white tattoo

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Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 @ 3:40 PM

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I’m planning on getting a white tattoo of a ship anchor. The design is simple and about and inch by two inches. I am very pale and will have the tattoo in an area that doesn’t see the sun.

What problems may I encounter with a white tattoo? What should I ask of the tattoo artist? In addition, does anyone know a good tattoo artist in San Antonio who works with white ink?

Thank you

White Pigment (generally titanium oxide) is usually thinner than other tattoo pigments, which increases the chances of your artist overworking the skin. Worst case scenario, scarring.

There’s also an increased chance of ‘holidays’ (missed spots in the tattoo) since the swelling and redness make it harder for the artist to get the pigment in, particularly when they’re trying not to overwork the skin.

Let’s say they get it in all spiffy- over time, there’s a fair chance that the pigment will take on a yellowish hue (think the meat of a banana) so if you’re getting a white tattoo so it’ll be semi-hidden, keep that in mind.

I only recommend tattooists I have personal experience with, so I have no one to recommend in San Antonio.

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