tattoos

[~posy-jo~]

my cousin is getting a tattoo done. we were just wondering how do we know if they are a good artist and not someone dodgy. what should we look for? thanx xXx

[bobtheturkey]

if they look like tony hart you will be fine

[~posy-jo~]

thanx bob!!!!

[fat rascal]

one of my friends went up to poeple, with tatoos that she liked and asked them where they had theirs done, then she had a good idea where to go to get what she wanted?

hope this helps?

[nursecarla]

i got mine done on the recommendation of a friend i would imagine they should have certificates? x x

[doglady]

Look for photos up in the shop of their work. Make sure it's clean. Make sure there is a separate area for tattooing away from the waiting room. Make sure they open the new needle in front of you. Don't rely on needle packets lying around and assume the needle is new. Make sure they tip the ink out of the bottle into little cups, then someone elses needle hasn't been in your ink. Make sure they wear gloves.

Go on your instincts. If you aren't happy with the tattooist, don't get one done.

Hope it goes OK - has your cousin had one before? Once you start, you can't stop!!!

Let us know how it turns out.

[~posy-jo~]

it's her first one although i don't know how she'll get on she hates having her eyebrows plucked as she thinks it's really painful!! a tattoo hurts alot more than that!! i had 3 done about 10 years ago by a tattoist in cornwall. although i know the place needs to be clean it was a while ago i had mine which is why i asked the question so we know for sure that she'll get a good tattooist. thanx for all of your help xXx

[doglady]

The pain is quite nice though, don't you think? In a wierd way. And the filling in - WOW!! That's what keeps me going back for more!