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beaky

beaky

Miami, FL
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 10:34 AM

I've been wanting to get my first tat for a long time now.. but you hear stuff you know, so I want the truth.. do's and don'ts, myths, misconceptions, etc...

_mike_

_mike_

San Diego, CA
November 2002

JUL 16, 2003 10:38 AM

could you be a little more vague smile

yes they hurt , yes they are permenant , yes they are expensive , do not pick at it , do not get a swastika anywhere near your face .
what else would you like to know biggrin

sixsixty

sixsixty

Oakland, CA
OLD SKOOL

JUL 16, 2003 10:43 AM

are you sure you really know what that asian symbol means?
do you really want to get her name tattooed on you?
what would your mom think?
tattoo removal, comes right after tattoo in the phone book.

Al

Al

SUICIDEGIRL

Christmas Island

JUL 16, 2003 10:44 AM

Tattoos hurt.
Look at portfolios before you pick an artist.
Tip your artist well.
Many places will design your tattoo for you, even if you only have a vague idea of what you want.
If the workspace doesn't remind you of a dentist's office, go to a different tattoo parlor.
Don't drink alcohol in the 8 hours before you get tattooed.
Do eat something in the 4 hours before you get tattooed.
If they offer to set it for you... eh, what the hell, say no.
I know that in WA they only have to wash their needles in soap and water, but I suggest not getting tattooed unless they autoclave their equipment.

Next?

a548456

a548456

United Kingdom
OLD SKOOL

JUL 16, 2003 10:47 AM

I'd say the amount of pain is about the same as putting a cut under water. It stings, but it isn't really painful. The vibration of the needle is also quite soothing, but the closer to a bone it is, then the more painful it is. Not so much from the cutting of the needle, but the pressure against the bone.
The most painful area I found was by my collar bones, but even that was not unbearable.

I'd say the most important thing is to be sure of the design you get. And go big rather than small. If you have something small, in a few weeks, you'll be thinking "I wish it was bigger" and think about having it expanded and maybe spoil the original design. Go large to start with and you'll have no regrets
Spike

[Edited on Jul 16, 2003 by Spike]

MisterSatan

MisterSatan

Portland, OR
August 2002

JUL 16, 2003 10:48 AM

What about anus tattooing?

Al

Al

SUICIDEGIRL

Christmas Island

JUL 16, 2003 10:50 AM

Oh, yeah, it's not that the pain is unbearable, it just gets *really fucking annoying* after a couple hours.

beaky

beaky

Miami, FL
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 11:05 AM

after the tat can you donate blood?
how do you take care of the tat? and for how long?
hmm hints on how to pick a GOOD tat artist and parlor..

Dogslife

dogslife

Toronto, ON
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 11:06 AM

Don't you see what he's doing? Are you all blind? He's not interested in tattoos at all! Anyone who knows him is aware that nothing will ever supplant his interest in macramé and related needlework. This tattoo things is ruse, you see, Beaker's trying to beat me to 1000 posts! You won't get succeed, Beaker, not today my friend! EL SUICIDO LOCO

_mike_

_mike_

San Diego, CA
November 2002

JUL 16, 2003 11:12 AM

as of 11: 13am . . . dogslife 998 / beaker 1000


he beat ya !

Dogslife

dogslife

Toronto, ON
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 11:15 AM

*slits belly*

notenoughcoffee

notenoughcoffee

Staunton, VA
OLD SKOOL

JUL 16, 2003 11:18 AM

Yes, it hurts.

It will require attention for the rest of your life. Proper cleaning and care till it heals, then clothing or good high SPF sunblock forever.

If even a half inch of it is exposed, expect strangers to touch it without asking. Not a bad thing where they're cute. (This might just apply to people living in less cosmopolitan areas.)

Like the artist because he/she will be touching you alot.

Everyone and their mother should recommend the artist.

Be considerate of the artist - make sure you're clean and don't smell (body and breath).

edit: grammar check

[Edited on Jul 16, 2003 by notenoughcoffee]

beaky

beaky

Miami, FL
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 11:20 AM

my post is dedicated to dogslife


Its sad that you have to go buddy, you will be missed...!!!

Al

Al

SUICIDEGIRL

Christmas Island

JUL 16, 2003 11:25 AM

beaker76 said:
after the tat can you donate blood?
how do you take care of the tat? and for how long?
hmm hints on how to pick a GOOD tat artist and parlor..



You must wait one year to donate blood because there is a very slight chance you could get hepatitis from the un-autoclaved machine.
Your artist will tell you how to care for your tattoo.
Look at portfolios.
Again, if the workspace doesn't remind you a little of a dentist's office, go somewhere else.
There shouldn't be anyone smoking inside.
Gloves, gloves, gloves.

a548456

a548456

United Kingdom
OLD SKOOL

JUL 16, 2003 11:26 AM

after the tat can you donate blood?
In the UK, not for a year.

how do you take care of the tat? and for how long?
Use cream until the skin has completely healed. Small lines/touch up work can heal in days. Larger sections take longer. Heals at about the same rate as a grazed knee or elbow.

hmm hints on how to pick a GOOD tat artist and parlor..
Look at the work they're doing and the people they've worked on, not the flash on their walls. Any monkey can order flash off the net and trace it onto someone's body. See how they interact with the clients and other artists. Make sure the hygiene is above reproach.

Spike

beaky

beaky

Miami, FL
April 2003

JUL 16, 2003 11:27 AM

Thank you once again Al, you beutiful, all knowing, ball busting girly you!!!

WaTed

WaTed

United Kingdom
September 2002

JUL 16, 2003 12:23 PM

Al, do a lot of artists use autoclaves for cleaning their equipment?

I'm not tattooed but I did use autoclaves when I did my degree so I'm just curious....

Mindless

Mindless

Savannah, GA
November 2002

JUL 16, 2003 01:23 PM

Yeah, people love to touch the tattoos without asking. I don't get it. They come right up to me and pull my sleeve up and then they say "can I see it?"

Al

Al

SUICIDEGIRL

Christmas Island

JUL 16, 2003 01:25 PM

WaTed said:
Al, do a lot of artists use autoclaves for cleaning their equipment?



I should hope so. Technically, soap and water is enough to kill anything bad, but you can never be sure the soap touched every surface and was then rinsed off properly. Heat sterilization is the only really sure way to go.

Sadie

Sadie

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

JUL 16, 2003 01:28 PM

the whole dont drink alcohol thing is just a myth

notenoughcoffee

notenoughcoffee

Staunton, VA
OLD SKOOL

JUL 16, 2003 02:00 PM

Sadie said:
the whole dont drink alcohol thing is just a myth



I've never heard not to drink for 8 hours before nor eat for 4 hours. What does the myth say?

I never really thought about it, but I'm sure I eat before heading to the tattoo parlor and always big meal afterwards (sushi or Thai). I know for a fact I've had a couple beers before getting one. Speaking from experience, it's a bad idea to *decide* on a tattoo after several beers. Always make the decision sober.

[Edited on Jul 16, 2003 by notenoughcoffee]

Al

Al

SUICIDEGIRL

Christmas Island

JUL 16, 2003 02:04 PM

The alcohol thins your blood and the ink doesn't take right, or so they say. Any reputable place will NEVER tattoo someone who is under the influence.

You should eat beforehand so you don't pass out during the tattoo. It happens more often with piercings. You just want to get your blood sugar up.

Cherry

Cherry

SUICIDEGIRL

British Columbia, Canada

JUL 16, 2003 02:08 PM

Alcohol dehydrates and poisons your blood. So does Adrenaline. So the mixture of the two? bad bad things.

Go figure.

Cherry xox

WaTed

WaTed

United Kingdom
September 2002

JUL 16, 2003 02:10 PM

Al said:
I should hope so. Technically, soap and water is enough to kill anything bad, but you can never be sure the soap touched every surface and was then rinsed off properly. Heat sterilization is the only really sure way to go.



Thanks for the response Al.

I completely agree, after all the only things not destroyed by autoclaves are prions...but having no experience of tattoo parlours I don't know if this (increadibly sensible) method of sterilisation is widely used or not, but it would be interesting to find out.

_mike_

_mike_

San Diego, CA
November 2002

JUL 16, 2003 02:31 PM

Al said:

WaTed said:
Al, do a lot of artists use autoclaves for cleaning their equipment?



I should hope so. Technically, soap and water is enough to kill anything bad, but you can never be sure the soap touched every surface and was then rinsed off properly. Heat sterilization is the only really sure way to go.



soap and water will barely clean your hands enough to use them to eat with muchless almost all bloodborne pathogens . ANY shop that doesnt use an autoclave to sterilize anything that comes in contact with your skin during a tattoo is to be avoided at all costs . Of course razors & paper towels & water spray & ink . . . stuff like that which cannot be autoclaved is different as it is only used once and on you alone , then thrown away .
Anyshop worth walking into much less spending your money in will have an autoclave . to do otherwise would constitiute a serious health issue regarding cross contamination of anyone and everyone who ever got a tattoo in that shop . Think of it as unprotected sex . got a tattoo with " dirty " needles , then you just had sex with the last person and everyone they ever had sex with . . . this is something that is just not worth the risk under any circumstances .

IF however the shop practices even BASIC sterile procedure , you should be fine . EVERY customer is to be treated as if they have EVERY dissease known to man . create a sterile field and stay within it at all times . anytime you leave it you take off your gloves , lap towel , whatever you are using and replace it once you come back in to the tattoo zone .


also you can go here to answer any questions . .. safe tattoos


and yes i am a member smile
[Edited on Jul 16, 2003 by _mike_]

[Edited on Jul 16, 2003 by _mike_]

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