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    #2
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    *melanie* wrote: »
    Interested in Tattoos, but find them overly expensive?
    well, now is the time to get that piece you have always wanted, done!
    Experianced, hygenic, tattooist working from home, is ready to take your call.
    VERY cheap rates, kilkenny city based.
    send me a personal message for enquiries.

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    Good tattoo's aren't cheap and cheap tattoo's aren't good.


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    #3
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    Good tattoo's aren't cheap and cheap tattoo's aren't good.


    hi there.
    if you had of asked why they are cheap, i would have told you. :)

    they are cheap in price as they are done from a home, rather than a shop.
    therfor, less costly for the tattooist, no shop rent,etc., so they can be done cheaper than average shop price :)
    take care ;)


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    #4
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    *melanie* wrote: »
    hi there.
    if you had of asked why they are cheap, i would have told you. :)

    they are cheap in price as they are done from a home, rather than a shop.
    therfor, less costly for the tattooist, no shop rent,etc., so they can be done cheaper than average shop price :)
    take care ;)
    I know that.
    So i presume you have an autoclave? Have great knowledge in cross contamination? Do you actually have a portfolio online? Did you do an apprenticeship and where if you dont mind me asking?

    I'm always weary about people who pierce and tattoo out of home as alot of people like that will tattoo and pierce minors taking advantage of the fact that there is no legal requirements in ireland which is a joke.


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    #5
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    I know that.
    So i presume you have an autoclave? Have great knowledge in cross contamination? Do you actually have a portfolio online? Did you do an apprenticeship and where if you dont mind me asking?

    I'm always weary about people who pierce and tattoo out of home as alot of people like that will tattoo and pierce minors taking advantage of the fact that there is no legal requirements in ireland which is a joke.

    Of course i have an autoclave,and an ultrasonic also, as these are most important things to have in this industry. they are used to sterilise the tips and grips etc, so a must for any proffesional tattoist to have. all needles are vacume packed and sterile. And 1 needle used for 1 tattoo.
    As for cross contamination, ive already covered this with you. everything is sterile, and ultra clean.
    My tattoos are done in a room, used for nothing else, but tattooing.
    i do have a portfolio online through a facebook group, feel free to contact me for details about this, if interested in checking it out.
    I have worked under a tattooist named phil cummings, owner of Skin Graphics, which used to be on upper abby street, Dublin, now you will find it is called Celestial ring, and have also worked in Miss Fantasias, also in Dublin.

    As for tattooing minors, it is illigal to tattoo anyone below the age of 18, and in my books, i consider it GBH.
    I do totally agree with you when you say there should be regulations, i.e, where you have to register with your local council,and pass certain HS regulations.
    kind regards.


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    #6
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    *melanie* wrote: »
    Of course i have an autoclave,and an ultrasonic also, as these are most important things to have in this industry. they are used to sterilise the tips and grips etc, so a must for any proffesional tattoist to have. all needles are vacume packed and sterile. And 1 needle used for 1 tattoo.
    As for cross contamination, ive already covered this with you. everything is sterile, and ultra clean.
    My tattoos are done in a room, used for nothing else, but tattooing.
    i do have a portfolio online through a facebook group, feel free to contact me for details about this, if interested in checking it out.
    I have worked under a tattooist named phil cummings, owner of Skin Graphics, which used to be on upper abby street, Dublin, now you will find it is called Celestial ring, and have also worked in Miss Fantasias, also in Dublin.

    As for tattooing minors, it is illigal to tattoo anyone below the age of 18, and in my books, i consider it GBH.
    I do totally agree with you when you say there should be regulations, i.e, where you have to register with your local council,and pass certain HS regulations.
    kind regards.
    Actually it's not illegal in this country...the minor thing is self imposed by shops. Pm me to the portfolio?
    Also when would you of been working in celestial and with glen in miss fantasia?? (im coming across as really nosey but as you know there's alot of cowboys in the industry)


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    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    Actually it's not illegal in this country...the minor thing is self imposed by shops. Pm me to the portfolio?
    Also when would you of been working in celestial and with glen in miss fantasia?? (im coming across as really nosey but as you know there's alot of cowboys in the industry)


    fair enough, it isnt illegal, but it is totally morally and ethicaly wrong!
    If i were to tattoo a minor, their parents can turn up to my door, with police,and charge me with gbh. and GBH IS illigal.

    I did not say i worked in Celestial, if you read back, i said i worked in Skin Graphics, which was bought over by Celestial (dont confuse this Celestial with their first shop in stephens green shopping center) , from phil cummings.
    Approximatly, 6-7 years ago.

    As for Glen, who is a good friend of mine, (who has actually put implants in my own arm) , i worked in the tattoo studio across the hall from Glen 7-8 years ago.

    Miss Fantasias no longer have a tattoo studio, the last tattooist that worked in miss fantasias went to vegas to get married, and was never seen again! so they then closed it down,and extended their video/dvd room.
    thats a reminder actually...wonder how justin is these days, its been a while! :rolleyes:

    also,another bit of info for you, I have also over the years, been helped with general tips and techniques by Shaun from Zulu who when first came to this country worked in miss fantasias, taking over from Phil Cummings and Fish.

    would you like to know what i had for breakfast now? LOL! ;) *kidding*


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    Raze_them_all
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    oh implants...always wanted some :( can you link to the facebook please???

    Ah you cant blame me about the grilling there are alot of people who shouldn't be tattooing in this county never mind the country


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    #9
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Ah no worries, i understand, and agree with everything youv said.
    i have 4 16mill teflon balls implanted under a cross tattoo, one ball on each point of the cross. Glen done them years ago, whilst learning to do implants.

    here is link to my facebook group page

    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=98864993385&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=98864993385


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    ztoical
    Registered Users Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    *melanie* wrote: »
    here is link to my facebook group page

    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=98864993385&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=98864993385

    There are two people listed for the facebook group but the pictures don't state who did which tattoo. Are you advertising for both of you or just yourself? The picture quality isn't great on a lot of images.


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    #11
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    ztoical wrote: »
    There are two people listed for the facebook group but the pictures don't state who did which tattoo. Are you advertising for both of you or just yourself? The picture quality isn't great on a lot of images.

    I have done every peice of art on the group.
    the 2 people on the group are myself, and my girlfriend Melanie.
    my name is Ian, im just posting under my g/f account on here,as i havent registered, she has :P
    Melanie is just admin of the group, not a tattooist.


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    #12
    ztoical
    Registered Users Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    *melanie* wrote: »
    im just posting under my g/f account on here,as i havent registered, she has :P

    Be careful your girlfriends account may get banned as your really not meant to use boards to advertise a business or have several people using the one account.


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    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    ztoical wrote: »
    Be careful your girlfriends account may get banned as your really not meant to use boards to advertise a business or have several people using the one account.

    cheers for the heads up, didnt realise :)


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    Johnnnybravo
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    Hey Ian, I am getting my first tattoo next week and I just read your piece on "how much it really hurts" really nicely written, it actually put me at ease a little. I am getting the shoulders done and as written there another frend with a few tattoos told me that not seeing the needle actually helps as hes had back and arms done and said not seeing it actually does make a big diff.

    I was a bit of a fainter back in my school days but Im hoping nothing that dramatic will happen. I am a bit of a wuss though and thinking of taking some nurofen before I go in, good idea/bad idea??


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    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    Hey Ian, I am getting my first tattoo next week and I just read your piece on "how much it really hurts" really nicely written, it actually put me at ease a little. I am getting the shoulders done and as written there another frend with a few tattoos told me that not seeing the needle actually helps as hes had back and arms done and said not seeing it actually does make a big diff.

    I was a bit of a fainter back in my school days but Im hoping nothing that dramatic will happen. I am a bit of a wuss though and thinking of taking some nurofen before I go in, good idea/bad idea??


    Hi Johnny,
    glad to hear the peice has helped to ease you a bit, what i would suggest is make sure you have something good to eat,at least an hour before you go to get tattooed.
    As for nurofen, it is hard to say if they work or not, but no harm to take them anyway. just avoid taking asprin as they thin the blood, therfor you can bleed more than usual.
    another thing, listen to the tattooists advice on aftercare, it makes all the difference,
    goodluck with your tattoo!
    cheers, Ian.


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    Johnnnybravo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    *melanie* wrote: »
    Hi Johnny,
    glad to hear the peice has helped to ease you a bit, what i would suggest is make sure you have something good to eat,at least an hour before you go to get tattooed.
    As for nurofen, it is hard to say if they work or not, but no harm to take them anyway. just avoid taking asprin as they thin the blood, therfor you can bleed more than usual.
    another thing, listen to the tattooists advice on aftercare, it makes all the difference,
    goodluck with your tattoo!
    cheers, Ian.


    Cheers Ian, I`ll let you know how I get on :)


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    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    Cheers Ian, I`ll let you know how I get on :)

    nice one.


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    Johnnnybravo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    *melanie* wrote: »
    nice one.


    If you have any further last minute pain dulling techniques now would be a good time to start talking ;)


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    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    If you have any further last minute pain dulling techniques now would be a good time to start talking ;)

    haha! well johnny, the truth of it is this.
    there are no special remedies or anything like that for the pain.
    most people will always feel pain during a tattoo, and the main point you need to remember is to stay calm! if you get yourself worked up and tense, this may intensify the pain.
    And in saying this, its usually the first 60 seconds can be a shock to the system, but once you realise how it feels, you will become more comfortable. its not as bad as you may think.
    edit : there is a numbing cream that some have used ( elma cream), but i know people who have used it,and they reckon it makes the whole feeling a lot more uncomfortable. i suggest you dont take that option, its really not worth it.


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    Johnnnybravo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    *melanie* wrote: »
    haha! well johnny, the truth of it is this.
    there are no special remedies or anything like that for the pain.
    most people will always feel pain during a tattoo, and the main point you need to remember is to stay calm! if you get yourself worked up and tense, this may intensify the pain.
    And in saying this, its usually the first 60 seconds can be a shock to the system, but once you realise how it feels, you will become more comfortable. its not as bad as you may think.
    edit : there is a numbing cream that some have used ( elma cream), but i know people who have used it,and they reckon it makes the whole feeling a lot more uncomfortable. i suggest you dont take that option, its really not worth it.

    I wont be using any special creams or anything. I`m a bit nervous but its the piece Ive wanted with about 18 months now so Im ready to stop talking and get started :) Looking forward in a nervous way.

    Best of luck with getting off the ground yourself, provided I dont cry like a baby I might be in to you down the line at some stage.


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    #21
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    I wont be using any special creams or anything. I`m a bit nervous but its the piece Ive wanted with about 18 months now so Im ready to stop talking and get started :) Looking forward in a nervous way.

    Best of luck with getting off the ground yourself, provided I dont cry like a baby I might be in to you down the line at some stage.

    cheers, and goodluck with your tattoo!


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    Tazpm
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Tazpm


    Hey, I have three small black tattoos that are a little faded. Two I adore and would like to redo and maybe add to and the other is just best forgotten. I got it for the wrong reasons and without enough thought. The two I'd def like work done on are n bigger than 2/3 inches. what cost would the redo be? Thanks!!:D


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    #23
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Tazpm wrote: »
    Hey, I have three small black tattoos that are a little faded. Two I adore and would like to redo and maybe add to and the other is just best forgotten. I got it for the wrong reasons and without enough thought. The two I'd def like work done on are n bigger than 2/3 inches. what cost would the redo be? Thanks!!:D

    hi,
    ive sent a pm to you with my details,and price for you.


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    Johnnnybravo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    *melanie* wrote: »
    cheers, and goodluck with your tattoo!

    All done :) Cant say I didnt feel pain because I bloody did but it was very bearable and not at all as bad as I had invisaged in my head.

    Love what I got done though so well worth it:)


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    #25
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    All done :) Cant say I didnt feel pain because I bloody did but it was very bearable and not at all as bad as I had invisaged in my head.

    Love what I got done though so well worth it:)

    aw fair play!
    its more an annoying sensation than pain i think, bet your already planning your next one! lol!
    ;)


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    Johnnnybravo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    *melanie* wrote: »
    aw fair play!
    its more an annoying sensation than pain i think, bet your already planning your next one! lol!
    ;)

    Yea it was very sore in patches. Took about 3 hours, by the end now I think Id reached my pain threshold and was thrilled when he said "Were Done":). I`ll send you on a pic if you like?


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    #27
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    Johnnnybravo wrote: »
    Yea it was very sore in patches. Took about 3 hours, by the end now I think Id reached my pain threshold and was thrilled when he said "Were Done":). I`ll send you on a pic if you like?

    yea nice one, send a pic.
    id say your delighted you went through with it now.


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    #28
    *melanie*
    Closed Accounts Posts: 207 ✭✭*melanie*


    bumpin


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    #29
    phil cummins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭phil cummins


    i am phil cummins. :mad:i am a professional tattoo artist working in the industry nationally and internationally for over ten years, i would just like to state the fact that this person did not train under me but was let go from working in my shop after a couple of weeks:mad:. i do not endorse this individual or agree with his practices:mad:. if anyone has any questions regards this post please dont hesitate to contact me at original.skin@hotmail.com or alternativly you can check out my PROFESSIONAL STUDIO at www.myspace.com/originalskin_tattoos;) . good tattoos are not cheap and cheap tattoos are not good, allways go to a professional tattoo artist with a reputible shop before making any decisions to get tattooed in someones home.:mad: i am not happy with this person using my name or studio name to endorse his work.


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    #30
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    Interesting turn of events, Care to explain yourself so Ian?


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    phil cummins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭phil cummins


    i can also state for the record that this individual did not work in miss fantasias at all, he was getting tattooed by me for a short period of time there during my apprenticship, before he worked in my first shop-skin graffix(where he was fired from not long after he began) and i reckon glen in adonis piercing in miss fantasias(who for the record is an exceptional body modifier and piercer) would not endorse this persons activities either. be careful people, there are plenty of cowboys out there, if you doubt my judgement please dont hesitate to contact me at....www.myspace.com/originalskin_tattoos -or -original.skin@hotmail.com and i will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
    also for the record.......ian,please dont use my name again to sell yourself, i have created my own career on my own merrit without having to sneakily drop names and hope for an outcome.
    i was not a member of this website untill i googled my name and i found this post(much to my dismay) and i felt the need to join this forum to defend myself from people bastar*ising my name.......i am not impressed ian- not impressed at all.


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