Comments for Tattoo Road Trip

Comment on TATTOO TREASURES WITH DANA BRUNSON by קעקועים

קעקועים — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:12 +0000

That is a great piece… wish it was in my studio….:)

Comment on Boucherie Traditionelle by קעקועים

קעקועים — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:58:01 +0000

Like your style, dude….

Comment on Lincoln City Tattoo Shops by Ronell Welch

Ronell Welch — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:31:34 +0000

ERIC ROCKS!!! End of story.

Comment on Plastic Wrap Is Not a Bandage by patch

patch — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:04:21 +0000

Probably not a good idea to get tattooed there after suing them…on second thought, yea, I’m sure they would be happy to help you out!

Comment on Bikes and Cactus Spines by Nick

Nick — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:08:55 +0000

Wow…on a completely unrelated topic from tattoo, this is an amazing piece of travel writing. I was just in Arizona for work and this makes me really regret not taking the opportunity to explore a little bit more…

Thanks so much for this.

Comment on Plastic Wrap Is Not a Bandage by April

April — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:53:53 +0000

Well, for me, the plastic wrap caused an infection only because I was foolish enough to leave it on overnight. I wish I had known that sooner. I was told to put the plastic wrap on it overnight with A&d ointment and, when I woke up, I had a mild infection on my calf. So, should I get a touch-up when it’s healed? I’m not sure what to do.

Comment on The Number 13 by Nick

Nick — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:01:17 +0000

One addition to your historical list: The Knights Templar were rounded up and arrested on Friday, October 13, 1307. They were then tortured and many burned at the stake.

Comment on For People Seeking to Become a Tattoo Artist by Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:05:12 +0000

I love this article! I’m looking into becoming a tattoo artist and I’ve been absolutlely in love with tattoos for the past 6 or so years. High school was when I realized that I wanted to actually do this for a living, so I started taking art classes in college. I have been told that it’s hard for females in the tattoo industry to make their mark, but it’s refreshing to see that so many have been successful. I’m hoping I can maybe join those ranks one day soon. Thanks for the great information!

Comment on Tattoo Shop Pricing by Robert Price

Robert Price — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:16 +0000

I just had to explain this to a “cheap” customer who gets tattoos out of a house. His girlfriend had a tattoo that she paid $25.00 for at a house, and when that same tattoo at my shop costs $100.00 he asked why. My response to him was that I have provided a safe and state-regulated place to get tattooed and that I take pride in my work and that I do this for a living and not a hobby.

Of course my words were lost on him, as he did not care about how good the tattoo would be, just that he wanted it to be cheap. He of course left, with that stinky look on his face that all the cheap people leave with. My shop has over 20 years in the community and we have always be known as a reasonably price shop, with no additudes. So when the cheap people come back, as they always do to have those cheap tattoos covered with good work, in all honesty they are thanked by us, because the cover-ups are usually way more expensive then getting it done right the first time.

Comment on Plastic Wrap Is Not a Bandage by Robert Price

Robert Price — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:02:36 +0000

Plastic wrap as a bandage is quite possibly the worst idea ever. But it is cheap. I do not allow it in my shop in any form, even as a surface barrier. Absorbant bandages are the required dressing for tattoos that we do. For surface barriers we also use thicker plastics that are designed for the task at hand and never use them on the skin of clients. I have seen far to many complications due to “plastic wrap” bandages. Add the fact that plastic does indeed go thru a process called degassing, where the skin can absorb such emissions and could lead to the suffocation of the wrapped area as well.

Only a fool would jeopardize a client to such hazards. I personally don’t give a rats azz that some of the top tattooers use or have used “plastic wrap” as a bandage, I only care that I and my shop do not.