Tattoo

fried_tc: How often is someone allergic to tattoo ink? I'm just wondering, as I've been considering getting my first tattoo sometime soon. Is it common or not really common? My skin is somewhat sensitive to plant dyes, but I don't know about any other kinds of dyes or inks. Does this have any relation to how sensitive your skin will be with … [Read more...] about How often is someone allergic to tattoo ink?

Abby C: How much do tattoo artists charge to take on an apprentice? I'm looking for a tattoo artist who is willing to take on an apprentice. What will they be looking for in an apprentice? I am a skilled artist, with one tattoo of my own. How much would they charge me to learn the trade? What's the average? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How much do tattoo artists charge to take on an apprentice?

Diego: Recent tattoo and amusement park water rides? I just got a tattoo yesterday (Sunday) and my family and I are planning on going to an amusement park (Cedar Point) this Saturday. I was wondering if I could go on the water rides, since I will have only had my tattoo for a week by then? Would it be dangerous? If I brought alcohol wipes to wipe … [Read more...] about Recent tattoo and amusement park water rides?

40oz. Babiii: What is my tattoo supposed to look like after the scabbing is gone? Some of the scabbing on my tattoo is coming off and the parts of the actual tattoo I can actually see look shiny, almost like plastic film is over it. Is that normal? Answers and Views: Answer by jennifer howardYeah. Just keep taking care of it. Dont scrape it. … [Read more...] about What is my tattoo supposed to look like after the scabbing is gone?

Rachel C: What should be included in a portfolio if you are looking for a tattoo apprenticeship? I am interested in learning to tattoo and have read that I need a portfolio and may have to pay for an apprenticeship or at least work my butt off. However, before I even go talk to any artists, I want to make sure my art portfolio is up to snuff. Is … [Read more...] about What should be included in a portfolio if you are looking for a tattoo apprenticeship?

Marcus Rice: I'm getting a tattoo I want to get this correct: How do I write French "Life is about whom you love"? This translation will be for a permanent tattoo so I want to get this correct. How do I write in French "Life is about whom you love" and does one say it the same way? Is there a consistent way to say this. This is … [Read more...] about I’m getting a tattoo I want to get this correct: How do I write French “Life is about whom you love”?

Silverstare: How to conceal a tattoo and where is the best secret spot to get one? I'm thinking about getting a very small tattoo on my middle finger, and it can be hidden with a bandage but I want to know what other ways can I hide it so that it can't be visible? And also, wheres a nice hidden spot to get a tattoo? BTW, the tattoo i'm getting is … [Read more...] about How to conceal a tattoo and where is the best secret spot to get one?