Wednesday September 12th, 2007 @ 5:38 PM
i’ve started getting work done on a full sleeve and in the last session, about a week ago, parts of the outline were colored in. near my elbow and outer side of my wrist i’ve developed really bad scabbing. i’m a bartender and i’m fairly sure that the scabbing is from moving my arm so much at work. is there anything i can do to prevent this for my next session besides taking a week off?
You can try plastic wrap aftercare for the first 24-48 hours. It will help prevent scabbing and drying. But not all tattoo artists suggest plastic wrap for healing tattoos, so run it past your individual artist first.
- Ryan Ouellette
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Wednesday September 12th, 2007 @ 5:02 PM
Hey, Im going to get a full sleeve done in a couple of weeks and i was wondering, is it possible to tattoo over a scar? I got a scar after a surgery on my arm and its not nice so it would be cool to tattoo something over it.
Thanks for a great site, greatings from Norway:)
Putting a small tattoo over a scar can sometimes be tricky. But if you’re getting something large scale I’m sure they can find a way to cover a scar without any problems.
- Ryan Ouellette
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Wednesday September 12th, 2007 @ 3:01 PM
Off topic, just a random jeer to people who think it’s okay to copy someone elses tattoo (the current poll). Is nothing sacred?!?!?!?
I’ll tell Sailor Jerry’s corpse to be pissed off at all the people wearing his stuff.
On my way back from Borneo from telling the Punan about the rosettes that were stolen. Luckily I’ll be on a ship full of the ONLY sailors to ever wear Sparrows.
You have it photographed and blogged/magazine’d… expect it.
- Shawn Porter
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Wednesday September 12th, 2007 @ 2:02 PM
This is the Hogwarts Crest from Harry Potter. I found it on Google so I dont know exacly who drew it but since it has to do with Harry Potter would I have to ask for permission before I got it tattood on me?
It’s your body, get whatever you want tattooed on it. You have my personal permission as Minister of Magic.
- Ryan Ouellette
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Friday September 7th, 2007 @ 7:53 PM
Can you recommend a tattoo shop in Omaha, Ne.?
I bet QOD’s very own sexy man beast, Monte, can. Try asking him.
- Sean Philips
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Friday September 7th, 2007 @ 11:30 AM
I am thinking about getting eyeliner tattooed on me, but I’m not not sure if I should go to a tattoo place or get it done by some type of a “beauty spa”. also, what are the risks?
You should go to someone who specializes in cosmetic tattooing. No, Johnny tattoo on the corner should not do this for you and no, your average beauty sap should not either. Find a specialist, look at their portfolio and ask to see healed results.
- John Joyce
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Wednesday September 5th, 2007 @ 11:17 PM
Hi Shawn, you saucy minx!
I have a question about tattoos and outlines… I will be getting a piece consisting of a lot of natural and organic elements (the forest floor), and I don’t want any outlining in the piece. Would this cause problems, particularly where dark and light colors meet? Or would “blood-lining” be an option here? I will be discussing this in more detail with my artist, but I wanted to know what you thought as well.
Thank you!
Blood lining is indeed an option, and yes… I’m a saucy MINX.
- Shawn Porter
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Tuesday September 4th, 2007 @ 9:50 PM
When i got my chest tattooed I wore a triangle-style bathing suit top, one where two triangles of fabric are tied together behind the neck, and slide along a band around your ribs. The triangles can be shifted, so there was no need to be completely topless.
Word. When I had my throat tattooed last week, I wore a jockstrap.But the point is, there are always options.
- Shawn Porter
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Tuesday September 4th, 2007 @ 2:27 AM
I have a questiong about chest tattoos. I’m planning on getting a chest piece done within the next 2 years(after I get married , as not to freak out my family) and I was wondering if the tattoo artist would have me lay down on my back, have me sit up or have me in a reclining position for the tattoo. It seems that when I lay down on my back my breasts fall bacl alittle too much(if that makes sense) in order to get a workable surface. And would I be able to keep my bra on?! haha
Thanks so much! 
Depends on the size of the piece, and the preference of the artist as to how you’ll lay/sit when you get it done. And the same goes for the bra- if it gets in the way, obviously it’ll have to be moved, but most women rarely get tattooed completely topless.
- Shawn Porter
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Sunday September 2nd, 2007 @ 1:49 PM
I’m about to start a tattoo apprenticeship, and I’m also vegan. Are there any animal products in tattoo ink or any of the other products used in a typical shop? If so, what are their alternatives?
Thanks!
Some tattoo pigments contain glycerin. Inkedblog.com there’s a discussion thread with info you may find helpful.
- Shawn Porter
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