sister123 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Just an example of what I'm talking about: https://www.instagram.com/west4tattoo/ But you've probably seen these types of tattoos all over pinterest. I love the look, personally, but I'm worried about how they'll stand against the test of time. What are your honest thoughts about that? Will they fade quickly or become fuzzy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Good for them that you can now zoom in on Instagram or I wouldn't be able to tell what half of them even are zetroc, suburbanxcore and bongsau 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister123 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rob I said: Good for them that you can now zoom in on Instagram or I wouldn't be able to tell what half of them even are haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister123 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) if i were to get a tiny tattoo, it would be something like this: *not placement just design* Edited October 7, 2016 by sister123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I think most people here will think it's just a waste of good real estate. bongsau, SLRich-KY, marfil98 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's a waste of good real estate. polliwog, Hogrider, marfil98 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister123 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, Rob I said: I think most people here will think it's just a waste of good real estate. i can agree with that. i personally wouldn't put a tiny one in a spacious area like in the picture i linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, sister123 said: if i were to get a tiny tattoo, it would be something like this: that would work good on a finger ! Edited October 6, 2016 by Dan marfil98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 not a fan of small tattoos unless you're covered in tattoos and you're getting fun filler type of stuff i really dislike small script tattoos but - that stuff is popular and i think because there is definetly clusters of people that want to have a tattoo buuuuuuuuuuut...not really and i guess i'm just not a fan of that SLRich-KY, Dan, marfil98 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 i feel like the micro-tattoos from the 'gram link posted are one size too small. The scale of the tattoo and proportion to the body location is off. They'd have a much better impact and longevity as a tattoo and better placement if they were upsized by ~10%. They look more like a sticker or temporary tattoo IMO... ...and then I realize the 'gram link posted is for the tattoo "artist" JonBoy who gives all the unskilled affluent celebrities all their superboring tattoos that the mainstream is so easily dazzled by. i feel like LST should be encouraging people to get tattooed like fucking David Lee Roth and not some Kendell Jenner bullshit sticker "tattoo". i mean people can get tattooed with whatever, but c'mon... i've got some micro tattoos and they are super-fun...my grumpy bumble bee is my smallest and favourite tattoo. but I'm cramming them into the gaps between worn full scale tattoos which makes them interesting to me as the owner and more fascinating/funny to onlookers when I point them out in my hypercolour mess. cheers a_beukeveld, polliwog, Devious6 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, marley mission said: that stuff is popular and i think because there is definetly clusters of people that want to have a tattoo buuuuuuuuuuut...not really exactly. these are for "tatt-tourists" - people that want a cool tattoo like their fave celebrity but want to get tattoo with as minimal commitment as possible. Edited October 6, 2016 by bongsau oboogie, marfil98, a_beukeveld and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 something as small as the flower on the rib cage example...it's like what's the point? why do you even want to get the tattoo? sister123, Devious6 and oboogie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 all that delicate detail will most definately become fuzzed out and gone over time. i take the 10% back, those tattoos should be blown up at least 200% Devious6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 In my very short time here and now with two whole tattoos, I remember seeing two comments most frequently. "Get a panther." And "Go large or go home." a_beukeveld, oboogie, Colored Guy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantine Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Yep, 200%...and the rest ? Devious6, bongsau and oboogie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marfil98 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Honestly, as someone who is very new to tattoos, I would advise getting something big and bold. Yes it is a scary thing to do when you're starting out, and yes it is easier to commit to smaller designs, and once you have it, you may have a small freak-out, I know I did, but as some very smart people on here told me "If you're not ready to fully commit, seriously reconsider getting tattooed" Now, that doesn't mean you should go out and get a huge dragon full-back piece (though I don't care who you are, that will always look badass) but pick a design you like and make it at least big enough to see without squinting I hope you find a design you love and for god's sake don't get a tattoo on impulse or because "it's the cool thing to do" get it because YOU want to. Remember, in 40 years instagram and pinterest probably won't be around. But you and whatever tattoo you choose will be. Or, you could get a panther, that works too. oboogie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister123 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Not everyone wants large tattoos and I don't think that's such a bad thing. I don't want to be covered in tattoos. But I do want a few pieces here and there. At the end of the day, all the people getting tiny tattoos are supporting the industry and we should be thankful for that. tatB, marfil98 and PinkUnicorn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 18 minutes ago, sister123 said: all the people getting tiny tattoos are supporting the industry and we should be thankful for that. agreed as long as they are going to quality shops/artists. but too often people think "it is just a small simple design so anyone can do it!" marfil98, polliwog and marley mission 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) @sister123 yeah to a certain degree i agree - i mean whatever floats your boat right - i just say personally i dont like microscipt tattoos - just me personally - and i will say i like most tattoos - i guess the thing that moves me towards disliking a tattoo is when the readability becomes an issue - which it definitely does when it comes to microscript pieces Edited October 7, 2016 by marley mission sister123 and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 size XL or size S ... if you need to squint to figure out what the tattoo is, the tattoo is shit. micro tatts still need to be readable. marfil98 and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister123 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 hour ago, BrianH said: agreed as long as they are going to quality shops/artists. but too often people think "it is just a small simple design so anyone can do it!" yeah i made that mistake once. but many go to the celebrity artists like dr. woo and jonboy...who i'm sure charge a ludicrous amount for their tiny tats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 'celebrity artists' LOL ... you're paying for the name and bragging rights on your Instagram, not for the tattoo ... the quality is mediocre at best http://www.byrdie.com/jonboy-tattoo/slide7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDeepFried Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Tattoos for people who don't like tattoos. But seriously if you just want to dip your toe in the water get something small in a small area: wrist, ankle, etc. No hands or neck, please. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk a_beukeveld, marfil98, polliwog and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hospitelli Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) @sister123 Yes. Fine line tattooing and micro tattoos will not stand the test of time. I say go for it if you really do want it because being that it is such a small tattoo you could always get a tattoo over it. A dagger going thru a wolf or gorillas head should cover it right up! Edited October 7, 2016 by Hospitelli Rob I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Hospitelli said: @sister123 Yes. Fine line tattooing and micro tattoos will not stand the test of time. I say go for it if you really do want it because being that it is such a small tattoo you could always get a tattoo over it. A dagger going thru a wolf or gorillas head should cover it right up! So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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