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Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 4:10:01 AM   
colouredin


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Status: offline 		Right when I was 18 I had a 'no regrets' tattoo which of course I now regret lol. It was never a nice tattoo but I was comforted by the fact that it would only last five years so four years later and though it is now a dull grey colour I have come to accept the fact that it will never actually vanish.

So I was wondering how easy it is to cover a tattoo, do you have to have the tattooist design something around what is currently there? Does it have to be a lot bigger? Can it even be done?

Any advice appriciated.

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 4:18:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just drop in at your favorite Tattoo shop and tell the artist you want a cover up. It won't be a surprise to them, a large amount of their work is cover ups. Have something in mind of course but be flexible so they can incorporate the new tat with the old one...you'll never know it was there (the old one) if done right.

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 4:20:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		It can be done.  The cover piece doesn't necessarily have to be significantly larger than the original piece.  If it's significantly faded, it's much easier to cover than if it's still got fairly distinct color/blackwork.  It's usually best to talk to the specific artist about how to mutually design the cover piece - both to ensure that it's something you'll like now, and to ensure that 20 or 30 years from now it's still something you're not embarassed you had put on your body.  The cover piece doesn't necessarily have to be designed "around" the existing piece, but it's best if it's designed with the existing piece firmly in mind so they know what "new" outline blackwork needs to be done vs what existing outlines can simply be retouched and reused - those are things that an individual tattooist will likely talk to you about when  you go talk to one about designing a coverup piece.  How large it is, pricing, difficulty of placement, etc - those are all things that will depend on your existing piece, what  you want to have as a coverup over that piece, how prone you are to scarring, and the individual tattooist that you employ to do the artwork.
 
Keep something in mind - Firmly in mind - this time.  You can't count on a piece fading out suffiiciently to not be seen in the future.  They are forever - that's part of the reason tattooists have folks sign wavers saying that they understand that fact.  The better you take care of that patch of skin,  the longer your tat will stay vibrant and not need touching up to refresh the color - which means use a good, heavy duty sunscreen over the tattooed area (to avoid excessive UV exposure which will fade your color faster and just flat ain't healthy for your skin anyway) and use a good moisturizer over the area as well.

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 4:36:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have many cover-ups.  Depending on what you originally have, it isn't a big deal, you just need a good artist otherwise you will have to cover up the cover up (NOT a good idea) or just have the laser removal.

To check for artists in your are and see some pix go to:
www.inkednation.com
www.bmezine.com

See what you can find there.  Also, it would help if you asked people you know who not only have tattoos, but tattoos you admire.  you can narrow down your search that way as well.

Good luck!

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 8:15:46 AM   
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I'd say just get the tat freshened. But then to me, tats are reminders of parts of your life you carry with you always. And I don't do flash...all of my art has been designed by me and my tat artists.

But as everyone else has said, get to a GOOD artist. Agree on the covering artwork. You'll just remember it as "the artwork I had to cover 'No Regrets' " rather than the artwork you had because ......





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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 9:02:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wow i've just had a cover job done on one of my tats. get your ass up here and see my tattoist, hes really good and even better hes a sadist and pretty damn cute

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 9:06:37 AM   
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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 9:13:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wanna come stand in for me? Apparently all four of my other tats need updating or extending!! teach me to go for a sadist tattoo artist *tuts*

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 9:19:56 AM   
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I wanna too...:-(

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 9:51:38 AM   
Crush


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you all are making me want more ink......maybe just add a little color to the armband...no...how about..


Dang it!


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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 10:51:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		I want at least three more but im totally focused on this one a minuite, I cant explain how ugly it is, but yeah thats a prob right there Misst, I wanna have someone that I trust do it, the tattooist I used to go to have gone out of business and buggered off the face of the earth. Its a nightmare

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 10:55:01 AM   
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ORIGINAL: colouredin

I want at least three more but im totally focused on this one a minuite, I cant explain how ugly it is, but yeah thats a prob right there Misst, I wanna have someone that I trust do it, the tattooist I used to go to have gone out of business and buggered off the face of the earth. Its a nightmare


Well seriously if you can get up here i totally trust the guy who did mine. He's done four over the last week here, my ums and my two bar staffs. They are all mega good.

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 11:06:55 AM   
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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 11:09:44 AM   
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Your tat sorted and we finally get to meet.
Ooooooo ears will burn lol.

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 11:28:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		Colourfulgirl.. you have ink?  (sorry, I was too distracted by your yumminess)

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 11:32:27 AM   
colouredin


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I do have ink on my back (two if you include this mess im talking about) and one on my ankle

Its ok I forgive you not noticing, next time ill have to give you longer to examine my body

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 12:59:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you put my name big enough over it..It will be nicely covered....but propably still a night mare...lol

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 1:51:13 PM   
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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

suddenly, I'm wanting more ink
   I'm seriously thinking about trying to get some fresh ink while I'm there in Orlando this weekend, GT....

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/4/2009 2:16:26 PM   
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If you put my name big enough over it..It will be nicely covered....but propably still a night mare...lol


Oh my hunny darling thats just perfect, will you hold my hand while i get it done though?

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RE: Covering a tattoo - 2/5/2009 3:41:27 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: colouredin

quote:

ORIGINAL: JustDarkness

If you put my name big enough over it..It will be nicely covered....but propably still a night mare...lol


Oh my hunny darling thats just perfect, will you hold my hand while i get it done though?


hmm yes...but don't hurt me   lol

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