Tattoos

Blackstar · 17-09-2007, 22:48

This is a discussion thread. I understand they are not everyones taste and i respect that. But if that is the case then please stay out of this thread, as much as you are entitled to your opinion i don't want to hear it.

Sidewinder asked a few questions and since quite a large percentage of the members here have tattoos i figure why not make a thread.

My stars on my spine were my first tattoo. I got them just after i turned 18. I'm not going to lie, it wasn't hugely pleasant but it wasn't awful. Erik my tattooist started at the top on my neck.

Having my neck tattooed was a bizarre experience, feeling buzzing in my throat. Errrk. It wasn't really painful just strange, like someone scratching away at my neck. Mid-back was probably the most painful as the bone is closer to the surface, i stupidly forgot to eat and my blood sugar dropped half way through i went pale and promptly boked lucasade orange.

After a little break and some sugary snack, i was back to get the last few done. It was bearable and the entire tattoo took an hour and a half. Cost about £70.

Picture

Anyone else want to share their story?

leowyatt · 17-09-2007, 22:50

I have been toying with the idea of a tattoo for some time now just can't seem to settle on a design or idea.

They look fab Blackstar

SidewinderINC · 17-09-2007, 22:52

That has answered the vast majority of my questions in a single post

I am going to be getting a guitar neck with nice inlays down my spine sometime within the next 365 days heh.

Is there an online resource that shows a range of tattoo artists with ratings/reliability/horror stories of each one? Or is there a registry of recognised artists?

Blackstar · 17-09-2007, 22:56

Linkie to the best on the web!
Not a range of artists but there is stories and user galleries. Best way to find a good artist is to go round the ones in your home town, asking annoying questions, telling them about your design and seeing what they say/suggest.

List of annoying questions:
Can i see your portfolios?
Hygiene certificates?
Recognition by environmental health?
How long have you been tattooing?
Have you ever had an unsatisfied customer?
What is your hygiene procedure?
What do you autoclave?
Do you use a fresh needle every customer?

I'm sure mohinder and some other knowledgeable people will appear soon.

Wossi · 17-09-2007, 23:09

I've got my star sign (Taurus) on my upper right arm. Had it done last year and have been trying to find something to go on my left arm ever since. I eventually want something going from my left elbow to just above the shoulder, then something else to blend in with the current tattoo on my right arm. Don't have any pics on this laptop and the camera lead is at work.

Blackstar · 17-09-2007, 23:09

I love mine and they mean the world to me, they have two meanings. One of which i don't mind telling people the other is much much more private. I like showing them off because i am proud of them but understand where you are coming from Lozza.
With my back i can choose to show or not to show i like that freedom.

Blackstar · 17-09-2007, 23:46

Bad tattoos make me cringe. I've seen some horrible tattoos, including one on a 15 year old at my old high school of her name in 2" high lettering on the bottom of her back, i couldn't help but think "no guy will ever shout the wrong name at least".
Some people don't like colour tattoos, i have both colour and plain black. The only thing i'd say about colour is that it needs to heal well to look good.

SidewinderINC · 17-09-2007, 23:54

I wont be getting colour on mine, i think it would be a bit too distracting or stand out more than what i'd want a tattoo for.

Pebs · 18-09-2007, 00:07

I have two that I want. I know exactly what they are and where I want them, I just need to get it organised

1 is 100% def, the other is dependant on outside forces.

HollyThirtyFive · 18-09-2007, 00:13

Done very recently, less than a month ago and right now I love it so so much! It just feels a part of me now. I definatly dont want any huge tattoos, I like them discreet and you can only see my tattoo if I lift my arm.

The sign in itself means a lot to me, as music is the hugest part of my life, I play the bass and am also left handed so a bass clef seemed to suit me

also a present from my best friend for my 20th.

The pain of it? Alot of people go to me "ouch!! thats the most painful place!" but I wouldnt know any different. Like Blackstars, it was painful but not unbearable. I managed to talk through it and have a decent conversation with the ocassional wince. No rush to get another but if I do then I want my zodiac sign Leo tattoe'd on the back of my neck I think.

(and yes i know it looks like a sad smiley face :P)

17-09-2007, 22:48	#1
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Tattoos This is a discussion thread. I understand they are not everyones taste and i respect that. But if that is the case then please stay out of this thread, as much as you are entitled to your opinion i don't want to hear it. Sidewinder asked a few questions and since quite a large percentage of the members here have tattoos i figure why not make a thread. My stars on my spine were my first tattoo. I got them just after i turned 18. I'm not going to lie, it wasn't hugely pleasant but it wasn't awful. Erik my tattooist started at the top on my neck. Having my neck tattooed was a bizarre experience, feeling buzzing in my throat. Errrk. It wasn't really painful just strange, like someone scratching away at my neck. Mid-back was probably the most painful as the bone is closer to the surface, i stupidly forgot to eat and my blood sugar dropped half way through i went pale and promptly boked lucasade orange. After a little break and some sugary snack, i was back to get the last few done. It was bearable and the entire tattoo took an hour and a half. Cost about £70. Picture Anyone else want to share their story? __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen Last edited by Blackstar; 18-09-2007 at 10:21.

17-09-2007, 22:50	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I have been toying with the idea of a tattoo for some time now just can't seem to settle on a design or idea. They look fab Blackstar __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

17-09-2007, 22:52	#3
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	That has answered the vast majority of my questions in a single post I am going to be getting a guitar neck with nice inlays down my spine sometime within the next 365 days heh. Is there an online resource that shows a range of tattoo artists with ratings/reliability/horror stories of each one? Or is there a registry of recognised artists? __________________ No Sig.

17-09-2007, 22:56	#4
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Linkie to the best on the web! Not a range of artists but there is stories and user galleries. Best way to find a good artist is to go round the ones in your home town, asking annoying questions, telling them about your design and seeing what they say/suggest. List of annoying questions: Can i see your portfolios? Hygiene certificates? Recognition by environmental health? How long have you been tattooing? Have you ever had an unsatisfied customer? What is your hygiene procedure? What do you autoclave? Do you use a fresh needle every customer? I'm sure mohinder and some other knowledgeable people will appear soon. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen Last edited by Blackstar; 17-09-2007 at 23:01.

17-09-2007, 23:09	#6
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	I love mine and they mean the world to me, they have two meanings. One of which i don't mind telling people the other is much much more private. I like showing them off because i am proud of them but understand where you are coming from Lozza. With my back i can choose to show or not to show i like that freedom. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

17-09-2007, 23:09	#5
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	I've got my star sign (Taurus) on my upper right arm. Had it done last year and have been trying to find something to go on my left arm ever since. I eventually want something going from my left elbow to just above the shoulder, then something else to blend in with the current tattoo on my right arm. Don't have any pics on this laptop and the camera lead is at work.

17-09-2007, 23:46	#7
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Bad tattoos make me cringe. I've seen some horrible tattoos, including one on a 15 year old at my old high school of her name in 2" high lettering on the bottom of her back, i couldn't help but think "no guy will ever shout the wrong name at least". Some people don't like colour tattoos, i have both colour and plain black. The only thing i'd say about colour is that it needs to heal well to look good. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

17-09-2007, 23:54	#8
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	I wont be getting colour on mine, i think it would be a bit too distracting or stand out more than what i'd want a tattoo for. __________________ No Sig.

18-09-2007, 00:07	#9
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I have two that I want. I know exactly what they are and where I want them, I just need to get it organised 1 is 100% def, the other is dependant on outside forces. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

18-09-2007, 00:13	#10
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	Done very recently, less than a month ago and right now I love it so so much! It just feels a part of me now. I definatly dont want any huge tattoos, I like them discreet and you can only see my tattoo if I lift my arm. The sign in itself means a lot to me, as music is the hugest part of my life, I play the bass and am also left handed so a bass clef seemed to suit me also a present from my best friend for my 20th. The pain of it? Alot of people go to me "ouch!! thats the most painful place!" but I wouldnt know any different. Like Blackstars, it was painful but not unbearable. I managed to talk through it and have a decent conversation with the ocassional wince. No rush to get another but if I do then I want my zodiac sign Leo tattoe'd on the back of my neck I think. (and yes i know it looks like a sad smiley face :P) __________________ Debut album "Waking Up" Avaliable on all iTunes stores, Amazon Mp3 Special Hand Made Ltd Edition: £10 via Paypal