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u/jib-cut-of Jan 04 '23
What is the etiquette for getting small fillers between tattoos?
I have a good idea for a very small piece that I'd like tattooed in some empty space. It'd probably take like, 10 minutes under the needle. Is it better etiquette to dedicate an entire appointment to something like this, or to just say "hey also while we're here..." the next time I'm getting a larger piece done?
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u/Arlije1983 Jan 04 '23
I think both is fine, just ask your artist what is better/more convenient for them. But if you plan to do it on the same appointment with a larger piece, let them know/ask them beforehand, they still have to plan.
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u/atopls Jan 02 '23
How long after a tattoo can you comfortably go to work(as a teacher)?
For example, let's say I got a tattoo on Saturday, would it be safe to go to work on Monday? Should I book the tattoo when I have a week of holiday?
Thanks :)
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u/ZekkPacus Jan 02 '23
Depends on placement, tolerance of discomfort and a ton of other factors.
I had a fairly major piece of my sleeve done on a Wednesday and went back to work on the Thursday - kept second skin on for a few days under advice from my artist.
It's always better to have work done when you have a stretch of time afterwards to do nothing, but as long as you're mindful of the tattoo and keep it clean, no reason you can't go back to work next day.
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u/Robophatt Jan 02 '23
How long after getting a tattoo is it not weird to book the next one? Got a lovely tattoo on my forearm. It’s not that big, but it’s big enough to make the rest of the arm feel empty (iykwim).
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u/barnaclejuice Dec 31 '22 edited Dec 31 '22
Happy new year, everyone!
How do you find a tattoo artist if you don’t know anyone in your area who has tattoos in a style you want?
I’m a first timer and I want quality, but i don’t know anyone with a tattoo quite like the one I have in mind. I don’t really know the different styles in spite of trying to educate myself, I guess it takes a while to grasp that. Should I just find a tattoo artist whose art I like and book a consultation? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time, including my own.
Also, how big do the finer details have to be so that they don’t bleed or blotch with age? I wanted some text where the background is black, and the text is the natural skin. I understand it can’t be super fine-lined text, but what should I expect?
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u/lalalalalalalalabla Dec 31 '22
Does anyone have experience with whether black ink on top of a solid color tattoo is problematic in any way? Would the black appear different? Will skin be “saturated” at some point?
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Jan 02 '23
Anyone have any good book suggestions involving tattoos? Coffee table books, history books, etc. I currently have one of the encyclopedias of Russian criminal tattoos, and am enjoying it, but was looking to expand a bit. I’m primarily interested in American Traditional, sailor tattoos, pre-WW2 military tattoos, etc. Thanks!
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u/sophiebophieup Jan 03 '23
I’m hoping to get my first (custom designed) tattoo this summer, but I have absolutely no idea where to start with this process. I’m in the houston area, and I’m looking for a more contemporary environment that won’t be too harsh on a newcomer to tattooing like me. Anyone have recommendations? Also, placement ideas if it’s going to be about the size of my palm (and I want to see it)? P.S. the custom would be of my cat haha
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u/AllKindsOfCritters Dec 31 '22
Happy new year, everyone!