The Tattoo Thread

[Mondo J. Gecko]

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Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

When finances allow, I'm getting the Nintendo emblem on my upper left pec.

How much do tattoos usually run?

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My tattoo (pic here) cost around $200-250, if I remember correctley... but is pretty simple and theres no color... and thats Canadian money too...
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EDIT: oh yeah Brodie, a Bucky O'Hare tattoo would rock... thats my vote... and you definatley can't go wrong with Turtles either...
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[damnhooligan]

I'd recommend finding a good shot of each potential tattoo, printing/drawing them out and sticking them all over your bedroom, for at least six months. If by the end of the six months, you haven't torn down one of the pictures or still find yourself enamored with it, get it.

I've been half-heartedly considering getting a tattoo, but I'll probably only bite the bullet in celebration of some sort of milestone. I'd absolutely love to get "HOLD FAST" tattooed on my knuckles, but yeah... not gonna happen. So instead, a simple argyle print on the outside of each ankle. Permanent socks.

[Peanut]

I'm planning on getting MBC on my forearm sometime soon. That's a definate, as well as a vintage Toronto Maple Leafs logo. A couple of my friends and I have been toying with the idea of a Triforce for awhile. Each of our tattoo's would have a seperate piece of the Triforce more illuminated than the other 2, which I think is a pretty cool idea.

[Kid Icarus]

Who would get the Triforce of Wisdom and be Zelda, though?

And more importantly, how long would you guys torment him?

[Peanut]

My pansy friend would get it. He's fruity and he knows it.

Also, we already pick on him for enough things, so adding one more won't hurt him too much.

[OA]

Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

When finances allow, I'm getting the Nintendo emblem on my upper left pec.

How much do tattoos usually run?

I have 4 tattoos...one on each upper arm, 1 on lower back, and one on right shoulder....

The ones on my arms are pracitally mirror images of each other: on the right a lion walking through high grasses on the African plain; the left has a tiger in the same pose, walking through a junlge...they both cover essentially my entire upper arms (from elbow to shoulder) and ran me about $600 each with color

(keep in mind, most tattoo artists charge about $100 an hour. My works were around 8 hours each. So technically, they coulda charged about $800. But he had done my other 2 on my back before so he gave me a deal. Usually, the minimum they will do may be some small chinese letter and even for just about 15 minutes of work will still run about $75. If they charge less, RUN don't walk away. Tattoos are expensive for a number of reasons, but one of the most important reasons is HYGIENE and SAFE PRACTICES. If they can afford to charge less THEY ARE CUTTING CORNERS. For those considering getting a tattoo PLEASE put as much (if not more) effort into chosing your shop to get it done in and the artist who will do it. No sense spending weeks researching the perfect art piece, just to go the nearest shop and get a slop job done which at best doesnt truly capture the art you were trying to portray and at worst causes some horrible infection.)

I feel very strongly on this so please feel free to PM me with any questions/concerns you may have....

[Jo Dawn]

Very good advice!

Probably the MAIN reason that I don't have one is the whole hygiene thing.

And I thought of getting one on my lower back (Ivy) but I dunno. I'd probaby get a tiny one on my front, right side, down sorta by the bikini line.

Well, once I lose some weight, that is. Heh.

[JameO]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I'm planning on getting MBC on my forearm sometime soon. That's a definate, as well as a vintage Toronto Maple Leafs logo. A couple of my friends and I have been toying with the idea of a Triforce for awhile. Each of our tattoo's would have a seperate piece of the Triforce more illuminated than the other 2, which I think is a pretty cool idea.

Yeah that would be so cool, but pretty costly. Especially if we go with our other ideas. Where we have the Triforce, and that one piece brighter, then hav MBC in the triangles, and then each of us seperate and add a special thing to it, seeing how I like Raph, I wanted a sai going through the triforce and my name (JameO) on the handle of the sai. Who knows but the triforce with MBC is a definite!

[Brodie]

I'm basically trying to get prices now, I'm probably just gonna get the blacks done, without color first. Then when more cash flows in I'll get it colored.
Anyone know how much an image about 4-5 inches tall and about 8 inches across might cost?

[OA]

Solid black probably somewhere around $125-$175 depending on the intracices of the design...

[damnhooligan]

The price of a tattoo doesn't depend on how large and intricate the design is, but how long it takes the artist to complete it. Plus, certain areas of body are more expensive than others. Expect to pay around $100 to $150 per hour for a respectable artist. Some folks come a little cheaper, but you get what you pay for.

You ought to research a couple reputable shops in your town, and swing by with a potential sketch. Get an estimate in person, and maybe have a chat or two with whomever's manning the front desk.

[Brodie]

Yeah, I did that with my last tattoo, but it wasn't this big, so I was curious.

[OA]

Originally Posted by damnhooligan

The price of a tattoo doesn't depend on how large and intricate the design is, but how long it takes the artist to complete it.

Well thats essentially what I meant...a larger tattoo, and more intricate tattoo with lots of small detailing and all, will generally take longer to do, thus cost more...most respectable artists around here (Miami Beach, FL) usu charge around $100 or so an hour, with some more sketchy artists willing to do it for $75 down to $50 an hour...i personally think you have to be an idiot to go to artist like that...

And its true, the part of your body you want to get it on has some effect on pricing (and pain) as well...your arms and legs aren't too bad but areas like the ribs, face, etc. will usu run you a bit more...

[Jo Dawn]

I'm a tad confused... and worried.

Ya'll say that you get what you pay for... but all the shops around here (which many people have gone to, and loved) are cheaper than what y'all say is a good price. Is it just the area I live in is cheaper? Or are they all crappy parlors? I mean, I know a gal who does the booking for one, so she knows how clean they are and all that, and she says it's great...

[OA]

IMO, if you have a parlor that comes highly recommended and you personally know (and have seen) the work the artists at that parlor have done then I say go for it. And it is true that the area can affect the price, like many consumer goods. So yea, if its cheaper, and they offer quality, sanitary service at the lower price then you got a pretty good deal...

[Brodie]

The start of my tattoo idea.
I figure I'll have the blacks done first....Other characters might also include Freakazoid.

[OA]

Very nice....gotta love Bucky...where were you thinkin about getting it at? And how big?

[Peanut]

Lets croak us some toads!

[Brodie]

About 6 inches tall, and however many inches wide, and probably on my leg.

[Brodie]

so far...