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Guess what I got fer my birthday?  A 6 hour roadtrip and a weekend stay in the home town of my ink-slingin’ arteest to finish up my sleeve!  (It’s about 90% done, but been waiting like 2 years to actually finish it off completely.)  It’ll happen next month.  He booked the whole day for me, so if we finish up the arm soon enough – I might have him start something new too.  I want a *BIG* piece done on my belly.  And I’m thinking real hard about having the sleeve extend down onto my hand…real hard.  Anyone have a pic of a hand tattoo that they really like?  Or a sleeve that incorporates it? — G

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Just curious, do tattoos on yer fingers hurt a lot if at all? I’ve heard it’s worse on the bone and that’s mainly what fingers are, but the ink would be rather small, so I was just wondering if the pain is high or low. Thanks in advance.

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Just curious, do tattoos on yer fingers hurt a lot if at all? I’ve heard it’s worse on the bone and that’s mainly what fingers are, but the ink would be rather small, so I was just wondering if the pain is high or low. Thanks in advance.

I thought hand tattoos hurt more than almost all of my other tattoos. Shannon — — BME: Body Modification Ezine: http://www.bmezine.com/ Modcode Version: 0.02 M*(AR) a- D– d b+:+ P+<+++ T++ s+ S++ I-<+ e++++$ c+++:+<+++:+++ R+++ r++ y?

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Just curious, do tattoos on yer fingers hurt a lot if at all? I’ve heard it’s worse on the bone and that’s mainly what fingers are, but the ink would be rather small, so I was just wondering if the pain is high or low. Thanks in advance.

I have both hands and knuckles done,and I can honestly say,yes they sucked. not only to have tattooed but to heal as well. and I can also warn you that while being heavily tattooed makes a you a bit of a stand out getting your hands tattooed is a whole nother reality. Rev

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Just curious, do tattoos on yer fingers hurt a lot if at all? I’ve heard it’s worse on the bone and that’s mainly what fingers are, but the ink would be rather small, so I was just wondering if the pain is high or low. Thanks in advance.

*Just go poke yourself with a (sterile) needle on different body surfaces. Your body will tell you where the nerves endings do group. Your hand is one of them…but it’s your call. Corine —  "That which we are unconscious to becomes our destiny."  Carl Jung

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did you know that hot pepper intensity is measured in SCOVILLE units? michelle

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did you know that hot pepper intensity is measured in SCOVILLE units? michelle

        hahahah thanks michelle, you made me laugh.  and yes, i used to tell mike he’s no habanero…he’s like a green pepper…         selena — – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – kings, queens and potentates don’t want soulmates they understand fate would never allow such unions to last i am now part of Her Majesty’s past

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you said you got your hands tattooed. when it healed did it fade alot? my is really looking like shit. i think its cause i got totally ripped off and he drilled the hell out of me. "It’s not who you know, its who you fuck."

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you said you got your hands tattooed. when it healed did it fade alot? my is really looking like shit. i think its cause i got totally ripped off and he drilled the hell out of me.

it faded a bit, but i must admit, i picked at it during the healing process. they say hand tattoos never look good anyhow.  just get it touched up and you’ll be fine. selena this is the dawning of our love

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So, are there any suggestions?  No genital, no more ear.  I’m probably out of options, eh?

Septum.  Get a dark niobium retainer as the initial jewelry and nobody at school need ever know about it. That said, you might end up discovering that people make less of a big deal than you think about any visible non-ear piercings. —       LEGAL NOTICE:  I am a WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENT.  Unsolicited bulk        E-mail may be billed $500 each in accordance with Chapter 19 RCW.

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Hey all– So I’m a first year med student with a 14g nipple and two ear holes (which used to be a lobe orbital, but had to take the jewelry out and couldn’t get it back in, so they’re now just two regular earring holes).  After every test (and before I started med school, for significant events in my life) I like to go through a little rite of passage (i.e., do a little something for myself). That’s basically where my piercings (and my tattoo) come from.  But now I’m kind of running out of ideas on what to do next. I was thinking either tongue or eyebrow, but as much as I’d like it, I don’t think I could go through med school with a healing tongue (we need to talk more than y’all think), and I’m really afraid of all that nasty stuff that can happen to your teeth.  And for the eyebrow, the healing time is over a month, and I don’t think I could go that amount of time waiting for it to heal while I may have to see patients, deal with the wrath of my professors, etc.  (After the healing process, I’d use a retainer, but it’d take too much time to get to that point). So, are there any suggestions?  No genital, no more ear.  I’m probably out of options, eh? TIA! Jon

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You’re never out of options only creativity. Not to mention there is always the wide world of ink to consider. Chumley The Happy Clown Chumley The Happy Clown In the larger scheme of things, I am still pretty Large. To reply via E-Mail remove the <tumor

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: Hey all– : So I’m a first year med student with a 14g nipple and two ear holes (which : used to be a lobe orbital, but had to take the jewelry out and couldn’t get : it back in, so they’re now just two regular earring holes).  After every test : (and before I started med school, for significant events in my life) I like : to go through a little rite of passage (i.e., do a little something for : myself). That’s basically where my piercings (and my tattoo) come from.  But : now I’m kind of running out of ideas on what to do next. I think I see where this is going. : I was thinking either tongue or eyebrow, but as much as I’d like it, I don’t : think I could go through med school with a healing tongue (we need to talk : more than y’all think), Well, unless you have about a week of med school left, you wont have a problem. : and I’m really afraid of all that nasty stuff that : can happen to your teeth.   Exceprt from The Lost FAQ’s of Prof. Yttrx: 17a. I want a tongue piercing, but I dont want chipped teeth!  what do I do?         You calm the hell down, get good dental insurance and stop being         such a fucking wuss.  And get acrylic balls, or something equally         chewable. : And for the eyebrow, the healing time is over a : month, and I don’t think I could go that amount of time waiting for it to : heal while I may have to see patients, deal with the wrath of my professors, : etc.  (After the healing process, I’d use a retainer, but it’d take too much : time to get to that point). : So, are there any suggestions?  No genital, no more ear.  I’m probably out of : options, eh? You know, im aware of a girl who is currently attending UofC medical, and shes got multiple facial piercings and tattoos on her forearms.  She doesnt seem to be having a problem.  I also know a vet who has a bridge piercing and hand tattoos, a pediatrician with an ampallang and two highschool teachers with nipple piercings. Its really not as big a deal as you might think, unless you live in one of those places where it is, and then you should move. —–yttrx

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Exceprt from The Lost FAQ’s of Prof. Yttrx:

Hey! You’ve been promoted from Dr. to Prof. already? Someone must have been really impressed with your work! Nina — http://members.xoom.com/critterwoman

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Thanks for your replies, y’all.  I guess I was just a little stress-y about it (we have a test coming up, so I’m just stress-y in general).  I think I’ve narrowed it down to tongue or septum, leaning towards tongue (thanks for the tip about the acrylic balls!). I’ll let y’all know what happens (although I probably won’t get it done until after winter vacation). Jon

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: Exceprt from The Lost FAQ’s of Prof. Yttrx: : Hey! You’ve been promoted from Dr. to Prof. already? Someone must have : been really impressed with your work! : Feh, all it took was a Dean Yttrx stroke session…. —–yttrx

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hey all– So I’m a first year med student with a 14g nipple and two ear holes (which used to be a lobe orbital, but had to take the jewelry out and couldn’t get it back in, so they’re now just two regular earring holes).  After every test (and before I started med school, for significant events in my life) I like to go through a little rite of passage (i.e., do a little something for myself). That’s basically where my piercings (and my tattoo) come from.  But now I’m kind of running out of ideas on what to do next. I was thinking either tongue or eyebrow, but as much as I’d like it, I don’t think I could go through med school with a healing tongue (we need to talk more than y’all think), and I’m really afraid of all that nasty stuff that can happen to your teeth.  And for the eyebrow, the healing time is over a month, and I don’t think I could go that amount of time waiting for it to heal while I may have to see patients, deal with the wrath of my professors, etc.  (After the healing process, I’d use a retainer, but it’d take too much time to get to that point). So, are there any suggestions?  No genital, no more ear.  I’m probably out of options, eh?

Guiche? Almost not genital? Very appropriate for rite of passage, site of the ‘hui yin’ in acupuncture, the start of the meridian, and the site of the base chakra, responsible for growth, survival (sounds right) and belonging, among other things. — David

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septum. get it done with the retainer. use a circular barbell (this can even be flipped up to hide) j

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Well, I finally joined a gym (it’s a fantastic place..I’m so happy!!!)  I’ll be there working out 3 times a week, min.  But in 1 week I have a new tattoo planned. IS the sweat that will be pouring off my body affect my tattoo?  I plan on doing proper aftercare, antibacterial soap and the like.  But then I guess strength training in my chest area is out of the question…..<ramble ramble ramble… Melissa, the Great Froggie http://members.aol.com/froggiok

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Well, I finally joined a gym (it’s a fantastic place..I’m so happy!!!)

Congratulations! I *love* my gym. I’ll be there working out 3 times a week, min.  But in 1 week I have a new tattoo planned. IS the sweat that will be pouring off my body affect my tattoo?  I plan on doing proper aftercare, antibacterial soap and the like.

Just keep it very clean and it will be fine. Make sure you wash all of the sweat off of the new tattoo. (Gently!) But then I guess strength training in my chest area is out of the question…..

Just for now. I’d give the tattoo a couple of weeks to heal. Concentrate on legs and abs and stuff, and if doing upper arm work stretches the tattoo too much or makes it itch, take it easy. I was working out regularly about a week (maybe 10 days) after my last tattoo. — Danamania Bitch #16 HLA#7 ‘96 FXD-Conv "Roxie" Web:  http://www.chaeron.com/danamania/ NOTE:  Remove Spamicide ™ before replying!!!

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Well, I finally joined a gym (it’s a fantastic place..I’m so happy!!!)  I’ll be there working out 3 times a week, min.  But in 1 week I have a new tattoo planned. IS the sweat that will be pouring off my body affect my tattoo?  I plan on doing proper aftercare, antibacterial soap and the like.  But then I guess strength training in my chest area is out of the question…..<ramble ramble ramble… Melissa, the Great Froggie http://members.aol.com/froggiok

My tattooist always recommends letting an area that gets a lot of movement rest for a few days after a tattoo.  I go to an aerobics class and when I had my upper arms and shoulders done, he told me not to do the typical arm waving stuff for 3 or 4 days.  Apparently its not so much the sweat, but the motion itself that forces out new ink.  Like why hand tattoos fade so fast. sid

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Well, I finally joined a gym (it’s a fantastic place..I’m so happy!!!)  I’ll be there working out 3 times a week, min.  But in 1 week I have a new tattoo planned. IS the sweat that will be pouring off my body affect my tattoo?  I plan on doing proper aftercare, antibacterial soap and the like.  But then I guess strength training in my chest area is out of the question…..<ramble ramble ramble…

I’ve actually gotten tattooed on a Sunday and gone to aerobics (step) on Monday night without any problems. I sweated like a pig. Of course, if the tattoo is on an area that you’ll be flexing, etc. during exercise (like maybe a leg or arm for example), you might want to avoid going to the gym until the initial healing period is over or, if possible, avoid moving that part of your body you had tattooed until it’s healed. -briank The Mother of all munches is coming! The LA Munch. When: March 14, 1998 during the National Tattoo Association Convention Brian C. Keith at http://www.badland.com/minion

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i’ve also been told that finger tattoos are the worst for blurring…i myself have a tattoo on my hand, a small black work design below thumb and first finger.  it’s only 2 years old, but no blurring as of yet.  can anyone with an older tattoo tell me what i have to look forward to, and how soon? malificent, full of caffeine and bad intentions

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IJ IJi was hoping that some people would be willing to to share their IJexperiences and our ideas about hand tattoos. IJ IJa general discussion is what i am hoping for… IJ IJe  r  i  k IJ IJI’d also like to see some info on this.  I seem to want encircling IJtattoos (around my ankle I’d like the Front 242 arrows, and around my arm IJi’d like this image called "tiger ears and eyes" that a friend was going IJto do but ten he skipped town), and there’s one I want on my ring finger, IJleft hand, under my engagement (and soon, wedding ring).  Every tattoo IJplace i called in the phone book said they couldn’t do that, but wouldn’t IJtell me why.  All i want is a discrete, but infinitely more permanent IJmarker of the one I love and choose to spend the rest of my life with. (I IJlose things like crazy, i lost our first engagement ring (chain mail, he IJmade it himself), and i’m always scared that my current one (silver and IJmalachite) will disappear someday.) IJThere are a few reasons that tattoo artists may not tattoo a hand IJ1) It’s illegal in that state IJ2) It is a very delicate and dangerous place, easy to do some damage IJ3) They usually mush pretty quick IJ4) They don’t think that the person getting it REALLY wants it IJ5) They are trying to promote a better image of the art of tattooing, IJ     and hand tattoos are sometimes viewed as a nondesirable thing IJ     in our society (like faces and heads) IJ6) Something that means "I love you" in one area of the world could IJ     mean "Little boys taste better with Helman’s" in another, and IJ     that can be quite dangerous (except, of course, where it is IJ     considered normal to eat little boys, like in Milwaukee IJthose are a few that I’ve generally found to be true I had a tattoo done on my hand when I was about 16-17 yrs old, I didnt have any problem getting it, or with it doing damage to me, or with it mushing, I just grew up & decided it was really not to cool in my line of work to have a tattoo on my hand.  I had it removed, now I just have a small little scar there.   Now I have tons of tattoos, but I have learned to place them in areas that can be covered up if need be… —                    Cyberspace with an EDGE!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – i was hoping that some people would be willing to to share their experiences and our ideas about hand tattoos. a general discussion is what i am hoping for… e  r  i  k I’d also like to see some info on this.  I seem to want encircling tattoos (around my ankle I’d like the Front 242 arrows, and around my arm i’d like this image called "tiger ears and eyes" that a friend was going to do but ten he skipped town), and there’s one I want on my ring finger, left hand, under my engagement (and soon, wedding ring).  Every tattoo place i called in the phone book said they couldn’t do that, but wouldn’t tell me why.  All i want is a discrete, but infinitely more permanent marker of the one I love and choose to spend the rest of my life with. (I lose things like crazy, i lost our first engagement ring (chain mail, he made it himself), and i’m always scared that my current one (silver and malachite) will disappear someday.)

There are a few reasons that tattoo artists may not tattoo a hand 1) It’s illegal in that state 2) It is a very delicate and dangerous place, easy to do some damage 3) They usually mush pretty quick 4) They don’t think that the person getting it REALLY wants it 5) They are trying to promote a better image of the art of tattooing,      and hand tattoos are sometimes viewed as a nondesirable thing      in our society (like faces and heads) 6) Something that means "I love you" in one area of the world could      mean "Little boys taste better with Helman’s" in another, and      that can be quite dangerous (except, of course, where it is      considered normal to eat little boys, like in Milwaukee those are a few that I’ve generally found to be true -Jesster (who knows that Mad Jack in Chicago marries people by tatting their   wedding bands during the ceremony)

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i was hoping that some people would be willing to to share their experiences and our ideas about hand tattoos. a general discussion is what i am hoping for… e  r  i  k

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i was hoping that some people would be willing to to share their experiences and our ideas about hand tattoos. a general discussion is what i am hoping for… e  r  i  k

I’d also like to see some info on this.  I seem to want encircling tattoos (around my ankle I’d like the Front 242 arrows, and around my arm i’d like this image called "tiger ears and eyes" that a friend was going to do but ten he skipped town), and there’s one I want on my ring finger, left hand, under my engagement (and soon, wedding ring).  Every tattoo place i called in the phone book said they couldn’t do that, but wouldn’t tell me why.  All i want is a discrete, but infinitely more permanent marker of the one I love and choose to spend the rest of my life with. (I lose things like crazy, i lost our first engagement ring (chain mail, he made it himself), and i’m always scared that my current one (silver and malachite) will disappear someday.) — "He had won the victory over himself.  He loved Big Brother." — _1984_

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I’ve been drawing some designs on the back of my hand lately as well.

always a good start. before my first tattoo i spent months sketching along my calf until i came up with a pattern/design i liked… Are there areas on the hand that shouldn’t be tattooed?  like the areas near veins? it seems like there are some large veins very close to the skin on the back of my hand.  

veins should prove no problem. the ink goes into the skin. the skin is over the vein. no problem. i have a big vein/artery going down the inside of my ankle and it is inked up with no problem. — Zaphod

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Since I got my first tattoo I have been thinking about what else I would like to add. I really liked the hand tattoos on the woman in one of the ReSearch books, her name slips me at the moment.  The were tribal designs consisting of lines and dots. I’ve been drawing some designs on the back of my hand lately as well. Are there areas on the hand that shouldn’t be tattooed?  like the areas near veins? it seems like there are some large veins very close to the skin on the back of my hand.   I mainly want the design off to the side and not on the center back of the hand.  I guess I mainly am looking into what my options are with a hand tattoo and what constricts me for my design. Most likely anything is possible to be done but I want to be safe and not have any real risky work done. Anyone have hand tattoos that would like to share their experience? Thanks in advance… e   r   i   k

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Are there areas on the hand that shouldn’t be tattooed?  like the areas near veins? it seems like there are some large veins very close to the skin on the back of my hand.   Most likely anything is possible to be done but I want to be safe and not have any real risky work done.

I’ll spare you all the "why a tattoo on your hand can be a bad idea" stuff; presumably you already know this. I’ve seen many hand tattoos, covering all sorts of parts of the hand. All areas seem to be able to be covered (even over veins), but even the "hardest" skinhead I’ve ever met did not have tattoos over the actual knuckles—too painful he said. His hands looked a bit odd as a result: dark tattooing everywhere except the knuckles; made his hands look disconnected or something. Actually I have seen one or two people with tattoos on their finger joints, but really not very often. The other noticable commanality of hand tattoos I’ve seen is blurriness: you really can’t keep the design out of the sun, so over time it gets smearier and smearier. Obviously exceptions exist to what I’ve said above, but pretty much all I’ve seen bears this out. And please do at least listen to those who will tell you why hand tattoos may well not be the best idea ever (pretty tho’ they may be…) jonathan

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In the new Harper’s there’s a hilarious piece about getting organs tattooed with radioactive dye that shows up on x-rays.   B-o} Michael

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In the new Harper’s there’s a hilarious piece about getting organs tattooed with radioactive dye that shows up on x-rays.  

Don’t you mean radio-opaque dye? This reminded me to post a question I’ve been thinking about for a while: are there such things as UV-fluorescent tattoo inks that would be totally invisible in daylight?  I’d guess barium compounds might work, but most are quite toxic. — —  Jack Campin   Computing Science Department, Glasgow University, 17 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland   041 339 8855 x6854 work  041 556 1878 home

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This reminded me to post a question I’ve been thinking about for a while: are there such things as UV-fluorescent tattoo inks that would be totally invisible in daylight?

Yes.  Bill Salmon was doing some stuff with these a couple of years ago, and had a very amazing photograph of someone who had had a skeletal hand tattooed onto his hand with the stuff.  It’s completely invisible in normal light. —                     Software longa, hardware brevis

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Yes, there are fluorescent and da-glo type inks being used today by some tattoodlers.  They’re impressive when used correctly. Arnie Skurow

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This reminded me to post a question I’ve been thinking about for a while: are there such things as UV-fluorescent tattoo inks that would be totally invisible in daylight?  I’d guess barium compounds might work, but most are quite toxic.

        I don’t know what the ink is, but yes, Realistic Tattoo         in San Francisco does it.         Totally invisable in regular light. Glows in a black light.         Really cool for face/hand tattoos….                         -Karl

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