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03-02-2007, 02:21 AM
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JW, (I haven't taken the time to read the entire thread) is the needling like, the needle for a flu shot, or getting blood drawn? Cause I would love a tattoo, its creative body art that all human cultures have or had embraced as beautiful. But I hate needles. What a catch.
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03-02-2007, 06:01 AM
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If it's not being done in your line of vision you wouldn't associate it with a needle at all. It really is a scratching feeling - like catching yourself on brambles. It affects different people differently - my Mum has had 3 kids and is the tough sort of person who would pack an amputated arm in frozen peas and walk to the hospital - but she had to ask for a break when having her rather small tattoo done. My ex called me in the middle of the night on a mercy mission when he cut himself, thinking he might need stitches (it was a shallow scrape) - and yet he had 3 x 1 hours sessions on his shoulder/ back tattoo and nearly fell asleep. I was amazed by how little it hurt at first, but after a while the vibrations really set my teeth on edge and I thought I'd never get through it.
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03-02-2007, 03:49 AM
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I wouldnt describe it as either like a flu shot OR getting blood drawn. Its just a constant scratching type annoying pain....not hurtful as such.
Meatier places are less painful....eg, my boob tatt didnt hurt at all, but the one on my shoulder blade kinda hurt....it took 3 hours and I am a bleeder (didnt help) but theres not alot of meat over the shoulder bone, so its tender. |
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03-02-2007, 11:32 AM
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For the record, my back tattoo (and remember, YOU asked for it!)
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03-02-2007, 11:48 AM
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polaroid of perfection
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Cloud - wow!
Totally different to what I was expecting (said ex also had the phoenix) Very very pretty and delicate for such a large tattoo. I wouldn't consider it for myself, but I think it looks fantastic.
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03-02-2007, 11:48 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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Well, um, tat people...one good thing is if CSI ever needs to identify your body your "distinguishing marks or tattoos" fairly scream your identity.
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03-02-2007, 11:50 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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03-02-2007, 11:52 AM
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LOL! Yes, I often imagine myself on the slab--and the rundown of distinguishing marks . . . too many to list!
If anyone is interested--I was burned badly as a child over about a quarter of my torso, so I have extensive burn and graft scars. I got into body modification as a way to kind of counteract that. And, my scars are no longer the most distinguishing feature of my body!
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03-02-2007, 12:06 PM
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I'm even more impressed now (at the symbolism and your attitude towards it).
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03-02-2007, 12:11 PM
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Thank you. It represents the eternal possibility of new beginnings to me.
It was done by Dawn Purnell of 4 Star Tattoo in Santa Fe, New Mexico--20 hours over a year and a half (on Saturday drive up 4 hours, get 2 hours tattooed, drive back 2 hours, collapse all day Sunday). That is a $2,000 tattoo, folks, and worth every penny--to me.
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03-02-2007, 11:01 PM
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Tx
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03-03-2007, 07:55 AM
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OMG but isn't Kagen HOT. Dayum! :lust:
And Cloud--that is beautiful! I love it!
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03-03-2007, 04:02 PM
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something we both can enjoy?? 
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03-03-2007, 04:14 PM
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03-04-2007, 12:33 AM
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i'll admitt theres always room for improvement but i look after my appearence and im happy to show off that fact now and again for my own good.
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