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

Off to africa next week and want a new tatoo, what should you get to remember someone? Anyone know a good artist in London or Birmingham?

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

Lots in London, many of the good ones have waiting lists and will want a prior consultattion. plus the London loading.

Been a few year since i lived in Brum but there used to be a studio at the far end of Corporation Street (past the Law courts) that had an amzing reputation

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

I would love get a tattoo!

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

Thanks kindly, ill look it up, never thought of waiting lists, damn it lol. NEW MESSAGE any tattooist who can fit me in quick? Please

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

i really wouldnt get a tattoo done before you go to africa

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By *nyoneforfun2Couple
over a year ago

DUBLIN

Have a great time in Africia

if I was you I wouldn't get a tat done this close to going away, if you got an infection it could ruin your work of art.

Sorry I can't help wit the name of an artist but if you ever come to Dublin for one let us know. I have a fab back piece and it was done by a guy called Remis.

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

I know its abit dodge getting it done so close to leaving, but ill risk it

its to remind me of someone so has to be done before I leave, does anyone else get tattoos as reminders? Lol

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

you will need to keep it covered so no walking around topless, if your having it on your top half, the sun will burn it like hell when its new, plus remember its a open wound and the humidity could cause an infection plus the mosquitoes will think its a full on buffet

but your choice

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

Thanks the advice, it will covered at all times, had one done with chicken bones on a beach once lol did go manky so I will be careful

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By *uriousnubyWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

I have a memorial tattoo of a friend that died and all my other tattoos have deep meanings too

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

I have all of mine done at ouch tattoos in erdington birmingham, very good and very clean

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

That's cool, I have one of them too, I think if the have a personal reason behind them they're special rather than decoration, glad I'm not the only one that does it

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

I don't know brum that well, where abouts in erdington cheers mate

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

on way to sutton coldfield about ten mins outside city centre, there is also DADOS tattoos in Erdington and he is known around the world especially amongst the bikers

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

Realistically its not a good idea to have what is effectively an open wound prior to travelling. You may also find that your holiday insurance won't cover you as its something you chose to have. Think twice and check it out but it would be better to wait till you return if you are going to be sensible.

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

i'v been a tattooist for over 20 years, also a body piercer. evo

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

"I know its abit dodge getting it done so close to leaving, but ill risk it

its to remind me of someone so has to be done before I leave, does anyone else get tattoos as reminders? Lol "

risk your health to remind you of someone ... ever heard of photographs???

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

im trying to find someone to design me a back piece, but its a cover up job

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

Cheers kev, ill give it a try

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

I know its a risk and all good advice, thankyou

but I'm going for a long so really want it doing

ill look after it and have medical personel nearby, travel insurance hahaha you don't get that where I'm goin

thanks though x

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

"I know its abit dodge getting it done so close to leaving, but ill risk it

its to remind me of someone so has to be done before I leave, does anyone else get tattoos as reminders? Lol

risk your health to remind you of someone ... ever heard of photographs???"

I have, that's them drawingy things right? Lol a tattoo will be least of my worrys lol

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

"i'v been a tattooist for over 20 years, also a body piercer. evo"

Rochdales abit far, lots to do before I go so doubt I'd have time to get up there, thanks though

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

as long as you don't expose it to the sun and use cream on it everyday it will be fine, I've had tats just before or while in a hot country and had no problems

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

"as long as you don't expose it to the sun and use cream on it everyday it will be fine, I've had tats just before or while in a hot country and had no problems "

Brillo, not worried about it at all, thanks x

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

"as long as you don't expose it to the sun and use cream on it everyday it will be fine, I've had tats just before or while in a hot country and had no problems

Brillo, not worried about it at all, thanks x"
Don't know if you have been to Africa before pal but talking from experience, wear the shittest clothes and trainers you have. believe me. I was in Equitorial Guinnea in 2005 and and the way people looked me up and down was unnerving. Life cheap especiall for a raping, pillaging, enslaving white mother fucker. The boys I worked with took over a week to start talking to me. They shook my hand in the end and called me a good man pheeewwwww. Take care man no bling!

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

"as long as you don't expose it to the sun and use cream on it everyday it will be fine, I've had tats just before or while in a hot country and had no problems

Brillo, not worried about it at all, thanks x Don't know if you have been to Africa before pal but talking from experience, wear the shittest clothes and trainers you have. believe me. I was in Equitorial Guinnea in 2005 and and the way people looked me up and down was unnerving. Life cheap especiall for a raping, pillaging, enslaving white mother fucker. The boys I worked with took over a week to start talking to me. They shook my hand in the end and called me a good man pheeewwwww. Take care man no bling!

Thanks for the advice, all worthwhile and noted, i have been before, cant stand the place lol but works work and be glad to get out of the uk, just so much to sort and so little time. Thanks for the advice cheers

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

Where are you going in.Africa?

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

Start in nigeria, then mainly sudan and rep of congo, still no tattoo booked, help x

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By *ridgestockCouple
over a year ago

derby

"Off to africa next week and want a new tatoo, what should you get to remember someone? Anyone know a good artist in London or Birmingham? "
have you tried harry redknapp

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By *ubbliciousWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

All of the artists at Flamin' Eight tattoo in Kentish Town, London are great. It's an award winning studio. But like others have said, don't get it done before going to Africa! At the worst it will get infected, at the very least it won't heal well and the sun will bleach it before the ink really holds.

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

"i really wouldnt get a tattoo done before you go to africa "

I was just thinking the same thing

Wait til you get back

Your life may be filled with new experiences and a tattoo to celebrate and remember those experiences, could be an excellent way of documenting this part of your life journey !

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

"All of the artists at Flamin' Eight tattoo in Kentish Town, London are great. It's an award winning studio. But like others have said, don't get it done before going to Africa! At the worst it will get infected, at the very least it won't heal well and the sun will bleach it before the ink really holds."

It won't be seeing much sun. So no problem and lots of experience in dealing with infections in weird places

ill try the kentish town one, thanks a lot

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

"i really wouldnt get a tattoo done before you go to africa

I was just thinking the same thing

Wait til you get back

Your life may be filled with new experiences and a tattoo to celebrate and remember those experiences, could be an excellent way of documenting this part of your life journey ! "

All great advice and really grateful to people for taking the time to help

but you never do know if your going to make it back, hence the urgency inm getting before I leave

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

"i really wouldnt get a tattoo done before you go to africa

I was just thinking the same thing

Wait til you get back

Your life may be filled with new experiences and a tattoo to celebrate and remember those experiences, could be an excellent way of documenting this part of your life journey !

All great advice and really grateful to people for taking the time to help

but you never do know if your going to make it back, hence the urgency inm getting before I leave

If you are that 'desperate' to get one done, check out the portfolios of artists first and book in with someone with a back catalogue worth looking at.

Anyone can be a tattooist, not everyone has the ability and skill to be a good tattooist.

Getting in with a renowned artist takes time - you may be lucky and get a cancellation, especially if you can go midweek.

Remember, whatever you have done will be with you for life.

IMHO it should be something that means something to you and not just a simple trace off a predetermined sketch.

If you are unsure of what you want, but want to experience the sensation of it, have something that be covered easily, so that if at a later date you want something more eloborate, it can be covered up.

Hope it all goes well for you out in Africa.

Report back safe

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

"i really wouldnt get a tattoo done before you go to africa

I was just thinking the same thing

Wait til you get back

Your life may be filled with new experiences and a tattoo to celebrate and remember those experiences, could be an excellent way of documenting this part of your life journey !

All great advice and really grateful to people for taking the time to help

but you never do know if your going to make it back, hence the urgency inm getting before I leave

If you are that 'desperate' to get one done, check out the portfolios of artists first and book in with someone with a back catalogue worth looking at.

Anyone can be a tattooist, not everyone has the ability and skill to be a good tattooist.

Getting in with a renowned artist takes time - you may be lucky and get a cancellation, especially if you can go midweek.

Remember, whatever you have done will be with you for life.

IMHO it should be something that means something to you and not just a simple trace off a predetermined sketch.

Hope it all goes well for you out in Africa.

Report back safe

Had a few for superstisious reason and for monumental memories

so this one is for both

just tried kentish town, no room

so I think I'm going to have to put a country wide call out. I've got till next friday, help

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By *icboyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Remember the enemy of every tattoo is the sun...will age it before you know it...

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

"Remember the enemy of every tattoo is the sun...will age it before you know it...

Very true, it'll be kept covered, it won't be there at all at this rate, everywheres fully booked, that's why I'm sending out an sos lol

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

" everywheres fully booked "

everywhere that is half decent will be fully booked

i would say you will be lucky to get in anywhere but a newly established studio or one that doesn't have much of a reputation.

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

" everywheres fully booked

everywhere that is half decent will be fully booked

i would say you will be lucky to get in anywhere but a newly established studio or one that doesn't have much of a reputation.

I agree, I'm hoping a great artist is going to stumble upon my plea on here

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

Try Splash of ink in castle bromwich or eighty six tattoos in kings norton or castle ink in weoley castle.

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

all the best ones will prolly easily be booked up for the entire summer

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

"Try Splash of ink in castle bromwich or eighty six tattoos in kings norton or castle ink in weoley castle. "

You are kidding? Do you even know who this is?

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

"Try Splash of ink in castle bromwich or eighty six tattoos in kings norton or castle ink in weoley castle.

You are kidding? Do you even know who this is?"

Is this seriously how this is going to be? Because it's not a game I'm prepared to play.

It's an open forum, we're both adults and I certainly have no axe to grind so I thought I'd give you the benefit of my knowledge of the area to use or not, as you see fit.

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

if ur going for something simple or text based any half decent tatt shop will do

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

"Try Splash of ink in castle bromwich or eighty six tattoos in kings norton or castle ink in weoley castle.

You are kidding? Do you even know who this is?

Is this seriously how this is going to be? Because it's not a game I'm prepared to play.

It's an open forum, we're both adults and I certainly have no axe to grind so I thought I'd

give you the benefit of my knowledge of the area to use or not, as you see fit.

It is certainly no game to me, thanks for the advice ill look into them, I know you still love me, at least call me before I leave. Xx

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

I have a permanent marker I can use on you if you are really stuck

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

Jo Harrison is one of the best around mate. Her studio is in Birmingham.

And in London there some amazing ones in Camden town. Check out kamil, he's right near the Market.

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

"Jo Harrison is one of the best around mate. Her studio is in Birmingham.

And in London there some amazing ones in Camden town. Check out kamil, he's right near the Market."

Where in Birmingham is her studio?

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

Was told when I got mine that strong sun in the first year really fade the colour

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

"Jo Harrison is one of the best around mate. Her studio is in Birmingham.

And in London there some amazing ones in Camden town. Check out kamil, he's right near the Market.

Where in Birmingham is her studio?"

It's in city center, near the bullring, google her name and her studio address will show up

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

He had it done yesterday xx and it looked really good .

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