that is a tender spot, but if you know anything at all about meditation, it's a great way to block out the pain, black is great for tats it will stay nice longer than other colors, the most important thing i look for in a tattoo place is that they are clean! clean! clean! also i always ask to see the work that they have done on others so i can check the quality of their work (most tattoo shops have photo albums of there work)i'm only 29 so i'm not old but i do know that things with very small details can look rather blobbish over time, and tattoos have to be touched up because they do fade...and always put sunscreen on your tats even if you don't use it anywhere else! i will try to get some pics of mine postedOriginally Posted by Loveysmummy
Who here has tattoos?
Post a pic please!
I am going to get one for my next birthday and am planning it now.
I am very indecisive about what I am going to get but know that it will be on my lower back.
Does this spot hurt?
What do you look for in a good tattoo place?
I am thinking all blackwork at this point...Is that a problem?
WHat questions should I ask?
Any other things I should know?
When You get old, does it shrivel up and look faded and icky?
(I am 32..NOT old)
Originally Posted by Arlyn
Not my stars, Milopixie's.
Haha, I've been wearing sandals or flip flops pretty much everyday since I got it!Originally Posted by Loveysmummy
I like the heart wing one even though you say its your least fave..I have seen ALOT ALOT ALOT worse...
I love the stars and wouldn't wear shoes if i had those
Thanks!!!Originally Posted by ash_bct
Sorry!
MILOPIXIE I love your stars!!!!
Thanks chick!Originally Posted by krazy kat2
I was readong back through this thread this morning, and noticed something that I felt should be clarified, or you will never find an artist. The entire "gun" or machine as most tattooers call it cannot be autoclaved. The mechanical part that looks like it has 2 spools of thread enclosed in a metal frame would be ruined if it were exposed to steam sterilization. Those things that look like spools of thread are electromagnetic coils. They are often bagged for barrier control, but not everyone does that because it can cause them to run hot. That part does not come into contact with the tattoo, so it does not really matter. The tubes, the part that artist holds on to, and the needles which are on bars that run through the tubes should always be opened in front of you, and the needles broken off the bars in front of you when they are done. The bars can be reused, but not the needles. If they say they do it at the end of the day, or anything but break them off and put them immediately into a biohazard box, chances are that they are reusing those needles.http://www.visible-creations.de/mode...oo-machine.jpg
Here is a link to a picture of a tattoo machine for those of you that have never seen one up close, and are following this thread. They all look pretty much alike, and have since the late 1800s. They were invented by Thomas Edison as metal engravers, and a gentleman by the name of Sam O'Riley electrified them and used them for tattooing. There is your useless trivia for the day!
Those are AWESOME!Originally Posted by meiam
ok, sorry it took so long, but here are the pics of my tattoos...gemini for my youngest daughter Mya, and taurus for my oldest daughter Maggie, i will be getting another for my son...just haven't had the money yet...maybe when i finally get my tax returns! i have another that i don't have a pic of...but that's ok because i plan on changing it
That's a gorgeous tat! Please post photos of the others.Originally Posted by krazy kat2
Here is a pic of one on my calf. He is bringing the good camera home and we will get some of the others. We couldn't get a good pic of the cat on my shoulder with my camera. What do you think?