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Tats gone bad! With some of the new tattoo threads I was wondering if anyone has a story about a tat gone bad? My friend, Joe, had a baby that died and he wanted to tribute him with a tattoo on his arm. Since Joe's dad was named Joe and the baby was named Joe, he went to the tattoo "artist" and decided to have "Baby Joe" tattooed on his upper arm. Apparently the tattoo artist didn't know how to spell and Joe was shocked when he was finished and they handed him a mirror and it said "Babby Joe". Either that or Joe was the one who made the mistake - I don't know anything about getting tattoos because I don't have any. So now Joe decides (after it's all healed) to have twigs and designs put over top and around the word "Babby" and now it just says "Joe". He didn't like that, so he had more twigs and designs put over and around the word "Joe" and winds up with a meaningless tattoo that to me looks like a muddy jumble of things. Anyone else have a tat gone bad story? |
I have a few tatts, and I love them all! However friend of mine did very silly thing. She love horses, so she decide to get ankle bracelet made up of very tiny intricate horses all different colours. Any person who understand tattoo see why that huge mistake. The colour ran, the design didn't work because so small and now it just look like she has a dirty ring around her ankle. |
Usually "good" tattoo artists make you spell what you want put on your body on a piece of paper so there's no mistake. Unfortunately a lot of tattoo's tend to fade as time goes on..so the colors may start to run together, therefore it will look like one giant blob. Nowadays you really have to search for a good tattoo artist. When my husband wanted a coverup on his airforce tattoo that he already had (the tattoo had started to fade and blend together) , we went to a tattoo convention where there were thousands of artists who were displaying their work. It's really an interview process, and looking at each of their portfolios to see what type of work they have done in the past. P.S. my husband's coverup turned out beautiful. However, my favorite tattoo on my husband is the one of a beautiful cross honoring the passing of his mother. It's gorgeous and it was done by the same tattoo artist that did his coverup. |
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My niece's BIL has his own business in FL doing tattoos and he is absolutely brilliant. He's a fantastic artist to begin with. Your husband's tattoos sound beautiful. :) |
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but I'd still be pissed |
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These are too funny! Makes me second guess wanting one now. |
:eek: This is one of the reasons I will never have a tattoo or plastic surgery. I couldn't live with bad work or mistakes, especially ridiculous spelling errors, lol. |
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Yes, that's how our's were done the other week but still, even though I knew it was right on the template, when the guy was doing the big one on my hubby's arm I was so paranoid that a kids name was going to be spelled wrong or the birthdate would be wrong. A permanent mistake tattooed on your body is one of the worst!! |
Knowing Joe they were probably both drunk. |
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Im sure it will suit you nicely! I'd like to see pics when the artwork is complete! hehehe :) |
My uncle decided to get a tattoo in honor of my 5yr old brother who died in 2006. His name was Connor. He definitely gave the right spelling to the tat artist and my uncle, himself, didn't even notice Connor was spelled wrong until he got home, took off the bandage and we told him, lol. It was speller Conner. So it ended up being pretty easy to fix but it was his first tattoo so at first he was freaking out. Now you can't even tell it was ever spelled wrong. |
Have I told this story before? My BFF when I was fifteen had wanted a tattoo forever. Since we were going to BFF, we decided to get matching tats, on our feet. We went to a local shady place since we were underage. My friend didn't have enough money, so I went first. Then when we went back the following week to get hers, the place had been busted for doing underage tattoos. So I, the one who never wanted a tat, have one, and she doesn't. Needless to say, we haven't spoken in years. :rolleyes: It's completely meaningless to me - it's a chinese dragon I picked off the wall. And because it's on my foot which gets a lot of chaffing and sun, it looks terrible. I asked someone if they could cover it maybe ten years ago, and he said it was too blurry. I keep sort of meaning to get it redone. I think the dragon, which was mostly blue, could be redrawn as ocean waves, and I love dolphins, so I can imagine an anklet with dolphins above the water. I don't really know how to get started finding a good artist here, and getting the initial drawing done. So hey, if you guys know anyone who could help me out in SF, let me know! :) |
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Oh and my husband had a coverup done that was blurry...and now it looks FANTASTIC! Just talk with the artists there and ask them their opinion on your coverup. |
Wow, thanks! I will definitely look into that! For some reason, I thought you had to find an artist, and THEN find the tattoo-er, but it looks like people will can maybe draw something up if I give them an idea? |
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This is what my husband did. He made an appointment with her and told her what she wanted. Then about a week later, he went back and she showed him her design and if any touchups needed to be made..and then BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz ..tattoo done! lol |
Seriously, thanks so much. I have wanted to get this fixed up for over ten years, literally. Yaaaaay! |
Many good advices so far. Make sure you have a look around at the studio, let them show you their certificate. Ask lots of questions, what kind of ink they use and make sure everything is sterile. Have a look at their work. My girlfriend went to an artist who didn't use templates, he did it free hand. She got a pixie and one of the arms looks bigger than the other, so I would always go with a template. You can see how it will look like, if it's spelled right and how it looks on the spot you want it. I usually make up a sketch and they modify it, I go back to have a look at it and then make my appointment. A good artist will tell you if letters or designs are too small, they are proud of their work and don't want it to come out as a blur or blot. And they should NOT do it when you are drunk!!!! |
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My dad is a big kidder/teaser. whenever the topic of tatoos comes up, he'll say "oh, do you want to see my tatoo of the turkey on my belly, I got it when I was in the Navy". People say sure (they have no clue what's coming) He lifts up his shirt and says "uh oh it's all faded, only the ass hole is left" NEVER say yes when my dad asks you a question!! He is 79 and still a character! (hope that didn't offend anyone:eek:) |
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Oh, and congrats on your 500th post! Tell Admin so you can be part of the 500 club. :D |
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