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Ey up, im pretty heavily tattooed but started one across my belly/inbetween my chest and it tops the ones ive got on my ribs and back, got 5 hours booked in next session...just wondering if theres any tips/cheats anybody knows? It shocked me with how much it nips and ive had around 40 hours of work so far

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I have zero tattoos. I just read three articles and beyon the normal music, deep breathing, drink water not alcoho,l focus and relax stuff I did see suggested.

 

Some artists use a numbing creme http://www.inkeeze.com/, but there are pros and cons.

 

paracetamol if you have to take a pain killer and not one of the others like asprin or ibuprofen as they thin the blood. Talk to your artist, ast to take a break if its too much they should ahve the experience to know, but its harder if you dont say.

 

http://www.tattooeasily.com/tips-to-manage-the-tattoo-induced-pains/

http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Tattoo-Pain

http://tattoo.about.com/od/AboutTattoos/a/Tattoo-And-Pain-Coping-Advice.htm

 

rather you than me. Good luck.

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just finishing a full sleeve with spike at bully ink frecheville formally dragon at intake highly recommend him . had 50 hrs up to now with no numbing just gritted teeth lol

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I'd associate the pain with sunburn (yes, I do wear sun cream but once forgot the tops of my feet!). Have something to eat, take some painkillers and relax.

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I've had an idea for a tattoo and a quote on it. My problem is I can't make up my mind if its appropriate or not. I love it but I don't want to offend anyone.

 

I want a design with the quote "Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm". I like the sentiment and the design would probably be on a lions head. It sort of says even if I'm not there my influence is.

 

However the quote is from Marcus Garvey and goes on to say he will bring a million dead black slaves to support the fight for black liberty (that won't be part of the tattoo).

 

Would a white man having this on a tattoo be appropriate? I've read a lot about Marcus Garvey and despite him having many flaws he was a very enigmatic character. (Books on his life are well worth a read) I am also a lover of Reggae and Ska which is where the interest in Rastafarian culture comes from.

 

Secondly my cousins is drawing up a design for me so it will be individual. Will Van Schaicks in Hillsborough be able to do it? Its fairly arty all in black but with some intricate patterning on the mane. What is their work like?

 

Can you post a picture of roughly* what you want, and where you're thinking of having on you, so it's clearer.

*I think it's much better if someone you know is drawing it, but you've probably seen something already that has the vague outline of what you are looking for

 

but BOLD, the blindingly obvious here is if there is any doubt, then don't do it yet.

 

Van schaiks will do a top job...always been there and always done a great job. Definitely recommend them

 

Steve, formerly of VanSchaiks did a lot of mine. I like his work and him.

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I have zero tattoos. I just read three articles and beyon the normal music, deep breathing, drink water not alcoho,l focus and relax stuff I did see suggested.

 

Some artists use a numbing creme http://www.inkeeze.com/, but there are pros and cons.

 

paracetamol if you have to take a pain killer and not one of the others like asprin or ibuprofen as they thin the blood. Talk to your artist, ast to take a break if its too much they should ahve the experience to know, but its harder if you dont say.

 

http://www.tattooeasily.com/tips-to-manage-the-tattoo-induced-pains/

http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Tattoo-Pain

http://tattoo.about.com/od/AboutTattoos/a/Tattoo-And-Pain-Coping-Advice.htm

 

rather you than me. Good luck.

ive got full sleeves, full chest,and full belly. yes it hurts , this might sound crazy but when im getting tattood i always have a packet of polos with me :hihi: for some reason it just takes my mind off the pain, and im not joking :hihi:

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Devils Attic Tattoo and Piercing Studio on southey hill has Re opened with new people running it and new artists 07756 901125

 

yeah and it has now shut down again

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I'm looking for a proper tattoo removal place if anyone knows and can recommend. I've been going to one in a tattoo shop but after 8 sessions there's hardly any difference .

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I went to Sheffield laser clinic located in Good Vibrations at Crookes

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Sk:n clinic on Psalter Lane do laser tattoo removal, dont imagine it will be cheap though.

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try above and beyond therapy in greenhill. They have one of the newer lasers that also do light colours, yellows and greens. I've had 2 treatments with them so far with great results. it hasnt just faded or reduced, its actually being removed. it will take about another 4 in total for total removal.

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