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I have some pretty amazing fucking awesome ideas for tattoos I want. Unfortunately, my ideas are pretty complicated and will require a lot of time. My current idea is to get a smaller tattoo to gauge the pain, ie: can I take it without pussying out?
You see...I have this irrational fear of needles. Want a tattoo...terrified of needles. Weird, right?
Well, I'm gonna try, at least. I've been trying to think of something I could get that wouldn't be terribly retarded in 1/2/3/5/10/50 years etc but honestly I've been drinking so it hasn't been going too well.
And I know that people will reply with such insightful advice as "man up, pussy" etc but I'll tell you all preemptively to stfu. Pain and fear are subjective, your experiences mean shit to me, honestly. I'm not you. That part should be very easily clear, unless you're tripping balls or something.
So, I'm looking for logical suggestions: simple, timeless ideas for a tattoo. Something smallish, simple, etc. I'm willing to provide details upon request but keep in mind I won't be drunk for too long.
 
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You should post a picture of yourself if you want honest suggestions, some guys can pull some stuff off, others can pull other stuff off. Doesn't have to include your face if you're not gonna put the tattoo there ^^
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most recent picture I have...
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well if you just want to gauge the pain it should be pretty small and timeless indeed. Cant go wrong with a tribal pattern or the Razer logo. Just dont pick a spot where there the skin touches bone. Go for a muscle like the bicep.
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On April 11 2011 04:36 Madkipz wrote:
well if you just want to gauge the pain it should be pretty small and timeless indeed. Cant go wrong with a tribal pattern or the Razer logo. Just dont pick a spot where there the skin touches bone. Go for a muscle like the bicep.
I hate you and drunk != retarded
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Go to singapore and get a tatoo showing your inner identity, even though you are an outsider.
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Get a puzzlepiece
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I hate all of you except Vain.
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Your "pain gauging" thing works well in theory (I guess) but diff parts of body will feel pain differently. On an arm band I have, different parts hurt more than other parts and then when I got a chest one done it hurt a lot more than the worse part of my arm band.
So... sack up and do it. The pain is part of the experience and when it's over it's almost like you went through a rite of passage. For me tattoo's have closed sections of my life and the whole ordeal really made me feel that way.
Looking at them is a reminder of where I've been
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also, tribal tattoos pretty gay. if you say you actually have ideas don't resort to something retardedly generic to test your theory.
bee sting = worst~
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On April 11 2011 04:46 MiniRoman wrote:
also, tribal tattoos pretty gay. if you say you actually have ideas don't resort to something retardedly generic to test your theory.
bee sting = worst~
Nah, nothing like that. Maybe if I was a native American though...but I'm not. Oh well.
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On April 11 2011 04:47 Rinrun wrote:
Trampstamp.
Perhaps one of a tribal tattoo or razor logo? Incorporate it all, you see.
You could even step it up a notch and use color ink.
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Based on that pic you can pull off most styles, i'd go with something classic. Are you at all into poker?
![[image loading]](http://www.abcteach.com/free/c/cardsuitsbnw1.jpg)
^ On your shoulder or upper arm.
Another suggestion would be ye olde compass rose which is a classic for a reason, it's quite decorative but also common.
![[image loading]](http://www.ofrei.com/images/numerals.jpg)
^ Another good option imo, would work best on the back or front of your shoulder.
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The point about location is a good one, and one I'd thought about. I was definitely thinking shoulder area (on the arm) as it's relatively meaty. If I pussy out there I'd not want to go for less meaty areas.
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Concerning your fear of needles:
I have a HUGE fear of needles. I've come to close to fainting with a needle in my arm, they absolutely terrify me. I freak out, hyperventilate, the colour from my face completely disappears.
BUT! The needles they use for tattoos are not even comparable to doctor's needles. They experience is completely different. I have 7 tattoos by this point, and a tattoo needle has never come close to freaking me out in any way. Good luck!
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It's more of like....it's a bit of metal. Skin is not intended to have bits of metal jabbed into it, especially at high speed.....it's just.....errrrrg.
Whatever. I'm gonna man up and get something.
Right now the best idea is the puzzle piece....
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Oh and also,
If pain is a big problem then just avoid tattooing over boney or awkward (ie. inside of the elbow) places. Also, if you get a "solid" tattoo rather than just an outline the shading will take up most of the time and be the more painful than just a simple outline. They actually use different needles for drawing the lines and for filling them in.
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the location of the tattoo matters for what your going to get.
Also do not ever consider getting a tribal tattoo, seriously those things are the stupid most generic things.
Remember a tattoo doesnt need a deeper meaning, your body is a canvas make it artful, and colourful.
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You could do something simple like a lucky number or zerg/toss/terran logo. Or something along the lines of an athlete's number or your birthday.
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On April 11 2011 05:20 tofucake wrote:
It's more of like....it's a bit of metal. Skin is not intended to have bits of metal jabbed into it, especially at high speed.....it's just.....errrrrg.
Whatever. I'm gonna man up and get something.
Right now the best idea is the puzzle piece....
This might not help...
You don't feel the needle going into your skin! The feeling i compare it to is a hot steak knife being slowly moved across your skin, but not enough to break the skin. It seems like its more of a psychological thing for you, in which case it might be wise to get the tattoo in a place that you can't stare at while you're getting it done.
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On April 11 2011 05:22 TryThis wrote:
the location of the tattoo matters for what your going to get.
Also do not ever consider getting a tribal tattoo, seriously those things are the stupid most generic things.
Remember a tattoo doesnt need a deeper meaning, your body is a canvas make it artful, and colourful.
Yes!
Whatever you do, don't pick something from the books the tattoo places have or off they're walls. Get something that will truly be your own.
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remember tattoos stay on for fucking forever
if you're gonna get one, remember to make it worthwhile and meaningful
getting some arbitrary little sign is probably not a great idea
you can try to look for something "cool" to put on your body, and be excited when it gets on
but you're always going to find a tattoo that someone else has that is "cooler"
so make it meaningful if you're gonna get it, and remember not to fuck it up
"manning up" isn't about getting a tat on your body because of social influences, but its about doing whatever the fuck you know is right
gl hf
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....the less drunk I'm getting the more details I feel like I should add.
My fear of needles is nowhere near as comparable to my fear of spiders (seriously, I cower and start crying if I see one....it's kinda sad)...but one of the tattoos I've been most wanting is a spider....I don't know why. Erm....
Anyway, my first won't be anything complex or colorful or anything like that, since I've seen those getting done..and they look painful.
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Why do you want a tattoo? Is it to prove yourself you're man enough to have someone paint your skin with a needle for a half hour?
It seems like you don't care what the picture is, you just want to show people you have a tattoo... IMO there are better things to spend your money on, and better ways to show people you're manly.
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On April 11 2011 05:26 BoldMan wrote:
remember tattoos stay on for fucking forever
if you're gonna get one, remember to make it worthwhile and meaningful
getting some arbitrary little sign is probably not a great idea
you can try to look for something "cool" to put on your body, and be excited when it gets on
but you're always going to find a tattoo that someone else has that is "cooler"
so make it meaningful if you're gonna get it, and remember not to fuck it up
"manning up" isn't about getting a tat on your body because of social influences, but its about doing whatever the fuck you know is right
gl hf
manning up in my case is more about overcoming my fear.
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Chef makes a good point. Of course it's all up to you, but getting a tattoo just to have one (your initial one to gage what it's like) seems like a bad idea.
I have a weird relationship with needles myself. The one time I donated blood in high school I got sick, a few shots I got at the doctor's made me sick, and about 20 minutes into getting my tattoo I got sick. Needles themselves don't make me squirm, but after getting them in me, a little bit later I get a little ill. I always have to lay down, which I did even though I was getting ink on my arm. It was slightly embarrassing but ultimately not a big deal at all.
If you want a tattoo and have a specific one in mind, don't let your fear get in the way. However, I don't suggest getting a tattoo of whatever TO get over your fear.
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On April 11 2011 05:29 Chef wrote:
Why do you want a tattoo? Is it to prove yourself you're man enough to have someone paint your skin with a needle for a half hour?
It seems like you don't care what the picture is, you just want to show people you have a tattoo... IMO there are better things to spend your money on, and better ways to show people you're manly. I've actually had a few tattoos that I've wanted to get in mind for a few years now. It's not a matter of wanting them for the sake of having them, it's a matter of "can I overcome my phobia to obtain something I want?"
On April 11 2011 05:39 AirbladeOrange wrote:
Chef makes a good point. Of course it's all up to you, but getting a tattoo just to have one (your initial one to gage what it's like) seems like a bad idea.
I have a weird relationship with needles myself. The one time I donated blood in high school I got sick, a few shots I got at the doctor's made me sick, and about 20 minutes into getting my tattoo I got sick. Needles themselves don't make me squirm, but after getting them in me, a little bit later I get a little ill. I always have to lay down, which I did even though I was getting ink on my arm. It was slightly embarrassing but ultimately not a big deal at all.
If you want a tattoo and have a specific one in mind, don't let your fear get in the way. However, I don't suggest getting a tattoo of whatever TO get over your fear. Systematic desensitization is an actual treatment. Obviously I don't have a therapist sitting next to me saying that this is the way to go, but right now I'm just gauging ideas. If I have a good idea of what I'd like to do first that isn't retarded, I'd take it to a real therapist and say "I want to try to get over this phobia, here's my idea, is it good or do you recommend something else?" etc.
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I'm going to get a full sleeve.
One piece that's going to be in it will be my inner arm, looking all torn up, showing the ulna/radius and the dog clinging on to it.
My upper forearm will have the dog, blending into either a profile perspective, or an awesome eye kind of thing.
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On April 11 2011 05:47 Uldridge wrote:
I'm going to get a full sleeve.
One piece that's going to be in it will be my inner arm, looking all torn up, showing the ulna/radius and the dog clinging on to it.
My upper forearm will have the dog, blending into either a profile perspective, or an awesome eye kind of thing.
That's great but in what way does that have anything to do with me?
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I know its not strictly legal, but I'd recommend a painkiller if you're going to get a tattoo. A friend of mine has a lot of tats (so hes used to the pain) and he still takes pain meds when he gets new ones. Puzzle piece sounds like a cool idea to me
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initially, you should be more concerned with your wallet than the design. tattoos can be shitfuck expensive, especially larger ones.
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Things to consider (just incase you didn't yet):
- Think long and hard about the location, and don't just pick a location because it's painless. The place you're getting your tattoo does in fact have actual implications in 'the real world'. We live in a world where tattoo's aren't exactly welcomed in professional situations, and even if this isn't a concern now, it might become one in the future. Also, when it comes to a location: if you're getting a very 'personal' tattoo, do you want to explain your life story to everyone that sees it? Both are questions you kinda should answer for yourself before doing it.
- Even smallish tattoo's take quite a while to set. Expect to be in a chair for quite a while (at least an hour). Expect for parts of your body to start cramping up while it's being set. It's not only the needles that add to the experience.
- Biggest 'duh' point: Visit multiple tattoo shops before committing. Don't walk into the first one you see and just do it there. Always go to a shop with a good reputation, and with a tattoo artist you connect with on some level. Talk over your anxiousness and your design with one of them. Once you have your basic idea, they can help you improve on it rapidly. If you're able to 'trust' the person setting the tattoo, it is easier. Don't ever let a friend set one on you.\
- If you decide to do it: Eat something beforehand, and bring a bottle of soda to drink during. If you feel very anxious, bring a friend. If the sound of the needles gets on your nerves when you visit shops, bring your own mp3 player or ask em to turn up the music. Most tattoo artists understand your nervousness perfectly fine and it won't offend them in any way at all. It's about you being comfortable while they do their job.
This isn't ment as one of those 'don't get tattoo' advices, I have several myself and none of them were a mistake. I was rather anxious before getting my first one, but it turned out to be a pretty enjoyable experience. Millions have gotten a tattoo before you, and you can do this too. The entire experience of getting tattoo-ed is just hyped up by those that have one for the sake of having one. It's really not that big a deal.
I like the spider idea and how it relates to the entire concept of overcoming your fears, because the only good tattoo is a tattoo that actually means something to you. As for designs: I believe in getting something unique. Get something that says something about who you are, who you were or where you want to go. Get something that means something to you, you're getting this for yourself.
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On April 11 2011 06:29 Derez wrote:
Things to consider (just incase you didn't yet):
- Think long and hard about the location, and don't just pick a location because it's painless. The place you're getting your tattoo does in fact have actual implications in 'the real world'. We live in a world where tattoo's aren't exactly welcomed in professional situations, and even if this isn't a concern now, it might become one in the future. Also, when it comes to a location: if you're getting a very 'personal' tattoo, do you want to explain your life story to everyone that sees it? Both are questions you kinda should answer for yourself before doing it.
- Even smallish tattoo's take quite a while to set. Expect to be in a chair for quite a while (at least an hour). Expect for parts of your body to start cramping up while it's being set. It's not only the needles that add to the experience.
- Biggest 'duh' point: Visit multiple tattoo shops before committing. Don't walk into the first one you see and just do it there. Always go to a shop with a good reputation, and with a tattoo artist you connect with on some level. Talk over your anxiousness and your design with one of them. Once you have your basic idea, they can help you improve on it rapidly. If you're able to 'trust' the person setting the tattoo, it is easier. Don't ever let a friend set one on you.\
- If you decide to do it: Eat something beforehand, and bring a bottle of soda to drink during. If you feel very anxious, bring a friend. If the sound of the needles gets on your nerves when you visit shops, bring your own mp3 player or ask em to turn up the music. Most tattoo artists understand your nervousness perfectly fine and it won't offend them in any way at all. It's about you being comfortable while they do their job.
This isn't ment as one of those 'don't get tattoo' advices, I have several myself and none of them were a mistake. I was rather anxious before getting my first one, but it turned out to be a pretty enjoyable experience. Millions have gotten a tattoo before you, and you can do this too. The entire experience of getting tattoo-ed is just hyped up by those that have one for the sake of having one. It's really not that big a deal.
I like the spider idea and how it relates to the entire concept of overcoming your fears, because the only good tattoo is a tattoo that actually means something to you. As for designs: I believe in getting something unique. Get something that says something about who you are, who you were or where you want to go. Get something that means something to you, you're getting this for yourself.
I've never gotten a tattoo, although I would like to at some point as well, but this seems like a lot of good advice. I like the idea of getting a spider due to your fear of them. Conquering your fear of needles and spiders simultaneously 
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Get a tattoo imo.
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I was thinking about posting on TL to help me choose my tattoo/what piercings and such, but I realized it was a silly idea. I shouldn't be asking other people what I should be getting tattoo'd on my body.
So I spent a lot of nights not sleeping and really thinking it over. I ended up getting
+ Show Spoiler +![[image loading]](http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197936_10150113855899130_507349129_6658341_1350788_n.jpg) Edit: Someone said don't get a tribal tattoo.. In my defense, this isn't a tribal wolf, HAHA. But on that subject: There's nothing wrong with tribal art. I'm half first nations, and some of our designs are very tribal-esque, while others are more native-art style. Get what you want! There are some EXTREMELY beautiful tribal designs.
It's on the left side of my back. It took an extremely, extremely long time to decide on this though. I'm getting something else to match on the right side of my back later this year.
Point i'm trying to make is: I'm almost ripped my hair out making this decision. It is going to have to last me forever. But I love it now.
As for pain.. I've gotten my k9 piercings done(angel&snake bites), and I've had to re-pierce my top lip myself quite a few times. But that pain was like... nothing, compared to my tattoo.
With a tattoo, doing the outline is fine. It feels like someone is taking an exacto knife and cutting the outline out in your skin. It's not unbearable, but it is kind of annoying.
The thing that hurt the most was getting it colored in. It honestly seemed like endless pain. The worst worst worst was the last 10 minutes. Coloring in that last little area that's already super tender.. Oh boy.
But as much pain as it might be, it is and will always be 100% worth it. I love it so much.
On April 11 2011 06:28 a176 wrote:
initially, you should be more concerned with your wallet than the design. tattoos can be shitfuck expensive, especially larger ones.
I wouldn't worry about this. If it's something you really want, just go for it. But if you're planning on something small, there's always a minimum charge of like 80$~ or so. My friend got something super small on her hip, and she had to pay a minimum or 80$.
Also, I'm not telling you to get one, I'm just telling you from a first hand experience. Just make sure you're going to love it and are willing to sit through the pain. ^_^b good luck!
I'm already thinking about getting a new one in a couple weeks instead of changing my bottom piercings. :> Hahaha. It's addicting!
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To be honest if you're afraid of needles, best thing I could tell you is this: Get someone you're close with to go with you and talk with to take your mind off things.
Also to experience how it feels, the closest I can come up with is having a pet with really long nails trying to climb up your arm and failing multiple times (Not necessarily clawing into you but you know that long finely tipped nail scratching on your skin feeling? thats it).
In terms of what people are saying about being sure and all that - Do be sure about what you want but don't let the aspect of it being forever put you off. Nowadays if you really truly hate your tat there are good enough laser removal methods to help nearly permanently get rid off it (Costly but hey its the price to pay to fix a regret that used to be considered permanent).
TLDR: Take a friend, and its a pain that WILL get better over time. Your friends just there to be your bitch and take your mind off the phobia.
edit- btw like people have said, avoid areas where bone is close to the skin 'cause that can be quite a surprise in pain levels compared to areas like your arm, leg etc where its fleshy.
Oh and I m not too sure how particular the artists are where you are, but try not to take a too complex design where there are multiple lines separated by small gaps. In my experience artists avoid doing those due to lines expanding a bit after they are done and sometimes they just straight say they can't do it. I guess once you're settled on your idea of getting a tat, get a couple back ups and check well ahead of time if the artists can do your #1 pick first and check multiple places if they can't - don't settle for 2nd choices just 'cause one place can't do your first.
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Whatever you do, don't get yourself a Chinese character tattoo.
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On April 11 2011 08:01 Loanshark wrote:
Whatever you do, don't get yourself a Chinese character tattoo.
But I speak Japanese Oo
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I have a few tattoos myself,and not those you can barely see,and lemme tell you that if you end up asking for advice for a tattoo and what it should look like or what kind of tattoo you should get, it means you simply not ready to have one.
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On April 11 2011 08:01 tofucake wrote:Show nested quote +On April 11 2011 08:01 Loanshark wrote:
Whatever you do, don't get yourself a Chinese character tattoo. But I speak Japanese Oo
Yeah, you should get something in Chinese characters for sure, make sure it is a cool font though.
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On April 11 2011 09:58 R2D2C3PO wrote:Show nested quote +On April 11 2011 08:01 tofucake wrote:On April 11 2011 08:01 Loanshark wrote:
Whatever you do, don't get yourself a Chinese character tattoo. But I speak Japanese Oo Yeah, you should get something in Chinese characters for sure, make sure it is a cool font though.
Comic sans?
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lol call me a nerd (oh wait, none of you can, you're all on TL too lulz), but i think the new toss symbol would make a good tattoo for like forearm, maybe upper arm
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On April 11 2011 05:28 tofucake wrote:
....the less drunk I'm getting the more details I feel like I should add.
My fear of needles is nowhere near as comparable to my fear of spiders (seriously, I cower and start crying if I see one....it's kinda sad)...but one of the tattoos I've been most wanting is a spider....I don't know why. Erm....
haha you got issues homie!!!
If you stay away from skin on bone areas (top of shoulder blade, shins, elbows, ribs, etc) , it's hardly anything at all. I was real apprehensive about mine as well, and I honestly had more trouble twitching from it tickling because I was a retard and popped a few painkillers prior to going because i thought it would hurt like a bitch...
The most i had was minor pain and that was really only when the one part of my tat touched my shoulder blade and when the shading was being done at the end (it was a 3hr session almost, so my skin was nice and raw by that point)
dont get something stupid just to test your pain tolerance. only get something that you really really really want, make sure it has real meaning and it's not in a retarded spot and just man up
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On April 11 2011 23:02 Hawk wrote:
I was a retard and popped a few painkillers prior to going because i thought it would hurt like a bitch...
Whatever you do, don't do this. :/ This is so incredibly dangerous and stupid.
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I was a bit skittish for my first tattoo. If I am being honest they do hurt. It's a good hurt though. Like after you workout. I've come to the point where I very much enjoy getting tattoo'ed.
Whatever you do, develop a relationship with an artist. You want to know for a fact that they are interested in you and the tattoo that they are providing you. If you just show up and piece something together out of a book... most of the time their attitude will be "meh."
So on your to-do list.
1. Contact local artists. Find one whose style you like. Talk to former/regular customers. This isn't a tattoo, it's a relationship.
2. Check out the parlor. Do they have an autoclave? Do that have needles in abundance? Do they have medical grade soap/disinfectant?
3. Once you've chosen on an artist schedule an appointment for artwork. You can bring in sketches, ideas, whatever. By this point, however, you should have an idea as to their 'style'. So unless it's a major change, I typically defer to whatever my artist recommends.
For your first tattoo I would avoid any area with a lot of nerve endings or near a bone. Stick to arms. Also, if you get something on your arm make sure that it'll flow into a full sleeve should you want that down the road. Your tattoo artist can help with that.
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Why do you want a tattoo? I assume self expression, however there are other and more intelligent ways to express yourself. If anything sit on this tattoo idea for a month or two before you do something regrettable.
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The tattoos I know I want I've been thinking about for a few years. I couldn't get them earlier because I was poor and jobless, but as of now I can afford them. My main concern once I started thinking "okay, I can actually afford them now" was the whole "am I gonna pussy out?" bit. I'm gonna think about the worthwhile ideas people posted as well as some from my friends.
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I'm a little confused on how you have ideas for the tattoo you want at the same time as asking for us to give you classic, timeless, generic ideas for tattoos. Why not just list the ideas you have and I'll tell you which one will make you coolest? 
+ Show Spoiler +Keeping in mind that the coolest tattoos are the ones you can actually tell a story about which doesn't just involve your trip to the tattoo shop. So probably the spider. Or a dead bear, since then you can claim you used to train by killing bears in the mountains.
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On April 12 2011 01:54 Raeleigh wrote:Show nested quote +On April 11 2011 23:02 Hawk wrote:
I was a retard and popped a few painkillers prior to going because i thought it would hurt like a bitch...
Whatever you do, don't do this. :/ This is so incredibly dangerous and stupid.
why is this? i am curious... o_O
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On April 12 2011 09:06 Metal[x] wrote:Show nested quote +On April 12 2011 01:54 Raeleigh wrote:On April 11 2011 23:02 Hawk wrote:
I was a retard and popped a few painkillers prior to going because i thought it would hurt like a bitch...
Whatever you do, don't do this. :/ This is so incredibly dangerous and stupid. why is this? i am curious... o_O
You already bleed quite a bit when you're getting a tattoo..
You drink or take any sort of pain killer, it's thinning your blood. More blood loss. Higher chance of infection.
Plus, I'm pretty sure the ink + something in your blood stream isn't going to mix too well.
Why add more risk when you can just take it like a man and get it over with?
I have extremely low pain tolerance, and it wasn't the worst feeling ever.
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It's the Razer logo, by the way. But it looks fucking sick.
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Get a tattoo of a Drake. Kwark will revere you for it, I promise.
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Hmm, wow, I was actually thinking about getting a tattoo soon. Mine's going to take all of my bicep though and it will be my first tattoo... I hear it doesn't hurt on your bicep though at all and I'm not all that scared of needles...
Numb your arm before you go in? :D
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Hi tofu, I've always thought this would make a cool tattoo. Small and nondescript, with a bit of geek thrown in
Though it would look better in a thinner font, i think. But you get the gist
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you can get
live.love.starcraft
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On April 12 2011 13:12 Torenhire wrote:
Get a tattoo of a Drake. Kwark will revere you for it, I promise.
Drakes are just like a flying trapezoid though. But the Mega! Now that's a ship that would look good in ink.
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