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I am thinking about getting my first tatoo and was wondering if anyone knew of a good parlor around the Atlanta area. Also I was wondering if there is anything special I should know or be aware of? I have been monitoring this newsgroup for a couple of monthe now and have not seen much in the way of info for the first timers. Is there a list of FAQ’s out there? If so would someone be kind enough to e-mail it to me. Thanks. Mike.
My friend and ex-SO Hal has had many *many* tatoos done at the Electric Dragon on Buford Highway. Right now, he’s getting his entire back done and in my humble opinion, the work is fantastic. I’ve been in the place once and although the guy is pretty friendly to newcomers, I understand he is *somewhat* homophobic which might be a problem and is certainly something to consider when going in there. If you’d like more info, I’m sure Hal wouldn’t mind talking to you. [] Stephen / Urso — [] Stephen Allen Chappell a.k.a. "Urso" ______ Georgia Tech, Atlanta, USA (home of the 1996 Olympics!) ooo [] NBCS: B4 cd f gv k+ rv s-(++) t w+ / — [] Stephen Allen Chappell a.k.a. "Urso" ______ Georgia Tech, Atlanta, USA (home of the 1996 Olympics!) ooo [] NBCS: B4 cd f gv k+ rv s-(++) t w+ /
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I am thinking about getting my first tatoo and was wondering if anyone knew of a good parlor around the Atlanta area. Also I was wondering if
Mike, I heartily recommend Body Images. It is located on Howell Mill Rd about 1 1/2 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Sorry I don’t have the phone number handy. Kevin is the main artist, and he’s very good. He also does piercings. — "Don’t blame Georgia Tech for what you see written here" Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332 — "Don’t blame Georgia Tech for what you see written here" Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332
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I am thinking about getting my first tatoo and was wondering if anyone knew of a good parlor around the Atlanta area. Also I was wondering if there is anything special I should know or be aware of? I have been monitoring this newsgroup for a couple of monthe now and have not seen much in the way of info for the first timers. Is there a list of FAQ’s out there? If so would someone be kind enough to e-mail it to me. Thanks. Mike.
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Visiting in Baton Rouge for a week, I was laying around with my SO, when the subject of piercing/tattoos came up. She’d often mentioned wanting to get tattooed, while I was more interested in piercing. But suddenly this look appeared in her eyes, and eventually we were driving to New Orleans to get tattooed. I’d been turned off to the idea of tattoo because of the permanence–would I regret the tattoo twenty years later? But her argument was valid: If in twenty years I had that sort of attitude about life, the tattoo’d be the least of my miseries. Anyway, when we reached the artist’s studio in N.O., he was there but didn’t do work on Sundays. But hanging around in his shop was an old friend of mine from music school who had two really ornate designs on her shoulders. Encouraged by this _very_ odd coincidence, we returned the next evening. I’d researched some American Indian decorative designs and drew a small (1.5") sun circle that appeared in several Choctaw beadwork design, to be done in white. Inside the circle was a small (.25") dot, to be done in red, signifying the self and the Houma tribe (my ancestry) which means "red" in Choctaw. Craig, the tattoo artist, made a stencil from this, told me the fine print stuff, and began. I was shocked at how little it hurt–it was on my arm at the shoulder, which is fleshy and hurts less. He drew the outline and filled it in, chatting pleasantly, and in no time it was over. He then did my SO, who wanted a vine from Richard Scarry’s "Things to Know" children’s book done around her ankle. She said it hurt a little more in some places than others, but that it was a fascinating experience. Craig (the artist) did an excellent job, applying finely detailed points and fading different colors. And now, we both love the tattoos–the idea of a permanent decoration is -very- exciting, and affirms feelings about my heritage and my future like no other action would. And getting them done together was great; like our little secret. I’d reccommend get- ting one done to anyone–it turns out that overcoming my inhibition about having a tattoo was very beneficial to my future-attitudes. And it’s addicting as well! Here’s Craig’s address: Electric Expressions 2327 Veterens Blvd. Suite B Kenner, LA 464-0053 He’s very good a taking your own design and doing it well. There are three other artist working there who do their own tribal and traditional designs, and one of them does body piercings as well. It’s an easy hop from downtown/uptown New Orleans on I-10 west; they’re about two miles north on Veterens. Arlen P. Speights
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Can anyone recommend for or against any of the tattoo museums which I’ve heard of in various cities? I’ve been under the impression that many so-called museums are just advertising for a local tattooist, good or bad. For instance, there’s one in the French Quarter in New Orleans which I nearly visited last year, but I decided it was likely a tourist trap and didn’t bother. Did I decide wrong? — Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer.
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Can anyone recommend for or against any of the tattoo museums which I’ve heard of in various cities? I’ve been under the impression that many so-called museums are just advertising for a local tattooist, good or bad.
Well are you going there just to look at the displays, or get a tattoo? Whichever you’re planning to do, if you’re in Amsterdam, check out Hanky Panky’s Tattoo Museum, on O.Z. Voorburgwal. It’s rather small, but boasts a nice collection of tattoo guns, lots of photographs of tattoos, and other related stuff. Hanky Panky’s shop is in the back, and he does excellent work. Bill
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Can anyone recommend for or against any of the tattoo museums which I’ve heard of in various cities? I’ve been under the impression that many so-called museums are just advertising for a local tattooist, good or bad.
Lyle Tuttle’s Tattoo Museum in San Francisco is amusing, but that is about it. There is lots of old flash, and some interesting historical photos. The museum takes a grand total of about half an hour to see everything in it. I don’t know that it is a "not miss" but if you find yourself with a free hour while in San Francisco, it is not a waste of time… Jeff -FWA
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Very spontaneously I got my first tattoo yesterday..a tribal band shaded black a couple of inches above my ankle. My fiance loves it and says at the age of 31 that its about time. I call this my rebelious 30s. The shin part hurt the most but overall I LOVED THE EXPERIENCE. Just wanted to share. PS: My mom saw it today and as anticipated freaked more than she has for a lot of stuff…"why,why would you do that"..its so big….pull up your sock I dont ever want to see that. She’ll come around
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Very spontaneously I got my first tattoo yesterday..a tribal band shaded black a couple of inches above my ankle. My fiance loves it and says at the age of 31 that its about time. I call this my rebelious 30s. The shin part hurt the most but overall I LOVED THE EXPERIENCE. Just wanted to share. PS: My mom saw it today and as anticipated freaked more than she has for a lot of stuff…"why,why would you do that"..its so big….pull up your sock I dont ever want to see that. She’ll come around
Congratulations!! Won’t be long before you feel the urge for more ink. The unofficial Wingnut homepage http://home.att.net/~meyham Brad(*)
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Hello, We are Cindy and Kimberly 2 17 years old girls. We will get a tattoo on our breast. Are there girl who van tel us how it is to do that. We also want a address of a tattoo shop in Eindhoven, The Netherland. Cindy/Kimberly.
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Hello, We are Cindy and Kimberly 2 17 years old girls. We will get a tattoo on our breast. Are there girl who van tel us how it is to do that.
wow, one tattoo that will cover BOTH of you girls’ breasts? We also want a address of a tattoo shop in Eindhoven, The Netherland.
hmmm. i am assuming that your poor english is due to the fact that it is not your native language. if not…. if you cant even speak what you’re trying to say properly maybe you shouldnt be defacing your body in the first place…. (and if you dont know ‘how it is to do that’ (that being get a tattoo) ok, flaming aside, since you did come here for help, and that is what here is for…. well first, you aught to check out a lot of designs, think hard about what you want for a tattoo… you’re going to have to live with this for the rest of your lives. dont pick something that may be dated in a few years. for your first tattoo, a simple, classic design is probably best. check out a lot of the flash designs at your local tattoo parlor. for the rest… there is a lot more, check out the rec.arts.bodyart FAQ. there is tons of helpful stuff in there about finding a tattoo parlor and artist and that sort of thing. as for one in your area, sorry i am in NY, cant help you… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Cindy/Kimberly.
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: Hello, : We are Cindy and Kimberly 2 17 years old girls. We will get a tattoo : on our breast. Are there girl who van tel us how it is to do that. I think it would involve some suturing as well as some tattooing. PeeWee — "youwontgetwisewiththesleepstillinyoureyes-nomatterwhatyourdreammightbe"–R ush "Are you a vampire?" -Jackie, bartender at Club X, Detroit, Michigan, 02/26/95
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Last saturday I got my firs tat. A small 4-color piece on my ankle. About 40 % of it is yellow, i bled real bad when i got it, and now it’s got some pretty evil scabs on it. IT iches like mad, but i’ve been good, and have kept my grubby little paws of it, except to put ointment on it. My question is, the scabs on the yellow are an irritated red color, i i wanted to know if it would heal to the proper color, if anyone out there has experience in the please respond, it will aid my worries…thanks in advance.
You don’t say what kind of ointment you’re using. If you’re using an antibiotic ointment, you might be preventing your skin from breathing. Just make sure the area is clean (use Liquid Dial or some antibacterial soap, foamed up in your hands and gently gone over your skin in the shower). Don’t let the water surge onto your skin–be gentle. A moiturizing lotion should be enough–if your skin is sensitive, you can use unscented lotion for sensitive skin. Hard to tell what the redness comes from. You should’ve had an allergic reaction to the yellow ink, although this is not common. Feel the area with your hand and see if it radiates heat. If it continues to be puffy and swollen, go see your tattoo artist to get an opinion. If your color doesn’t "take" well, you might have to go in for a touch up as well. If you continue to have a bad reaction, you might need to go visit a doctor. —
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Last saturday I got my firs tat. A small 4-color piece on my ankle. About 40 % of it is yellow, i bled real bad when i got it, and now it’s got some pretty evil scabs on it. IT iches like mad, but i’ve been good, and have kept my grubby little paws of it, except to put ointment on it. My question is, the scabs on the yellow are an irritated red color, i i wanted to know if it would heal to the proper color, if anyone out there has experience in the please respond, it will aid my worries…thanks in advance… -rich
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Well, thanks for the replys. It looks alot better today, most of the yellow has gotten back to normal. I guess mabye i’m just a slow healer. I read so many different things, my artist told me to kep it covered with a thin layer of bacitracin(sp?), and not to get it too wet. So i’ve been following his instructions. But I’ve also read that you should keep them dry and uncovered, and allow them to heal that way. Does any one know which way works better. For future reference, because i plan to definately get another one. -rich
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[on healing...] my artist told me to kep it covered with a thin layer of bacitracin(sp?), and not to get it too wet. So i’ve been following his instructions. But I’ve also read that you should keep them dry and uncovered, and allow them to heal that way. Does any one know which way works better.
There are many different variations–just read the Tattoo FAQ section on healing! I think I’ve got about six different ways listed. MAIN THING TO REMEMBER: Keep it moist, but not super-moist. Keep it clean. And never ever ever pick the onion-peel scab. If it itches, slap it. Don’t scratch it. If you’re afraid you’ll scratch it while you’re asleep, cover it up for those few days it itches. —
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What works best for next tattoo? That’s fairly easy. Se how your current regimen works for you, then decide if you should follow it the next, and likely future, time around. All bodies are different. What wot=rks for you might not quite have the same success for another. Maybe try the dry method next time around. It’s bound to be easier to upkeep. Sorry for the delay in posting. I think this "electronic news" uses snail mail somewhere along the line or gets delayed in customs. Richard
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Hey, I just got my first tattoo about 2 weeks ago(frog on my left shoulder) and I can’t wait to get another. I’d just like to talk with people who have tattoos… Or body piercing for that matter…
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