First tattoo: rib tattoo?

Q. HELLO! I just turned 17, and im ready for my first tattoo. but im wondering, would it be smart to do a rib tattoo first? i wanna hear some of your opinions.
Also, how much does it hurt? i've heard it's bad, and that people say it's much worse then it actually is.

Thanks!

A. I have my whole side done, (about a 1/3 finished piece) and the part right at the top that was the worst part of the whole thing, it hurts, but it's not unbearable, I felt my organs vibrating.

If its something with a lot of detail you might want to get the outline done, let that heal then get the rest.
After 90 minutes on mine I had to stop, then a few months later went to get the rest (that I have so far) done.

The pain is worth it though, ribs tats look amazing on anyone
And I find I have a high pain threshold, and it didn't hurt as much as people made it seem.
But women also have a higher pain threshold than men..

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Rib cage tattoo on bigger woman?

Q. Ok i know this is gonna be a weird question, but it can make a difference. Im going to be getting a tattoo on my left rib cage, and i know with all tattoos they hurt, i have 3. My question is, if your a bigger woman will it hurt worse or less on the side? Ive heard people say that the more fat you have the less pain and visa versa. Im a thick girl, no not like 400lbs but im a little bigger than most, and am getting my tattoo soon. I just wanted to know. Thanks!

A. I'm about 5'7 and 160 pounds - not too fat, but certainly not skinny. Getting my ribs tattooed DEFINITELY hurt. I think it's just one of those tender areas that is going to hurt no matter what.

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Where to get a tattoo on a female body?

Q. Where is the best place on a body for a woman to put a tattoo without the least amount of worry of it wrinkling with age decades down the road? I heard stomach is the worst but I see some women who have had kids and their stomach tats never changed form.

A. The shoulders / back don't get too wrinkly / saggy. Stay away from the stomach, ribs, hips if you're planning on getting pregnant.

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If you saw someone like this with a tattoo what would you think?

Q. Just curious. 200lb female. A little tall but has a good sized belly and some fat on her ribs/thighs/butt blah blah. She has a tattoo under her ribs. Not trashy just a small cute little thing. Would you think its gross for a bigger person to have a tattoo there? Or is the main problem the fact that she would wear a bikini to somewhere like a beach when she is that big?

A. I don't see anything wrong with an overweight woman getting a tattoo on her ribs. I have a tattoo on my ribs and I am overweight.

However, at the same time...I'm around that weight and I would never wear a bikini on the beach. My personal pool? Heck yeah. But at the beach I rather keep my stomach covered as it definitely isn't my strong spot.

And some of you people are jerks. There's no need to hate on people that are overweight. Good for you that you don't struggle with weight problems in life, some of us do. Stop being an douche for the sake of being a douche.

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How can i save my tattoos while tanning in a tanning bed?

Q. I have a big colored tattoo where my front ribs are, and ive heard that tanning will fade it out. I spent alot of money on my tattoo and if its going to be on my body for the rest of my life, i want it looking good as long as possible. Advice please, (im aware of the dangers of tanning blah blah okay cool were clear)

A. You could use sunblock or cover it with a towel. Tanning beds WILL fade your ink. I know maybe you think that being "tan" is sexy but seriously reconsider this. Tanning salons are going out of business left and right. For starters, fake tans usually LOOK fake. Secondly it destroys your skin and makes it look like leather when you are old and this is a proven fact. I don't even have to go into the health risk because you probably know already.

I am a man and I have LOTS of tattoos. I love to surf, hike and be outside. BUT being inked is a lifestyle choice and I know that. So I wear a wetsuit, I wear long sleeves and I wear sunblock all the time. I have spent thousands of dollars and I have my bodysuit almost complete. This means I can NEVER use a tanning bed and I have to avoid excess sun forever. That is okay with me. I love my ink and want it to last forever.

As a guy I am going to be honest here. I think overly tanned girls look stupid! It isn't sexy, it isn't cute and it isn't healthy. It also makes you look old and will destroy your ink. People who bake in tanning beds look weird. Especially if a woman has nice ink that is attractive to me. I also like people with their NATURAL skin color! Baking in a tanning bed was hot in 1985. It isn't hot in 2011. There are tons of self tanners on the market if you want to look darker. If you care about your ink STOP with the beds! Good luck!

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If i get a tattoo on my rib cage , will it be affected in the future when i become pregnant ?

Q. It will be a quote of about 8 words going diagonally down my rib cage , nothing too big .

When i become pregnant , and get bigg , then small again ,what normally happens ?

A. Any body can be toned back into shape after a pregnancy. I'm sure you've seen imagery out there of women in their 50's that have the bodies of 20 year olds. Haha, as far as tattoos are concerned, depending on *where* you get it on your ribs, you may or may not have problems. (I digress; eventually, a text tattoo will get "old" looking, so you'll need to get it touched up eventually... but that's whether you're pregnant or not).

If your pregnancy does effect it, it would likely stretch the lettering out and make it... "thicker", I guess is the only way I can describe it. Cocoa butter rubbed on your skin on a daily basis will make it easier for the skin to maintain elasticity and it'll help the skin go back to its... "original" pliability after the pregnancy. Of course, you will have to get back to your original weight after having a baby, which for some women, is never an easy task.

I'm trying to say, it doesn't have to turn into an unsightly mess if you don't want it to or if you don't allow it to happen. But you're going to have to work for that result.

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What are some bible verses about being close with your family?

Q. I am a christian girl who is very close to her family and I want to get a meaningful verse tattooed on my rib. I want a verse that is about always sticking together with your family and staying strong.

Please help!
Thanks :)
I mean family like mom, dad, sister, etc.

A. Ezekiel 23:28-35 is about two sisters who are close.

Deuteronomy 22: 28-29 is about how a man can find a woman to marry for just a few pieces of silver.

Edit:

Yes, I know what family means.

Okay, how about Genesis 19:30-36 which is about the love between two daughters and their father.

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How much does a traditional pin up girl tattoo cost?

Q. I am getting ready to get my first tattoo and I have always wanted a traditional style pin up girl like a nurse or a mermaid. I'd prefer to get it on my side or calf. It's going to be 7- 7 1/2 in. In color. Which location do you think would hurt more?

Cheers,

Sam

A. Loaded question. Most artists charge around $150/hr, but will normally quote you on a piece. I've got two tattoos that cost me $150 and took 4-5 hrs (including breaks, etc.) and one that cost $350 (and took about the same amount of time). All depends on the artist and what you want to do. Straight American Traditional, no shading....who knows, but probably would take 2-3 hours tattoo time, depending on the design.

Also, it makes a difference whether you're looking at doing something like this - http://lucky7tattoo.net/uploads/Russell-Fortier-mermaid-pin-up.jpg

Or something like this - http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KOFmOEXi9B8GB0wj_sPUbL1mDVsz11vQzzfEFXs5qPCis6nVCZS8qjLS2trLRpREwRltpCXqNNWG1iQiYYz_Nfhj8BdUf_7oJla2yiY_Slfbic_Wzopdo7SrXMDoEA_K9qj5EU7ueWM/s400/old+school+tattoo+pin+up+girl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://tattooblogger.blogspot.com/2008/06/preaty-pin-up.html&usg=__XCtdj46SRWODD0DB8T4LskhjcFA=&h=400&w=299&sz=23&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=DxAkZq8IayjuVM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtattoo%2Bpinup%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1B3GGGL_enUS309US309%26sa%3DG

Shading and detail take a long time and a good artist, but not every artist can do a good American traditional tattoo like the mermaid. Find out what artist(s) specialize in what techniques in your area.

Ribs reputedly hurt a bit more than other areas, but I will say my calf burned like white hot coals as opposed to my shoulder/bicep area. Calves are far from you heart, so much more difficult in healing.

(Edited)...
OMG....have to disagree with the guy below me. I LOVE pinup art. If you have it, women who like it will like you and let me tell you, a lot of hot girls LIKE pinups (and girls). Women are pretty. Why not? Especially if it's "tasteful" (ie ...no boobies without shells or a bikini top, okay???)

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How can i save my tattoos while tanning in a tanning bed?

Q. I have a big colored tattoo where my front ribs are, and ive heard that tanning will fade it out. I spent alot of money on my tattoo and if its going to be on my body for the rest of my life, i want it looking good as long as possible. Advice please, (im aware of the dangers of tanning blah blah okay cool were clear)

A. You could use sunblock or cover it with a towel. Tanning beds WILL fade your ink. I know maybe you think that being "tan" is sexy but seriously reconsider this. Tanning salons are going out of business left and right. For starters, fake tans usually LOOK fake. Secondly it destroys your skin and makes it look like leather when you are old and this is a proven fact. I don't even have to go into the health risk because you probably know already.

I am a man and I have LOTS of tattoos. I love to surf, hike and be outside. BUT being inked is a lifestyle choice and I know that. So I wear a wetsuit, I wear long sleeves and I wear sunblock all the time. I have spent thousands of dollars and I have my bodysuit almost complete. This means I can NEVER use a tanning bed and I have to avoid excess sun forever. That is okay with me. I love my ink and want it to last forever.

As a guy I am going to be honest here. I think overly tanned girls look stupid! It isn't sexy, it isn't cute and it isn't healthy. It also makes you look old and will destroy your ink. People who bake in tanning beds look weird. Especially if a woman has nice ink that is attractive to me. I also like people with their NATURAL skin color! Baking in a tanning bed was hot in 1985. It isn't hot in 2011. There are tons of self tanners on the market if you want to look darker. If you care about your ink STOP with the beds! Good luck!

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If i get a tattoo on my rib cage , will it be affected in the future when i become pregnant ?

Q. It will be a quote of about 8 words going diagonally down my rib cage , nothing too big .

When i become pregnant , and get bigg , then small again ,what normally happens ?

A. Any body can be toned back into shape after a pregnancy. I'm sure you've seen imagery out there of women in their 50's that have the bodies of 20 year olds. Haha, as far as tattoos are concerned, depending on *where* you get it on your ribs, you may or may not have problems. (I digress; eventually, a text tattoo will get "old" looking, so you'll need to get it touched up eventually... but that's whether you're pregnant or not).

If your pregnancy does effect it, it would likely stretch the lettering out and make it... "thicker", I guess is the only way I can describe it. Cocoa butter rubbed on your skin on a daily basis will make it easier for the skin to maintain elasticity and it'll help the skin go back to its... "original" pliability after the pregnancy. Of course, you will have to get back to your original weight after having a baby, which for some women, is never an easy task.

I'm trying to say, it doesn't have to turn into an unsightly mess if you don't want it to or if you don't allow it to happen. But you're going to have to work for that result.

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