Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 26, 2008, 13:53:09 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 26, 2008, 13:53:09 PM
Im planning on getting a tribal rose vine tattoo on the outside of my left arm, from shoulder to elbow.
How much should I expect it to cost?
Cheers
How much should I expect it to cost?
Cheers
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Beaker on January 26, 2008, 13:58:08 PM
Post by: Beaker on January 26, 2008, 13:58:08 PM
Quote from: WalrusbonzoIm planning on getting a tribal rose vine tattoo on the outside of my left arm, from shoulder to elbow.
How much should I expect it to cost?
Cheers
depends on the size of the tat, which depends on the size of your arm. Most decent places charge for time, not the complexity of the tat. Also a Good tat artists wont give you a quote online, theyll insist on seeing you in person so they can be more exact about it.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2008, 14:06:14 PM
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2008, 14:06:14 PM
dont do it
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Edd on January 26, 2008, 15:33:37 PM
Post by: Edd on January 26, 2008, 15:33:37 PM
youll regret it when youre 60 and its starting to shrivel up and the ink has faded
just think in 40 years youre gonna have grandmothers with tatoos on the bottom of their back
im sure they thought that one thru
just think in 40 years youre gonna have grandmothers with tatoos on the bottom of their back
im sure they thought that one thru
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: soopahfly on January 26, 2008, 16:31:44 PM
Post by: soopahfly on January 26, 2008, 16:31:44 PM
I agree with all above comments, Be unique, and dont do it.
My missus came home with one, I didnt talk to her for a week.
My missus came home with one, I didnt talk to her for a week.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Beaker on January 26, 2008, 16:47:34 PM
Post by: Beaker on January 26, 2008, 16:47:34 PM
See, thing is I like tats, ive got one myself on my upper arm. Ive no problems with them except for the fashionista tats like the black rose on the shoulder, or the tribal on the lower back. Ill be getting my left arm done at some point soon, im having The Punishment of Loki done, and i may go for Ygdrassil on my back, though its going to cost rather a lot of cash for that.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Pete on January 26, 2008, 16:51:16 PM
Post by: Pete on January 26, 2008, 16:51:16 PM
Tat = cool, tribal not tbh.
Cost varies - I was looking into it a while back. It depends on the artist and how big you want it.
Cost varies - I was looking into it a while back. It depends on the artist and how big you want it.
Quote from: http://www.romfordtattoostudio.co.ukWhat does a tattoo cost?
Ahh, forget the tattooing, heres the painful part. The cost.
It is very hard to tell you how much a tattoo will cost, without seeing it. I can give you an idea though.
My minimum price is £25, I do not do any tattoo for less, as I use completely new and sterile needles and fresh sterile equiptment for every customer, and this covers costs.
A chinese symbol, small black tribal or red heart will cost you £25-£40
2 chinese symbols will cost you £30
A small shaded devil will cost you £30-£60
A floral bottom back with tribal, £60-£75
A top arm tribal £50 - £250?
All prices are estimated.
Basically my prices are as right as I can get them. I do not like to be too dear or too cheap.
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 26, 2008, 17:00:02 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 26, 2008, 17:00:02 PM
Quote from: BeakerQuote from: WalrusbonzoIm planning on getting a tribal rose vine tattoo on the outside of my left arm, from shoulder to elbow.
How much should I expect it to cost?
Cheers
depends on the size of the tat, which depends on the size of your arm. Most decent places charge for time, not the complexity of the tat. Also a Good tat artists wont give you a quote online, theyll insist on seeing you in person so they can be more exact about it.
I saw them in person, just wanted some clarification on cost.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: knighty on January 26, 2008, 22:29:59 PM
Post by: knighty on January 26, 2008, 22:29:59 PM
Quote from: Davedont do it
^^^ what he said ;)
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Mark on January 26, 2008, 22:48:26 PM
Post by: Mark on January 26, 2008, 22:48:26 PM
it will cost you your masculinity
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: PuNk on January 27, 2008, 01:50:54 AM
Post by: PuNk on January 27, 2008, 01:50:54 AM
Tattoos rule, ignore all these people with no taste/too scared to get one.
Tribal sucks balls though, really, are you in a tribe? Tribal is dated, and makes me laugh when i see with it.
A rose is timeless though. Seriously, anyone in the tattoo community will laugh at you if you got tribal, I was talking to my tattoo-ist about it and she said she finds it really hard to keep a straight face. Its a fashion thing (a slightly dated fashion thing) thats why people think its stupid.
If you really like tribal, I understand, but you have to realise that a lot of people get tribal as a senseless fashion statement, and people are gunna think youre that kind of idiot when they see tribal on you.
as for cost, usually the more expensive, the better job youll get.
Infection and stuff is really rare tbh, from a proper tattoo establishment, but over the years you start to notice the wobbly lines and bad colouring, its worth paying top dollar tbh, after all itll be there all your life, youll have plenty of time to judge it. I got a cheapo one when I was 18, and although i love the design still (pacman) the wobbly lines annoy me, one day ill probably get it re-done better.
Tribal sucks balls though, really, are you in a tribe? Tribal is dated, and makes me laugh when i see with it.
A rose is timeless though. Seriously, anyone in the tattoo community will laugh at you if you got tribal, I was talking to my tattoo-ist about it and she said she finds it really hard to keep a straight face. Its a fashion thing (a slightly dated fashion thing) thats why people think its stupid.
If you really like tribal, I understand, but you have to realise that a lot of people get tribal as a senseless fashion statement, and people are gunna think youre that kind of idiot when they see tribal on you.
as for cost, usually the more expensive, the better job youll get.
Infection and stuff is really rare tbh, from a proper tattoo establishment, but over the years you start to notice the wobbly lines and bad colouring, its worth paying top dollar tbh, after all itll be there all your life, youll have plenty of time to judge it. I got a cheapo one when I was 18, and although i love the design still (pacman) the wobbly lines annoy me, one day ill probably get it re-done better.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: SteveF on January 27, 2008, 01:54:55 AM
Post by: SteveF on January 27, 2008, 01:54:55 AM
you just said tattoos rock and then that the most popular style looks dated. Youd have to assume theyll all look dated over a long enough time frame like... you know... your life.
Im pro tattoos tbh but theyre so damn common I lost interest. Especially in the rock/ska/punk world. Not having a tattoo is the one that stands out.
Im pro tattoos tbh but theyre so damn common I lost interest. Especially in the rock/ska/punk world. Not having a tattoo is the one that stands out.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Serious on January 27, 2008, 02:00:57 AM
Post by: Serious on January 27, 2008, 02:00:57 AM
Quote from: PuNkTattoos rule, ignore all these people with no taste/too scared to get one.
Tribal sucks balls though, really, are you in a tribe? Tribal is dated, and makes me laugh when i see with it.
The whole point is once someone has a tattoo its going to get dated anyway, 99% of them are dated already so it isnt worth getting one on the basis of fashion.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: PuNk on January 27, 2008, 04:13:55 AM
Post by: PuNk on January 27, 2008, 04:13:55 AM
sorry i must of not made it clear, what im saying is there are certain tattoo trends or fashions, like chinese letters or tribal or wings or tigerheads, etc. Any tattoo that is purely because "everybody has them at the moment" gets dated (soon enough it goes out of fashion).
old school tats like a rose, is like the corner stone of the tattoo industry, obviously the physical tattoo will become dated, but the art of it never will, old school tattoos are about the art of tattoo itself.
The best solution is to get something deeply personal.
plus, when you have a tattoo, its quite a good chat up line, cos everybody always says "what made you get that, what does it mean" if your answer is "everybody was doing it" or "I thought it looked good in the shop". Well personally id think you were an idiot.
Take the time to think about the design, dont get a fashiontat.
oh & make sure its coverable, no neck tats or hand tats, silly silly mistake.
old school tats like a rose, is like the corner stone of the tattoo industry, obviously the physical tattoo will become dated, but the art of it never will, old school tattoos are about the art of tattoo itself.
The best solution is to get something deeply personal.
plus, when you have a tattoo, its quite a good chat up line, cos everybody always says "what made you get that, what does it mean" if your answer is "everybody was doing it" or "I thought it looked good in the shop". Well personally id think you were an idiot.
Take the time to think about the design, dont get a fashiontat.
oh & make sure its coverable, no neck tats or hand tats, silly silly mistake.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 27, 2008, 08:17:27 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 27, 2008, 08:17:27 AM
There is plenty of time to change my mind before the appointment.
TBH, I do think Tribal is a bit too unoriginal for me, so most likely Ill come up with something else.
TBH, I do think Tribal is a bit too unoriginal for me, so most likely Ill come up with something else.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Paulus on January 27, 2008, 10:29:25 AM
Post by: Paulus on January 27, 2008, 10:29:25 AM
QuoteTBH, I do think Tribal is a bit too unoriginal for me, so most likely Ill come up with something else.Get my company logo and I will pay for the tattoo :ptu:
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 07:17:12 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 07:17:12 AM
Quote from: PaulusQuoteTBH, I do think Tribal is a bit too unoriginal for me, so most likely Ill come up with something else.Get my company logo and I will pay for the tattoo :ptu:
I cant remember your company URL, link?? :D
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Paulus on January 30, 2008, 11:21:32 AM
Post by: Paulus on January 30, 2008, 11:21:32 AM
http://www.xspc.biz/
Maybe something like this
(http://www.dailytribune.com/images/0630/6633_512.jpg)
Maybe something like this
(http://www.dailytribune.com/images/0630/6633_512.jpg)
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 17:24:20 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 17:24:20 PM
hmmmm...... Let me think about that....................
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sorry dude.... XSPC might have been alright somewhere, but a web address exists about as long as a house fly.
Back to topic, Ive got new ideas. Dont think Ill be getting tribal vine at all. Got a totally different idea, an idea that is totally personal, means something to me and will live with me forever.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sorry dude.... XSPC might have been alright somewhere, but a web address exists about as long as a house fly.
Back to topic, Ive got new ideas. Dont think Ill be getting tribal vine at all. Got a totally different idea, an idea that is totally personal, means something to me and will live with me forever.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Eagle on January 30, 2008, 19:45:32 PM
Post by: Eagle on January 30, 2008, 19:45:32 PM
Get one. But dont get one out of a book - thats for losers. Have it designed uniquely for you and you only.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 22:02:07 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 30, 2008, 22:02:07 PM
Oh, its going to be very unique! :ptu:
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Edd on January 31, 2008, 02:41:15 AM
Post by: Edd on January 31, 2008, 02:41:15 AM
are you going to a penis drawn where urs should be?
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Serious on January 31, 2008, 02:52:17 AM
Post by: Serious on January 31, 2008, 02:52:17 AM
Quote from: Eddare you going to a penis drawn where urs should be?
A picture of his girlys ladybits, its unique remember? ;)
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 31, 2008, 18:55:43 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 31, 2008, 18:55:43 PM
Quote from: Eddare you going to a penis drawn where urs should be?
hahaha, youre so funny. :mutley:
Knob jockey.
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 31, 2008, 19:06:35 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 31, 2008, 19:06:35 PM
Quote from: Eddare you going to a penis drawn where urs should be?
You dont have to take over where red left off you know, the custom banned avatar club is select entry so dont put your name on the shortlist. -)
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: Edd on February 01, 2008, 00:36:32 AM
Post by: Edd on February 01, 2008, 00:36:32 AM
sorry i couldnt resist
i just think tatoos are foolish and later in life youll regret them
im sure walrus will say "im not gonna regret this one" well how do you know? youre attitude to life changes as you get older
i just think tatoos are foolish and later in life youll regret them
im sure walrus will say "im not gonna regret this one" well how do you know? youre attitude to life changes as you get older
Title: Tattoo costs
Post by: White Giant on February 01, 2008, 10:29:18 AM
Post by: White Giant on February 01, 2008, 10:29:18 AM
I have 2, one at the very top of each arm, both quite small.
I still love them, and its 7 and 8 years respectively since Ive had them done. The reason I still like them is they mean something to me personally, theyre not for anyone else or for show, only I (and the missus) ever see them.
Think very long and hard before you get one, its there forever.
I still love them, and its 7 and 8 years respectively since Ive had them done. The reason I still like them is they mean something to me personally, theyre not for anyone else or for show, only I (and the missus) ever see them.
Think very long and hard before you get one, its there forever.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 01, 2008, 19:44:08 PM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 01, 2008, 19:44:08 PM
Got it done at the top of my back, its great. I love it.
Totally unique and very ME!
Totally unique and very ME!
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Quixoticish on February 01, 2008, 19:49:13 PM
Post by: Quixoticish on February 01, 2008, 19:49:13 PM
Quote from: WalrusbonzoGot it done at the top of my back, its great. I love it.
Totally unique and very ME!
Lets see some pictures then. :yarr:
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Serious on February 01, 2008, 20:04:24 PM
Post by: Serious on February 01, 2008, 20:04:24 PM
Quote from: WalrusbonzoGot it done at the top of my back, its great. I love it.
Totally unique and very ME!
KICK ME? :mrgreen:
Itll have scabbed over so pictures can wait for a few days.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 01:57:26 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 01:57:26 AM
Quote from: SeriousQuote from: WalrusbonzoGot it done at the top of my back, its great. I love it.
Totally unique and very ME!
KICK ME? :mrgreen:
Itll have scabbed over so pictures can wait for a few days.
No scab as yet, looks fine.... Ill post pics in a few days.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: PuNk on February 02, 2008, 02:33:36 AM
Post by: PuNk on February 02, 2008, 02:33:36 AM
pic asap!
DO NOT SCRATCH, seriously, do not scratch or pick the scab at all, itll itch like feck, but if you pick youll ruin your tat.
how is it, one bit patch of ink? or little seperate bits of ink? (can mean the difference between a horrible scab and a not noticable scab.. my swallow (http://jc86.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tatarm2.jpg) was a bastard when it scabbed, cos it was one big scab, and it went over the inside of my elbow a bit, so the scab broke every time i moved my arm.. as a result, there are faded lines inside my elbow).
DO NOT SCRATCH, seriously, do not scratch or pick the scab at all, itll itch like feck, but if you pick youll ruin your tat.
how is it, one bit patch of ink? or little seperate bits of ink? (can mean the difference between a horrible scab and a not noticable scab.. my swallow (http://jc86.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tatarm2.jpg) was a bastard when it scabbed, cos it was one big scab, and it went over the inside of my elbow a bit, so the scab broke every time i moved my arm.. as a result, there are faded lines inside my elbow).
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 09:03:03 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 09:03:03 AM
Here it is.
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/808/dsc00241ak2.jpg)
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/808/dsc00241ak2.jpg)
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: chrisdicko on February 02, 2008, 09:39:49 AM
Post by: chrisdicko on February 02, 2008, 09:39:49 AM
What does it say?
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 10:12:28 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 10:12:28 AM
Quote from: chrisdickoWhat does it say?
Walrusbonzo
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Eggtastico on February 02, 2008, 10:16:19 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on February 02, 2008, 10:16:19 AM
Is that photoshoped?
sure its not walrusbozo? -)
sure its not walrusbozo? -)
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 10:52:54 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 10:52:54 AM
Quote from: EggtasticoIs that photoshoped?
sure its not walrusbozo? -)
No, Im crap at photoshop type stuff, another photo -
And No.
However, it can read as Seahorse Bonzo. The first two symbols literally translate as Sea and Horse, but can also be interpreted together as Walrus. I prefered the two proper Japanese symbols to the symbols for the English interpretation of the word so decided to go with it anyway.
Im happy it says Walrusbonzo, if a Japanese reads it as Seahorse Bonzo, so be it :)
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: chrisdicko on February 02, 2008, 11:01:39 AM
Post by: chrisdicko on February 02, 2008, 11:01:39 AM
As long as you like it!
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Eggtastico on February 02, 2008, 11:14:07 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on February 02, 2008, 11:14:07 AM
you should go to one of them asian massage places and see what they say :w00t:
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 02, 2008, 11:49:15 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 02, 2008, 11:49:15 AM
So who verified the symbols for you then?
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9864/teppanyakilk2.jpg)
:mrgreen:
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9864/teppanyakilk2.jpg)
:mrgreen:
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 11:53:13 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 02, 2008, 11:53:13 AM
I have a friend who teached out in Japan and I have another friend who currently teaches out in Japan.
My sources are reliable. :D
My sources are reliable. :D
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: addictweb on February 02, 2008, 12:20:33 PM
Post by: addictweb on February 02, 2008, 12:20:33 PM
Looks cool.
A pretty serious chunk of ink!
Much better than my friend who (in the same place and size) gor TRUST in an elaborate gothic font, so elaborate that at a glance it looks like it reads THRUSH.
A pretty serious chunk of ink!
Much better than my friend who (in the same place and size) gor TRUST in an elaborate gothic font, so elaborate that at a glance it looks like it reads THRUSH.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 02, 2008, 12:33:49 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 02, 2008, 12:33:49 PM
Quote from: sexytwMuch better than my friend who (in the same place and size) gor TRUST in an elaborate gothic font, so elaborate that at a glance it looks like it reads THRUSH.
LMAO, When Fashion Accessories go Bad
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: soopahfly on February 02, 2008, 12:44:36 PM
Post by: soopahfly on February 02, 2008, 12:44:36 PM
If not deliver in 30mins, you free.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Serious on February 02, 2008, 23:22:21 PM
Post by: Serious on February 02, 2008, 23:22:21 PM
Quote from: WalrusbonzoHowever, it can read as Seahorse Bonzo. The first two symbols literally translate as Sea and Horse, but can also be interpreted together as Walrus. I prefered the two proper Japanese symbols to the symbols for the English interpretation of the word so decided to go with it anyway.
Im happy it says Walrusbonzo, if a Japanese reads it as Seahorse Bonzo, so be it :)
A whole load of Japanese names can be interpreted out of context to mean something different.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: BigSoy on February 02, 2008, 23:30:55 PM
Post by: BigSoy on February 02, 2008, 23:30:55 PM
You realise youve now made yourself look like a random extra that should get slaughtered in Kill Bill right?
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 05, 2008, 07:53:20 AM
Post by: Walrusbonzo on February 05, 2008, 07:53:20 AM
Quote from: BigSoyYou realise youve now made yourself look like a random extra that should get slaughtered in Kill Bill right?
Nope, that had not occured to me.
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: neXus on February 05, 2008, 09:21:43 AM
Post by: neXus on February 05, 2008, 09:21:43 AM
"daddy, whats that on your back?"
"what does that mean?"
"Daddy your silly"
"what does that mean?"
"Daddy your silly"
Title: Re:Tattoo costs
Post by: Serious on February 05, 2008, 20:43:18 PM
Post by: Serious on February 05, 2008, 20:43:18 PM
Quote from: WalrusbonzoQuote from: BigSoyYou realise youve now made yourself look like a random extra that should get slaughtered in Kill Bill right?
Nope, that had not occurred to me.
Better go and get yourself a sword then ;)