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    #1262
    shrubs
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭shrubs


    Hello all! Long time lurker here so thought I'd introduce myself! I'm Jake and am an amateur compared to most on here, having only 2 tats (a dragon and a kanji symbol)


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    #1263
    Splinter
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,331 ✭✭✭Splinter


    LisaLowlife wrote: »
    Hello, I'm also a newb. Bit pierced and tattooed :D I'm always on boards but finally got round to setting up an account :p
    Heya arm candy, welcome aboard :)


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    #1264
    Dangerdunf
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭Dangerdunf


    Hi all,

    Not sure if I've done this already but here goes... I have been posting on here for some time. My name's Gary from Waterford. 20 years old. Love all things to do with music, tattoo's and art. I have four tattoo's already (plenty more to follow :D). I have chinese symbols up my side and on my bicep. I have roman numerals on my right forearm and a koi fish on my left shoulder blade which was finished last 2 weeks ago.


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    #1265
    canadian exile
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭canadian exile


    Hi I'm originally from Tipp but moved to Canada last year. Im booked in for my first tattoo here in edmonton at the end of the month ( had a month long wait for a consult and a two month wait for an appointment with the artist Andi Bolz she is unreal ). It still amazes me the totally non judgemental reaction that people have to ink over here just shows how backward and gombeen home can be. Anyway said just said I'd say hello as I'd like to get in touch with the inked community at home:)


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    #1266
    Star Lord
    Registered Users Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Welcome to the good ship T&P folks :)


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    #1267
    SolvableKnave
    Registered Users Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭SolvableKnave


    Howdy folks. Been in and out of boards for a while, never really posted anything before (Think this is my fifth in total). Anywho, have 3 tattoo's (Generic and obligatory small tribal like thing on left upper arm, 4 Nautical stars running down inside right forearm, and custom black and grey rose and stem with leaves on upper right arm to shoulder [Covering an old Egyptian Ankh/Yin-Yang], kudos to Brian in Wildcat). And tomorrow, booked in with the good man himself again for #4.


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    #1268
    keane2097
    Registered Users Posts: 17,770 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Just moved to Dublin and I'm looking to get a few small bits done.

    I've two Korean symbols I want to get done on each wrist (two on each), and two small pieces of writing on my forearms just below the elbow - across the arm rather than wrist to elbow if you follow ("memento mori" on one, "ngi ne themba" on the other).

    I've had Dublin Ink in Templebar recommended to me by a couple of people, as I'm getting are pretty basic I'm not hugely worried about what studio I go to, although obv a place with sound people would be nice to find for when I want to get more intricate stuff done.

    Anybody got any opinions on Dublin Ink in general? Also rough estimates of the costs I'd be looking to pay would be appreciated...


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    #1269
    alabasterx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭alabasterx


    Hello all..
    I alabasterx, 28. I was new..
    have a 5 piercings, and 4 tattoos, and I plan to add my neck tattoo grey.png


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    #1270
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    Posting here because have been seriously considering a tattoo for years now and have ventured in here for tips on where to go in Dublin...

    I think I want a white tattoo. I think I want one of several symbols:
    1) 'Truth' and 'integrity" written on the inside of my middle fingers (lots of complications with this, fading, length of words etc)
    2) A circle with a hare in it (personal reason) or a celtic symbol such as a triple spiral but I think this one is gonna be too generic for my liking - on my wrist area.
    3) I'd love to find an appropriate place for a sword - I saw someone with this the length of their inner arm (elbow to wrist) and it struck me in its simplicity, but I want somewhere descreet and a "small" sword would be more of a pin and therefore missing the point methinks.

    I quite like that white ink appears kind of like scarring and also <3 that it works better on pale skinned girls like mah self!

    Will visit some tattoo shops in town, prolly temple bar and stephens green unless I get any v.specific recommendations and sit with it for a while to make sure it's right :)

    Oh, also love the idea of getting the tattoos redone, esp if they're for "honour" or "integrity" - an annual reminder of what needs to be central in life.

    Awesoem forum


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    #1271
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    I think some of the white inks can go yellowish over time. That said I've white dots on my leg as part of a big piece and it's kept it's colour very well. I'd stay away from tattoos that aren't easy to hide for lots of reasons including work.

    Wander around town, chat with the artists, look at portfolios and stuff like that.


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    #1272
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    Yep - gonna do that soon.
    Think I'll get "truth" and "light" but in Irish, on the inside of my fingers.
    I've drawn them on today, in work, in light green pen, just to see how it feels and how people react (to badly drawn pen, I know, but still... :)


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    #1273
    Mactastico
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Mactastico


    Hey everyone. My name is Jay and i'm brand new on this site. I'm a 25 year old Dub, fairly keen on this kinda stuff. I have 7 tattoos, and over the years I've had countless piercings, but right now i have 5.

    Hoping to get some ideas for my next tattoo (sleeve), and offer any advice i can. Look forward to getting into this site, seems like a decent spot to be...


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    #1274
    IamStupid..Not
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭IamStupid..Not


    Hello, my name's Megan, but please call me Megs! I'm very young compared to most of ye, I'm 15. :p I've been interested in bod-mods from an early age, think six years old, much to the frustration of my parents. I have five piercings, and eh, no tattoo's due to my young age.


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    #1275
    Star Lord
    Registered Users Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Welcome along folks!

    Just a quick word for Suaimhneach:
    Suaimhneach wrote: »
    ...'Truth' and 'integrity" written on the inside of my middle fingers (lots of complications with this, fading, length of words etc)
    There is no tattoo that will look good on any part of your fingers, as the ink will just fade and fall out and be patchy and generally awful looking in a very short time, so I would really recommend reconsidering this.


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    #1276
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    Yeah, was in Celestial Ring today and the girl (who's wrists were covered in white tattoos) basically said the same thing. Sorest part + most tattooists wont do it. But, she did have some on her fingers but had to get it redone several times. So, yeah, somewhere else.

    Wrist area is goo generic. But, want it to be somewhere I see...

    Also, revised my idea to "truth" and light", but in irish = "solas" & "firinee" (with a fada on the first i).

    But if I cant find the right location I'll do someting else.


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    #1277
    keane2097
    Registered Users Posts: 17,770 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Suaimhneach wrote: »
    Yeah, was in Celestial Ring today and the girl (who's wrists were covered in white tattoos) basically said the same thing. Sorest part + most tattooists wont do it. But, she did have some on her fingers but had to get it redone several times. So, yeah, somewhere else.

    Wrist area is goo generic. But, want it to be somewhere I see...

    Also, revised my idea to "truth" and light", but in irish = "solas" & "firinee" (with a fada on the first i).

    But if I cant find the right location I'll do someting else.

    Word to the wise, you can type a fada by pressing the "Alt Gr" button (right of the space bar) along with the vowel - just in case you didn't know :)


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    #1278
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    keane2097 wrote: »
    Suaimhneach wrote: »
    Yeah, was in Celestial Ring today and the girl (who's wrists were covered in white tattoos) basically said the same thing. Sorest part + most tattooists wont do it. But, she did have some on her fingers but had to get it redone several times. So, yeah, somewhere else.

    Wrist area is goo generic. But, want it to be somewhere I see...

    Also, revised my idea to "truth" and light", but in irish = "solas" & "firinee" (with a fada on the first i).

    But if I cant find the right location I'll do someting else.

    Word to the wise, you can type a fada by pressing the "Alt Gr" button (right of the space bar) along with the vowel - just in case you didn't know :)

    Thanks dude. Was actually on my work mac which is set to American... Don't have an alt gr ;) but, there are ways around this I was just being lazy. As a fluent speaker I really shouldn't be...!


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    #1279
    Piper101
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭Piper101


    Hi all!

    New to boards and love the forum (tbh the only reason why I visit the site :)) fairly new to piercing aswell...well, that is to say when I was a teenager I had my tongue and bellybutton pierced but took them out. Somehow got bitten by the bug tho recently (have had my nipple, tragus and forward helix done in the last 3 months!) Would get something new every week if I could! Trying to decide what's next!! Because of my job the face is kinda off limits :( anyway, thought I'd make it official and register.
    Thanks,
    E


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    #1280
    canadian exile
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭canadian exile


    Just a quick question I got my first tattoo on Friday afternoon and the scabs are already starting to fall off is this normal after 4 days or should it take longer


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    #1281
    BadGirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,082 ✭✭✭BadGirl


    Hi
    Am new here too. Have been lurking a while looking at all the fab tattoos. Have posted some pics on the I'll Show You Mine thread :D
    Am already planning for the next tattoos so am sure you will be hearing from me again soon...... :o)

    Badgirl


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    #1282
    Star Lord
    Registered Users Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Welcome aboard new folks! :)


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    #1283
    Spudy67
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭Spudy67


    new to this site just sort of stumbled upon it. im 33 from dublin but living in donegal. ive got 20 tattoos covering most of my uper body, mostly on my chest and arms. everyone of my tattoos is like a remender of where i was when i got it and who i was with and where i was in my life at the time. ive prob spent in and around 2500 euros on ink and theres plenty more to come. my most favourite is my virgin mary of guadalupe on my stomach. 500 yo yos for that one. :D ill prob be on this part of the forum to be honest so ill chat laters!!

    paul:cool:


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    #1284
    Spudy67
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭Spudy67


    canadian exile wrote: »
    Just a quick question I got my first tattoo on Friday afternoon and the scabs are already starting to fall off is this normal after 4 days or should it take longer
    usually it takes longer but differnt people heal differntly, once you are cleaning it well and using proper cream AND DONT PICK THE SCABS you should be ok. but if ur in doubt just go back to who did it and have a chat with them. hope that helped.

    paul:cool:


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    #1285
    akamossy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭akamossy


    Cannot remember if I've posted here before but ah well, I shall start now. Has a tad obsession with piercings :P


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    #1286
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    wahey!


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    #1287
    akamossy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭akamossy


    Got a tragus surface piercing today and love it so hoping it won't reject


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    #1288
    viota
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭viota


    hi im fairly new to this forum.I have 3 piercings in each ear nose lip bellybutton.I have four tattoos 3 of which are fairly big.They are located on my right calf left ankle lower back and the lower part of my left arm.All are tribal designs in black ink.I love tribal designs and all of my tattoos are custom design based on a reference i brought in


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    #1289
    Elbow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Elbow


    viota wrote: »
    hi im fairly new to this forum.I have 3 piercings in each ear nose lip bellybutton.I have four tattoos 3 of which are fairly big.They are located on my right calf left ankle lower back and the lower part of my left arm.All are tribal designs in black ink.I love tribal designs and all of my tattoos are custom design based on a reference i brought in

    Welcome :D


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    #1290
    shrubs
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭shrubs


    canadian exile wrote: »
    Just a quick question I got my first tattoo on Friday afternoon and the scabs are already starting to fall off is this normal after 4 days or should it take longer

    Is it weird that neither of mine ever scarred?


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    #1291
    MauraTheThird
    Registered Users Posts: 818 ✭✭✭MauraTheThird


    Hi:D
    Im a n00b to this but a long long long time lurker... Ive spent many hours poring everyone's gorgeous tattoos in "Ill show you mine if you show me yours" much to my rents annoyance:rolleyes:. Due to the age, (seventeen), I dont have any tattoos but hopefully my plans will come to fruitation over the next few years:p


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