Question by : Tattoo Question: How does this process work?
I really want to get this tattoo on my right shoulder/bicep area, but is it possible with this type of picture or would I need an original “sketch”?
http://www.tattoodonkey.com/wolf-paw-tattoo/tattoodesigner.net*uploads*1292726709_wolf-tattoos-designs-tattoo-pictures-gallery-photos-7.jpg/
It’s a picture of the tattoo already on the person. Sorry, I only ask in this section because all I get is spam responses in the tattoo category.
Best answer:
Answer by Johnny
You should take this picture and print it out like that and ask at the tattoo place you want to get it done if they will be able to do it just like that without an original photo. Some places might be nice enough to do the job but others might say it looks a little complicated unless they have the original picture. You should ask around and see who says what at the different tattoo shops in your area.
Answer by Hildo
That picture is of a temporary tattoo. The equipment is quite different and the process for a permanent tattoo wouldn’t likely produce the same level of contrast and detail. It’s still a really cool tattoo for a young man to have! Ask around, who would be the best tattoo artist in your area to attempt to do it then check out some of their work. Don’t just hire the first artist you meet. Check out at least 3 or 4.
Send me a pic if you get it done!
Answer by Damon A
Unless you’re really out in the sticks, most tattoo parlors have at least one computer and know how to use google. Bring them a print out, a thumb drive, etc, and they can probably manipulate it in Photoshop to the appropriate size.
From there, it’s printed on reverse print film, transferred to your skin, and the tattoo artist fills it in about like a coloring book outline.
The caveat, is that it looks like that will be a lot of work. That raises the price, (I paid $ 250 for an Illuminati Diamond,) the other side of that is that the price goes down exponentially if you’re available to show it off in person for them and don’t mind telling anyone where you got it.
One word of advice; getting a tattoo is inexpensive when compared with the cost of removing one. make sure you want it, and will be happy with it for a long time to come.
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