How to get a tattoo by Bubblebabs

"I couldn't make up my mind! I love so many things... what to do."

How I did it: I started to collect pics of cool art and tattoos. I learned what a good line looked like and how tattoos fade. I finally decided on a Mehndi (henna tattoo) inspired look. actually designed two tattoos. I loved the last design, but the outline was complicated for a tattoo.Once I had the outline finished, I made copies and colored it in many times. I then looked on the internet to find an artist to do the Tattoo.

Lessons & tips: 1.Make sure your first one is in a spot you can cover. I love mine, but you may not like it.
2. Don't put your ointment on thick. Put on a super thin layer. If it's on too thick it will 'sweat' more. SUPER THIN!
3. tattoos on bones hurt (like your being cut). some of mine was in the rib area. It made the rest of the tattoo very easy (more like a hot water burn).
4. love your design. look at it many times a day for a week before hand. If you get sick of it then, it's not the right choice.

Resources: Talk to people with tattoos!


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Sep 30, 2008, 01:51PM PDT | 14 comments | 57 cheers


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Abigail has adopted a little Callie!

That tat is wicked cool.

Sep 30, 2008, 02:04PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

Bubblebabs

Thanks for the comment on my tattoo. It’s great to have my own art on my body. By the way, I LOVE Homestar!

Oct 05, 2008, 06:28PM PDT | Respond to this

mellfire is clearing out the clutter, both literally and figuratively.

It's gorgeous :)

Thanks for the tips – I’m getting more and I’m still at the deciding and researching stage :)

Sep 30, 2008, 02:14PM PDT | Respond to this

caition

ahh!

that’s so beautiful! congratulations! where was it done?

Oct 05, 2008, 08:40AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

Bubblebabs

It was done in Syracuse,NY. I did all the art myself, so I just needed an artist that had a good hand.

Oct 05, 2008, 06:37PM PDT | Respond to this

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Oct 09, 2008, 12:09PM PDT

WeirdFaerie I <3 Books

The tatt’s on your feet are beautiful, but that bird is stunning!

Nov 19, 2008, 05:29AM PST | Respond to this

Mandorla has plans

Wow!

It is beautiful indeed!

Nov 27, 2008, 01:31PM PST | Respond to this

MissAnubis87 Living life for the better, one step at a time

That’s a beautiful tattoo, I love the colors!

Dec 21, 2008, 10:41PM PST | Respond to this

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Feb 06, 2009, 02:52AM PST

Horned_Toad is clearing the decks

Those tattoos are stunning, even more so as you designed them yourself, congrats.

Mar 09, 02:58PM PDT | Respond to this

Jocelyn You are a Fun Loving Tree Hugging Lifelong Learner

I love the Henna tattoos, I always thought if I had the guts to get inked, I’d like a henna. You have beautiful designs and I love that you drew them yourself.

Mar 22, 03:32PM PDT | Respond to this

diehexe

SOOOO pretty congrats!

Mar 28, 04:45PM PDT | Respond to this

thefirstlittlebird blahhhh

that bird is gorgeous!!

Jul 24, 04:32PM PDT | Respond to this

NomadicScribe is procrastinating

hi good advice, nice tats

I’m about ready to get my first tattoo.
I’ve done my deciding and I know what the whole picture is that I’m aiming at.
I almost got one last year, how long did yours take and how do you deal with staying still for so long? (is that a silly question?)

I’m thinking I’ll get my first as a small one, somewhere hidden like you say. I think it will have to be a celebratory event like finishing my novel or getting my degree (both at the same time would definitely be worth celebrating.)

Dec 15, 04:45AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

Bubblebabs

Not a silly Question.

From what I could remember it took two hours and the artist took a small break in the middle. I got to lay down on my back, so staying still was easy. It’s a very sensory experience, with the pain and sound. You are IN every moment, so it does not get boring. It’s kinda like flight or fight. Your mind tells you to do something about getting away and you have to fight that urge. He started on the rib area (the tail of the bird). it was the most painful part. For the first five minutes I thought I made a huge mistake, that I couldn’t take the pain and have only a bird tail tattoo. It still hurt after that, but it became much more bearable. Even to this day, I regret nothing. I’m still loving my little bird.

Dec 15, 06:27AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer


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