Anyone have Tattoos?

[Greenfuz]

I don't think anybody's got the same tat as me




also I never put anything on mine and it turned out great

[GardenoftheDead]

Ever had an idea for a tattoo and then realize that 5 million other people thought of that before you did?

Those sometimes get referred to as "pintrest tattoos," because, somehow, people see one on pintrest (fuck pintrest, btw) and think "oh, how original, I think I want that."
I guess if you wanted something truly original, you might give it the old interweb search and see what turns up. Like I said, I don't use pintrest, but tumblr might turn up something.

I mostly gave it a search because everything has been done before and I figured I could at least see if it was gonna turn out like shit.

[gunslinger_burrito]

I mostly gave it a search because everything has been done before and I figured I could at least see if it was gonna turn out like shit.

Smart move!

[space6oy]

i be gettin' more tomorrow.

[Haki]

Tattoo aftercare has been reduced to applying this right after it's done.

Dunno about that..... as a heavily tattooed person, it's my experience that you have to be extra careful with the more "medicinal" ointments and stuff out there. A lot of them can really fuck up your tattoo.

I would NEVER use a product like this on a tat and I have a fuck ton of them. Anti bacterial soap and water and a thin layer of lubriderm after being towel dried. Perfect healing everytime.

Tattoo artists are required by law to use it, though it's not brand specific. If they don't use it they lose their license to operate a shop plus pay a fine. This has been the case for a few years now. There's no difference in tats treated with that and without, but it makes the healing process a lot smoother.

[univalve]

K. This is me. Tattoo credit goes to one Ishmael Johnson here in Fort Collins, Colorado. The harpies on my shoulders were done by Ben Thompson in Denver. I trust y'all to give credit where it's due!

I really like your stuff!
would you post a pic of the shoulder tattoos too please?

[gunslinger_burrito]

Tattoo artists are required by law to use it, though it's not brand specific. If they don't use it they lose their license to operate a shop plus pay a fine. This has been the case for a few years now. There's no difference in tats treated with that and without, but it makes the healing process a lot smoother.

Where is it that this is a law? I've never heard of that, and certainly no tattooer I've ever been to uses this stuff. Just curious. There are a LOT of different ways to heal tattoos.

I really like your stuff!
would you post a pic of the shoulder tattoos too please?

Thanks! I'll try and remember to take some tomorrow when it's not 230AM.....

[gunslinger_burrito]

Tattoo artists are required by law to use it, though it's not brand specific. If they don't use it they lose their license to operate a shop plus pay a fine. This has been the case for a few years now. There's no difference in tats treated with that and without, but it makes the healing process a lot smoother.

Where is it that this is a law? I've never heard of that, and certainly no tattooer I've ever been to uses this stuff. Just curious. There are a LOT of different ways to heal tattoos.

Oh, and I'll try and take another photo or two when it's not 230aM....

Edit: FAAACK. screwy double post....

[Haki]

Tattoo artists are required by law to use it, though it's not brand specific. If they don't use it they lose their license to operate a shop plus pay a fine. This has been the case for a few years now. There's no difference in tats treated with that and without, but it makes the healing process a lot smoother.

Where is it that this is a law? I've never heard of that, and certainly no tattooer I've ever been to uses this stuff. Just curious. There are a LOT of different ways to heal tattoos.

Oh, and I'll try and take another photo or two when it's not 230aM....

Edit: FAAACK. screwy double post....

The Netherlands, been this way since 2008 at least. A friendly artist from the UK comes over on occasion and when I first told him about it he just went and asked fifty million times if I was sure about it. I like it because you spray it on once and that's it. Starts to come off after about a week and it's all healed up. Minimal itching, less scabs and less awkward shower posing. Was ideal for when I had my back done.

[gunslinger_burrito]

Crazy. I guess I'm used to those kinds of ointments not being the best.

[contraterrene]

whats the point of the law? i assume to prevent infections. or is it because people cant wash themselves? ive been getting tattooed for 15-16yrs, and ive never seen anyone even recommend something like that.
i get a little crazy with ritualized after-care, though, so maybe something like that could be good?

[spacefuzz]

I have lots of work, but got my first leg tattoo last night. Instagram @charlestontattoocompany for more of my friend Aaron's work.

[gunslinger_burrito]

That's a nice one!

[Haki]

whats the point of the law? i assume to prevent infections. or is it because people cant wash themselves? ive been getting tattooed for 15-16yrs, and ive never seen anyone even recommend something like that.
i get a little crazy with ritualized after-care, though, so maybe something like that could be good?

If you think Health Inspection has your best interest at heart, then yes, it's to help prevent infections as not everybody can listen for a minute about how to treat their new tattoo. If you're more cynical then it's to screw with tattoo artists as most people had the same initial WTF reaction. They had banned smoking from tattoo places wayyyy before the whole no smoking in public area crusade and made it so that you can't enter a shop unless you're 18. The after-care part never bothered me, but I do like this method better.

[Timm Grimm]

It was suggested that I show my tats here so here we go.