Tattoo studios
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dieseluser07 said:
Thinking of getting my first tattoo, i know what i want but im awful at drawing, if i go into a studio will they usually sit down with you prior to getting your tattoo and sketch a few designs based on what you want in it?
Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
Top bit yes.Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
Bottom bit no, not really.
In my veteran experience of three tattoos, the parlours I've been to have been happy to sketch a few designs out. I went with a bird to get her tattoo done once as well and the shop was quiet that day, so the tattooist sketched a few designs out there and then and let her choose what she wanted. There's nothing stopping you from taking a few sketches away and thinking about them, most respectable tattoo artists would probably rather you didn't go ahead with the tat as opposed to getting it done then moaning on facet
t about how they didn't get it right because the bulldog was missing a tooth etc.
Tattoos aren't a pleasant experience - nobody sane goes to a tattoo shop because they think it'll be a massage. The upper arm is noted as being an area of low-medium pain. I wouldn't be too concerned about the pain element - it's a few hours of grief for something you'll be buried with. The pain I felt when I got my chest tattooed (regarded as a high pain area) was akin to getting pinched quite firmly. It's subjective though but just ask your missus to pinch you for a few seconds and expect that kind of pain. Tattoos are best treated with baby rash cream (Bepanthen last time I got one) so it's worth picking up a tube of that if you don't have kids, and don't forget that seatbelts chafe a lot on the way home if you've got them exposed. The cling film does fk all.
If you're considering a tat, then think twice. Make sure it's something you'd still appreciate in the decades to come. I'm sure you've already done so but it's worth mentioning anyway.
TLDR - man up and get some ink under your skin
t about how they didn't get it right because the bulldog was missing a tooth etc.Tattoos aren't a pleasant experience - nobody sane goes to a tattoo shop because they think it'll be a massage. The upper arm is noted as being an area of low-medium pain. I wouldn't be too concerned about the pain element - it's a few hours of grief for something you'll be buried with. The pain I felt when I got my chest tattooed (regarded as a high pain area) was akin to getting pinched quite firmly. It's subjective though but just ask your missus to pinch you for a few seconds and expect that kind of pain. Tattoos are best treated with baby rash cream (Bepanthen last time I got one) so it's worth picking up a tube of that if you don't have kids, and don't forget that seatbelts chafe a lot on the way home if you've got them exposed. The cling film does f
k all.If you're considering a tat, then think twice. Make sure it's something you'd still appreciate in the decades to come. I'm sure you've already done so but it's worth mentioning anyway.
TLDR - man up and get some ink under your skin
Do a bit of research on the type of tattoo place you're thinking of using. Some are a bit dungeons and dragons with their artwork, others are more 'we do anything from these books' and others again will work with you and come up with some artwork based on what you're saying and bringing in.
Many will, infact 99% will do a design you've come up with. I took a design in that I'd photoshopped together and wanted it making good, and the tattooist was happy to put it all together, get things in the right places and check the perspectives etc before they stenciled it on
The other 1% will do what they prefer as a piece, and you go to them because of their type of work
In terms of pain, I've got a symbol on the bit of space between shoulder bone and where your bicep would start, as in, it covers that gappy bit by your deltoid, and that hurt like fk. The insides of my upper arms though were fine, tickly after a while as the skin was being pulled about
Many will, infact 99% will do a design you've come up with. I took a design in that I'd photoshopped together and wanted it making good, and the tattooist was happy to put it all together, get things in the right places and check the perspectives etc before they stenciled it on
The other 1% will do what they prefer as a piece, and you go to them because of their type of work
In terms of pain, I've got a symbol on the bit of space between shoulder bone and where your bicep would start, as in, it covers that gappy bit by your deltoid, and that hurt like f
k. The insides of my upper arms though were fine, tickly after a while as the skin was being pulled aboutEdited by andy-xr on Wednesday 22 July 09:30
dieseluser07 said:
Thinking of getting my first tattoo, i know what i want but im awful at drawing, if i go into a studio will they usually sit down with you prior to getting your tattoo and sketch a few designs based on what you want in it?
Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
I have a small piece of my upper arm and looking to get something bigger done later in the year. I'm no expert but I think a lot of places will sit down with you to discuss your requirements and draw up some ideas. You're stuck with it for life so I wouldn't be letting anyone near my arm until I knew what they were going to do and I was happy with it.Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
I've been watching Tattoo Titans on You Tube recently which is quite good of you like tattoos.
top of the arm is relatively easy place, not that I've had anything elsewhere. One of mine took 5 hrs or so and I would describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful (I quite like the sunburn analogy, but un-poked).
As mine is quite a big design it goes a bit round the front and back of the arm and its more painfull
As mine is quite a big design it goes a bit round the front and back of the arm and its more painfull
dieseluser07 said:
Thinking of getting my first tattoo, i know what i want but im awful at drawing, if i go into a studio will they usually sit down with you prior to getting your tattoo and sketch a few designs based on what you want in it?
Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
My upper arm/ front of shoulder was the least uncomfortable of my 5 tat's. Also does the outer upper arm/shoulder hurt bad?
Didn't hurt at all afterwards, just the scratching sunburn feeling of having it done.
Make sure you do plenty of research on the tattoo studio and artist. Check out previous work, recommendations from friends. Most studio's have their artists work online via Facebook, Instagram etc so no excuse not to check.
Also depending on what you want, some artists specialise in certain areas. Portraits, Black & Grey, Traditional so that can maybe push you towards someone depending on their skills.
Any good artist will also sketch something for you and work on a template, but make sure you take reference material with you to help them. Could be similar tattoo's you have seen, pictures in books or off the internet, even basic drawing you have done to give them an idea. Remember not everything works as a tattoo so be prepared to maybe tweak the design.
Pain wise its all down to your threshold. I have arms, ribs and legs done and only the ribs where painful. Most of the time i take my iPad and just watch a film to take my mind off it.
Also depending on what you want, some artists specialise in certain areas. Portraits, Black & Grey, Traditional so that can maybe push you towards someone depending on their skills.
Any good artist will also sketch something for you and work on a template, but make sure you take reference material with you to help them. Could be similar tattoo's you have seen, pictures in books or off the internet, even basic drawing you have done to give them an idea. Remember not everything works as a tattoo so be prepared to maybe tweak the design.
Pain wise its all down to your threshold. I have arms, ribs and legs done and only the ribs where painful. Most of the time i take my iPad and just watch a film to take my mind off it.
Challo said:
Pain wise its all down to your threshold. I have arms, ribs and legs done and only the ribs where painful. Most of the time i take my iPad and just watch a film to take my mind off it.
studio I went to had a couple of big LCD's on the wall playing films - deffo helped pass the time and probably took my mind off the pain..............although Jackass was not my cup of tea.certainly research your Studio, the one I went to had a 7 month waiting list for a weekend appointment with people coming from abroad to go there. Cancellations on the day were announced on their facebook page
where are you from - I'm sure people could recommend somewhere local(ish)
sparkyhx said:
studio I went to had a couple of big LCD's on the wall playing films - deffo helped pass the time and probably took my mind off the pain..............although Jackass was not my cup of tea.
certainly research your Studio, the one I went to had a 7 month waiting list for a weekend appointment with people coming from abroad to go there. Cancellations on the day were announced on their facebook page
where are you from - I'm sure people could recommend somewhere local(ish)
i asked on my facebook page and got a lot of reccomendations for a place around the corner. I went in just to speak to them, the woman there was really quite helpful and they have a 9.5/10 rating on facebook. The woman said that they look at your work and decide who would be the best artist to do it, some have a 2-3 month wait especially on a weekend.certainly research your Studio, the one I went to had a 7 month waiting list for a weekend appointment with people coming from abroad to go there. Cancellations on the day were announced on their facebook page
where are you from - I'm sure people could recommend somewhere local(ish)
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