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How good are cover up's?

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  • 06-12-2008 11:20pm
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    motherfunker
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    I have 2 choices, I can get a tattoo I really want, which I have designed myself and has a little bit of meaning to it, but this will mean getting a small 2 inch diameter celtic knot covered up. I have no problem with this except one guy I went to said he would not like to cover it up as it could not be done very successfully. Another guy I talked to said he could cover it up no problem. The first guy has a very good reputation and a 6 week waiting list, I have very little information on the second guy but apparently he specialises in cover up's.
    My second choice is to get a different tattoo from the first guy, pick something he could either use or cover up my existing tattoo. I'm sure I would get a brilliant tattoo but it would not be the one I really want.

    I could get it on my back but its a tattoo I want to be able to see myself.
    Both upper arms have small tattoos.

    How good are cover up's? I think I would be happy if I had my tattoo but on closer inspection you could vaugely make out my old one, I want a half sleeve so it would only be a small part of the whole thing.
    Any advice?


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    Will
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    Who were the guys you went to? 2" isn't much, we would need a picture tbh to see


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    Gauge
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    You're kind of asking "how long is a piece of string?" How good a coverup turns out will depend on several factors- the tattoo (size, shape, color, shades) and the artist (expertise, coverup experience etc) and what you're willing to do to cover it up (you may be limited to a larger tattoo or a dark tattoo with lots of black)

    You should try to seek out an artist that is experienced with coverups (as you've already done), and go and talk to that artist in person to decide how you will go about covering it up. I think talking it over with the artist in person is the most important part as you will know what to expect, and the artist will be able to figure out the best way to cover it up.


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