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Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 8:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Okay so I'm starting to formulate my first tattoo, I'm thinking a snake around my either wrist or arm then the snake will have a little tattoo of it's own that looks like the jolly rodger flag and then under it would say RIP tiny,
When I get to the convention I'm hoping to get enough feed back to see if this will be feasible.
Any thoughts?

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, March 13, 2006 - 1:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I love the snake that Sanfranjoshfan has on his leg. There are some pictures of it in the early early archives.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Monday, March 13, 2006 - 3:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Pam,
Watch out on the wrist area. If you get any tattoo on an area of skin that has lots of movement, the healing is hampered. Just move your wrist around and see what I mean.
I have one tattoo on the lower part of my left forearm that is near the wrist that did have to be touched up because it kept cracking as it healed.
Rollins sun tattoo

If you want a snake with its own tattoo, the snake will be pretty big maybe. Sanfran's snake tattoo is absolutely gorgeous but pretty big for a first tattoo. If you want a smaller tattoo, maybe you can get the RIP in script to one side of the snake.
Make sure you take some pictures with you when you go to the convention. Also, most of the artists will have portfolios on site that you can flip through to see some of their work. You may just find one who has some nice reptiles in their portfolio or some who have done other wrist tattoos.
I think I would be more inclined to go with something wrapped around the lower arm as the wrist is a bit more tender.

If at all possible, try to go to the convention at the start of the first day because most times, people take their ideas early and book their appts, so you may find that the good ones are all booked for the whole show if you wait too long or are too busy to be asked questions or to be consulted. I usually go for door opening on the first day and book my appts as soon as I can. Then it's a waiting process for my turn. I have gone on a Friday nite and had to book for a Sunday morn, so beware of that fact.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Good Morning -
Gayle with that info I've sortof revised my tat. little green snake body with a scull and cross bones for it's head then under it would say something like argh RIP Tiny. This could go up or down the back of my neck or wrapped around my upper arm. I wear approx, 7 - 8 bracelets per arm each and every day. I DO NOT take them off so when they are ready they fall of. Also I mix silver and gold and diamonds with amethyst.
I told you that cuz the wrist tat wouldn't have much of a chance competenting and I don't want it to have to do that.
Have a great Hump day -

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 3:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Pam, I am not sure that you want part of your first tattoo on the inner side of your upper arm; that's a pretty sensitive (read painful) area of skin.

If you want to wrap the snake around, you would do better to go with around the lower arm or lower leg. You may even be OK with a snake around the lower arm that is just about 4 inches above the wrist.

Have you considered maybe a coiled snake with its head up as if to strike? I have seen alot of snakes like that.
Also, do you know what kind of snake as in colors that you want? Maybe try looking for some pictures of real snakes to get some ideas. Then leave the positioning up to the artist.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 6:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Gayle,
I'm now thinking two skinny snakes twisting to make a heart then in the middle will be my jolly rodgers with RIP Tiny. This will be on my back below my shoulder. I'm trying hard to formulate this incase I happen to get in with a tattooist next week at the convention.
Any thoughts anybody?

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
My thought is to nix the snakes! They SCARE me!!

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
I'm sorry to hear that cuz I luv 'em and there is a significants to the person I want to Honor with it.
But Thank you for adding your two cents.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Snakes scare me too, lol! But I do like the idea of the two forming the heart. This tattoo will really mean something to you

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Snakes are beautiful. Go with your instincts. What has great meaning and value to you is exactly what you should get.

I like the idea of two snakes entwined in a heart shape. Know what size you want and have some idea of what colors you want for the snakes. Also, have an idea of the type of font you want used for the name Tiny. Do you want it like graffitti or like a flowery script or box letters - they will want to know that.

Go to the show early if you can so you can walk around all the booths and get an idea about the different artists. Most will have their portfolios you can look through and you can also watch them draw up the designs that people want. You can watch them tattoo others and that gives you an idea about the personality of the artist as well.

I think the nicest tattoo I have was at a convention from a super obnoxiously friendly guy. He was so cheerful and was able to talk with all the people stopping by his booth while he was tattooing me. His work turned out so well that I went back to him the next year at the NIX and got him to add more to his own work. You want to find someone who seems to just love what they are doing. They need the passion in their work and also the ability to understand your vision and to apply it to your skin.
See if you can take a few pictures of the snakes you like just to give the artist an idea of the breeds you like.

Have fun at the convention and yes, I am still jealous that I can't go!

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
I must admit I told my 81 yr old Dad that I'm gonna get a Tattoo. He held his face and said " what did I do to make you aspire to get a tattoo" He doesn't care for them (ya think pam) but I reminded him that I'm 46 yrs old and don't need anyone's permission. I've wanted tats for years and they have come a long way from when he was in the Navy.
Thought I'd share cuz it is sorta funny......
can't wait until Sat. Whooooo!!!!

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
I've just got to add one more thing. I've decided to add the words "To all those who have gone before me". The type of font is still up in the air. When I get the Koi I will incorporate my mom, daughter and husband names into the fish. Until then I don't want a bunch of names attached to all my some day tattoos.
Your comments are much appreciated.
Happy Hump day all!!!

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Pam, I like the "to all those..." saying, but will all that text fit?

I wish you luck with your tattoo!!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Don't forget to consider the scripting of the saying.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 2:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
If and this is a big If...I have the good fortune to get a Tat. this weekend I am going with the Koi. One Big and one small. They will represent my (RIP) Mom and My heart my daughter. Then in Chinese I want their names somewhere within. I do want some water and perhaps a lotus flower. I think I would have a better chance of finding someone that day to do a Tat. if it is something I haven't designed like the snakes that will come later.
Happy Friday my friends and I'll keep you all posted on the out come.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Good luck - looking for the update Pam -

have you looked at what the chinese symbols will be for the names? I think that is a really cool idea - and looks great (jmo!!) but I remember a friend buying a parosal (umbrella decoration thing!!) with her new niece (adopted from China!) Chinese name - it was one symbol - she had expected more since her Chinese name was so pretty in English!! I forget what the explanation was, but I think it was that vowels arent used?

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Dear Reader -
HeHe ya busted me. I'm going with the one symbol names cuz they won't hurt as bad? I have a Chinese Dr. who I'm gonna see today and ask him to write out both of their symbols so I don't get the wrong ones.
I' so excited only one more day -

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
that should have read I'm so excited (Duh)

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Aren't Asian languages based on syllables? As in, if your daughter's name is Jennifer, it would still be 3 big characters?

Pam - after everything I've heard about tattoos, I think you can't go wrong making an appointment ahead of time. Especially to give the artist time to create some drawings for you, based on the elements you want in it. I think you'd be way more satisfied picking between 2 or 3 drawings, rather than a possible haphazard/thrown together conceptualization. No?

Good luck in any case!

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Friday, March 24, 2006 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Any time you want symbols or something in another language, don't go with flash. Get them drawn/written by someone who actually knows the language.
The symbols I have by my koi were kanji drawn by a fellow at the shop where I go. He has just come back from some required 5 week trip overseas, not sure what that's all about.

About the names, you could also consider getting mother and daughter as opposed to their names. I know that may seem generic but in a way, it represents the generations more.

Remember, even at shows, you need to line up your appts, or you may miss out on the good artists.
Go early and look through their portfolios, watch them work, then pick the artist you like and make an appt.

Good luck and have fun

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 6:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Hello All -
I went to the Tattoo convention in SF on Sat. and it was really cool. Things didn't work out the way I intended but I learned a lesson. There was alot of people and I checked out many portfolio's. I went with my friend and her daughter. Her daughter (got he belly button pierced) and my friends husband who Just passed away. Some how I was left alone that was okay cuz It was really loud and I needed to talk to the artist on my own.
The conclusion I came to was the guy I really liked came from NY. He couldn't get the two koi small enough and also I had a nagging feeling that if I needed a touch up or more work, me getting to NY wasn't going to happen. So no Tat. this weekend but I found three in the bay area that can do it. two in San Bruno and one in Sunnyvale(house of pain).
On a funny note when I walked in Sat. evening my Dad said okay let me see it. When I told him I didn't get one he almost didn't believe me. I Loved the show and am convinced that because so many people see the work you will get a bitchin (can I say that) Tattoo. But for me this time Lookin was just fine.
Keep checking in cause I'll have my Tat. sooner than later.
If anyone once to go next year let me know.....
Happy Monday!!!

Tmagicsaq
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03-26-2004

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tmagicsaq a private message Print Post    
Hi I need some advise...I have a tattoo of a dolphin on my left inner ankle. I want to get another; it is a toad stool with a lady bug on top, surrounded by some vines and daisies. My question to you all is, do you think it will look bad to have a dolphin on one ankle and the new one on the other? I was planning on the outside of the right ankle. I was going to get it across my upper back, but I designed it and am quite proud of it. So I don't want to hide it. My sister is going to get the same one. It will be her only one; I have three with the plans of getting more. if I get it on my back it could be bigger which I like the idea of....any thoughts?

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Tmagic - putting it on your shoulder is the PERFECT excuse to move to a warmer climate like Texas, and only wear spaghetti strap tops.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Tmagic, since you are considering more tattoos in the future, you have to think about placement more than others.
If you go ahead and just plunk something on your back, you may find later on down the road, you have to work around it when you want to put something else there. I had 5 different tattoos on my back and when I wanted to put a very large piece on my back, I ended up having the size limited by the others and also covered one of them completely.

If you stick with your outer ankle, it will be visible more often than a bare back section. Also, you will be able to do more with the vines which could wind up the side of you calf or around the ankle. Since daisies and toad stools are usually from the ground, you ankle would be a good spot.

The size I think would be nicer if it is closer to the real thing. You also don't need to stop at just one toad stool, you could have a couple of them. Ya, there are lots of things that you could add to it later on, and the ankle and calf would be a great area for additions.

Just go with the spot that feels right.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 9:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Also tmagic when I went to the tattoo convention a couple people had machines that could take your picture then imprint your designs on several places on your body so you can see prior to what it will look like. Call some of the Tattoo studios in your area and see if any of them have this technology or go to your next convention. Good luck I hope this helps,