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    Hello from the UK :-)

    in Initiation

    Posted

    Been a lurker for a while. Well mostly after I had a tattoo on my lower leg and panicked when my ankle swelled up and I had pain every time I stood up.

    So far I have 3 tattoos nothing artsy, or cool but I love them. My next piece I'm looking for something amazing, but undecided what I want.

    I have no idea how I got the bug, I hate pain and I'm a mard arse.

    I'm a tattoo artists nightmare, the one on my leg I couldn't stop shaking it was insane and I have no idea how it ended up looking as expected...I did apologize over and over, but he just said it happens :-).

    I guess I am lucky then,because I have tattoos from my ankles to my thighs and never had an issue with any swelling.

    Tegaderm/Saniderm/Tatuderm healing process

    in Tattoo After Care

    Posted

    Getting my first tattoo tomorrow.

    If using the Tegaderm, do I wait the initial time to remove the gauze/bandage from the shop, shower and wash the area, air dry, apply aquaphor or other product and then apply the Tegaderm?

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    I use Saniderm,same kind of product,

    I keep the original saran wrap & Vaseline that the tattooist put on for about 5 hours,then wash it with anti-microbial soap,(tattoo finished about 4PM)

    *this was "scrubbing hard in warm water with my hand and anti-microbial soap in the shower*

    then applied some cocoa butter and another saran wrap(about 5 or 6 hours) until the next morning,then wash again with anti-microbial soap,

    then I apply saniderm(to clean dry skin ONLY) the following morning (no cocoa butter or aquaphor or anything,pat dry with clean cloth using clean sterile surgical gloves) *or have someone help you with clean sterile gloves*and don't take it off for 4 days,

    the secret is to apply saniderm after all of the initial fluids(ink,plasma,etc) have come out,after the first 8 or 10 hours and two anti-microbial washings in the shower,

    remember ! all this is skin area after washing and when applying the saniderm make sure it's only touched with new sterile surgical gloves !

    wearing a watch over tattoos

    in General Tattoo Discussion

    Posted

    So, now that I have tattoos on my lower arm, I find myself in a dilemma. Wearing a wristwatch will be on top of my tattoos.

    What do you guys do? Just wear the watch over it? Switch to pocket watches? Does it affect the wear of your tattoo?

    I don't wear a watch,(my phone is a good clock for me) actually the only jewelry I ever wear is my wedding ring.

    but like was said,IMO the watch will have no effect on tattoos ,

    the only thing I can think of is may not be as sun tanned under the watch maybe.

    FTW ???

    in General Tattoo Discussion

    Posted

    I always assumed it meant fuck the world. Crazy optimist that I am. I was very leery of seeing this tag on my 11 yr old nephew's Instagram page. I then was told it could also mean "for the win". I guess I'm not a huge sports guy cause I had no idea.

    Free taco Wednesday would be my preference though.

    this /\

    Another storm

    in Random Crap

    Posted

    Speaking only for myself, @Graeme being a dick to people[/b] is one of the few things that keep this board interesting these days -- aside from looking at pics of y'all's lovely tattoos, that is.

    LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    Another storm

    in Random Crap

    Posted

    Dude, look up what political correctness means. It is not the same thing as being polite.

    You can talk however you want to talk, but then you can't bitch when people find you annoying. Them's the breaks of social interaction.

    dude,I know what it means,those were just some thoughts of mine.

    and isn't that all part of a discussion ? and yes I can bitch at whatever I want to,(or voice my opinion)like was already done in this thread.

    what was put so eloquently here ? Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post

    That's my opinion, anyway, and opinions are like assholes.

    Another storm

    in Random Crap

    Posted

    You guys - you have the right to post pretty much whatever (as long as you don't break forum rules), but other posters also have the right to be annoyed by it. Freedom! America!

    I think the issue with these things isn't so much about posting "random crap", because yes, this is the section of the forum dedicated to that, but that people get annoyed by the quantity of such posts. Like we all talk about whatever rubbish when we have conversations with each other in real life, but don't you get annoyed when one person dominates a conversation over and over again? I know I do. And I know that in my own life, I try not to be that person (and I can be very long-winded and opinionated, so it is a conscious effort!)

    Like no one is trying to run anyone off the board, but I just think the general unspoken rules of conversational politeness that we probably all try to adhere to in daily life also apply online.

    I for one talk to people the same way online as I do in real life in person,and I know that rubs people the wrong way sometimes,but I am who I am,and what you see is what you get with me.I gave up on political correctness a long time ago.

    Another storm

    in Random Crap

    Posted

    Is called "Random Crap". You guys can post random carp but I cant?

    I whish there was a an account delete function you guys make this place a fucked up and horrible one.

    that's what I thought the "Off topic-Random Crap" sub forum was for too ! but apparently it still pisses people off here to post off topic random crap in the correct sub forum LOL

    isn't this an online discussion forum ? there are 3 out of 20 sub forums made exactly for random discussion ? WTF ? some people need to relax and loosen up their panties.

    " It's a good thing tattoos hurt " word from Jack Rudy .

    in Tattoo TV Shows, Documentaries and Media

    Posted

    IMO the pain is part of the addiction to tattoos,it's like no other pain,it's pain we ask for !

    I love the whole process of getting a tattoo,from the consultation,

    to the mental preparation in the weeks & days leading up to the tattoo,

    to the physical preparation the day before & day of (getting good sleep/pre-hydration/a good meal,etc,etc)

    to the mental preperation of getting into that "groove" to get the tattoo,

    the mental challenge of dealing with & overcoming & getting through the pain in a way that I actually have learned to embrace the pain to deal with it,

    our human ability to really mentally overcome the pain is an amazing thing to me,I love it ! I love the minute by minute mental challenge during the tattoo process.

    and yes,I believe we earn our tattoos through the pain in part.

    Tegaderm/Saniderm/Tatuderm healing process

    in Tattoo After Care

    Posted

    What do you do with Tegaderm that comes in smaller squares if you want to cover a bigger piece?
    I am curios about this too sense I just got my order of saniderm in yesterday...

    I am going to use it on my foot piece.

    I had a large rib cage piece done and we covered it with the squares,just make sure sheets get overlapped by an inch or so.

    .

    So I have read through some of this thread and will admit I haven't made it through 36 pages worth. But I just got some tatuderm after getting work done on Monday. I really enjoy it that it breathes and is flexible but I was curious, when people peal it off, does it seem to grab on the tattoo at all? The first day my artist placed a little aquafor underneath and I didn't have am issue, when I replaced it I went off the instructions and it says not too so I didn't. I went to remove it to clean it about a day and a half later and it adhered to the tattoo as well. Has anyone else had this experience? And if so, what was done?

    I have used Saniderm on several tattoos now,I love it BTW,

    I put the Saniderm on dry clean skin,no lotion or aquaphor or anything under it,

    and it might hurt a little peeling it off,but it does not remove or damage the tattoo,

    as a matter of fact after about 4 days of having it on the tattoo,the tattoo is beautifully healed !

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    here is my healing system

    1)plastic wrap(saran wrap) for the first 4 hours,then wash with anti-microbial soap(washing hard with palm of my hand in shower)

    2)remove wrap(saran wrap) and re-apply plastic(saran wrap) for 4 more hours then wash with anti-microbial soap and apply light cocoa butter,

    3)remove wrap(saran wrap) wash with anti-microbial soap and light cocoa butter then re-apply plastic wrap(saran wrap) for first night ,

    4) next morning wash with anti-microbial soap and then apply Saniderm on dry skin for about 4 days,

    remove saniderm ,healed,maybe just the normal itch.

    this works for me anywhere on my body that I get tattoos.

    Lower leg tattoo

    in Tattoo After Care

    Posted

    Just an update. At the end of 7 days when the wrap came off I had a beautifully healed tattoo. Over the next 2 or 3 days the rest of the dead skin flaked off and I had not a single scab. Not one. I never had any swelling or pain at all. So this will be the healing method for me from here on out. Just thought I'd post again about how it turned out. :)

    that's great that it healed so nicely for you,

    that final "week long heal",was that wrapped with plastic wrap? (saran wrap),

    I have found a successful heal process for me as well,mine involves,

    1)plastic wrap for the first 4 hours,then wash with anti-microbial soap

    2)plastic for 4 more hours then wash with anti-microbial soap and apply light cocoa butter,

    3)wash with anti-microbial soap and light cocoa butter then plastic wrap for first night ,

    4) next morning wash with anti-microbial soap and then apply Saniderm on dry skin for about 4 days,

    remove saniderm and it's like you said,healed,maybe the normal itch.

    this works for me anywhere on my body that I get tattoos.

    also,I have been lucky, I have never had a problem with leg swelling on my leg tattoos

    Everyday life experiences

    in General Tattoo Discussion

    Posted

    I live in an extremely small town and I had an experience recently that left me baffled. I am no where near covered-I have my left bicep and most of my right arm done, yet I was at the gas station and saw a woman grab her child as I walked by and stare at me. Honestly it just makes me chuckle though.

    I'm in Modesto/Turlock/Manteca/Ripon/riverbank/oakdale etc etc all the time for clients,modesto is not so small anymore IMO,the traffic is starting to suck pretty bad,

    fortunately I haven't had an experience like that down there,at least that I have noticed.

    Everyday life experiences

    in General Tattoo Discussion

    Posted

    I have a lot of tattoos,both full sleeves on my arms,a neck piece,and most of my legs are tattooed,and I wear shorts and t-shirts 99% of the year.

    I have seen a nice trend here for a while now,and that is I have received a lot of positive comments and compliments from non tattooed people of all types,both strangers and my work clients,pretty cool IMO.But then maybe I'm strange but I like the attention & reactions I get and see from people about my tattoos anyway !

    and to AverageJer ,I agree,I like to talk to other tattooed people too,I feel like us tattooed people have a camaraderie of sorts IMO,some people are open to that and some apparently don't like it.

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