Tattoo Appreciation Soc. Chat Thread

Well if you can show us a sketch even that would be awesome :gah:

Reply 701

Original post by zjs

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I think I may have waffled a bit much, and it may not be sound advice as I've only one tattoo so far, but here's what I've written for the preliminary stage. I'll write the "what to expect" later on, and "aftercare" when my tattoo has actually healed, else I could be giving advice that leads to the death of a tattoo :tongue:

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Yeah, reading over it, it's a load of waffle haha... :emo:

Reply 702

OP

Sounds like a good motivational tool. :h:

Interestingly enough, that's how that genius who learned Icelandic fluently in a week managed to: because he could pictures ideas and things such as numbers and words as shapes. :awesome:

Well, feel free to ask anyone for any input/submit any sketches. :yes:

Reply 703

thats our soul :jumphug:

So it should!

I need ideas...
Well, not really ideas, but opinions xD Recently had a buttefly on my left shoulder and have 2 options for my next tattoo (which could be in a year or a few months...)
1. four pawprints on my right foot: I have 2 cats and 2 dogs..hence the four.
2. a 'trail' of butterflies from the existing one on my shoulder down my back to my right hip: since the first butterfly symbolised spreading my wings and going off on my own.

I know i'll eventually have both. But I was wondering if getting a different butterfly everytime something significant happens would be a better idea rather than a random trail of them xD
Also, the buttefly idea, if it were you, would you get completely different ones...or a similar style all the way down?

Reply 706

OP

Original post by ironandwine

I think I may have waffled a bit much, and it may not be sound advice as I've only one tattoo so far, but here's what I've written for the preliminary stage. I'll write the "what to expect" later on, and "aftercare" when my tattoo has actually healed, else I could be giving advice that leads to the death of a tattoo :tongue:

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Yeah, reading over it, it's a load of waffle haha... :emo:

I skimmed through it all and it seemed decent, cheers. :h:

I'll assimilate the suggestions and re-quote everyone ( :colondollar:

) tomorrow or something. That way there should be a few suggestions we can boil down into something that can go into a FAQ. You and souldoubt have set the tone well. :awesome:

I have enough trouble imagining the words outside of textbooks. :emo:

Definitely sounds like a good way to ensure you get meaning in your tattoos without pouring over things to find a meaning for hours. :yes:

Reply 707

Smoosh

Loving the advice things that have been written so far.
I seriously want a white tattoo now :ninja:

Going to discuss it with the boyfriend when he gets home from work, he has 1 tattoo so far and is hoping for another one soon, so I wanna see his opinion on it :smile:

Reply 708

Smoosh

All of your tattoos sound amazing :smile:

I love the symbolism and the idea of getting one to represent important memories or times in your life. I've actually considered getting one to represent recovering from my eating disorder, but I'm indecisive as to what I'd want.

Reply 709

Rainbow-Dream

I'm unsure if I'll ever get a real tattoo. I'm a bit of a wimp and if I ever changed my mind on it I wouldn't want to go through going it removed, but I have been getting more into henna tattoos recently. Not sure if I really have a place in this thread tbh. :/
OP - I like the first tattoo. The shading on the bird looks really well done and much nicer than some of my friends / people I know that have had swallows inked on their skin.

Reply 710

Just wondering whether we should also list the after care creams that we've used? :holmes:

Reply 711

OP

Original post by Griffin23

Just wondering whether we should also list the after care creams that we've used? :holmes:

I think that's definitely something worth adding to the FAQ, yeah.

Original post by Rainbow-Dream

I'm unsure if I'll ever get a real tattoo. I'm a bit of a wimp and if I ever changed my mind on it I wouldn't want to go through going it removed, but I have been getting more into henna tattoos recently. Not sure if I really have a place in this thread tbh. :/
OP - I like the first tattoo. The shading on the bird looks really well done and much nicer than some of my friends / people I know that have had swallows inked on their skin.

I have a bit of a phobia of needles and I'm the "Group Leader" of the society this thread is attached to. :laugh:

So you'll be fine. :yes:

A lot of that is the difference between people who choose a sample from the tattooist's books and those who design their own tattoos.

Reply 712

Original post by Rainbow-Dream

I'm unsure if I'll ever get a real tattoo. I'm a bit of a wimp and if I ever changed my mind on it I wouldn't want to go through going it removed, but I have been getting more into henna tattoos recently. Not sure if I really have a place in this thread tbh. :/
OP - I like the first tattoo. The shading on the bird looks really well done and much nicer than some of my friends / people I know that have had swallows inked on their skin.

Of course you have a place in this thread :h:

I was majorly terrified (thought I'd be screaming and saying every word under the sun) of getting my tattoo done, but it realllly wasn't that bad. Obviously, there are parts where you're gritting your teeth, but that level of pain doesn't really last for very long.

Reply 713

Are tattoos supposed to shed skin a bit like a snake? :emo:

Reply 714

Smoosh

That's really reassuring to hear :smile:

I guess I was kind of worried that looking at it would remind me of the ED...but you're right, I think looking at it would kind of be more of a motivational boost at the fact that I got over it and am now a better person :smile:

I'm not sure if that made sense, I'm rambling haha.

I've kind of thought about angel wings or a feather (but not on my back), because I used to listen to the song Angel by Sarah McLachlan...and it kind of made me feel reassured when stuff was tough. Do you mind if I ask which one of your tattoos represents your eating disorder? I totally understand if that's a personal thing though :smile:

Also, thank you for the rep :biggrin:

Reply 715

OP

Never a good idea for anyone to try and make sense of themselves. Even Freud struggled with that. :yes:

Reply 716

VickyTink

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Original post by ironandwine

Are tattoos supposed to shed skin a bit like a snake? :emo:

You can peel...a bit like when you get sunburn. So yes,

Reply 717

Delta Aitch

Original post by ironandwine

Are tattoos supposed to shed skin a bit like a snake? :emo:

Yesss! haha, I was a bit worried too, but this is normal!

Reply 718

Original post by VickyTink

You can peel...a bit like when you get sunburn. So yes,

Ahh, cheers!

Original post by Delta_Aitch

Yesss! haha, I was a bit worried too, but this is normal!

Ahaha, thank youuu! ;D

Yeah, I was just getting a little worried it might be peeling too much, but I don't think it is. Just wanted confirmation it was normal :smile:

May go for a cheeky visit to my tattooist in a day or two to double check everything is going smoothly, being my first an' all :smile:

Reply 719