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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part? "

This gave me the shudders OP,I went in to get a tattoo a couple of years ago, at the behest of my girlfriend at the time. I had a previous girl's name on a prominent part of my body, no, not there the name was tiny, so a cover up.The tattoo artist was doing freestyle, and for some very strange reason, I agreed on a moiri tattoo that covered a third of my body. The first session was inking the outline which hurt like fucking hell, I was traumatised coming out.It saddens me to say I never went back to get the tat filled in. I'm sure this is of no use to you OP, but I found it cathartic

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oh wow. Sorry to hear that! Definitely a “bit off more than you can chew” situation.

Glad I could be the vehicle of some catharsis!

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By *nna and MikeCouple
over a year ago

Kildare, Laois

I'm still not brave enough to get a tattoo and I would love one, a very small one... I went trough a C section, but not brave enough for a tattoo needle

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By *arry and AnnCouple
over a year ago

Louth

Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Spotify and sucky sweets. Actually reminds me i need to book in to get mine finished

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing "

While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary

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By *atekeeperAndKeymasterCouple
over a year ago

Derry/Donegal

Music , snacks , fizzy drink for when it starts to feel like a slog and I like to have a movie in mind to watch to distract myself . I have a three hour session on Saturday and an all day one next month and I'll get a decent night's sleep the night before , wear comfy clothes and just relax as much as I can .

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By *atekeeperAndKeymasterCouple
over a year ago

Derry/Donegal


"Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing

While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary "
I don't know about necessary but I know some tattoo artists don't like numbing cream bring applied . I've never tried it but I've been tempted for the elbows

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Headphones, meditation podcast, deep breaths, zone out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I had my last piece done, hour 5 was brutal. The tattooist stuck a series I was watching on Netflix on the telly which distracted me a little, and along with some breathing exercises, that got me through.

That said, when i got the tattoo on my calf I absolutely could not ho beyond 3 hours. I felt sick, thought I was going to pass out, was twitching at every touch of the needle. Sometimes you just have to tap out

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

My only tattoo took an hour and it was a great experience

I never realised it got as bad as some of the stories

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By *ollybirdWoman
over a year ago

east Cork

I find if I zone into the buzzing of the needle it sends me off to sleep. It’s like a white noise meditation

Enjoy the new ink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My only tattoo took an hour and it was a great experience

I never realised it got as bad as some of the stories "

I've had other tats that have been no bother.when your hitting on the bone, it's a different experience. This could easily turn into a BDSM thread

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By *ergalMan
over a year ago

East Cork


"Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing

While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary I don't know about necessary but I know some tattoo artists don't like numbing cream bring applied . I've never tried it but I've been tempted for the elbows "

Why don't they like the numbing cream?

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

It's not a lot of fun for the tattooist either at times.

When I had mine done he couldn't go beyond the 3 hour mark because he was struggling with a bad back so he completed one section and I was to go back to have the rest done but with covid closures and other issues I never have done.

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By *urvyLouLouWoman
over a year ago

Tyrone

Currently trying to decide my next ink but those 1st few minutes are dreaded then the it becomes quite relaxing x

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By *arry and AnnCouple
over a year ago

Louth


"While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary "

I actually kinda agree.. the pain is what makes you wanna go back for another

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By *tmostakiss1Man
over a year ago

DC


"While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary

I actually kinda agree.. the pain is what makes you wanna go back for another "

It’s a different kind of pain like but yep, always return lol

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part?

This gave me the shudders OP,I went in to get a tattoo a couple of years ago, at the behest of my girlfriend at the time. I had a previous girl's name on a prominent part of my body, no, not there the name was tiny, so a cover up.The tattoo artist was doing freestyle, and for some very strange reason, I agreed on a moiri tattoo that covered a third of my body. The first session was inking the outline which hurt like fucking hell, I was traumatised coming out.It saddens me to say I never went back to get the tat filled in. I'm sure this is of no use to you OP, but I found it cathartic "

I've this picture now in my head of 1/3 of the body outlined and the rest disappeares in the surroundings.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part?

This gave me the shudders OP,I went in to get a tattoo a couple of years ago, at the behest of my girlfriend at the time. I had a previous girl's name on a prominent part of my body, no, not there the name was tiny, so a cover up.The tattoo artist was doing freestyle, and for some very strange reason, I agreed on a moiri tattoo that covered a third of my body. The first session was inking the outline which hurt like fucking hell, I was traumatised coming out.It saddens me to say I never went back to get the tat filled in. I'm sure this is of no use to you OP, but I found it cathartic

I've this picture now in my head of 1/3 of the body outlined and the rest disappeares in the surroundings.

"

Let's just say it's interesting, but hey, put the camera away, and see it for yourself.i don't think I'm entitled to put the flashy eyes emogi on my standard account, but ya know what I mean. I hope

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I find if I zone into the buzzing of the needle it sends me off to sleep. It’s like a white noise meditation

Enjoy the new ink "

I’ve often felt like I could nearly fall asleep alright. Can never quite get there though

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By *panishRebelMan
over a year ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland


"Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing "

That's really clever.

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By *ngloirishcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Dundalk

My stages are similar to the OP, the initial outline sting which is replaced by the warm gentle pain, then the change for filling in starts the cycle again. My last tattoo (in profile) was an 8 1/2 hour job split between a 7 hour session straight through and a 90 minute last details session.

I brought a bottle of water some mints and watched Netflix on my phone, keeping occupied

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

First session done, colours next time. Was mostly grand, except for a bit right down on the side of my wrist. That was a new experience for me, and not a good one

For me I can’t concentrate on a book or movie. I just zone out to the buzz of the needle and sort of meditate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"First session done, colours next time. Was mostly grand, except for a bit right down on the side of my wrist. That was a new experience for me, and not a good one

For me I can’t concentrate on a book or movie. I just zone out to the buzz of the needle and sort of meditate. "

I’m covered in them sore ones were inside biceps but not to bad I usually zone out & do be fine had 2 more done last week on both legs 4 hours only started to hurt near the end but was uncomfortable cos been in 1 position for so long .. funny enough my most painful ones are the smallest ones I have back of right hand were the fingertips bend have some on left hand same place didn’t hurt but right one killed me .. apparently that’s where my nerve endings are .. good luck

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By *rlandoMan
over a year ago

Yorks/Lincs


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part? "

Twatoo ? congratulations

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neurofen plus and grin and bear it

I used to enjoy it but as I'm getting older it's just torture from about 20mins in

Still get them though..

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By *outh_of_EdenMan
over a year ago

fota


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part? "

Just not into them...ouch

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By *itemeagainMan
over a year ago

Wexford


"Morning all. Getting another tattoo today, another multi-hour, multiple session job. Been a few years since the last one!

I find the session goes in stages for me. The first few minutes, getting used to the feel of the needle. The first time the artist changes needles for filling or line work. That moment where it’s been grand for a while and then hurts like a bastard when moving to a new patch of skin.

Then I find it quite meditative, but after about 4 hours my endorphins are spent and it becomes a slog to the end.

What are people’s favourite tactics to get through that part? "

Fake it for the 4-6hour point .. no other way

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By *itemeagainMan
over a year ago

Wexford


"Ann was in for a tattoo a few months back.. she got some numbing cream elsewhere before going in. Swears by the stuff, said she hardly felt a thing

While I respect other people’s choices, for me numbing cream would take away an important part of the experience. The suffering is necessary I don't know about necessary but I know some tattoo artists don't like numbing cream bring applied . I've never tried it but I've been tempted for the elbows "

Ah God stop ... swellbows

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