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Get a tattoo in white ink


 

How to get a tattoo in white ink by spittingvenom

"be prepared... "

How I did it:
to have everyone in the tattoo shop tell you it's a bad idea. "no one will be able to see it", "it will yellow" etc.

both statements are true, however it still looks good.

i can't have visible tattoos because of my job, so the low profile of it works really well for me. the script i got on my wrist was for myself (ancora imparo - i have yet to learn), but most of the people i point it out to think it's an amazing idea.

i'm glad that i got this as my first tattoo. since then i've gotten 3 more, in color, and love them as well.


anyways if you want it, go for it!! besides it's only white ink... who's going to see it anyways ;P

Lessons & tips:
FYI:

white ink tattoos will take a bit longer than traditional color unless
they are being free-handed. the blue ink of the stencil needs to be
rinsed out of the needle every few strokes so the white won't get a
grayish tinge.


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Oct 18, 12:08AM PDT | 4 comments | 2 cheers


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    emo_crazed is going to fall in love soon! (i hope)

    Crazy! 12 months ago

    I think it would be so special to have that. My friend wants to find someone with pink or blue ink that is super cheap and lives near IN. If you know anyone, plz help out. THX

    Jul 05, 2008, 03:59PM PDT | 0 comments


    Courtney75

    Untitled 15 months ago

    I didn’t give up so to speak more like changed my mind. I think it was a phase and I no longer want one, good thing I didn’t get one huh?

    Mar 27, 2008, 08:17AM PDT | 0 comments


    shlbylng is a recipe for a black hole.

    I'm not sure. 15 months ago

    I’m going to have to think about this one, but I would love to get a small white ink tattoo on the inside of my wrist – a cross. I think the white ink is much prettier than the dark – subtle, in a good way.

    Mar 21, 2008, 03:18PM PDT | 0 comments


    rebeccaann6381

    white ink tattoo 16 months ago

    I am looking to get a all white ink tattoo on the inside of my wrist but every shop I go to refuses to do one. Does anyone know any shops in NJ or NYC that will do one?

    Mar 12, 2008, 11:22AM PDT | 0 comments


    al3xndurah

    Untitled 16 months ago

    sparrow, on wrist. LOVE it. needs touch ups though, but i expected that.

    Feb 29, 2008, 08:26AM PST | 2 cheers | 2 comments


    nibiki

    Untitled 17 months ago

    I’d like to try and get the cala lily tattoo I’ve wanted in white ink.

    Jan 28, 2008, 01:31AM PST | 0 comments


    lizzfallon

    help! 23 months ago

    I really want a white ink tattoo, I’ve picked out my design & such, but I am having trouble finding a place that will do it. I live in Boston, anyone have any ideas?

    Jul 24, 2007, 10:44AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


    Kelle Almond

    I can't tell yet 2 years ago

    I just got it done two days ago on my inner wrist. It hurt more than my other tattoos but lasted only about 15 minutes, so it was alright. I still can’t tell yet because the ink they transfer onto your skin for a guide is still the only thing that is visible. I will report more once this blue ink disappears.

    Jun 17, 2007, 10:07AM PDT | 0 comments


    staceyjo

    white ink 2 years ago

    i had my white ink tatoo done a few days ago and even tho is still pinky and healing i love it!! i had it done on the underside of my wrist. i took me a few months to find an artist to do it tho and even then i was well warned about the fact that its highly likley the tattoo will fade. Really tho well worth it!! :D

    Mar 30, 2007, 09:23AM PDT | 0 comments


    mzginger

    it's not a burn... 2 years ago

    when it’s first healing it looks like a really bad burn… you know the type… so hot that it made your skin white, not red… I’ll have to see what it looks like when it’s healed before I decide if I LOVE IT or just merely like it… but I have no regrets!

    Feb 05, 2007, 03:10PM PST | 2 comments


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