Kev Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I think something semi-geometric in that area. I like the idea of capping off my travel leg with a compass rose like this (maybe less detailed, a few colors) The other knee, maybe a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign. These are super basic, but they can get really detailed: Jake, AlannaCA and Ursula 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-16940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight-Lines Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I wish I could get the russian stars for time served in the Mafia. Cool design, but dont want to be frontin something. gougetheeyes, Duffa, Ursula and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-16948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Posting my knee piece Wednesday, dun dun dun! Stitch626 and Ursula 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Panther head with a spider-web around it? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Ended up getting the shading and lining done last night, had to the push the appt back a day later. I can send a PM to anyone interested in seeing it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Ended up getting the shading and lining done last night, had to the push the appt back a day later. I can send a PM to anyone interested in seeing it. Why not just post it here? I bet everyone's interested! Jaycel Adkins 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Ok...you convinced me. haha Nick Ley hogg, Texkota, Duffa and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Fucking awesome. Nick does some real cool shit. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I put a super hot towel on it right when we finished, no swelling ! AlannaCA 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 That is awesome! I absolutely love how it completely fills that spot. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 love it ,I think it looks great as is . Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 nice tattoo and the placement couldnt have been better Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I put a super hot towel on it right when we finished, no swelling ! Dude that rules! Also, explain the hot towel trick.. does that actually work? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Shirley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 those are bad ass.... Cat heads seems to be a good fit for knee-designs. I especially like these: Jim Sylvia Valerie Vargas Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Dude that rules! Also, explain the hot towel trick.. does that actually work? Get a paper towel, or a cloth from the hot water dispenser and soak it. Apply immediately after opening you're towel or cloth and keep it on and make a face, cause it's going to hurt. The hot water is suppose to suck down the swelling and pull out the red like witch hazel. I've noticed I heal real faster and better doing this. AlannaCA 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texkota Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Get a paper towel, or a cloth from the hot water dispenser and soak it. Apply immediately after opening you're towel or cloth and keep it on and make a face, cause it's going to hurt. The hot water is suppose to suck down the swelling and pull out the red like witch hazel. I've noticed I heal real faster and better doing this. OK, I'll ask. When do you do this? At the shop or can you wait until you get home? How long do you keep the hot towel on your new tattoo? I'm starting my chest/half sleeve piece next week and I'd like to try this. Thanks, Kevin Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I waited about 10 mins for ointment to dry a little, and then I applied it right away after. You keep it on until it's no longer hot. AlannaCA 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 It's similar to the "hot soak" method that's popular in Japan. About an hour after I get tattooed, I get the water as hot as I can stand it and either take a hot shower or soak in a hot bath for about 10 minutes. It usually hurts worse than the tattoo itself, at least at first, but the pain subsides fairly quickly. I've had great results with healing tattoos this way. jayessebee, RoryQ, Stitch626 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 It's similar to the "hot soak" method that's popular in Japan. About an hour after I get tattooed, I get the water as hot as I can stand it and either take a hot shower or soak in a hot bath for about 10 minutes. It usually hurts worse than the tattoo itself, at least at first, but the pain subsides fairly quickly. I've had great results with healing tattoos this way. Hogg, you mentioned this before and I think I remember other folks talking about the soaking that's popular in Japan. Totally crazy. I'll definitely try the hot towel thing, though it makes me super nervous! AlannaCA 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-17742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Did the hot towel trick a few weeks ago on my shin and it seemed to help the healing. Not much scabbing, quick and easy! In other news, killer bear head on the knee tattooed by Mr. Robert Ryan he posted on his blog. Find his blog here. kylegrey, Jake, Gregor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-22281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Damn, @gougetheeyes, that's on you? Lucky dude! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-22282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Damn, @gougetheeyes, that's on you? Lucky dude! AHH sorry, no, worded that terribly! I meant, "And here is a knee tattoo (that is not on me) by Robert Ryan." Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-22290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Great thread guys - really good food for thought. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-22301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 @gougetheeyes thanks for the heads up on the blog dude . gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-22305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have been revisiting knee tattoos lately and thinking about designs. I've seen some cool spiderweb designs from Stewart Robson (with a spider at the centre) and from Nick Colella which made me search for more. One design that seems to crop up in a few cases is a spider web with a nautical star of some sort. As something I have always liked the idea of for a knee tattoo is a compass star I was curious where the combination of spider web with star comes from - anyone know? Random combination or is there a story behind it... kylegrey 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=2#findComment-26652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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