Hi everyone in the wide world of tattoo, this is my first post anyway i am unhappy with the “contr” and “versy” tatts, i didnt think it through and was rushed into it. i am keeping the rose/cross.
i would like to hear your opinions on whether i can cover it up with black and coloured inks and what you think about tattoo removal.
First post but been a member since february??
Seems like it would be a bitch to try and cover, but not impossible. Black inks would obviously work the best.
About the laser removal, I’m not sure how powerful/accurate lasers are, they might affect some of the cross too. Someone who knows more about laser removal will probably throw their 2 cents in.
hahah yeah 11 months later…
well i thought a cover up would be near impossible without fading it with laser treatments, seeing as the tattoo is solid black and covers alot of area also the design ive drawn up only covers the bottom half of each word+sternum/breast area. i’m going to check out a new shop that i have heard good things about tommorow so ill drop in and have a chat, show them my ideas and see what they think is best.
and for the record i will not be returning to the shop nor naming names where i have had previous work done, none of my tattoos so far were done how i explained, snapped at when the placement was off like it was my fault, was pushed into getting multiple outlines down in one session with ideas that i was only throwing around and they get shitty at me when i asked if they do custom work… fuck that. i may have been a little too eager and a bit of pushover when i was young. atleast now i have learnt my lesson.
thanks butterfly girl :p yeah im not so controversial these days. hahaha
anybody else with an opinion?
When a shop treats you badly, you’re supposed to name name my man. It’s how tattoos work–there’s no regulation, so it works by word of mouth. When someone does you right, you tell everyone. When someone fucks you around, you tell everyone. Otherwise you’re letting someone else walk into a buzzsaw, which makes you a douche.
Just saying.
As for what you got, it wouldn’t be too terrible if the black fill in the letters was so….bad. Lazer treats or not though my man, that is gonna be a bitch and a half to cover.
Also, save your pits. Looks like you got a border collie in a headlock under each arm!
Love. Peace. Metallica.
Hi
I do actually like it and would simply get it relined and reshaded and add some more roses around it. It will look a hell of a lot better when done by a pro artist.
Laser is possible and they can be very accurate but you would be talking at least 6+ hits and a year or so wait before you could have it reworked.
Feel free to check out my tattoo removal post will give more detail.
As for a cover up it is possible but you would have to go huge and very dark – possibly a dragon or wind bars etc.
Personally I would freshen it up it certainly is not an offensive tattoo and is very unique.
Take Care
Matthew
Hi
Glad you got in touch with a specialist on removal.
The general info is here on this link
http://www.thetattooforum.com/blog.php?b=15
Take Care
Matthew
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