Disney Tattoos

[dahuffy]

WOW! This has got to be the most active I have seen a Disney tattoos thread on this board! Awesome!!!!

If anyone has pics that they want to post but don't know how you can set up a free account at something like photobucket (or the Dis actually also has a photo posting section) and put your pictures on that. Then do an advanced reply and there is an icon for you to click to enter the address of your picture for it to put it in your post.


My two cents on tattoos and pain:

I'm not a big tattoo person, I have two, one on my back inbetween my shoulders, and one on my ankle (my mickey I posted) but both of my parents are covered and my husband has quite a few of his own too. . .. and I have a couple tattoo artists that are friends.
I am not big into pain!
I have given birth. . . but even though I was determined to go au natural I didn't make it and got an epidural (this pregnancy I am not even going to kid myself).
Yet, I found tattooing bearable. I just kept telling myself that the hour(s) of pain would be worth it for something that would last a lifetime (with the occassional touch up, ofcourse).

From what everyone has told me the closer it is to bone the more it hurts, and also the closer it is to areas full of nerves. The tops of the feet and hands, and on collar bones are supposed to be the most painful. Followed by ankles, shoulder blades, wrists, neck, etc. The least painful place supposedly is the breast or chest. Ofcourse this all varies from person to person, and one's weight, and pain tolerances, etc.
In fact my tattoo on my ankle was less painful than the one inbetween my blades, traditionally a spot that isn't supposed to be too bad, especially if you have some cushioning there like I do.

So, if you really want to know the best spot to get a tattoo my opinion is this: where you will be most happy seeing a tattoo for the rest of your life. Because ultimately that's what matters. . . . it might be the most painful spot you could have ever picked but if you never come to regret it then it will be worth it.

The quickest tattoo you could ever get is a name or writing. They also heal the quickest because the writing is so thin as opposed to inches thick. And it is hard for even a subpar artist to mess up writing.

Take into account healing, if you don't have anyone to help you, then the back is really not a good place to get a tattoo. And try and avoid getting a tattoo where clothes could rub it while it's healing. I won't give any other tips as far as healing goes other than do whatever your artist tells you. Just about every artist will have a different way of telling you how to heal it, this is mainly because no one but them knows what works best for their art. Different techniques call for different after care. (But do be wary of anyone that tells you to use neosporin)

Also, some tips for getting a tattoo:

Eat before you get it done! When you get a tattoo your body releases alot of endorphins. . . . and if you haven't eaten in awhile then it can cause your blood sugar to drop considerably. And you are technically causing trauma to your body when you get a tattoo so make sure you give your body fuel and fluids to help it handle it.

Take deep breaths!!! Remember to breath while your getting a tattoo. May sound simple but it really will help with the pain! You don't know how many times I caught myself holding my breath during my first tattoo. It can actually make things hurt to hold your breath cause it messes with your blood flow and actually causes your skin to tighten, making you feel the needle a whole lot more. So, breath, try and relax and things will go faster and easier.

Find a good artist with good recommendations. Different artists have different "touches" While the principle is the same and they all basicly have to do the same thing (get the needle in the same approximate depth, etc) different artists will have different ways of doing it. Try and find an artist with a "delicate" touch.

Also, find an artist that meets your needs. . . .do you like to have someone that chats you up while you're getting your hair cut? or do you prefer someone who is quiet and leaves you to your thoughts? That's something to consider with an artist.
If you like a chatty sort then it helps when you're getting a tattoo to have someone talking with you to keep your mind off of the pain.
But it can also be a bad experience when you're getting poked with a needle and clenching your teeth wishing the artist would just shut up!

Ok, I know that's a lot of info and stuff. . .. but in my opinion a tattoo should be a lifetime commitment and so many different little factors can play alot in whether your happy with it or not.
Even if it's just a little tattoo that only takes 45 minutes to do. . . . it's still there permanently. Not all the tattoos that people come to regret are big. . . some can actually be quite small.

Thank you for the great advice!!

 

[belle&sebastiansmom]

I have Tink on my lower back...
I'm contemplating getting a Mickey head on our trip in May... I'd like to have the kids names/initials incorporated somehow...

I'm thinking first initial in each ear of my 2 older girls and the babies initials in the head.....

Any ideas on how I can make that work?
Initials are
R
K
S
E

?

I'm totally not an artist, so I can't help you out there, and I'd have to see your idea before I judge it. I tried drawing it out on paper and it just didn't look right. What about a Mickey head, or the line drawing, then some sort of flower or "pixie dust" surrounding it, in the birthstone color of each child? Let us know what you decide and if you get something drawn up with the initials. I'd love to see it!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I'm totally not an artist, so I can't help you out there, and I'd have to see your idea before I judge it. I tried drawing it out on paper and it just didn't look right. What about a Mickey head, or the line drawing, then some sort of flower or "pixie dust" surrounding it, in the birthstone color of each child? Let us know what you decide and if you get something drawn up with the initials. I'd love to see it!

I really want a Mickey head, but the birthstone color is a neat idea.... Just I dont really even follow their birthstones, (or signs) ...lol.
I'd really like their initials incorporated somehow...

 

[Tom Kurowski]

I have Tink on my lower back...
I'm contemplating getting a Mickey head on our trip in May... I'd like to have the kids names/initials incorporated somehow...

I'm thinking first initial in each ear of my 2 older girls and the babies initials in the head.....

Any ideas on how I can make that work?
Initials are
R
K
S
E

?

Depends on how big you want it. Maybe use characters for each letter with a mickey head as the background.
for example: R - remy (ratatouille)
K - Kanga (winnie the pooh)
S - sully (monsters inc)
E _ eyeore ( winnie the pooh)
put a mickey head outline around the characters or a "shadow" behind. Maybe make the characters hold hands.
Just google mickey characters and you will find a list of all characters from all disney films, then you can match favorites!
good luck
tom

 

[lenshanem]

I've been thinking about another tattoo myself. I have two girls, too. What about two Minnie Mouse ears with their names written on them?

 

[dahuffy]

Very cool tattoo and the picture was def. a sign (IMO)

By the way here the correct link for your picture
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv349/MoonlightingPhotography/IMG_2378.jpg

Love it!

 

[ImMarcik]

Here's my princess tatt. I wish I would have gotten a hidden mickey in the crown. I am planning on getting another after I run my race but I keep debating. I really want the word believe wispy with stars around it. Then I think of a butterfly representing believing I can fly.

Question, does anyone think anything could be added on the sides or top of this one or would it take away from it?

 

[iwish81792]

if you still check this thread princessallegra, your tattoo is amazing!

any chance of a closer pic?

 

[dahuffy]

Here's my princess tatt. I wish I would have gotten a hidden mickey in the crown. I am planning on getting another after I run my race but I keep debating. I really want the word believe wispy with stars around it. Then I think of a butterfly representing believing I can fly.

Question, does anyone think anything could be added on the sides or top of this one or would it take away from it?

Nice job!

 

[dahuffy]

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[dahuffy]

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[ImMarcik]

Nice job!

Thank you!

 

[Leger13]

ImMarcik ~ I love your princess tattoo. I think the only thing I might do to it if I was you was add some ears to the dot over the "i" to add a little more Disney flair to it. If you add anything else it would probably take away from the way it looks like it sparkles. Your artist really did a great job!

 

[Leger13]

For those of you that have tattoos on your wrist, how badly did it hurt?

I have 5 tattoos now: 1 on each shoulder blade, 1 on my foot, and 2 on my chest area(which hurt the most out of all of them to me...)

I'm thinking about getting a tattoo on the inside of each wrist and just want to know how the pain compares to other parts of the body....

I know you've already had your question answered but I wanted to confirm what everyone else was saying. The wrist is the easiest place to get tattooed. More of an annoyance than pain. And it was the fastest healing tattoo I've ever gotten. Hope you went through with it, and if not yet then hope you will soon and post the picture here

 

[Shyvioletisme]

I know you've already had your question answered but I wanted to confirm what everyone else was saying. The wrist is the easiest place to get tattooed. More of an annoyance than pain. And it was the fastest healing tattoo I've ever gotten. Hope you went through with it, and if not yet then hope you will soon and post the picture here

haven't done it yet...I either have to do it soon(so it will be healed enough I can use the pool this summer...) or wait until after summer to have it done...

 

[ImMarcik]

ImMarcik ~ I love your princess tattoo. I think the only thing I might do to it if I was you was add some ears to the dot over the "i" to add a little more Disney flair to it. If you add anything else it would probably take away from the way it looks like it sparkles. Your artist really did a great job!

Thank you! He spent a lot of time putting white through it and on the dot on the i. If it wasn't for that, I would definitely put the hidden mickey on the dot, but i like the sparkle look. I think you are right, adding anything would take away from it.

 

[Leger13]

haven't done it yet...I either have to do it soon(so it will be healed enough I can use the pool this summer...) or wait until after summer to have it done...

Do you have a design picked out?

Thank you! He spent a lot of time putting white through it and on the dot on the i. If it wasn't for that, I would definitely put the hidden mickey on the dot, but i like the sparkle look. I think you are right, adding anything would take away from it.

That's great. I love artists that really take their time and make every tattoo look great. I hate the ones that think that if it's not their kind of art work that it's not worth taking the time. Are you going to get the other disney related tattoo that you were talking about?

 

[dahuffy]

I found this variation of Tink about a year ago and I would love to have it as my first tat! Not necessarily in the Apple Bottom brand jeans though. What do ya'll think?

 

[memy26]

I found this variation of Tink about a year ago and I would love to have it as my first tat! Not necessarily in the Apple Bottom brand jeans though. What do ya'll think?

I really like it!!

This is the one that I want to have done

Sorry its so small

Hopefully I can get it done over Springbreak

 

[Leger13]

I found this variation of Tink about a year ago and I would love to have it as my first tat! Not necessarily in the Apple Bottom brand jeans though. What do ya'll think?

Very cute. Tink with junk in her trunk haha!

I really like it!!

This is the one that I want to have done

Sorry its so small

Hopefully I can get it done over Springbreak

That one is really cute too! I just love Grumpy's childish nature and that picture of him really captures it.