Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 As the proud owner of 6 pieces of body art and 1 cover up) I know that finding the " right " artwork is not always easy! Also, finding the right artist to put it on you is sometimes just as hard..... I started with friends, got recommendations, looked at their work (most tattoo shops and artists have photo albums of their work) and then thought about what I wanted tattooed on my body...trying to remember all the while that this is forever, and I wanted something that had meaning (LOL, the only one I regret is having my ex bF's initials on my butt! - and that is going to get covered with a tribal sun!) I too want something where my belly button used to be, as well as to cover the TT scar...I am thinking of several different ideas, but none of which I feel feel right just yet, so I am waiting until the right one comes along.... The right questions? I was concerned about sterilization of equipments etc...but any GOOD tattoo shop is monitered by health inspectiors and is usually very safe.... I also wanted to know about aftercare, infection rates and prevention, color loss and whether they would do free touch up's in case of color loss or bleeding ink. I had 3 tattoos done in Visalia at Flying Dog tattoos, 3 in Tulare at The Ink Machine, and one at Studio 13 Tattoo's in Salinas, by far, the best work was Salinas....it cost me almost $200 bucks, but the color, the clarity, the minimum of heavy black outlines, all made it worthwhile! I know that I want a claddagh tattoo on my lower back, but finding just the right one for my belly button and tummy scar is taking some time! I am thinking that having it soon while I still have so much numbness along the scarline would be a PLUS! If I were you, go online, search out tattoo shops in your area, and see if they have a website, many do, and many show samples of their artwork....ALSO, they will usually have great aftercare unstructions as well as FAQ's..... but the best artists usually come recommended by happy clients! If possible - find someone whose tattoos you admire and ask them where they had it done! I am planning to have my next one done here at Toxic Ink in Hanford or at Lou's in Lemoore (both do beautiful work) also there is an awesome lady tattoo artist in Tulare, Coleen, who does fantastic work! Good luck on your search! Look online (search for tattoo flash art) and if you find anything you like print it out, take it in, and show them what you are after! Cindee > OK, I have a question.... > > Everything is pretty much healed up on my tummy, hips, etc. The only thing > " open " is this wound, that is slowly closing, in the bikini area. > > When can I get a tattoo in the " belly button " region? And for those of you > who have gotten a Tat, how can I tell a good tattoo artist/salon? What > questions do I ask, and how can I find the *right* tat for me... something > to substitute for a belly button..... > > TIA > > Melisa S. Rechenmacher > Independent Kitchen Consultant with > The Pampered Chef #370710 > www.pamperedchef.biz/ChefMelisa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I have a website that you should look at, has pictures of how permanent makeup artists can camouflage scars to look more like normal skin. This way you don't necessarily have to have a tattoo that covers the whole scar. They also show a tatoo covering a scar ona person's knee... http://www.spcp.org/other.htm Traci >From: " Melisa Rechenmacher " <missy.sue@...> >Reply- > " groups (DOT) com " >< > >Subject: Tattoo Question >Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:50:37 -0800 > >OK, I have a question.... > >Everything is pretty much healed up on my tummy, hips, etc. The only thing > " open " is this wound, that is slowly closing, in the bikini area. > >When can I get a tattoo in the " belly button " region? And for those of you >who have gotten a Tat, how can I tell a good tattoo artist/salon? What >questions do I ask, and how can I find the *right* tat for me... something >to substitute for a belly button..... > >TIA > >Melisa S. Rechenmacher >Independent Kitchen Consultant with >The Pampered Chef #370710 >www.pamperedchef.biz/ChefMelisa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 melisa, i had johnny at gypsy's (right there in lancaster) do my first tat - i have a lion's head on my calf. i really liked him, and the studio. it was very clean and comfortable. i had my next two done here in ridgecrest, but my guy moved to san diego. so for my next one i will be going to a different local artist. if you are going to be at the support meeting in april i can show you what i have. i got my belly tattoo in at the end of october 2003 (i had my tt/hernia repair done in april 2003). i waited the six months for several reasons, the main one being that i wanted the swelling to be gone and had been told it could last up to 6 months. i have since heard that it could take a year, but mine was pretty much gone at 6 months. i had no pain with my tat, but that could be different with everyone. i actually found the pattern that i liked on a belt buckle that a friend had brought back from ireland. all my tats have a religious significance to me. as i always tell my kids, don't get your spouse/significant other's name tattooed - you don't know that will be the only person you are ever with (divorce/splitting up or death may change that for some). i always tell them get your kids' or your mom's name (those will never change). look around, ask around (if you see someone that has a cool tattoo ask them about it - chances are huge that they will be more than happy to tell you where they got it), look on the net for ideas. enjoy... ~amy c~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 He Melisa, I had my eyeliner tattooed. I went to the artist on the recommendation of a friend. First and most important, make sure they use disposable needles. No matter what they tell you, it is NOT safe, EVER, to tattoo multiple people with the same needle, no matter what they use to clean it. Second, ask to see a portfolio of their work. A good artist will have one. Third, make sure they are a certified tattoo artist. Ask to see their license . Just because someone is a nurse (they advertise frequently as tattoo artists) doesn't make them certified. I'm very happy with my eyeliner but need to have it redone since it's been about three years and it's faded a bit. I think the tat fades more around delicate skin area like the eyes because I was warned that it might fade in a couple of years. Most tattoos last longer than that. Tracey > OK, I have a question.... > > Everything is pretty much healed up on my tummy, hips, etc. The only thing > " open " is this wound, that is slowly closing, in the bikini area. > > When can I get a tattoo in the " belly button " region? And for those of you > who have gotten a Tat, how can I tell a good tattoo artist/salon? What > questions do I ask, and how can I find the *right* tat for me... something > to substitute for a belly button..... > > TIA > > Melisa S. Rechenmacher > Independent Kitchen Consultant with > The Pampered Chef #370710 > www.pamperedchef.biz/ChefMelisa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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