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Sugargirl1019
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Tattoo Placement?
So DH and I have been talking about this for a few months and I have been thinking about it more recently, and I wanted to know yalls expert tattoo opinion on a location for this one!
I would probably want it smaller in size because giant ones scare me. I'd want it more concealed (so not my arms or behind my ears or neck). I need some more convincing about the spot where it's at now in the picture. Give me pros cons opinions!
DH gave me a diamond bow ring that look similar to this, and I love it, and we thought the lace bow tattoo would be a great design for me.
I would probably want it smaller in size because giant ones scare me. I'd want it more concealed (so not my arms or behind my ears or neck). I need some more convincing about the spot where it's at now in the picture. Give me pros cons opinions!
DH gave me a diamond bow ring that look similar to this, and I love it, and we thought the lace bow tattoo would be a great design for me.
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Re: Tattoo Placement?
People also hardly ever notice the tattoo on my foot but lemme tell ya, I have lots of tattoos and a high pain tolerance and the one on my foot FUCKING HURT.
I would probably get it smaller.
Where on the thigh? I have seen some bows on the back of the thighs (both legs) but you would see these when wearing shorts and I think a little sexy for everyone to see.
Regarding the pain level: I've got four, one on the side-arch-ish of my foot, one on my calf-ankle, one behind my ear, and one on my collarbone. The foot one was my first, and it didn't hurt for me much at all. The collarbone was my last, and it hurt like hell. I THINK that was because I hadn't eaten and hadn't really expected it to hurt as badly. So I'm going to do science on the other collarbone for my next tattoo, and try eating first.
Eta - the ONLY one I don't think my boss knows about is the one behind my ear. It's hard to see if you aren't being shown or at exactly the right angle, and with my hair down it's completely invisible. Just a thought.
Idk If I'll do it this year or wait longer... I'll probably be that old lady that gets her first tattoo. Lol
I'm the fuck out.
Look through their portfolio. They don't need to have done a bow before, but specifically look at how clear the details on their past tattoos are, and how even and straight their lines are. Lines should not vary in thickness (unless this is done on purpose for a particular effect). Depending on your area, a good artist will charge at least $100 per hour. Don't search for a bargain. Pay for quality.
My theory has always been, there are three things that are ALWAYS worth paying more to ensure quality so you NEVER search for a bargain: plastic surgery, sushi, and tattoos.
Mine were all shop minimum, which is $50 in my area, plus $10 tip. The longest one was the behind-the-ear, and I'd say it took an hour and a half start-to-finish.
Our shop won't tattoo or pierce pregnant or nursing women. Too high of a risk for infection. In fact I don't know of any shops that will and I generally recommend against it.
He (or anyone else) should never get a tattoo unless they've spent some time being 10000000% sure of what they want. There have been times where I think I want a particular tattoo so I think about it for while. Then I take a black sharpie and draw it on. And then I walk around with it for a while and look at it. Sometimes I end up being like "omg ew no. SO glad I didn't go through with it."
That's what I told him, he needs to have one idea in his head for a long time before he gets it done! But this is the man who wants instant gratification. See a car, wants it immediately will do everything possible to try to get it.. Saw a ring for me.. Now he really wants to buy it for me even though we don't have the money for random jewelry lol. He's bad with waiting. That's a good idea though, drawing with a sharpie. I'll do that on him tonight.