dantheriver Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Getting tattoo'd in a "sterile" home is comparable to fucking a dirty prostitute with a condom.So you're saying you should definitely do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 So you're saying you should definitely do it? Yep! Just don't complain when your penis falls off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+hecollec+or Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Unless you have a DakotyTSI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Finally decided on my first tattoo its a redone version of my mom's families crest. Now to just work up the courage to get it (I'm petrified of needles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Finally decided on my first tattoo its a redone version of my mom's families crest. Now to just work up the courage to get it (I'm petrified of needles) Popetastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotyTSI Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 After getting a tattoo at home I usually like to fuck a prostitute with no condom on.. but thank you guys for the words of wisdom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomfortunepa Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Finally decided on my first tattoo its a redone version of my mom's families crest. Now to just work up the courage to get it (I'm petrified of needles) I am also petrified of needles. I got my first tattoo done last winter and now have a few. It is a much different experience from a syringe. The tattoo machine doesn't cause too much psychological stress in my opinion. The only thing that was a bit nerve wrecking from my personal experience was the application on the area being similar to preparing for bloodwork or an injection. Just make conversation with your artist, bring a friend or significant other and if it really bothers you, don't look. It doesn't feel great by any means, but the shading and color can be relaxing (depending on the area). Everyone has different experiences and some artists have heavier hands than others. All in and all you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Popetastic. My family are decendents of a saint and the name literally translates to family of the Connell (the saint) so yeah super religious haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I am also petrified of needles. I got my first tattoo done last winter and now have a few. It is a much different experience from a syringe. The tattoo machine doesn't cause too much psychological stress in my opinion. The only thing that was a bit nerve wrecking from my personal experience was the application on the area being similar to preparing for bloodwork or an injection. Just make conversation with your artist, bring a friend or significant other and if it really bothers you, don't look. It doesn't feel great by any means, but the shading and color can be relaxing (depending on the area). Everyone has different experiences and some artists have heavier hands than others. All in and all you will be fine. Good to know, thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yes, I am definitely anti cheap home tattoos, I've seen so many bad things that could have been avoided in a professional setting, while working in a shop. But, to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hey guys All you heads with sleeve tattoos, wondering if you wouldnt mind indulging on average cost? I have my consult saturday and I know where I want to go with it, so I suppose its a matter of what it will look like color vs black and white etc etc Any feedback would be appreicated for this tattoo new jack Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hey guys All you heads with sleeve tattoos, wondering if you wouldnt mind indulging on average cost? I have my consult saturday and I know where I want to go with it, so I suppose its a matter of what it will look like color vs black and white etc etc Any feedback would be appreicated for this tattoo new jack Thanks Half sleeve, color - somewhere around $1,000ish pre-tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTDRONES Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hey guys All you heads with sleeve tattoos, wondering if you wouldnt mind indulging on average cost? I have my consult saturday and I know where I want to go with it, so I suppose its a matter of what it will look like color vs black and white etc etc Any feedback would be appreicated for this tattoo new jack Thanks Depends on where you are. In some places a sleeve that takes 16 hours could cost you over $3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 latest tattoo, meh pic, done by Kim (@bunnymachine) at Classic Tattoo in RVA "the only girl I ever loved was born with roses in her eyes" I love love love love this tattoo. I wanted to do something like this for a long time and I think I still will. It looks so awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Depends on where you are. In some places a sleeve that takes 16 hours could cost you over $3000 Also this ^^ You should find an artist you like, see what they charge per hour and go from there. You can estimate that a half sleeve/sleeve will take probably between 10 and 18 hours x whatever your person charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 getting mine filled in on fri!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I love love love love this tattoo. I wanted to do something like this for a long time and I think I still will. It looks so awesome. Thanks!!!!!!! Please get it I would love to see what you come up with. I emailed my artist and pretty much sent her the song and said "I want a girl with roses in her eyes" and I trusted her to do the rest. She's doing the same for the second part of the sleeve, which is guessable if you know the song, but I'm not posting a picture (of inspiration ) until I get it in 9 days. Also my artist charges like $150 - 180 an hour, doesn't seem to punch the clock, and doesn't talk a lot so she is fast. Each tattoo from her has cost me around $200 and because she is done so fast I end up tipping 50% (that's what I go in expecting ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTDRONES Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Also this ^^ You should find an artist you like, see what they charge per hour and go from there. You can estimate that a half sleeve/sleeve will take probably between 10 and 18 hours x whatever your person charges. Exactly, and don't forget to tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I actually had to go to work straight from getting a tattoo once and blanked on the tip. Called the shop from traffic to say "Hey, can you let [artist] know I'm not a piece of shit but just forgot to tip because I was in a hurry. I'll be back tomorrow with it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTDRONES Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I actually had to go to work straight from getting a tattoo once and blanked on the tip. Called the shop from traffic to say "Hey, can you let [artist] know I'm not a piece of shit but just forgot to tip because I was in a hurry. I'll be back tomorrow with it." Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 that reminds me. i covered by buddies tip last time and he has yet to repay me. ass beatin time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 You should just do research to find your perfect artist/design and then pay whatever they ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey guys All you heads with sleeve tattoos, wondering if you wouldnt mind indulging on average cost? I have my consult saturday and I know where I want to go with it, so I suppose its a matter of what it will look like color vs black and white etc etc Any feedback would be appreicated for this tattoo new jack Thanks Too many factors. Do they charge by the hour or the piece? Is your guy fast or slow? Established artist or young buck? Big city or small town? The bottom line is that I wouldn't worry about cost---I would worry about quality. Color vs. black and grey should not matter when it comes to anything other than your preference. My go to artist currently charges $180/hr and is worth every penny. My half sleeve was over 2K but it was done in the tebori tradition and took twenty-three hours to complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Also this ^^ You should find an artist you like, see what they charge per hour and go from there. You can estimate that a half sleeve/sleeve will take probably between 10 and 18 hours x whatever your person charges. If someone told me that they take that long to complete a sleeve---I would find someone else. That's a really long time and definitely reflects experience or lack of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 If someone told me that they take that long to complete a sleeve---I would find someone else. That's a really long time and definitely reflects experience or lack of. Yeah it's not like it's permanent or anything, find the quickest person possible to get the cheapest price Team Avatar, FailureByDesign and TheGhostOfRandySavage 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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