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Is this possible? If so, how do you do it?

Thanks!

Wasn't remotely painful. Didn't hurt at all.

Kinda gotta agree with @9Years. You presented yourself as an expert with your post. If you are quoting from other websites, you should say so.

That is really, really weird. Dry heal does sound like the way to go. Have you asked your doctor about it?

Hi, Jeff. Welcome!

Hope this is getting better for you. Best wishes on your big day!

Didn't say Sarah wasn't a good artist. I said she's batshit crazy. I can't stand her, so I can't follow her IG.

The difference between me and the people on these reality shows? I'd never go on one in a million years. They are all bullshit. :-)

I watch it, too. I find it amusing. My tattoo artist watches, and we talk about it and mock it relentlessly. St. Marq is one of the biggest morons I've ever witnessed on this show. All of this tattoos look the same, which is truly shitty. Also think Cleen Rock One is a tool. The name alone says it all. And that idiot woman with the crazy eyes— Sarah, I think? — she's nuts. She acted like she was so different when she came back this time, but she was exactly the same — batshit crazy.

I have always liked Matti. Hope he continues doing well.

I've had an infection in one of my tattoos. That doesn't look anything like an infection. You have nothing to worry about, @Faust. If it becomes pustulent, oozy, and hot, that's when you need to worry.

Hi, Adrian! Welcome!

I have weird skin. Sometimes mine do that same thing. I got a Prince tattoo the day he died, and it healed much like yours. Give it some time. It'll be fine. Just don't pick or scratch.

4 hours ago, aryastark said:

But is it possible that this can be covered up? And how long does it take to be fully healed normally?

You need to talk to an artist. It can definitely be covered, but as @Devious6 says, I don't think you can put a dreamcatcher over it because of the angle and spacing. But the only way to know for sure is to speak to a reputable artist ASAP.

(And you will need to let it heal a bit before you cover it.)

Always do your research and go to a reputable shop. Always. That's what I would recommend doing now. Find a tattoo artist in  your area who does coverups well, and go and see him for a consultation. I am sorry you are unhappy with it.

Welcome, Robin!

2 hours ago, Devious6 said:

I keep coming back to look at your pieces. It gives me inspiration for my next - definitely going traditional.

Thanks. You can't go wrong with American traditional! I love it.

Thanks! And welcome, Nick!

People can do what they like, of course. But try sitting for three days at a tattoo convention paperwork table listening to people wax lyrical about their infinity symbol the size of a dime. It was just funny.

Anyway, we all have our bugaboos, and this is one of mine. You should absolutely feel free to not read this thread. ;-)

I guess it is a cultural thing because every artist I know would much prefer a cash tip than a "gift," especially if you don't know them very well. *shrug*

Really cool. Congratulations.

On 4/9/2014 at 8:26 PM, suburbanxcore said:

Important news via Instagram: Richard Stell cut off his beard braid.

And it's now hanging in his shop in Tulsa.

I've never seen a tattoo artist decline a tip. Ever. Give him a tip. He has to pay his bills.

P.S. If there is another thread like this elsewhere, point me in that direction, and I'll get this deleted. I just didn't see one.

I noticed this weekend at the convention that people with tiny tattoos on their wrist or a small black tattoo outline on their ankle consider themselves tattoo experts. I know they are excited, and they feel part of a club, but dude. You are not an expert because you have an infinity symbol on your wrist or your kid's name written on your ankle. They know EVERYTHING because they have a five-minute $50 tattoo of their sorority name on their wrist or inside of their fingers.  It was hilarious and also very weird. I like that they refer to people without tiny tattoos on their wrists as plainskins. Um, no. Just no.

Also, as an aside, I hate the term "plainskins." I don't judge anyone for not having tattoos. They aren't plainskins. They are just people who don't have tattoos.

@SStu, NOTHING! All the artists I wanted to get tattooed by were far too busy, and Richard didn't feel like tattooing at the convention. I have to drive back over in a few days/couple of weeks, and he'll tattoo me then. I saw him right before he left, and he was game—he just didn't want to do it there.

That said, I was way too busy to take the time to get tattooed. We had lines of people waiting to fill out their health department paperwork to get tattooed at times. So it worked out OK.

Was a fun and insane weekend. I'm exhausted. :-) But in a good way.