pips_pekins Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Just booked in to have my first one done on Monday after work. I'm having a purple and pink chrysanthemum on the top of my foot. Have wanted one for ages and as I'm 50 this year It sounds like it is going to be very pretty. Hope it goes well on Monday and I can't wait to see the end result. Might inspire me to get another one what's a tunnel ear piercing? People use tunnels or plugs to stretch the hole. They build up the size of the plug/tunnel until they make the flesh stretch to the size of hole they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 sorry - i hate seeing huge holes - I feel sick - just a me thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Looking forward to seeing it done now I like them on other people and have no problem with piercings or tattoos ... on others. Not squeamish just don't want to have any myself. Some of them are real works of art and lovely designs; a lass at work had something quite intricate done on her arm but it has gone all fuzzy - not sure what has happened but it is indistinct and not crisp if you get my drift. If Rosie ever decided to have one done (when she is old enough) then that's up to her but i very much doubt that she will as she has a low pain threshold My sister had one done about 15 years ago, I understand that she now regrets it and has never plucked up the courage to tell our folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Dogmother - That's lovely that you'll allow Rosie to make her own choice when she's old enough. I had mine done as am an arty sort of person. My fairy was my way of having my own art & the love of all things fairytale. My piglet, was because I just love piglet so much from Winnie the pooh. I also have my nose pierced, but that is an Indian & Hindu wedding thing. I don't like tongue piercings when I see them. They make me cringe a bit. I don't like the old fashioned tattoos like l.o.v.e & m.u.m or anchors, mermaids etc. I also don't like the goth , dragon or ED Hardy style tattoos. No - on a woman they should be feminine things. On men then I like the tribal sort of tattoos only really. Good luck with your tattoos !!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I have a tattoo on my stomach which is just above the bikini line. It's 2 dolphins which I had done when I swan with dolphins in the wild. If I wear a bikini it looks like they are jumping outta the water, if I wear a tankini or swimsuit that you wouldn't know it was there. I had my belly button pierced for my 40th birthday. Not planning anymore piercings or tattoos. My pet hate is women who have tattoos on their shoulders, then wear tops which 'cut' the tattoo in half or have loads of tattoo on their arms...but that's just me. Can't wait to see photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 dancing cloud wrote: what's a tunnel ear piercing? People use tunnels or plugs to stretch the hole. They build up the size of the plug/tunnel until they make the flesh stretch to the size of hole they want. Thanks for the info - don't think I'll be doing that to myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm not wrinkly or untoned either and don't intend to be, suncreen and a good moisturiser work wonders you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Not sure I could ever have a tattoo myself but I'm interested in why other folk have them. My friend had one on her shoulder blade for her 40th birthday, a dolphin. It is never seen out in public unless she wears swimwear . A woman at work has her shins tattooed, which must have been painful Please post pics when it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dogmother - That's lovely that you'll allow Rosie to make her own choice when she's old enough. Not lovely, just pragmatic; she knows that I'd think she was stupid to get it done, and that I don't like it but if she''s going to do it there's probably very little that I can do to stop her once she's over 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dogmother - That's lovely that you'll allow Rosie to make her own choice when she's old enough. Not lovely, just pragmatic; she knows that I'd think she was stupid to get it done, and that I don't like it but if she''s going to do it there's probably very little that I can do to stop her once she's over 18. Eleanor came back with a tattoo when she was 16 Her and her friend had gone out shopping and were ages. Obviously lied about her age and as no ID was required they just signed to say they were over 18. She'd also previously tried piercing above her lip and her nose herself but had failed when she 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Would love to see pics of other forumites tattoos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I keep promising myself a small flower at the base of my spine when I've lost 2 stone. Not an ounce yet so maybe I don't want it quite as much as I think I do. Or perhaps I should just aim for a more realistic target and get it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'd love to see a pic when you've had it done I have a small tattoo on my stomach, on the right of my belly button but just above my (hipster) jeans line. It is a Japanese symbol that says courage (and it really does, a couple of Japanese friends confirmed it for me ). I had it done when I was 20 and at a difficult/changing time in my life. I'd wanted a tattoo for years but could never decide what to have, this one jumped off the page as it really meant something to me. It also looks a bit like a little man with a pointy hat on from the angle I see it at i.e. upside down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I had it done when I was 20 and at a difficult/changing time in my life. I'd wanted a tattoo for years but could never decide what to have, this one jumped off the page as it really meant something to me. That's a s good a reason as any Loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Well, it wasn't bad at all-lol Some tickled, some didn't hurt but some was a bit ouchy. Will post a pic when I've got the clingfilm off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Picture for those interested although my foot is still red and puffy. Plus, there is a small amount of silver in the tattoo but that doesn't show up on the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Ooh, very pretty! Well done you (edited to put the right smiley in, d'oh! ) Edited June 25, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's looking good Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Now that is lovely. You must be delighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks everyone I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very pretty Anne . How long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very pretty Anne . How long did it take? Thank you It was round about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 That looks really pretty. I can admire them on other people but couldn't have one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What pretty colours! It's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
