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Best Tattooist in Cork

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  • #52
    mayordenis
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    Gauge wrote: »
    XXX is long gone fyi, it's now Smiley Dogg on Marlboro Street. :)

    cheers for that - same people running it or anywhere else I should be looking at?


  • #53
    pink pirate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭pink pirate


    stay well away from raven!!!! i got 2 there when i was 16 and they are awful!! one is a flower on my shoulder and it looks like i got it 40 years ago!! its so patchy and the colour has faded loads. i also got stars and the lines arent straight at all!! he just doesnt care what you end up with on your body as long as he makes money out of you! would definatley not recommend him!!!

    got 2 done by jay in smiley dogg and i love them!! he is a perfectionist and can add his own touch to any tattoo even if its not his own favourite style! he also came up with great ideas for mine!! would definatley recommend him!

    also heard great things about karen russell, never went to her but she comes highly recommended!!


  • #54
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    I am getting a tattoo in Raven soon and was woundering is he really good?? There tunes a bad comments and im getting a bit worryed!! Did u get a big or a small tattoo? And were did u get it??


  • #55
    delayed11
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭delayed11


    brian's gonna love you if you really are!!


  • #56
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    I am getting a tattoo in Raven soon and was woundering is he really good?? There tonnes of bad comments and im getting a bit worryed!! Did u get a big or a small tattoo? And were did u get it??

    If the bad reports about the place have you worried, then cancel it and re-book somewhere else! You're getting something put on your body that'll most likely be there for life. Doesn't that warrant being sure about where you're getting it done, and the artist that is doing it so that you are confident that it'll turn out well?


  • #57
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    That is true!! But i went to the another place and they were very snapy and rude. But the guy in Raven was nice. I explained exactly why i wanted it and he understood!!! And helped get an idea what i wanted!! But the other place just wasnt nice! Yet my friend went there and she recomeneded it!!!! Did u get one done at Ravens??


  • #58
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Why?? And which one Brian?? I cant remember the one i talked to!!!


  • #59
    Gauge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    Brian is the name of the artist in Raven.

    From what I have seen of his work (and quite a few of my friends have tattoos from there, because they are not at all strict about age limits) it does not match up to Tattoo Zoo, Tribal Ink, Smiley Dogg, or Holy Cow in terms of quality at all. And quite a few of them have had problems with scarring and ink being blown out. I drew up a design for one of my friends (a very basic sun, with a spiral) and he refused to do it saying "I don't do spirals- too hard" which set off major alarm bells for me- it was a very simple design.

    This is all anecdotal so take from it what you will, but having seen his work first hand and spoken to him I would go to someone else. There are better artists in Cork.


  • #60
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Gauge wrote: »
    Brian is the name of the artist in Raven.

    From what I have seen of his work (and quite a few of my friends have tattoos from there, because they are not at all strict about age limits) it does not match up to Tattoo Zoo, Tribal Ink, Smiley Dogg, or Holy Cow in terms of quality at all. And quite a few of them have had problems with scarring and ink being blown out. I drew up a design for one of my friends (a very basic sun, with a spiral) and he refused to do it saying "I don't do spirals- too hard" which set off major alarm bells for me- it was a very simple design.

    This is all anecdotal so take from it what you will, but having seen his work first hand and spoken to him I would go to someone else. There are better artists in Cork.
    Gauge...
    Ok thanks! I want a devil or a dragon!! But i dont really like his devils!! But i loved the devil some one drew in tattoo zoo!!!! I really want to get tis rite as it is my first one and it a rememberence one so i want to get it rite!! Im going tis week to get it done. My daughter coming with me!! So ill make sure tat she over looks everyting!! Butdoes he put a srencil on your arm first?? Or does he draw it on??


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  • #61
    Gauge
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    Those are questions you should ask the artist that will be doing them, as it will vary :) Also you are not limited to the pictures on the walls- if you find another picture you like you can bring it in to show it to them and they can draw you something based on that.


  • #62
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Gauge wrote: »
    Those are questions you should ask the artist that will be doing them, as it will vary :) Also you are not limited to the pictures on the walls- if you find another picture you like you can bring it in to show it to them and they can draw you something based on that.
    Yea i have bein looking all over the internet!!!!! :) I found some really cool ones but it just so hard to decide which one will be one my body 4 ever!!!!!!!!! So do have any tattoos and were if yes did u get it done??? Please but it ok if u dont want to say!!! :)


  • #63
    Gauge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    I don't have any tattoos myself but I have seen good work come out of Tattoo Zoo, Holy Cow, Tribal Ink and Smiley Dogg- if I was getting a tattoo I'd check out all 4 of these places and see who had the portfolio/style to match what I want.


  • #64
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Gauge wrote: »
    I don't have any tattoos myself but I have seen good work come out of Tattoo Zoo, Holy Cow, Tribal Ink and Smiley Dogg- if I was getting a tattoo I'd check out all 4 of these places and see who had the portfolio/style to match what I want.
    Well i went into Tattoo Zoo!!! And i didnt like there attatude towards me!! And i never heard of the other 2!!! Were abouts in cork are the other 2 please??


  • #65
    Gauge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    Smiley Dogg is on Marlboro Street in the city centre and Holy Cow is in Midleton.


  • #66
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Gauge wrote: »
    Smiley Dogg is on Marlboro Street in the city centre and Holy Cow is in Midleton.
    Thank u so much!!!! Im going to ring up Raven and cacil and ring up Tattoo Zoo and see if they can fit me in and ring up the other 2!!! Thank u so much for yuor help!!! U really did help!!! Im acctuly her daughter speaking on behalf of me ma as she was at work and really worryed about it!!!! I know u didnt get any tattoos but if your friend s did get one in tattoo zoo did he recomend any particular person to go to?? Please thanks


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  • #67
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Smilly Dog tattoo place?? Anyboby go to it?? I was just woundering if it is any good?? I need to make a booking to day for saturday!! So i need revews!! Please?? :)


  • #68
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Hi i need HUGE help!!! Can any1 answer the following questions!!!
    Q1} Were is "Tribal Ink" and a fone number? Please
    Q2} What is the fone number for "Smiley Dogg"? Please
    Q3} Has anyone heard of "Wizbit" and are they any good? Thanks
    Q4} Has anyone heard of "Sushi" and are they any good? Thanks
    Me ma had booked to get a tattoo at "Raven" tis weekend so came off her asprin since last week. But after reading all the comments she decided to cancil today. But she needs to go back on it by next monday. So she wants to get a tattoo tis weekend. Can anyone help. We need a good tattoo place tat can take late bookings. Please help thanks!! :)


  • #69
    Kersmash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,686 ✭✭✭Kersmash


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    Hi i need HUGE help!!! Can any1 answer the following questions!!!
    Q1} Were is "Tribal Ink" and a fone number? Please
    Q2} What is the fone number for "Smiley Dogg"? Please
    Q3} Has anyone heard of "Wizbit" and are they any good? Thanks
    Q4} Has anyone heard of "Sushi" and are they any good? Thanks
    Me ma had booked to get a tattoo at "Raven" tis weekend so came off her asprin since last week. But after reading all the comments she decided to cancil today. But she needs to go back on it by next monday. So she wants to get a tattoo tis weekend. Can anyone help. We need a good tattoo place tat can take late bookings. Please help thanks!! :)

    1 - It's on Kyle Street, off the Coal Quay. 9 Kyle St. if memory serves me correctly. I don't have a number, sorry.
    2 - Sorry, nope. It's 27 Marlboro St. though.
    3 - I hear it's pretty dodgy.
    4 - I think you're thinking of the Sushi shop that's underneath Smily Dogg. Smily Dogg is on the second floor I think? There's a skate shop on the first and a sushi shop on the ground floor AFAIK.

    Try Tattoo Zoo maybe? 0214271243 http://tattoozoo.ie/ or alternatively just pop into Tribal Ink or Smily Dogg. Good luck =D

    EDIT: I should really read the thread more, you've already been to Tattoo Zoo. Well then I'd say just pop into Tribal Ink or Smily Dogg. Neither of them have websites that I can see, sorry.


  • #70
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Kersmash wrote: »
    1 - It's on Kyle Street, off the Coal Quay. 9 Kyle St. if memory serves me correctly. I don't have a number, sorry.
    2 - Sorry, nope. It's 27 Marlboro St. though.
    3 - I hear it's pretty dodgy.
    4 - I think you're thinking of the Sushi shop that's underneath Smily Dogg. Smily Dogg is on the second floor I think? There's a skate shop on the first and a sushi shop on the ground floor AFAIK.

    Try Tattoo Zoo maybe? 0214271243 http://tattoozoo.ie/ or alternatively just pop into Tribal Ink or Smily Dogg. Good luck =D

    EDIT: I should really read the thread more, you've already been to Tattoo Zoo. Well then I'd say just pop into Tribal Ink or Smily Dogg. Neither of them have websites that I can see, sorry.
    Omg u are a star!!!! Thank u so much!!! :)
    So em u have being a huge help but is "Trible ink" and "Smiley Dogg" Just a walk in and get it done or walk in and book?? Please!!!
    But the rest of the info are a HUGE help!!!!!
    Thank you!!!
    Do u have a tattoo? If yes were did u get it done??? It ok if u dont want to say!!! :)


  • #71
    Kersmash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,686 ✭✭✭Kersmash


    I'd bet you'd have to go in and make an appointment, I'm not sure if they do walk-ins, or if they do I have no idea. Only way to find out is to call in.

    Nope, no tattoos, I'm only 17 now so it'd be a good few months before I'd even think of getting anything. I just know too much stuff =P


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  • #72
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Kersmash wrote: »
    I'd bet you'd have to go in and make an appointment, I'm not sure if they do walk-ins, or if they do I have no idea. Only way to find out is to call in.

    Nope, no tattoos, I'm only 17 now so it'd be a good few months before I'd even think of getting anything. I just know too much stuff =P
    Oh I was talking to this other guy and didnt have any either but knew so much!!!! :)
    Thanks for your help and i cant belive you commented me bk at 1 in the morning!!! :P
    Well we mite be still going up saturday to look around every1!!! Thanks for the help!! :)


  • #73
    oeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭oeb


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    Smilly Dog tattoo place?? Anyboby go to it?? I was just woundering if it is any good?? I need to make a booking to day for saturday!! So i need revews!! Please?? :)


    I got a small piece done by Raul from Smiley Dog when he was working for a different studio (Metal Urges, formally of Killarney, currently in Tralee), I can't fault it in the slightest, he gave me exactly what I asked for.


  • #74
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    oeb wrote: »
    I got a small piece done by Raul from Smiley Dog when he was working for a different studio (Metal Urges, formally of Killarney, currently in Tralee), I can't fault it in the slightest, he gave me exactly what I asked for.
    Thanks!! Do u know if u have to book with smiley dogg or can u just walk in and get it done??? Please


  • #75
    oeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭oeb


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    Thanks!! Do u know if u have to book with smiley dogg or can u just walk in and get it done??? Please

    It really depends how busy they are, I have not been up there since it was XXX, so I don't really know.

    You can more than likely walk in and get it done if he has no appointments booked for the next while (depending on how long the tattoo will take obv), but there is really no way of knowing until you ask. That being said however, the better a tattooist is, the higher the likelyhood that he will be already booked out on a specific day (Especially saturdays).


  • #76
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    I know a good few studios don't take bookings for Saturdays, and have it walk-in only. Obviously though you should check with them first though, and if they do, get in there as soon as you can after they open to have the best chance of getting one done!


  • #77
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    DamoElDiablo wrote: »
    I know a good few studios don't take bookings for Saturdays, and have it walk-in only. Obviously though you should check with them first though, and if they do, get in there as soon as you can after they open to have the best chance of getting one done!
    Tat Great!!!! Do u know what time "Smiley Dogg" opening hours are please??
    That was a great help!!!!! :)


  • #78
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    No idea to be honest, never even set foot in Cork! ;)
    Best bet is to get their number and give them a call, they'd be able to tell you anything ya needed to know.


  • #79
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    oeb wrote: »
    It really depends how busy they are, I have not been up there since it was XXX, so I don't really know.

    You can more than likely walk in and get it done if he has no appointments booked for the next while (depending on how long the tattoo will take obv), but there is really no way of knowing until you ask. That being said however, the better a tattooist is, the higher the likelyhood that he will be already booked out on a specific day (Especially saturdays).
    Thank u!!!!! Tat good help!!! Do u know the opening hours of any of them??? We can only use public transport!!! So really need times if u know!!! :) Thanks


  • #80
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    DamoElDiablo wrote: »
    No idea to be honest, never even set foot in Cork! ;)
    Best bet is to get their number and give them a call, they'd be able to tell you anything ya needed to know.
    Yea i thounght that!!! But cant find a number and no ones knows!!!!
    Iv kept asking!!! But no one can give me one and we have looked up golden pages and everyting!!!!! :(:)


  • #81
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Directory enquiries might be your best bet?


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  • #82
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    DamoElDiablo wrote: »
    Directory enquiries might be your best bet?
    Amazingly iv tryed 11811 and 11850!!! And noting!!! Its a bit wired!!! Oh and golden pgs in the book and on line!!!!! It just sucks u tink tyed advertise!!!
    Ok quick q u have any friends in cork tat got a tattoo in smiley dogg and mite have a no.!!!! Please it ok if u dont r even dont want to try!!! :P ;):)


  • #83
    oeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭oeb


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    Yea i thounght that!!! But cant find a number and no ones knows!!!!
    Iv kept asking!!! But no one can give me one and we have looked up golden pages and everyting!!!!! :(:)

    It was a pain in the ass to find it, but it's mentioned at the end of this page - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055254800&page=2
    (021) 4279008

    Might be worth a try.

    Please note, it's difficult to get an appointment over the phone, generally an artist will want to see a piece before estimating how long it will take.


  • #84
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    oeb wrote: »
    It was a pain in the ass to find it, but it's mentioned at the end of this page - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055254800&page=2
    (021) 4279008

    Might be worth a try.

    Please note, it's difficult to get an appointment over the phone, generally an artist will want to see a piece before estimating how long it will take.
    And is tat 4 Smiley Dogg??
    OMG u a great help!! Thanks i owe u!!!


  • #85
    oeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭oeb


    Hot Blonde wrote: »
    And is tat 4 Smiley Dogg??
    OMG u a great help!! Thanks i owe u!!!

    Apparently, sure just ring and check.


  • #86
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    oeb wrote: »
    Apparently, sure just ring and check.
    OMG!!!!! U r so a star thanks a mil!!!! ;):) Il b anoying u again if it isnt!!!! :P :P Thanks!!


  • #87
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Well im bk to annoy!!! {i said id be bk :P} Well thanks but it didnt work a women strats to talk saying tat it is no longer avalible but thanks 4 the chance!!!! It was so nice of u!!!


  • #88
    Wolflinge
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Wolflinge


    uh, I doubt this'll be of much help but Smiley Dogg's number is 021-4274959.
    I would absolutely recommend the place.


  • #89
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Wolflinge wrote: »
    uh, I doubt this'll be of much help but Smiley Dogg's number is 021-4274959.
    I would absolutely recommend the place.
    OMG!!! Star!!! Thank u it diffrent to the other no!!! So i will try tat 2morow!!!!
    Tat is excillent help do u know the opening hours please??? Thanks


  • #90
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    Why don't you ring the number and ask? o.0 Seems the next logical step...


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  • #91
    Wolflinge
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Wolflinge


    At a guess, they're open after 12pm most days.


  • #92
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Will wrote: »
    Why don't you ring the number and ask? o.0 Seems the next logical step...
    Oh yea!!! Thanks!! I never thought of tat!! :O The question was really what time should i ring up!!!!! :P But thanks for the imput!! :) :P :O ;)


  • #93
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Wolflinge wrote: »
    At a guess, they're open after 12pm most days.
    Great thanks!!! I rang up and booked an appointment!!!! Thanks 4 all ur help!!!
    Do u have a tattoo?? Im gussing u got {if yes} in Smiley Dogg!! What did u get? Is there any1 artist to go 2???
    But u have being a HUGE help!!! Thanks so much i owe u!!! :)


  • #94
    Hot Blonde
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Hot Blonde


    Hi! Smiley Dogg is great!!!
    There above a sushe shop!!
    Every1 is really nice and they did a great job me ma is delited with it!!!!
    There no is {021) 4274959!!
    Enjoy thanks 4 every1s help!!


  • #95
    corkimp
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭corkimp


    hi people. don't know should I start new thread or not. Am looking for a good tattooist who isn't) based in cork or surrounding areas who does good work - sprecialising in dragons + shading. Am designing my tattoo at the moment so am looking to find someone who is good at this type of work. I got my 1st tattoo in tattoo zoo in cork over 6 yrs ago but dont know any of the guys there now - cant remember was it kieran who did my original one. while im getting that, my bf wants to get a backpiece of 2 tribal dragons i'm helping him design round same time. recommendations greatly appreciated. cheers


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