Getting A Custom Tattoo?

Dave

I'm considering getting my first tattoo, and it's going to be something that won't be available on sample things they have. So I was wondering, how do I go about it, I obviously bring in the drawing that I want, but what size, roughly the size I want the tattoo, or as big as possible?

garthv

As big or as small as you want,the tatoo artists will be able to do pretty much anything you want,he/she might make a few modifications depending on what kind of design but they will only be small modifications if any.
The one thing you might have to worry about when it comes to size is how much you are willing to spend. The average tatoo parlour charges 80 eurons per hour working on the tatoo(thats in dublin,dunno about limerick - more than likely its cheaper) so size counts if your poor:)
Im sure a few people here could direct you to a decent tatoo parlour in Limerick

Reku

Another very important point is that tatoos tend to smudge over time so the smaller the tatoo the more of the detail will be lost, in otherwords don't waste your time getting something you could fit on a postage stamp, years later it'll look like an ink blob a shrink would show you.

Thephantomsmask

Danny Bullman in limerick is supposed to be excellent I know a few people who have been to him. I think he's based in thomas street.

Dave

farohar wrote:

Another very important point is that tatoos tend to smudge over time so the smaller the tatoo the more of the detail will be lost, in otherwords don't waste your time getting something you could fit on a postage stamp, years later it'll look like an ink blob a shrink would show you.

Hmmm, is this true, it was going to be the autobots and decepticons logo side by side on the inside of my arm. Small enough to only be noticed by me.

Reku

Dave wrote:

Hmmm, is this true, it was going to be the autobots and decepticons logo side by side on the inside of my arm. Small enough to only be noticed by me.

I was told this both times I went to get custom tattoos done, and by looking at the ones some older people I know have I'd say it's true enough as the lines and details have clearly blurred a bit. An example Karen gave of a bad size was all the girls who go getting the tiny little rose on their hip/lower back, so if you're planning something of that size it might be worth considering getting it done a bit bigger.

newgrange

I got a custom tattoo done in Sacred Art, and while I had originally wanted it a little smaller, the advice of the guy there was to get it larger, to avoid the blob effect in years to come.

It's four years old now, and I'm pleased with it. It's on my shoulder/upper arm, and is a stylised version of the triskels at Newgrange.

Dave

What happens if it's shaded? Will the blob thing still happen?

Majenta

hay any dudes that are like 14 or 15 around here into piercings and stuff? xxx steph!

garthv

Dave wrote:

What happens if it's shaded? Will the blob thing still happen?

if its shaded it will blob faster

edibility

Dave wrote:

Hmmm, is this true, it was going to be the autobots and decepticons logo side by side on the inside of my arm. Small enough to only be noticed by me.

Aw man, brilliant

memphis

Thephantomsmask wrote:

Danny Bullman in limerick is supposed to be excellent I know a few people who have been to him. I think he's based in thomas street.

Correct, he's located around the corner from Brown Thomas on Thomas St. I got my tattoo done there. I'd recommend him, very friendly atmosphere there too which kinda helps ya rerlax a bit.

If its a custom tattoo you want bring it in, (the exact size ya want), and discuss your options with him.

While on the topic of custom tattoos, I was thinking of getting another one done, I want soething related to my Self Defence training, maybe Korean writing, or a black figure of a guy doing a jump kick. I useless to draw though, so could someone PM me with a sketch. I'd much appreciate it!

rainbow kirby

I actually know someone who has the 3 Korean characters for Tae Kwon Do tattooed on her leg, it looks really good. I don't have a picture, unfortunately.

ranDom_tAsk

memphis wrote:

While on the topic of custom tattoos, I was thinking of getting another one done, I want soething related to my Self Defence training, maybe Korean writing, or a black figure of a guy doing a jump kick. I useless to draw though, so could someone PM me with a sketch. I'd much appreciate it!

just found this, but it's a bit a the small side

memphis

ranDom_tAsk wrote:

just found this, but it's a bit a the small side

Yeah, had something like that in mind, that's the general idea anyway. As for size, thats exactly what I'm looking for size wise. Thanks.

Yeah, Kirby, was considering that too, just donno where i'd like it, on the leg just above the ankle sounds kinda cool. Maybe, I'll do it when I get my black belt, have a few more years to go.