Plz keep in mind tshirts have very little sun protection. Best best is to get an ink armor sleeve or a light upf jacket.

@Call_me_Lola 127216 wrote:

The sunny weather has started, but my new forearm tattoo is only a week old so I don’t want to expose it to sunshine and it’s too fresh to apply sunscreen on. Spent three beautiful sunny days hiding indoors but I just couldn’t take it anymore. My solution? I went out and bought an inexpensive long sleeve t-shirt that had tight arms. Cut the arms off the shirt – a little longer than the tattoo – and made a couple of what I am calling “sun condoms” for my arm.

Now when I want to go outside I only have to slide one on and BOOYAH, tattoo is protected. I might be a genius. LOL.

I looked at the “arm warmers” at the sporting goods store and they were $35. Each. T-shirt cost $6, made a pair. I was actually looking to make them from a pair of tube socks, but they don’t seem to exist any more.

And yes, still applying a 30 or higher sunscreen on all the remaining exposed skin, and especially the artwork. 😀

Bring it on, summer!!

Nice idea, would’ve never thought of that! Personally for me I apply sunscreen the first chance I get. Usually it’s right after the peeling and scabbing stages are done with but I apply it liberally and still try and cover it somehow if I’m even outside for a little bit. I always apply lotion first. I’ve never encountered any problems with applying it that early but it’s usually over a week before I even think about it.