Shotgun 1 #1 February 21, 2006 Does anyone know if there is a name for the type of tattoo where the ink is sort of hammered into your skin? And have any of you ever been tattooed this way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 February 21, 2006 you mean the old school way? I know what your talking about but i havn't a clue what its called. Where is Paige when ya need her?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerd137 0 #3 February 21, 2006 Check out black wave tattoo. "Black Wave Tattoo is the only shop in the world that offers both state-of-the-art machine tattooing, and these several different forms of traditional hand tattooing." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #4 February 21, 2006 The traditional Japanese method is referred to as irezumi, Polynesian method is tatau or tatuThe only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 February 21, 2006 Tatu or Tatau, usually. You can find info here: http://samoantattoo.tattooing-piercings.com/ If you're considering a traditional tattoo, there can be significant risks: http://tattoos.com/jane/steve/polynesia_today.htm The Samoan ministry of health banned traditional tattoo tools, because they're so likely to transmit disease. Now they're using something similar to the prison style tattoo, made from electric shavers or walkman parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #6 February 21, 2006 QuoteThe Samoan ministry of health banned traditional tattoo tools, because they're so likely to transmit disease. Some places do the "hammering" style of tattooing with a needle instead of the traditional bone or wood. Oh, and random (though possibly not true) trivia: I've heard that the original word "tattoo" comes from the sound of the hammer on the nail. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 February 21, 2006 Ask Marybeth (I'm guessing you know her) she is working for a tattoo shop, and she had one done by hand not too long ago as well. Bad infection for a couple days.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #8 February 21, 2006 Thanks for all the replies... I think the Polynesian-type stuff is what I was looking for. I didn't know about the risk of infection being worse than the modern type of tattoo, but I suppose that makes sense. And I don't think that I know Marybeth, but I'll find her next time I'm at the dz... That link to Black Wave tattoo had some interesting stuff, and some links to tattoo conventions that might be fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerd137 0 #9 February 21, 2006 I can't say that I recommend Black Wave tattoo....I only mentioned them because I knew they did traditional tattooing there. The main artist, Freewind, is the only one there who actually does traditional tattooing. And he's supposed to be VERY good - his portfolio is amazing - however, he kinda pissed me off because I made an appointment with him a month in advance and he totally flaked on me. The day of the appointment, the entire staff was late. While I was waiting (45 minutes) for Freewind to show, the other dude mentioned that they all went out drinking the previous night. Shortly thereafter Freewind called in "sick." On top of that he didn't return my call to reschedule the appointment, so I ended up going elsewhere. Oh, btw, I wasn't interested in traditional work for myself....just a good artist...modern equipment is fine by me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #10 February 21, 2006 Quotehe kinda pissed me off because I made an appointment with him a month in advance and he totally flaked on me Well what did you expect from a dude called "Freewind"? (Sorry, I just had to say that. ) I suspect that the tattoo industry is sort of like the skydiving industry and the people are going to be a bit more free-spirited (and therefore "flaky") than in some other businesses. I'd probably forgive the calling in sick with a hangover thing, but I would have gone somewhere else too if he never returned my call - that's not cool. I think it's important to have a good experience when getting a tattoo - to me, the experience is as important as the tattoo... which is one of the reasons I am considering having some traditional work done... and I would prefer to get to know the tattoo artist a bit beforehand... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nerd137 0 #11 February 21, 2006 Yeah, he really blew me off: First he was SOOOO busy he couldn't make an appointment. Call back in a month, they said. I called back in a month, and they scheduled me for a month later. Then he was too hung over to do it. I waited a week for him to call me back. Nothing. I called him. He was there, but too busy to take the call. I left a message and let a week pass. Nothing. I called one last time, left a final message, and after yet another week hunted down another artist. But things ended up working out. I can say nothing but great things about Yvonne at Outer Limits Tattoo in Anaheim. She was super cool and I'm really happy with my tattoo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #12 February 21, 2006 It looks like Yvonne does nice work... Do you have a pic of your tattoo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nerd137 0 #13 February 22, 2006 Yup....when I get home later I'll post it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #14 February 22, 2006 I waited years before I saw artwork I would commit to forever. I went with Mom's Body Shop in the Haight in San Francisco. Ack, the artist is no longer there. Never go with flash from the books, only go with original art, and pay for it. I have one large tattoo on my right bicep, and I like it. You're going to go with a local artist, so take the time to look at the artist's original art. If they are inclined towards wierd stuff you don't like, move on. Have your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #15 February 22, 2006 QuoteHave your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. My first (and so far, only) tattoo is on my shoulder. While I like the look of tattoos, I'm not the type that enjoys drawing attention to myself, so I would probably never get a tattoo in a place that wasn't easy to cover up when I wanted to. I like the way they look on the back of the neck, but even that is too visible for me... I think I want my next tattoo to be more about the experience, so I'd like to find an artist that I like and have them design something for me - just a simple but meaningful design, not really a picture of anything... and I think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #16 February 22, 2006 Quote[replyI think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Get your good self to New Guinea then they still do the loin cloth dancing thing, and they hammer tattoo as well You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Shotgun 1 #10 February 21, 2006 Quotehe kinda pissed me off because I made an appointment with him a month in advance and he totally flaked on me Well what did you expect from a dude called "Freewind"? (Sorry, I just had to say that. ) I suspect that the tattoo industry is sort of like the skydiving industry and the people are going to be a bit more free-spirited (and therefore "flaky") than in some other businesses. I'd probably forgive the calling in sick with a hangover thing, but I would have gone somewhere else too if he never returned my call - that's not cool. I think it's important to have a good experience when getting a tattoo - to me, the experience is as important as the tattoo... which is one of the reasons I am considering having some traditional work done... and I would prefer to get to know the tattoo artist a bit beforehand... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerd137 0 #11 February 21, 2006 Yeah, he really blew me off: First he was SOOOO busy he couldn't make an appointment. Call back in a month, they said. I called back in a month, and they scheduled me for a month later. Then he was too hung over to do it. I waited a week for him to call me back. Nothing. I called him. He was there, but too busy to take the call. I left a message and let a week pass. Nothing. I called one last time, left a final message, and after yet another week hunted down another artist. But things ended up working out. I can say nothing but great things about Yvonne at Outer Limits Tattoo in Anaheim. She was super cool and I'm really happy with my tattoo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #12 February 21, 2006 It looks like Yvonne does nice work... Do you have a pic of your tattoo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nerd137 0 #13 February 22, 2006 Yup....when I get home later I'll post it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #14 February 22, 2006 I waited years before I saw artwork I would commit to forever. I went with Mom's Body Shop in the Haight in San Francisco. Ack, the artist is no longer there. Never go with flash from the books, only go with original art, and pay for it. I have one large tattoo on my right bicep, and I like it. You're going to go with a local artist, so take the time to look at the artist's original art. If they are inclined towards wierd stuff you don't like, move on. Have your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #15 February 22, 2006 QuoteHave your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. My first (and so far, only) tattoo is on my shoulder. While I like the look of tattoos, I'm not the type that enjoys drawing attention to myself, so I would probably never get a tattoo in a place that wasn't easy to cover up when I wanted to. I like the way they look on the back of the neck, but even that is too visible for me... I think I want my next tattoo to be more about the experience, so I'd like to find an artist that I like and have them design something for me - just a simple but meaningful design, not really a picture of anything... and I think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #16 February 22, 2006 Quote[replyI think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Get your good self to New Guinea then they still do the loin cloth dancing thing, and they hammer tattoo as well You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Shotgun 1 #12 February 21, 2006 It looks like Yvonne does nice work... Do you have a pic of your tattoo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerd137 0 #13 February 22, 2006 Yup....when I get home later I'll post it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #14 February 22, 2006 I waited years before I saw artwork I would commit to forever. I went with Mom's Body Shop in the Haight in San Francisco. Ack, the artist is no longer there. Never go with flash from the books, only go with original art, and pay for it. I have one large tattoo on my right bicep, and I like it. You're going to go with a local artist, so take the time to look at the artist's original art. If they are inclined towards wierd stuff you don't like, move on. Have your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #15 February 22, 2006 QuoteHave your first tattoo be somewhere you don't have to show an employer. My first (and so far, only) tattoo is on my shoulder. While I like the look of tattoos, I'm not the type that enjoys drawing attention to myself, so I would probably never get a tattoo in a place that wasn't easy to cover up when I wanted to. I like the way they look on the back of the neck, but even that is too visible for me... I think I want my next tattoo to be more about the experience, so I'd like to find an artist that I like and have them design something for me - just a simple but meaningful design, not really a picture of anything... and I think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 February 22, 2006 Quote[replyI think having it done the traditional way, preferably somewhere other than a tattoo parlor would be nice... with dudes in loincloths dancing around and chanting and, oh nevermind... Get your good self to New Guinea then they still do the loin cloth dancing thing, and they hammer tattoo as well You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
