Synesthesia Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 ^ I'm going to take a wild guess and say that wasn't done in a shop. The overwhelming majority of tattoo infections come from the person administering it, especially in the case of tattoos given outside of a clean shop, or within the first couple days of having it when the skin hasn't scabbed yet. By this point, your skin has probably made enough of a protective barrier to ward off infections. I would just give it a good rinse after you're done so any sweat doesn't pile up on it and make the scabs slosh off. You want to leave the scabs alone until they fall off on their own. I would suggest, as I do with everyone, decreasing your lotion. I only use tiny dabs of lotion maybe once every few days to make myself more comfortable as the tattoo gets dry and peels. That's really all the lotion does: it moisturizes to reduce itchiness and cracked skin. Your body can heal itself just fine and sometimes too much lotion can delay the healing process. pidjones, scottyg, Gingerninja and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelace Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 First, thanks for comments etc re my last tattoo. Sorry not been about, crazy busy. But got new tattoo today :) Done on my right knee by by Tommygunn, Belfast City Skinworks in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is linked to Duriel, The Lord of Pain from Diablo. I slept during most of it. Also pics showing merge with other tattoos and finally the reference pic. SStu, Kingdomhearts25, JAC1961 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinak Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Went back for another session today. Made great strides of progress. Shop was quiet on a weekday. I took the gang a box of hot wings and a chocolate cake. Artist thinks we need one more touch session after everything heals to get the final blending and shading. The areas near my armpits almost had me standing up. Edited January 12, 2018 by rdinak one more photo zetroc, AtomicMagpye, omeletta and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinak Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 At this point I am in for about 20 hours. A few bonus hours thrown in by my Artist. Sorry for the middle age fat man gut profile. Working on it....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great blue dragon! Love the claw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiocha Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 looks tender and beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lape Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I don't think I've posted any of these: Grim design by Morten Transeth at Blue Arms Tattoo in Oslo: Morning star by Siggy from Death or Glory in CPH, done at Tattoo Nation in Kristiansand: And a little dragons head by Hanse at Blue Arms Tattoo in Oslo- who is currently at Idle Hands in SF till the end of February. scottyg, Kingdomhearts25, SStu and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 This is from a couple of weeks ago, Studio 69 Tattoo, Ronkonkoma, NY. SStu, Gingerninja, Dan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelshane Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Got this today.Jessie Hopeless Exile Tattoo.This is first session to be finished in three weeks. Kingdomhearts25, Gingerninja, SStu and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicMagpye Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ... scottyg, SStu, Dan and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Release the Kraken! So rad. Happy healing. @AtomicMagpye AtomicMagpye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicMagpye Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thanks @Gingerninja ! Keep forgetting to mention all my recent work has been done at Ministry of Ink in Farnham UK by a chap called Ben Dunning - boat and Kraken were not really his "style" and were to designs worked up by my Mrs (who usually does quilts). Suffice to say I did not "sit like a rock" for this one and there may have been some quiet swearing involved :-)... scottyg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 @AtomicMagpyeYour ship and Kraken are absolutely great! I bet that was a test of endurance and fortitude. AtomicMagpye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicMagpye Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) @JAC1961 - thanks... ship was ok over two sessions - was convinced kraken wouldn't be too bad for one sitting... was wrong ... final bits of white highlights resulted in a certain amount of fortitude failure :-) Edited January 27, 2018 by AtomicMagpye JAC1961 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 @AtomicMagpye Ha! That's a tender spot for sure but it's done and you never have to do it again. Unless of course, you do the other side.... I distinctly remember getting my right ribs done. It was only a four hour session and thankfully we finished. I remember calling my husband immediately after to tell him to slap me if I ever decide to do my left ribs. Within a month, I was planning my left ribs...*face palm.* (Note: he didn't slap me but he did remind me of the phone call!) AtomicMagpye, JAC1961, LittleKitty and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I'm super stoked. Yesterday I started my second tattoo, a tiger half sleeve on my left arm. Done by Jeff Stress at Enso Tattoo in Columbus, Ohio. I'll try to get better pics, this one is right after the fact. Two things that amazed me, that it only took Kevin 2 hours and how much the pain level can change in just a matter of a couple inches. Boiled Dove, LittleKitty, el twe and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicMagpye Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) @JAC1961 - hows the healing going - tattoo looks great so far - will be great to see progress as it goes... 2 hours sounds rapid! Edited January 28, 2018 by AtomicMagpye JAC1961 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 9 hours ago, AtomicMagpye said: @JAC1961 - hows the healing going - tattoo looks great so far - will be great to see progress as it goes... 2 hours sounds rapid! @AtomicMagpyeSeems to be going well. First night there was some swelling and definitely sore, but the swelling is gone and only one spot near my arm pit that's still slightly tender to the touch. I'm really happy with it, I think it will turn out great. Gingerninja and AtomicMagpye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Finished and was a tough 2.5 hours... gtrjunior, Kingdomhearts25, Gingerninja and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiocha Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 That thing looks angry as heck, I'm sure it was a rough ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Looks amazing @Colored Guy Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrjunior Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Went back for another session today. Made great strides of progress. Shop was quiet on a weekday. I took the gang a box of hot wings and a chocolate cake. Artist thinks we need one more touch session after everything heals to get the final blending and shading. The areas near my armpits almost had me standing up. I LOVE that tattoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreignotGrieg Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Had this Hulk/Banner metamorphosis piece recently by Amy Edwards at Dark Horse Collective near Sutton Coldfield. Two six hour sittings 😬, but worth every second. Banner was fresh, & the Hulk was part healed in the pic. Boiled Dove, JAC1961, Kingdomhearts25 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peedib89 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just finished this guy up. Memorial piece for my grandfather. Hands On, el twe, Boiled Dove and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Very nice! Who did the work? @Peedib89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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