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both my forearm tattoos were long healers they are both inside forearm pieces that wrap a little to the outside it seems like the outside edges were where i scabbed the worst i think its because at 44 years old those areas have experienced some abuse the skin texture / wear are remarkably different from the outside to the inside sometimes its just what happens i heal all my tattoos the same basically not a dry heal but pretty minimalist in terms of care some heal real quick - some not alot in between i think location is a huge factor for me but like has been said dont le the imperfections of said tatt bum you out you are probably the only one who notices plus all tattoos have imperfections who cares - there is so much more to them than that right btw - to the OP - that piece looks dope

i've heard really good things about saniderm - quicker healing time, more flexible under the clothes etc. the only thing some people mention is slight allergy if you have sensitive skin. might be worth checking out this thread http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-after-care/4486-has-anyone-tried-saniderm-yet-totally-amazing-stuff.html getting my forearm tattooed in a month too so might give it a go! nice piece by the way

Have a look at my friend Iain Mullen who works at Imperial Tattoo. He's been tattooing for something like 17 years, can tackle anything really and is really good at listening to his clients (but without making compromises that will make the tattoo worse) and traditional japanese is what he does best. He did my back piece with Rudy Fritsch and probably about 7-8 other tattoos on me. Highly recommended and say hello from me! @iainmullen on instagram

7 hours on the chair with bulletBg at BulletBg shop in Cascais, portugal. Just because i wanted ;) Now ill finish the inner part of the arm when i have the time and money.

just passing through. thanks for looking second one down is part of a split set in progress with my mentor curtis. apparently this weeks colours are silver grey and salmon pink

A couple of months ago I had the inside of my forearm tattooed. Healing it was a bitch and despite taking as much care as I could, I ended up getting some scars and colour loss. I was tattooed at a convention with an artist who travels a lot, so unfortunately having it touched up really isn't an option. Anyway, in a few weeks I will be getting my other forearm tattooed so I'm basically looking for tips on how to avoid this happening again.

Hi folks, Travelling to Stockholm for a couple days in December and would love to get a one-shot Japanese tattoo while I'm out there. Can you recommend any shops/artists I could get in touch with for a booking? I got a fun one-shot with an LA twist from Horisuzu at Dark Horse when I was over in the US a couple months ago, so I'm looking for something similar but with a Swedish influence this time. Cheers

Hi there, I'm John. 16 hours deep on this back piece in progress! This is my first piece and I have been thinking about this decision for the last 4-5 years. I am 24 next week. It took a long time finding the right artist, artwork, symbolic and spiritual reasoning, and maturity before I pulled the trigger to be on the wait-list. I wanted to be at an age where I could be okay to make large decisions such as this knowing it'll be with me forever. I am just so ecstatic with how things are coming together. Everything I envisioned and more. This back piece will be completed by the end of 2015. I might start a sleeve or chest plate thereafter... Progress: Currently 15-16 hours with another 10-12 hours to go. Final back piece will total between 25-30 hours. Cheers! J.

@ThatGuy just was looking @ your IG picture of this tattoo - yeah man so cool - dig it Chad is definetly on my short list good luck with healing that next forearm piece man

presume you mean scabs instead of scars? Healing in the ditch is always going to be troublesome . . .

Hello you guys i'm 39 from lisbon, portugal. Being tatted since 2000. Just here to see new ideas and share my thoughts. kind regards

Hey there, I know your pain. I've had tough heals on a few tattoos, seems to be part of the game... I have been using what I think of as @BrianH 's technique of re-wrapping the tattoo. I wear the initial bandage for up to 8 hours, then rinse the tattoo 3 times with uncomfortably warm water (to get as much of the extra ink, plasma and greasy ointment off as possible). Pat it or let it air dry for up to an hour, then re-wrap with clean plastic wrap. This is repeated for the first 24-32 hours or if I think there will be major clothing friction. I've healed my last 6 sessions this way with no scabs, just sunburn style flaking around the 48 hour mark. I'm totally sold on this rather cumbersome but effective technique! Best of luck, and remember, you are actually the only one who stares at your tattoo enough to notice the healing defects anyway.

Prevent any drying out and resulting scabs during the first few days of after care will help prevent scaring. It is important to let the tattoo (AKA: abrasion wound) heal from the inside out. This is where the protective membranes like douderm and saniderm come in to play.

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Nipple blaster. Ouch. Lango Oliveira at Skull and Sword.

Official notice that I will be attending Saturday only and will probably be hanging out most of the day. Super down to meet up with folks for food/drinks. If knowing what I look like makes things easier, there is a picture on instagram @handoftheforge

Appt with Will Lollie tomorrow to hopefully finish my foodog sleeve. Ready to get this one done so I can start on the other arm.

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I hope you guys can help me. I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this. If not, please let me know if there is a better place… I’m in the early planning (and money saving) stages of a back piece. I was really thinking traditional Japanese style, but in searching for artists, came across some other styles that are now attracting me. Here is an image of a tattoo in a style that I am now becoming attracted to. I think it is stunningly beautiful, and I like the idea that every square millimeter of skin is colored. But my question is this: Id like to get feedback from some of you who are artists, or long-time tattooed folks, or anybody who knows, on how you think this tattoo will hold up over time? The elements of my current tattoos so far all are outlined in black. But I see that this one depends of shading of colors and contrasts between colors for the beautiful color effects, but has very little black line work in most areas. I have heard some say that this sort of treatment will not hold up well over time. I know tattoos fade, and I need to keep out of the sun, etc., etc. I’m in my 50s, so I’m thinking a 20-25 year time frame. Please don’t say that if I’m worried about how tattoos will look when I get old, that I shouldn’t get them. I want my tattoos to look good for as long as possible, even if I get old and wrinkly.

We need to wear Last Sparrow pins or something.

1 more week! I can't wait! I think I have a session with Jill Bonny before the convention on Friday. Hopefully I won't be wiped out too bad by the time it starts. I should be there all day/night Friday and Saturday. For now I plan on going Sunday as well but may opt to get a short session in with Jill again before my flight in the evening. I'd love to meet up with everyone. @CABS, @cvportagee, and I tried this great Japanese place down the street last year. It's well worth it if anyone is interested in meeting for a bite or drinks. Feel free to introduce yourself if I havent met you previously. I'd love to meet other LST folks. I'll be a pudgy 'Steve Aoki' with glasses. Likely wearing dark colors. Black/grey sleeves. @MoistTowelette, are you working a booth this year? @beez, did the Shad appointment happen?

@heathenist I think "a trippy Jesus head" sounds pretty good as a request. Way better than "I want something to represent my family, my place in the world and how I developed as a person. Please also include a shark"

both sides of the saniderm have a sanitary peel off sheet,one side peels off and is sticky to apply to the skin,and once it's applied then you peel off the outer sanitary backing sheet. and then you barely know it's there, How to care for a new Tattoo using Saniderm - YouTube ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, . How To Use Saniderm | | SanidermSaniderm this is my right knee, F.A.Q. | | SanidermSaniderm "How does Saniderm work? In layman’s terms, Saniderm locks in the body’s natural moisture and healing enzymes, allowing the body to heal itself in the most efficient manner possible. After tissue has been injured the body goes through autolytic debridement – a big word for the body’s natural process of removing dead and dying tissue. During this process moisture and enzymes are produced to help break down dead tissue and, in normal circumstances, they dry up and evaporative which reduces their effectiveness. When this happens, longer healing times are required and scabbing and scarring may occur. Saniderm locks in these healing enzymes, called autolysins, and allows the skin to continue to function as normal because the bandage is permeable to oxygen and water vapor (breathable). In addition, Saniderm protects against dirt and germs while eliminating friction and other irritations that might further interfere with the healing process. How will it affect my ink? Saniderm’s adhesive will not attach to the weeping area of a tattoo, therefore it can never damage or pull out ink. In fact, customers report that the colors of their tattoo remain more vibrant after using Saniderm, compared to tattoos that have healed by other aftercare products." and it was used on both my knee pieces and they healed perfectly,and even on a tough to heal body joint like the knee. I also used it on this large piece . and it was so easy and healed so well and so fast I couldn't believe it,non of these 3 ever scabbed at all !