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136 posts & 70 voices | Started 2 years ago by cinnamon_girl | Latest reply from willej

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maxray - Member

"most crims have them" along with a swag bag and zoro style face mask

I don't believe that most crims have them or that a greater proportion of them have them compared to the percentage of people in the uk with one. Would love to see some figures on that though.

"Many people like being the "bad boy/girl" and like having a conversation starter or an "edgy" look, hence the choice of something that is generally "frowned" upon. "

Again that isnt really showing off imo, that is someone trying to be different from other people, whether that is an attempt to shock or just not conform or whatever doesnt really matter.

There is nothing wrong with treading your own path in life

Posted 2 years ago #
diggers - Member

They're just another fashion accessory now though, it's part of the 'look' for emo kids to have a comedy fringe and some star tattoos an infant could have drawn.

Posted 2 years ago #
coffeeking - Member

I don't believe that most crims have them or that a greater proportion of them have them compared to the percentage of people in the uk with one. Would love to see some figures on that though.

I've no figures to show you I'm afraid, but considering ALL the "bad lads" from when I was young got them.

Posted 2 years ago #
CountZero - Member

C_g, one point that hasn't been made about the discomfort, which is all it is, is that it stops pretty much straight away, as soon as the inking stops. Taking a couple of parasitomol or ibuprofen helps a bit, but there's only a little discomfort afterwards, much less than riding through a patch of stinging nettles, I can tell you! Mine have significance to me, aren't very obtrusive, and I don't much give a toss about other people's attitude to tattoos. I don't like ‘me too’ tatts, where someone just points to some flash and says ‘I'll have that one’ a generic dolphin or spurious bit of ‘tribal’ blackwork. I thought long and hard for over fifteen years before I got my first one done five years ago, and I'm 56 this year. Go for it, girl, but be really certain it's something you love and can live with. I designed mine, but a good artist is a blessing.

Posted 2 years ago #
rusty trowel - Member

My toes friggin' hurt when i got them done

Posted 2 years ago #
CountZero - Member

this one's my favourite. Thought about having it filled in, but I prefer the outline, as it represents an imaginary chalk hill figure.

Posted 2 years ago #
aka_Gilo - Member

CountZero - inspired by this..??

Posted 2 years ago #
PeterPoddy - Member

They're just another fashion accessory now though, it's part of the 'look' for emo kids to have a comedy fringe and some star tattoos an infant could have drawn.

But they ALWAYS have been. That's why they exist. When I had my first few done, Celic designs were 'in fashion' which was what got me thinking about a tattoo in the first place - I saw the new Celtic stuff and liked it, so I got some done. I still like them, 15+ years later. And I still want more.....

Posted 2 years ago #
mike-at-dialledbikes - Member

I think a lot of peoples' perceptions as to what tattoos are about or look like nowadays are somewhat outdated.

If you get chance, check out the work of Dalmiro. I find his work (on skin and on canvas) pretty amazing.

Posted 2 years ago #
Adders69 - Member

This site should be a salutary lesson in the need for planning (spelling) and good design decisions ... http://www.tattoodisasters.com/

Posted 2 years ago #
coffeeking - Member

lol

Posted 2 years ago #
IanMmmm - Member

On bones or particularly tender areas - like the inside of your upper arm hurts. Otherwise it's not too bad.

So this hurt quite a bit.

Posted 2 years ago #
cinnamon_girl - Member

Well, what can I say? Didn't expect this number of replies and it has certainly been interesting reading.

I suppose what I was really hoping for was someone to say "I wish I hadn't" but nobody did.

To be truthful, I'm not 100% certain about this. I'm a woman which means I like to change my mind. Do I want to make a statement? Can I make a statement with a discreet tattoo? Do I want to define myself? Do I need to do this to say "this is me"?

I'm happy with who I am, most of the time, but ... I took a look in the mirror.

The word "botox" shouted at me and suddenly it became more important. Have found myself investigating this and really fancy taking the plunge. Don't suppose anyone has any experience? Nope, thought not! Or would not want to admit to it!

Thanks for all your replies, it's been enlightening to say the least.

Posted 2 years ago #
CountZero - Member

aka_Gilo, no, my tattoo was inspired by this:

it's around 5000 years older, and when I first concieved the idea, I didn't even realise Bath Ales existed, although they're only around twelve miles from me. I can see the similarity, but their logo wasn't an influence, they have no pubs where I live, or sell through any I go to.

Posted 2 years ago #
deadlydarcy - Member

LOL, in fairness though CZ, I thought when I saw your pic, **** me, he's only gone and tattooed himself with the Bath Ales logo. You do live around Bath don't you? Your design looks more like a hare than a horse to me.

Posted 2 years ago #
KT1973 - Member

deadlydarcy - Member
LOL, in fairness though CZ, I thought when I saw your pic, **** me, he's only gone and tattooed himself with the Bath Ales logo. You do live around Bath don't you? Your design looks more like a hare than a horse to me.

I thought it was the rabbit from watership down (hazel's ghost?)

Posted 2 years ago #
KT1973 - Member

My wife's sister has a tramp stamp/slag tag tattoo.
She told the missus she was thinking of getting her boyfriends initials in it. I suggested she just get them tattooed onto her forehead.
His initials are MT

Posted 2 years ago #
RichPenny - Member

To be truthful, I'm not 100% certain about this.

Doesn't really sound like a good idea then does it!

Coffeeking, I think what your friend was trying to say was that her tattoos are a trigger to memories. Mine certainly is because it represents the best years of my life so far. Every time I look at it it makes me happy, and I've looked at it thousands of times. IMO, that makes it the best £50 I've ever spent :)Of course for you it just looks like a picture and means nothing.

Your comment that all tattoo's are tramp stamps does you no credit really, although I'm guessing it was a troll designed to get the debate going.

Posted 2 years ago #
allthepies - Member

LOL @ the Bath Ales tat!

Posted 2 years ago #
OCB - Member

From experience ...

#1. Don't rush into it. Think it through properly - if you have any doubt - wait...
#2. Talk to your tattooist about what you want - if you don't get a good feeling from it, find somewhere else. Don't use price as a factor. A decent job will cost what it costs. If you go in for work with the smell of drink on your breath - don't be surprised if you are asked to come back another day when you have not been drinking - I know artists that will not ink anyone who has been drinking (and rightly so I think).
#3. Get a decent nights sleep before hand, and take a couple of hours afterwards to enjoy the experience, go somewhere nice for lunch, sit in the sun (but cover that new tat up), don't rush at things ...
#4. Take care of the healing, your tattoo will be happier for it - but don't get paranoid about it tho' - it's only a question of being sensible (I find that calandula ointment helps keep the skin soft (and hence not scabby), but without getting it too 'wet' and drawing the ink out of open pores, which I've heard some people experience with other 'well-known' topical ointments - your experience may differ).
#5. It's more 'uncomfortable' than painful - it does get a bit wearing come the end of a couple of hours tho' - especially on your elbows. Shorter sessions are often meditative - some bit's of your body are more uncomfortable than others - worse if you are a bit off-colour too.
#6. Look forward to the experience, and then enjoy the smugness.
#7. Expect to end up with more - so have that in mind when you think about the design ...

Posted 2 years ago #
OCB - Member

Ah, I forgot to mention this ... http://www.badtattoos.com is always worth a look.

Posted 2 years ago #
iDave - Member

i'm tempted to get one, now that i know what it will be. thing is would the barcode for a bottle of Jamesons scan properly?

Posted 2 years ago #
willej - Member

My wife got her first done today, a blue and purple chrysanthemum on her right shoulder. It took nearly four hours and she sat really well. Generally she's a right wimp so if she can sit for four hours then any of us lot can!

This is the last picture I could get in the studio. I'll take some better ones when she washes it later and as it heals.

More work-in-progress pics HERE.

Posted 2 years ago #
CountZero - Member

I'd forgotten this thread, and to clarify, my tattoo is a hare, inspired by the Uffington White Horse. As I said, when I first came up with the design it was going to be the white horse, but I'm fascinated by hares, which have for centuries been a creature of mystery, so I used Uffington as the basis and created a design that might be what a chalk hare figure from 5000 years ago might look like. It's pure coincidence that Bath Ales have a running hare as a logo that is vaguely like my tattoo. It was a friend spotted the logo on a Bath pub window and mentioned it to me sometime later, but I'd never seen it before designing mine.

Posted 2 years ago #
willej - Member

Just washed:

Posted 2 years ago #
69er - Member

Posted 2 years ago #
monksie - Member

That looks like a colony of maggots overdosing on a rotten beetroot.
Your wife has my commiserations.

Posted 2 years ago #
willej - Member

That's OK, she likes maggots and beetroot.

Posted 2 years ago #
penguinni - Member

She really does suit it...and Im not by any means a tattoo aficionado.

But I think you are more excited about it than you should be.....

Posted 2 years ago #
willej - Member

I think you are more excited about it than you should be...

I'm not that excited, more pleased and proud. It looks more impressive "in the flesh", and should look even better once it has healed, as those who are into tattoos will be able to appreciate.

I've only really posted the pics because I thought it would be a good example to CG, showing what you can have done in relative comfort.

Posted 2 years ago #