Celtic Themed Tattoos

[Mike1]

How about a bit of arm twisting from you inked up guys? Am I being a weenie?

No, you're simply being concerned. The thing to do is visit a reputable shop and have them show you the lengths they go through to ensure there is no cross-contamination.

As for the amount of pain, I think that really depends on where the tattoo is being placed and the individual's ability to tolerate pain. I fell asleep while the artist was filling in color on mine. About 30 minutes after he was finished, it felt like I had been sunburned. After 24 hours, there was no more discomfort.

Colin, it looks good. How long was the sitting?

[Colin]

No, you're simply being concerned. The thing to do is visit a reputable shop and have them show you the lengths they go through to ensure there is no cross-contamination.

As for the amount of pain, I think that really depends on where the tattoo is being placed and the individual's ability to tolerate pain. I fell asleep while the artist was filling in color on mine. About 30 minutes after he was finished, it felt like I had been sunburned. After 24 hours, there was no more discomfort.

Colin, it looks good. How long was the sitting?

Mike, the total sitting was just under 3 hours.

You aren't kidding about pain depending on location. I have done the inside of both arms as well as my upper back. The top of the arm was almost non existant. I too closed my eyes for about 15 minutes this time around. That humming makes a guy sleepy.

[Kilted Taper]

Colin- Looks good. My wife and I are getting a similar knot done. Me on my inside forearm, her most likely on the back of the kneck. Considerably smaller than what you have!

KT, you asked about the sgian....I have acutally not gotten any questions about it. I thought I would. At the Celtic music fest in PA a few months ago I got several compliments, but they already knew what it was. And it's actaully low enough that if I do have hose on it can't be seen.