Kris_23

Just got back from Thailand, know there is quite a few people with tatts on here.

Buddha was done last year by the same artist.


(Initials of grandparents)

COCHYN

Jeez you have some balls getting a tattoo done in a country like that

Kris_23

I went to someone on a recommendation. Wouldn't just walk into any Studio in Thailand!

COCHYN

Yet, you did. Hey, I recommend Tesco next time

Sorry mate, just had to deal with loads of people who've had severely infected arms and legs over the years at hospitals as a result of tattoo's from foreign countries. Not to mention the amount of implant procedures their "surgeons" undertake at a fraction of the U.K's prices that we have to correct Some even loose limbs! Just not worth it...

Kris_23

Not sure what you mean there. I had a pal that had had over 15hours of work done on his leg from this artist. So I was well aware of this artists quality and proceedures. Had it done less than 2 weeks ago and is now more or less fully healed.

I know where you are coming from though but infections are normally caused by poor care after tattooing and not checking the artist follows the correct procedures and takes the necessary precautions.

COCHYN

As above mate, it's poor hygiene standards that effect tattoo and medical procedures in countries like that. Can easily say that infections are in the high 90 percentile when they return and rely on the good old NHS to correct their retarded decisions, just for the sake of saving a few quid.

But if you're happy with it and done your homework on the establishment, then good for you. I've just dealt with too much to trust anyone who don't have the same standards of those in the EU.

fuzzy

fair play to you if your religion means that much to you you need to get symbols permanently etched into your skin.

mrjenrst

No they're usually down to tattooist's been mucky cunts, not meaning to piss on your chips but its what you dont see been done is the biggest problem! Autoclave?

gjh

Sweet looking tattoos. I'm far to big a wimp to get one.

DAN400

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looks good mate,
i talked about getting a tattoo for years,
eventually got round to it a few weeks ago,
half sleeve, 2 4hour sittings, very happy with it,
you always get ones sayin dont see the point bla bla bla,
as long as your happy with it

Retro Al

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Looks good were abouts in thailand did you get it done? ive been after a tattoo for ages

I got a quote the other day from a place in york but Ł450 seems quite a lot.

Im going to thailand in jan so might be a bit cheaper over there

I bet they have been doing tattoos in places like thailand long before the monkeys over here were.

Less.

Looks good but dont think I could have one that big tho

xr2wishy

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looks well, no reason not to have something like that done abroad, for me i have a local guy do mine, loads of mag features and very quick at doing them.
i'm itching for more very soon

COCHYN

Really, did you not just read my posts? Christ how dilusional the British public have become! But then again you get them done in this country, so a little hypocritical...

Kris_23

Nothing to do with religion. Its a lucky buddha.

Kris_23

Was done on Koh Phangan. If your on facebook search Tattoo club koh phangan. A majority of the locals I spoke to with tattoos go there.

There are 1000's of tattooists in Thailand, its just whether you want to go into somewhere without knowing what their work is like.

Mine cost me Ł140 for a 4 hour sitting (in 35 degree heat!) so quite a bit cheaper than the UK.

R5FORD

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Just had my 3rd tattoo done on my forearm. Becoes very addictive.

Kris_23

Tell me about it, this was my third!

Glenn_

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Any pics.

big_wig_074

They're probably ignoring you because your self important posts seem to insinuate that EVERY foreign tattoo artist will give you problems, whereas what is happening in the real world is that thousands of foreign artists are in fact very good and legit but the odds of someone booking an appointment with the nhs to show off a good tattoo are pretty slim, so of course you see the bad ones!

Kris_23

Well said, I had one done in the UK and the two I have done in Thailand are of much better quality.

Obviously there are chances of getting infections from foreign tattooists but there is also a chance you could get an infection from a UK tattooist.

Stu @ M Developments

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I am still considering a Biomech sleeve... my mates is still in progress, this is it last weekend.

dojj

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Wouldn't want anything other than writing, so much easier to cover up

Kris_23

Why would you get tattoos that you intend to cover up?!

RST

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Looks good mate

dvid

I'm booked in for my first tattoo on 16th July, been considering getting something done for years and years. Our daughter was born in Feb so im getting her footprints at 1 month old put on the inside of my forearm... I have no idea what to expect from the experience and felt realyl out of place walking in as a "newbie", but I get the feeling that once I've had one it'll become very addictive!

Kris_23

I found that my first time was less painful than the second and third due to the adrenaline rush of getting your first tatt, outline doesn't hurt that much but shading hurts more.

Is addictive though I said I would only get one!

Kris_23

Not something I would get done but can look amazing when done well

dojj

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Just me I guess, change my mind in seconds, but normally after I've done what I was thinking about not doing

Turbosimpsons

iTrader: (3)

looking great.

R5FORD

iTrader: (1)

Nothing fancy mate just my wifes name.

Ad4m RST

Great tatts, not easy to find artists who can pull off the brush stroke look with so much detail...

Been getting my chest & half sleeves done last year or so, debated a lot on a Buddha head but went with a Pharoah.


You don't need to be Buddhist to get a Buddha tattoo FFS , it's symbolic. How many people do you see with the swallows who've never done a days bird?

steviecossie

They look amazing, I'm in the process of getting a full sleeve designed for me can't wait to get it started, they can be very addicting.

v man

Nice tattoo mate

I've got my back done with 2 big dragons
My sons name tearing through my fore arm
My wife's name on the back of my fore arm ( got to get a floral pattern with hearts and other shit to finish it off )
My daughters name on the same side but covering my shoulder with daisy flowers and feligerfey ( spelling) around it. ( her name is daisy hence the Daisy's )

Most of the arm is covered but got a fair bit more to go then the other arm needs covering

WongRS

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I'm 2 sittings into a full sleeve now, thought about it for a good year or so, finally took the plunge, loving it so far.

Kris_23

Cheers for the comments

mykebob

This is looking great and fantastic with nice designs. These tattoos are looking nice and Buddha tattoo is also looking great. They are designed in a well manner.
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