Tattoos
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That´s "my" way:
He puts vaseline on my fresh and new tattoo and some foil. After 4 Hours or something I take off the foil and go to my shower. Now I need some hand-warm water straight outta the shower. It´s only handwarm but it BURNS on my new tattoo. My pores open and the spare ink get´s out. Dry low, and then put some nice creme on it, not too thick, clean your fingers before you put the creme on it.
The next days I only use creme once a day. -
I was just about to post my routine but no need as it is the exact same as Clint's.
I sleep with the bandage on and shower in the morning. Its what my artist recommends and it works best for me.
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thanks for sharing all of your experiences guys, it's pretty helpful for a "newcomer" when it comes to tattoos
so I just bought some fragrance free soap, used some luke-warm water to clean of the tattoo, then I've used a tiny amount of soap and went over the tattoo to get it clean. after that I went under the shower, got rid of all the soap and dried it with a paper towel. creamed it again and that's it!
now I'm not sure if I should cream it again before going to bed or if I just should leave it like that and cream in the morning before going to work!? -
Cream = less is more.
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if it feels dry and tight before bed, cream it, otherwise in the morning is fine…
Sorry, too funny. But he's right…listen to your body and don't over think it. Your body wants to and will heal itself, you're just creating the conditions to make it a bit easier and more comfortable.
Enjoy!
(And well done for going big on #1...nice foresight) -
if it feels dry and tight before bed, cream it, otherwise in the morning is fine…
Sorry, too funny. But he's right…listen to your body and don't over think it. Your body wants to and will heal itself, you're just creating the conditions to make it a bit easier and more comfortable.
Enjoy!
(And well done for going big on #1...nice foresight)after reading it twice it actually is funny as hell
thanks for your input though Kat. since you're a pro and really know what's going on, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us and thanks for the words as well…do lets see where this is going to end
atm I have to say that I'm somehow not really sure anymore if I should fill/darken the hole piece though...looks great as is imo but I think it also is going to look badass when the shadows are done...opinions?
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You may enjoy it some weeks as it is now and then get the shadowing and take it further from there with filling. But I am sure your Artist will blow you away with his work.
well the next session we made for adding the shadows and all is on 22.12. so still a month to go with just the outlines…should be enough to think it over (read: to enjoy them outlines till they get filled!)...
Don't be a pussy. Finish that shit!
not bitching around at all, just wanted to share some thoughts mate.
but you guys are right…getting the shit done no matter what, basta! -
Don't be a pussy. Finish that shit!
Haaaaaa!!!! I was thinking it too. It will always look half done otherwise. You'll get through it and for me shading is always more comfortable than line work. Going to look awesome coloured in.
Doing more shading on my dragons on friday, pictures saturday.
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just got back from Paris and I finally got to see a clearer and better picture of finn's tattoo. looks fantastic mate! love the owl and her wide-spread wings looks beautiful! can't wait to see it with colors.
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^ no colors I'm affraid mate, just letting my artist darken the whole piece and that's it…I just think that colors wouldn't really match my skin tone and all! want to keep it simple...
oh okay but anyway, a pic of the finished art would be very much appreciated mate.
