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paul_booth_fan · 16-05-2013, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Borboletinha

Been told that behind the knees is very painful too.

They're horrible. It's the healing as well. Every step obviously bends your leg so, for lack of a better word, it cracks the damn thing. Really felt like a looong healing process. Glad they're outta the way to be honest

Mezy · 18-05-2013, 19:23

I've been going through this thread and almost every other post makes me think... "I must be crazy to do this" I have been considering this tattoo for four years and am now starting the process of finding an artist to do it. First and probably only tattoo, I don't really like tattoos all that much but I think one really well-done, and well-placed tattoo is beautiful.

Basically I'm getting a full-back tattoo of a peacock, thinking about having parts going out onto side of ribs, hips, and the back of the neck, but nothing I cant cover up if need be (I have a business diploma, and live in a rather conservative city, people dont like tattoos here much). Soo... the feathers will be extremely detailed, I'm imagining it'll have to be single-needle work for most of that, plus placement... and my first tattoo. Nervous about how much it is likely to hurt but I want it too bad to avoid it. Am I kicking myself in the teeth for getting something this big (and probably painful) as a first tattoo??

Esoteric_ · 18-05-2013, 19:26

It'll obviously be painful, but a piece that big will most likely be done in a few sittings, so you shouldn't be in too much pain if you're being tattooed for 4-6 hours at a time rather than one mega sitting.

Killer_banana · 19-05-2013, 12:05

Also its always worse than expect. You build it up loads in your head so it doesn't seem so bad when its done. I mean it will still be painful, especially when you are sitting for a long time, just less painful than you expect. Well that's what I found and what a lot of my friends have said as well.

Also that sounds like an amazing piece, you have to post a picture when its done.

RhoDoDenDron · 19-05-2013, 12:27

Time to contribute.

Scarification? HURTS!

P_1 · 19-05-2013, 13:34

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Originally Posted by RhoDoDenDron

Time to contribute.

Scarification? HURTS!

How does the healing/aftercare work for one of those out of interest?

RhoDoDenDron · 19-05-2013, 13:41

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How does the healing/aftercare work for one of those out of interest?

It depends on how you scar, and how you want the scar to end up. The bottom line is that no matter how you regulate things, there is just no known way to producing different types of scar. You can, however, give it a push in the right direction.

If you leave it alone, it'll scar lightly and be more likely to fade. If you irritate it, it'll scar thicker and darker. You can use chemical irritants or you can just scrub it. Personally, because my scars tend to fade, but I still want a light look, I'll be giving it a gentle hassling whenever I shower with a loofa.

It's wrapped in a bandage for one day, then left to breathe. No irritation within the first few days.

I will go through all of this in a proper thread at some point, so perhaps save questions until then, so we can get them all in one place!

Mezy · 19-05-2013, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Killer_banana

Also that sounds like an amazing piece, you have to post a picture when its done.

Thanks! I hope it turns out as amazing as it seems in my head. I'll def post pics when its done but it'll be a year or so!

Esoteric_ · 19-05-2013, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Mezy

Thanks! I hope it turns out as amazing as it seems in my head. I'll def post pics when its done but it'll be a year or so!

Where will you be getting it done?

The odd place (Zulu for example) will use a numbing spray if you're in too much pain, although I've never availed of it (yet!).

Mezy · 19-05-2013, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Esoteric_

Where will you be getting it done?

The odd place (Zulu for example) will use a numbing spray if you're in too much pain, although I've never availed of it (yet!).

Haven't decided yet. My top three choices are all "not accepting clients at the moment". So I've had to start looking for another, that is hopefully accepting.

Esoteric_ · 19-05-2013, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Mezy

Haven't decided yet. My top three choices are all "not accepting clients at the moment". So I've had to start looking for another, that is hopefully accepting.

What were your top three choices? Are they not accepting any more clients at all, or are there just huge waiting lists? Sometimes it's worth waiting a very long time to get the artist you want.

Mezy · 19-05-2013, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Esoteric_

What were your top three choices? Are they not accepting any more clients at all, or are there just huge waiting lists? Sometimes it's worth waiting a very long time to get the artist you want.

I can't remember the first one because I didn't email just saw it on his website months ago, Bill Baker from Pearl Harbor Gift shop isn't taking on any new large work and Tony Hu from Chronic Ink, emailed and the staff said he isn't taking any bookings as of yet. I'd be more than willing to wait, don't have the money for it right now anyway, but no one mentioned a waiting list, didn't even know it was an option. All out of Toronto, BTW.

Esoteric_ · 19-05-2013, 22:56

Maybe call them up and ask about waiting lists? Lots of artists that aren't taking bookings can be willing to put you on a waiting list, which also gives you time to save.

RhoDoDenDron · 19-05-2013, 23:21

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Originally Posted by Esoteric_

Where will you be getting it done?

The odd place (Zulu for example) will use a numbing spray if you're in too much pain, although I've never availed of it (yet!).

The numbing spray was used on me, and it works magnificently. You've got to open the skin for it to work, so you're not entirely without pain, but once it's applied and left to soak in, you feel almost nothing. You'd barely know you were being touched. The tattoo artist who was hanging about during my procedure was walking Patric through the use of it, as he uses it far more regularly. He says he usually only uses the spray when pain gets particularly intense or hard to bear.

Marty McFly · 19-05-2013, 23:28

Yeh I've had the numbing spray used on me twice, once by Remis on my first sitting on my ribs and by Michal towards the end on my chest, a lad in work had it used on him for most of his piece on his inner bicep.

As Rho said they cant put it on straight away as the pores have to be opened for it to work but once on there works wonders barely feel a thing.

18-05-2013, 19:23	#422
Mezy Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5 Adverts \| Friends	I must be crazy... I've been going through this thread and almost every other post makes me think... "I must be crazy to do this" I have been considering this tattoo for four years and am now starting the process of finding an artist to do it. First and probably only tattoo, I don't really like tattoos all that much but I think one really well-done, and well-placed tattoo is beautiful. Basically I'm getting a full-back tattoo of a peacock, thinking about having parts going out onto side of ribs, hips, and the back of the neck, but nothing I cant cover up if need be (I have a business diploma, and live in a rather conservative city, people dont like tattoos here much). Soo... the feathers will be extremely detailed, I'm imagining it'll have to be single-needle work for most of that, plus placement... and my first tattoo. Nervous about how much it is likely to hurt but I want it too bad to avoid it. Am I kicking myself in the teeth for getting something this big (and probably painful) as a first tattoo??

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18-05-2013, 19:26	#423
Esoteric_ Hosted Moderator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,485 Adverts \| Friends HMod: ODG	It'll obviously be painful, but a piece that big will most likely be done in a few sittings, so you shouldn't be in too much pain if you're being tattooed for 4-6 hours at a time rather than one mega sitting.

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Killer_banana Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Galway Posts: 1,168 Adverts \| Friends	Also its always worse than expect. You build it up loads in your head so it doesn't seem so bad when its done. I mean it will still be painful, especially when you are sitting for a long time, just less painful than you expect. Well that's what I found and what a lot of my friends have said as well. Also that sounds like an amazing piece, you have to post a picture when its done.

19-05-2013, 12:27	#425
RhoDoDenDron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dublin Posts: 278 Adverts \| Friends	Time to contribute. Scarification? HURTS!

19-05-2013, 22:56	#433
Esoteric_ Hosted Moderator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,485 Adverts \| Friends HMod: ODG	Maybe call them up and ask about waiting lists? Lots of artists that aren't taking bookings can be willing to put you on a waiting list, which also gives you time to save.

19-05-2013, 23:28	#435
Marty McFly Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 6,004 Adverts \| Friends	Yeh I've had the numbing spray used on me twice, once by Remis on my first sitting on my ribs and by Michal towards the end on my chest, a lad in work had it used on him for most of his piece on his inner bicep. As Rho said they cant put it on straight away as the pores have to be opened for it to work but once on there works wonders barely feel a thing.