How I did it: I found a photo of a giraffe that I liked, photomanipulated it in Photoshop, then got it printed and headed into town with my boyfriend.  We got booked in for Saturday 1 Nov, my 18th birthday.  We arrived at 11am, and waited about 45 minutes while it was drawn up etc.  It took about an hour and a half, maybe a bit longer, and it hurt. The bits that hurt were mostly the bits on the bones.  I got it on the inside of my ankle.  It bled, as they do, and I pulled some pretty amazing faces.  When it was done I hobbled across the center of Bolton for a coffee. I love my giraffe. I'm using Tattoo goo, and rinsing it before i reapply.  I'm really happy with him. 

Lessons & tips: Think about your design.
It will hurt, prepare for the worst, then you can be releved if it turns out to be less painful.
Look through the artists portfolio.
Wait a while before you decide to get it done.

Resources: Tattoo Goo
The Tat Shop, Newport Street, Bolton, UK.

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