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    • Finn666F
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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!?

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      • JCMx800J
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        Cream = less is more.

        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
        XXX

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        • injunjackI
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          if it feels dry and tight before bed, cream it, otherwise in the morning is fine. You will notice soon what YOU need.

          As Doug said, treat it like a wound, which it actually is.

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          • DougNgD
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            Clint's advice is good advice, but you also have to keep in mind of your skin type and where you are right now. My skin is naturally very dry and my tattoo artist is in Las Vegas (desert). If I waited even a day, my tattoo would dry out to the point where it would be painful

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • Finn666F
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              ok thanks guys!…now, after all those words, i think it's time for some pics again 😉

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              • KatsushinK
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                @injunjack:

                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)

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                • Finn666F
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                  @Katsushin:

                  @injunjack:

                  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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                    Let it finish mate imho  🙂

                    Cheers,
                    David

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                    • Finn666F
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                      @davito:

                      Let it finish mate imho  🙂

                      that's the plan actually…just got me thinking somehow!

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                        Will look on a different level when it's shaded.

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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.

                          Cheers,
                          David

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                          • elclintorE
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                            Don't be a pussy. Finish that shit!

                            Geo

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                            • Finn666F
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                              @davito:

                              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!)...

                              @elclintor:

                              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!

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                                @elclintor:

                                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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                                • crankyfartC
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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. 🙂

                                  make peace, not war. <3

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                                  • Finn666F
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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...

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                                    • crankyfartC
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                                      @Finn666:

                                      ^ 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. 😉

                                      make peace, not war. <3

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                                      • Finn666F
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                                        as soon as possible buddy 😉
                                        guessing at the end of january!…

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                                          http://instagram.com/p/SYRSDiOt1C/

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                                            Doing 2.5 hrs on my back right now. Ahhhh….

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