/lower back). Gonna add background to fill in what little skin remains. Right rib piece from armpit past illiac crest, ming dynasty Chinese warrior. Most painfull experience of my life. Oh, and an Egyptian ankh on my left calf. That was the result of a heavy night of teenage drinking, and the mistaken belief that letting a drunk friend ink me at a party would somehow get me laid. That night I got laid. I think...

[dec11]

More than a month actually. 45 days for the inner layers to completely heal. I was just worried about sweat coming through the pores on my arm and affecting the tattoo area. I gave it a goodn long time considering the ink I just out was all along the topside of my bicep and the inside. A constant moving area and it was always cracking the scab. That and he used grey wash which hurt like an absolute bitch while healing. It swelled up to kingdom come and hurt for 5 days. Could barely ****ing wear a shirt. Wanna talk about pain?

No training happened for those days that's for sure.

Doesn't look bad but.. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was BRUISED. Guess its a sensitive area for my body apparently. Oh well. Next session on October 11!

deep scabbing is when artists unnecessarily dig the needle in too deep

[GreMos]

deep scabbing is when artists unnecessarily dig the needle in too deep

I like to deep too but it doesn't hurt the receiver THIS MUCH.

[steroid.com 1]

Here's a good question.. Do you guys train with a fresh tat at all?

It depends, with line work I can go the next day.

If something like this flower on the inside bicep I need a week off or else it will get screwed up...and that's for life!

[steroid.com 1]

deep scabbing is when artists unnecessarily dig the needle in too deep

That or if the artist over works the skin too much trying to get the ink in...usually see this with newer artists who are still learning.

[steroid.com 1]

This tiger started the left half sleeve (which is still being worked on):



This dragon started my right half sleeve, you can see the flower in the inside bicep above:

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Two smaller shoulder pieces...now (almost) two completed half sleeves LOL

[Brick]

I've got from top of shoulder to just above elbow done. About 11 inches by 5. Working into full sleeve. Next one is scheduled for Nov 13, 8 days after my son is due to be born. It's his name across my chest just below my collar bone. Currently getting it drawn up!

[dec11]

that whole lower arm slayer piece i posted up above didnt produce any scabbing at all. 3 days of bepanthin nappy ointment and cling film followed by 2wks e45 cream x3 per day, not one tiny bit of scabbing which is the first ever for me!

i was told the beauty of bepanthin is the fact that it keeps a breathable layer of protection over the tatt. now ive been told a dozen diff care routines from a dozen diff artists but that one was the best care advice to date. try it on your next!

[auswest]

Yesterday I got a full sleeve outlined, which is going to cover up an old tattoo,
I think my pain threshold is bad these days, cuz the whole time I was in pain. I'm hoping the shading isn't as bad =\

[bigZthedestroyer]

Yesterday I got a full sleeve outlined, which is going to cover up an old tattoo,
I think my pain threshold is bad these days, cuz the whole time I was in pain. I'm hoping the shading isn't as bad =\

The shading I the most painless part...said no one ever lol good luck

I want to get a sleeve so bad..maybe one day

[Capebuffalo]

Yesterday I got a full sleeve outlined, which is going to cover up an old tattoo,
I think my pain threshold is bad these days, cuz the whole time I was in pain. I'm hoping the shading isn't as bad =\

Depends where. 2 weeks ago tri and inner arm shaded. Ouch. Most scabing I have ever had. Going back Tuesday. Got 9.5 hrs on it now. 3-4 left. It only a 1/4 sleeve Full sleeve wow.

[lstbred]

Wife wants us to get tats when we go to Ireland. Her whole family is big Irish, I'm Irish Scottish, so we might get something there.

[Capebuffalo]

Wife wants us to get tats when we go to Ireland. Her whole family is big Irish, I'm Irish Scottish, so we might get something there.

First ones? If so won't be the last.

[MuscleInk]

Wife wants us to get tats when we go to Ireland. Her whole family is big Irish, I'm Irish Scottish, so we might get something there.

Do it! My left sleeve is all Irish and one of my tats was done in Belfast.

[lstbred]

First ones? If so won't be the last.

Oh no, both arms are half sleeved right now.

Do it! My left sleeve is all Irish and one of my tats was done in Belfast.

Nice! They proably wont be to big, spending a load just for the vacation but I'm sure we'll get something cool

[MuscleInk]

Oh no, both arms are half sleeved right now.

Nice! They proably wont be to big, spending a load just for the vacation but I'm sure we'll get something cool

Lots of places to go. I'm sure you could find a lot of shops with reasonable prices.