Yeah sorry, it's Tevene for "You will be the death of me".
I wanted to get the pioneer plaque tattooed on me, because I love Carl Sagan and space and such.
[img]http://dailygrail.com/files/storyimages/pioneer-plaque.jpg[/img]
Not sure where though.
[editline]3rd March 2013[/editline]
and metatrons cube on my chest
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Metatrons_cube.svg/220px-Metatrons_cube.svg.png[/img]
but im too poor
[QUOTE=Mac2468;39790868]I wanted to get the pioneer plaque tattooed on me, because I love Carl Sagan and space and such.
[img]http://dailygrail.com/files/storyimages/pioneer-plaque.jpg[/img]
Not sure where though.[/QUOTE]
i'm actually planning on getting a variant of that bottom part done within the year
[QUOTE=Mac2468;39790868]I wanted to get the pioneer plaque tattooed on me, because I love Carl Sagan and space and such.
[img]http://dailygrail.com/files/storyimages/pioneer-plaque.jpg[/img]
Not sure where though.
[/QUOTE]
A suitable compacted one on one side of the chest maybe? I think that is very cool, plus always handy if you are the first one to make contact with an alien intelligence.
[QUOTE=Mac2468;39790868]I wanted to get the pioneer plaque tattooed on me, because I love Carl Sagan and space and such.
[img]http://dailygrail.com/files/storyimages/pioneer-plaque.jpg[/img]
Not sure where though.[/QUOTE]
i saw a tattoo of the hydrogen diagram at the top at one point and read up on it. i think it's a really cool tattoo concept considering that it's an attempt to express our scientific understanding in the most universally understandable way possible.
I've decided to preserve my love for my great-grandparents (took care of me when I was young) by covering my entire right arm in traditional rose linework.
They had a rose garden, and my great-grandma still takes care of it as she did with my great-grandpa.
Her daughter, another caretaker in my life, passed away from breast cancer complications, so one of the roses will be in pink ink linework. The rest black linework.
Also, drew this a while ago, still want it done somewhere.
[img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/d3f2923c6fd2f0d235550221d6e3374f/tumblr_mg8qk4JOt31r03etxo1_1280.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Mac2468;39790868]
[editline]3rd March 2013[/editline]
and metatrons cube on my chest
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Metatrons_cube.svg/220px-Metatrons_cube.svg.png[/img]
but im too poor[/QUOTE]
That's a tough one, but I've seen one perfectly done by [url=https://www.facebook.com/villadunkelbunt]Villa Dunkelbunt[/url]
[t]https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/391278_500331029984095_1916052596_n.jpg[/t]
Continuing my piercing related adventures and questions, how do you guys know when a piercing is suitably healed? Ever since I fucked the jewellery change up I'm afraid to do anything rash (been keeping up on daily saline soaks and everything) but how will I know the hole is suitably healed?
when it stops hurting and you can take it out and there's no blood
at least, that's how i could tell with mine
Cthulhu sleeve getting started on 2nd April.
headcrab tattoo is nice and all done, healed touched up the lot and i'm appy with it.
Luckily i live in an area where not many people play games so i dont get constant comments on it, only the odd few
[editline]5th March 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=Fetret;39807847]Continuing my piercing related adventures and questions, how do you guys know when a piercing is suitably healed? Ever since I fucked the jewellery change up I'm afraid to do anything rash (been keeping up on daily saline soaks and everything) but how will I know the hole is suitably healed?[/QUOTE]
6 Weeks usually for a basic lobe piercing, others can take forever.
I've got both lobes pierced and one stretched to 3mm, two pinna and one Daith (I think it's a Daith) and the pinnas are healed over but i dare not change the jewlerry myself, only for the lobes do i feel confident enough.
That and i cant even get into my own ear to do my Daith
[QUOTE=Lord of Ears;39808055]when it stops hurting and you can take it out and there's no blood
at least, that's how i could tell with mine[/QUOTE]
Nonono, no! That's the biggest mistake and assumption with healing. Most piercings behave like that when they're a bit past the middle of the healing process. It feels fine, doesn't hurt or anything and so on, but the new skin is still very sensitive and the hole is vulnerable to the slightest irritation and of course bacteria.
How long are you into the healing process? A normal piercing (remembering yours as a lobe piercing) take about 6-8 weeks for a complete healing. When it seems healed, don't stop taking care of it, it's not done yet, try to really care that much for the time I've said. I really just want to give you advice, especially because yesterday I hadmy septum pierced, and I got the sheet with cleaning/healing tips again, and it is quite nicely explained. Have you gotten something like that or did your piercer inform you before/after?
[QUOTE=Miss Tiki;39810816]Nonono, no! That's the biggest mistake and assumption with healing. Most piercings behave like that when they're a bit past the middle of the healing process. It feels fine, doesn't hurt or anything and so on, but the new skin is still very sensitive and the hole is vulnerable to the slightest irritation and of course bacteria.
How long are you into the healing process? A normal piercing (remembering yours as a lobe piercing) take about 6-8 weeks for a complete healing. When it seems healed, don't stop taking care of it, it's not done yet, try to really care that much for the time I've said. I really just want to give you advice, especially because yesterday I hadmy septum pierced, and I got the sheet with cleaning/healing tips again, and it is quite nicely explained. Have you gotten something like that or did your piercer inform you before/after?[/QUOTE]
Oh wow congratulations on the septum! Any chance of pictures? That is one of the piercings I find really cool and have on my maybe list for the future. Yeah I did have the whole aftercare sheet, but the only thing it said was don't touch it without disinfecting your hands and do the saline soak once a day until it has healed. And I like a massive idiot changed the jewellery after week 3, to CBRs and then had to change back to the originals bars again because the weight of the CBR was interfering with healing and it wasn't comfortable at all. It did bleed a bit when I was going back to straight bars which was about 3.5 weeks ago.
I have been doing the saline soak daily ever since and the ear was itching quite a bit a few days ago (like the itch you get on scars/tattoos after 4 days) now that has gone too and I feel quite good. The reason I am asking about it is I want to avoid another premature jewellery change so I want to know how to tell if it has healed enough, assuming the whole change and rechange cast the healing back a bit. If all else fails I am going to go see a good piercer friend of mine in two weeks time and he should clarify it for me. Although I find it odd that a simple lobe piercing caused me all this trouble, maybe I just heal poorly (I wouldn't be surprised, I do scar easily). Plus I want to get an orbital through the holes so proper healing is quite important.
I really had high piercing hopes, especially a nipple ring, for the near future, but this lobe thing has put me off piercings a bit. I think I'll keep sticking to tattoos, I feel more comfortable with them, but I don't want to give up on my orbital dream.
(Side note, I also am not really sure of if there is anything wrong with the piercings or not, simply because after obsessing over them for so long I could very well be overthinking and making a big deal out of everything)
(Side side note, finally got the Meet Tommy book today, fascinating interviews).
[QUOTE=Aokaji;39776425][img]http://i49.tinypic.com/2hdr61l.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
Sorry but I can't even see what the letters are, I hope it's just a bad camera since the writing style and size is bad, it's barely visible.
It's perfectly visible? Slightly difficult to read but that will presumably be a bit better when it's all healed up
Featis bei umo Canavarum is how I read it
It also seems to get smaller nearing the end as if it's not been sized properly. It would have looked decent in a different text font.
[sp]I also have an undying hate for text tattoos[/sp]
Changed the title, seeing as piercings get discussed here as well.
[QUOTE=Fetret;39812437]Oh wow congratulations on the septum! Any chance of pictures? That is one of the piercings I find really cool and have on my maybe list for the future.[/QUOTE]
Thanks! Propably posting pictures tomorrow. Didn't hurt at all (okay, I felt a little sting but that's all), and seems to be healing very well.
Don't worry for your future plans, I think all that trouble was caused by the early jewellery change, keep the bars in a few weeks longer, and you'll be fine. Also different regions heal different, maybe your ear heals worse and your nose will be just fine ;).
[QUOTE=Kirbyfactor;39820148]Changed the title, seeing as piercings get discussed here as well.[/QUOTE]
Thanks a lot man! [img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/heart.png[/img] Still thinking about what we could add to the OP, anybody got some ideas? I'd say tips for chosing the right artist/studio, tips for healing and such.
[QUOTE=Miss Tiki;39820388]Still thinking about what we could add to the OP, anybody got some ideas? I'd say tips for chosing the right artist/studio, tips for healing and such.[/QUOTE]
Aftercare and studio quality would be excellent, especially for those who are interested but have no ink/piercings.
As for tattoo discussion, I'm currently working on a half-sleeve on my left arm of Hamlet's hand holding Yorick's skull. I'm trying to incorporate a scroll with the first line or two of what he says during the scene ("Alas, poor Yorick!", etc.), which is coming slow.
I'm also currently shopping Chicago artists for it. So far I'm pretty sold on David Allen, who's portfolio is [URL="http://www.allentattoo.com/"]simply amazing[/URL].
Also, side question: how's the pain on the arm? Only reason I ask is I've had my calves done, which wasn't bad at all, but my upper back piece was just agonizing thanks to how scrawny/skinny I am.
[QUOTE=timmah638;39822776]Aftercare and studio quality would be excellent, especially for those who are interested but have no ink/piercings.
As for tattoo discussion, I'm currently working on a half-sleeve on my left arm of Hamlet's hand holding Yorick's skull. I'm trying to incorporate a scroll with the first line or two of what he says during the scene ("Alas, poor Yorick!", etc.), which is coming slow.
I'm also currently shopping Chicago artists for it. So far I'm pretty sold on David Allen, who's portfolio is [URL="http://www.allentattoo.com/"]simply amazing[/URL].
Also, side question: how's the pain on the arm? Only reason I ask is I've had my calves done, which wasn't bad at all, but my upper back piece was just agonizing thanks to how scrawny/skinny I am.[/QUOTE]
just my opinion, having the scroll with the actual quote seems like it would be overstating it. having yorick's skull should already bring the quote to mind to anyone who gets the reference.
Well, here are some thoughts for studio quality:
1. Go to the website of the shop, take a look at the portfolio and (if available) photos from the inside of the shop.
- Do the shop-owned flashes look good?
- How are the tattoos on the pictures?
- Are the lines sharp, clean and even?
- Are the colors bright and even?
- Does the shop offer the style you want for your tattoo?
- And (if available) does the shop look clean, does the artist wear gloves while tattooing?
2. Try to get opinions from other customers, e.g. forums and stuff.
- Were they satisfied with their art?
- Were they treated nicely and given good information?
- In case of problems, have they gotten any help?
3. Visit the shop, explain them what you want, and that you have questions.
- Does the shop "feel" right? Is it clean, without pets running around and without plants in the tattooing room?
- Is the artist nice and friendly, and tries to find what YOU want?
- Is he able to say "no" when a dream is absurd/out of his possibilities?
- If you have any questions regarding your tattoo, is he able to answer them in a way you can comprehend it?
Other tips:
- Price shouldn't matter, the same goes for the distance. If you don't have a nice artist near you, travel a bit and find the one who matches your interest, even if he ain't cheap.
Remember: You have that motive on you for the rest of your life, so your body should be worth it.
- Most important is the cleanliness. There should be no dogs/plants, because they prevent the air from being sterile, and sure you don't want hair or pollen in a fresh wound, do you? Also the artist should wear gloves (ideally a mask too, due to hair/spit), desinfect his hands and clean the bench/chair/whatever before tattooing you. Priority goes to the tattoo gun. He should use a new needle after every customer to prevent diseases like hepatitis and AIDS from customers before.
- You should get a good guidance before tattooing you, like how to care for the tattoo during healing and such. He should give you a sheet were it is explained too, so you can easily take a look at it and remember it. he should offer you the opportunity to call him whenever you have a problem.
That's all I can come up with at late evening. Feel free to add something or get rid of something (and of course correcting me, I'm no native speaker), but I feel like these are the most important things when looking for a studio.
[QUOTE=TrannyAlert;39819193]It also seems to get smaller nearing the end as if it's not been sized properly. It would have looked decent in a different text font.
[sp]I also have an undying hate for text tattoos[/sp][/QUOTE]
Looks like handwritten, not just a regular text tattoo. probs like a dead family members handwriting or soemthing. [sp]or that is one crappy tattoo[/sp]
[QUOTE=Miss Tiki;39823432]Well, here are some thoughts for studio quality:
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I would also add see if they have healed shots of tattoos in their portfolio. First because there can be tons and tons of difference between a fresh tattoo and a healed one (especially if it is in color, but even blackwork changes a lot while healing) and secondly and I think more importantly it is a sign of quality that the artist advertises the actual finished product instead of the fresh job.
[QUOTE=Miss Tiki;39810816]How long are you into the healing process?[/QUOTE]
8 months
[QUOTE=Guy Mannly;39822857]just my opinion, having the scroll with the actual quote seems like it would be overstating it. having yorick's skull should already bring the quote to mind to anyone who gets the reference.[/QUOTE]
I've been thinking that route, too. I'm struggling just because it's my favorite scene/line from the play (hence the entire fucking half-sleeve), but I think you might be right about overkill. Thanks for the input; I really do appreciate it, dude!
[QUOTE=Miss Tiki;39823432]Well, here are some thoughts for studio quality:[/QUOTE]
Mind if I copy and paste this in the OP?
[QUOTE=Toyhobo;39823754]Looks like handwritten, not just a regular text tattoo. probs like a dead family members handwriting or soemthing. [sp]or that is one crappy tattoo[/sp][/QUOTE]
It is handwritten and it's a bad photo, I took it on an angle which is why it looks like it's getting smaller. When it's healed a bit more I'll try and get a better picture.
I know as a design it's quite simple and plain, but I figured I'd start simple and if it future I ever want to add to it I can.
[QUOTE=timmah638;39822776]Aftercare and studio quality would be excellent, especially for those who are interested but have no ink/piercings.
As for tattoo discussion, I'm currently working on a half-sleeve on my left arm of Hamlet's hand holding Yorick's skull. I'm trying to incorporate a scroll with the first line or two of what he says during the scene ("Alas, poor Yorick!", etc.), which is coming slow.
I'm also currently shopping Chicago artists for it. So far I'm pretty sold on David Allen, who's portfolio is [URL="http://www.allentattoo.com/"]simply amazing[/URL].
Also, side question: how's the pain on the arm? Only reason I ask is I've had my calves done, which wasn't bad at all, but my upper back piece was just agonizing thanks to how scrawny/skinny I am.[/QUOTE]
That portfolio is really great
I've been recommended a shop and was checking out the artists, one of their portfolios has a tattoo on a dog in it. Fucking poor form
[QUOTE=Kirbyfactor;39828781]Mind if I copy and paste this in the OP?[/QUOTE]
Go for it, that's what it is for anyways ;) But add what Fetret said, that is important as well.
Would still be great if anyone has things to add and stuff.
Updated the OP.
got a tattoo around my nipple a couple of weeks ago. It hurt. a lot
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wGKbIWA.jpg[/IMG]
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