Want to get a tattoo

Mercury · **Reply #120 on:** January 19, 2013, 10:34:58 AM

I wanted to get one at 17, and I waited, ten years. That's a bit much IMHO, but it was mostly due to finances. If I had gotten one then, my left arm would be sleeved in tribal and I would hate it now. I'm glad I waited until I grew up a bit, and now I have this one that I love(well, after it's touched up!) and plans for 4 more at least that I know I will love because I have given it literally years of thought.

Give it time.

SAKnight · **Reply #121 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:45:10 PM

Thanks all for the help

I suppose i should wait, along with the more important reasons, as i plan on not being in the same shape I'm in too. (build more muscle)

derekmac · **Reply #122 on:** January 19, 2013, 03:17:58 PM

Quote from: Mercury on January 19, 2013, 07:03:19 AM

The more mine peels the better it looks. It is a little thin but for now I think it is liveable. I cant wait to get the next one done.

We've created mosters!!

I too can't wait to get my next one.

I'm probably going to go to a different artist though. She was really good, but the other shop is over 30min away, and for things like touchups, it makes it a pain to have to go in there. They're two shops close by to me, one literally at the end of my street, and another under 5min away and they are both really good.

The one closest to me, the main guy has around a 1yr wait, and the other guy around 3mths. Here's a link to their page http://www.facebook.com/pages/SilverCity-Tattoos/117245398287599?fref=ts.

Quote from: SAKnight on January 19, 2013, 01:41:02 AM

This seemed like the appropriate thread, let me know if i should just start my own please, don't want to hijack!
I'm thinking of getting a tattoo, any idea where i should get it? I'm thinking inside of forearm, but I'm afraid that wouldn't be enough space, thoughts and help appreciated. I would get just the design, no background or words. Also, thoughts on if i should even get one considering I'm 17, and it may fade/change?

I would probably say you should wait for a while. Anyone I know that had work done around your age regrets it now. That's not saying you would, but if you're looking to get an intricate tattoo done, as wndrstrck said, make sure it's big enough so you don't lose too much detail.

Mercury · **Reply #123 on:** January 19, 2013, 06:28:16 PM

Quote from: derekmac on January 19, 2013, 03:17:58 PM

Quote from: Mercury on January 19, 2013, 07:03:19 AM
The more mine peels the better it looks. It is a little thin but for now I think it is liveable. I cant wait to get the next one done.
We've created mosters!! I too can't wait to get my next one.

I'm probably going to go to a different artist though. She was really good, but the other shop is over 30min away, and for things like touchups, it makes it a pain to have to go in there. They're two shops close by to me, one literally at the end of my street, and another under 5min away and they are both really good.

The one closest to me, the main guy has around a 1yr wait, and the other guy around 3mths. Here's a link to their page http://www.facebook.com/pages/SilverCity-Tattoos/117245398287599?fref=ts.

I am definitely going to a different guy. This shop came so highly recommended, and all the artist portfolios looked great. I just think he rushed this one partly because of price and mostly because he wanted to go home.

nuphoria · **Reply #124 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:55:01 PM

You can always get another artist to go over it if needs be.

I'm heavily inked as lots of you know, but I have forgotten if we already had a tattoo thread somewhere?
I'll go search, and bump it up if I find it!

enki_ck · **Reply #125 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:26:00 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on January 19, 2013, 08:55:01 PM

You can always get another artist to go over it if needs be.

I'm heavily inked as lots of you know, but I have forgotten if we already had a tattoo thread somewhere?
I'll go search, and bump it up if I find it!

I'm sure we have more than one but I can't seem to find any but this.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #126 on:** January 24, 2013, 05:53:26 AM

Quote from: wndrstrck on January 19, 2013, 01:19:43 AM

Anyone care to participate in a tattoo role call

Simple really, just say yes or no.....tell us how many if you like.....describe pieces if it's to hard to count 'em now (example back piece), I leave the decision up to you!

I have three - all right arm - working on a sleeve

Yes. All over and 35 tats so far

Mercury · **Reply #127 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:08:01 AM

What kind of tats do you have steve?

I think we should do a tattoo pics thread

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derekmac · **Reply #128 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:42:12 PM

Quote from: Mercury on January 24, 2013, 08:08:01 AM

I think we should do a tattoo pics thread

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Sounds good to me!

Whoever starts it, could you post a link to it in here?

Whoey · **Reply #129 on:** January 24, 2013, 01:37:08 PM

as far as geeky tattoos I saw this one on wired a while back and thought it was very cool... plus, it's not only a tattoo but also a multitool!

http://www.wired.com/design/2013/01/resistor-code-arm-tattoo/

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Hacker/maker/educator Jimmie Rodgers has a new tattoo. What do you see? Some pretty boxes? Yes, it’s that — but also so much more. Let us take you on a tour of its symbolic wonders.

First, it’s a reminder of how to read electronic color codes that indicate the values of electronics components (most commonly resistors). Running elbow to wrist, the colors run from zero to nine. Not that Rodgers needs the reminder, but as a traveling educator, he says it will be a great way to help others learn.

Second, it’s a ruler. The design is five inches long, with 10 even divisions that let Rodgers estimate measurements more accurately. “Originally I wanted to have it be in metric, but I didn’t really like the size at 10 cm, so I went with 5 inches instead. I don’t honestly expect it to be even a remotely accurate ruler, but oftentimes I just need something like ‘is this 3.5 or 4 inches?’ answered, and it should be good for that kind of stuff.”

Third, the long and short end of each rectangle are proportioned according to the golden ratio. This is because the golden ratio is cool.

Fourth, the colors serve double duty. Two through seven on the color codes are a standard ROY G. BV rainbow, the same you see on pride flags. “The pride flag part came about as I showed people my next tattoo idea, as it was a frequent question,” says Rodgers, “I had been doing queer geek panels, and I kept saying ‘I guess it represents that too.’ By the time it came around to getting the tattoo, that was an integral part of the meaning.”

The reason Rodgers had time for the meaning to sink in is that, as a frequent traveler, he rarely has time to sit for a full set of inking sessions. So the idea first came two years ago while doing a hackerspace road trip with Mitch Altman. “I was talking to Mat Metts about fun ways to read resistor color codes.” Metts created a delightful double resistor poster. “Anyhow, as he worked on that poster, I made the first version of this tattoo in Inkscape.”

For the final version, however, Rodgers went one better. He designed it (fifth!) in code. “I was trying to explain it to a friend in a coffee shop in Berlin after the 28th Chaos Communications Congress, and decided to just code it up in Processing as an exercise.”

That turned out to be a great idea. With the Processing sketch in hand, Rodgers was able to quickly run through dozens of variations of spacing, box size and line thickness until he could get it just right. “Coding visual stuff is fun, as you have a ton of design work up front, but then lots of rapid iterations after,” he says. “You basically make the tool that does the drawing for you.”

In keeping with the spirit of Processing hacker and maker culture, Rodgers has released the sketch in case someone wants to play with it. “I don’t expect others to follow suit and get the same tattoo or anything like that,” he says. “The source code is fairly simple, but with modification you could make some fun box art I guess.”

nuphoria · **Reply #130 on:** January 24, 2013, 01:44:01 PM

^ that's fun

I call a call from m'lady tattooist and she has a cancellation slot for me in the morning - rather excited although it starts at 9am so I may just fall back asleep when I get there (unless she decides to do the elbow bit, in which case my teeth will be rattling!)

She has me on standby, so I never get much notice. However, when someone tends to be booked up for 6months in advance you take whatever you can get

Gotta go shave my arm now...

Mercury · **Reply #131 on:** January 25, 2013, 05:28:37 AM

Pics Chrissy!!!

nuphoria · **Reply #132 on:** January 25, 2013, 09:59:20 PM

Quote from: Mercury on January 25, 2013, 05:28:37 AM

Pics Chrissy!!!

I put them in that shiny new tattoo thread

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42472.0.html

derekmac · **Reply #133 on:** January 23, 2014, 11:39:59 PM

Well I'm thinking about getting another tattoo!! I want something family related this time. I've been thinking about some sort of family tree, or roses with either names, or initials.

I might try and incorporate something into my current one, but I haven't wrapped my head around what would look good, and have what I'm looking for.

I'm not sure if it will work in with that one or not, might have to start on the other arm.

Mercury · **Reply #134 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:23:22 AM

I think you should do it on the other arm. the one you have is cool by itself. I'm also thinking of getting another one, pretty much the start of a sleeve on my left arm.

Mercury · **Reply #135 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

Getting one right now. Here is the stencil

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MadPlumbarian · **Reply #136 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:39:23 AM

Quote from: Mercury on March 30, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

Getting one right now. Here is the stencil (Image removed from quote.)

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Alright, heck of a bday present, can't wait to see the finished project! JR

derekmac · **Reply #137 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:45:35 AM

That looks great! Can't wait to see it done!!

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Mercury · **Reply #138 on:** March 30, 2014, 04:30:40 AM

Outline

It looks great so far. He's coloring now

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MadPlumbarian · **Reply #139 on:** March 30, 2014, 07:11:53 AM

Quote from: Mercury on March 30, 2014, 04:30:40 AM

Outline(Image removed from quote.)

It looks great so far. He's coloring now

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Looks good, can't wait to see the finished project! Keep us posted! JR

Mercury · **Reply #140 on:** March 30, 2014, 10:28:32 PM

It's half done. I go back to finish on the 9th of May. I will post a pic in a minute.

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Mercury · **Reply #141 on:** March 30, 2014, 10:39:56 PM

Here it is!! 4 hours of work, kinda wore me out. The artist is awesome though, he quoted a 2 hour first session and stuck to that price even though he doubled the time. I tipped him $80. Can't wait to finish it, it's getting a decent amount of color.

And that's a leatherman rebar in its sheath on my belt.

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ducttapetech · **Reply #142 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:05:42 AM

Looking good! That is going to be sweet when it is done.

that's us mobile

derekmac · **Reply #143 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:35:56 AM

Man, that looks awesome!!

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Cogito · **Reply #144 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:15:58 AM

That looks really cool

I like it a lot.

jerseydevil · **Reply #145 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:46:14 AM

Nice Sean!

Can't wait to see it when it's finished.

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #146 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:11:20 AM

Nice job!

JR

Mercury · **Reply #147 on:** March 31, 2014, 04:08:24 AM

Thanks fellas! I'm getting some awesome responses from my friends and family here too, I couldn't be happier. This is something I've wanted for a long time. And the only bad thing is now I'm hooked. Many more are coming!!

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Mercury · **Reply #148 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:02:16 AM

Here it is all finished!

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captain spaulding · **Reply #149 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:29:51 AM

That's bad ass. Looks very well done as well.

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