So, I am thinking of maybe getting my first and only small tattoo during my stay at the ExMo conference. Do any of you peeps know of a reputable place that does excellent works of art? I reserve the right to change my mind, although I can say it is not an impulsive thought.

I know a place in Ogden that was recommended to me. They have really great colors that last, according to my friend who got a tattoo there. I haven't got my nerve up to go there yet. It's called Legacy Tattoo - they have a Facebook page, if you are on FB. But that might be further than you want to go, if you are just here for the weekend.

I had an image of my late nephew done at Doc Holliday's in Murray. They did a great job and the place is very clean and very professional. I do think you have to book ahead though so it might be a problem if you are in town for a short time.



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If you're spending the time and money to come to the conference, it seems like a waste to go and do something that you might be able to get done near where you live. There is also healing time to think about.

The length of time depends on the size, amount of detail, number of colors, how fast the tattoo artist works...

A tattoo is kinda serious, in that if you don't like the work done, it can be a pain in the ass to get it fixed. I would suggest not trying to rush and get it to fit into a time window, but take the time to shop around, look at the work done by different tattoo artists, etc.. Tattoo artists can have dramatically different styles that they are good at. What someone recommends may not be a style you like.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/16/2011 09:34PM by MJ.

It is pretty common for people traveling to get a tattoo in the places they visit.

I put forth the notion of thinking about how tiptoes may want to allocate their time. I also suggested taking time to search for an artist that is good at a style tiptoes likes.

Yeah, people get tattoos while they travel, I've seen some very bad results from just such tatts.



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"...how it got there I haven't a clue ..."

lol

I guess there is but it was never in the fore front of my mind. I have what some would consider a fair amount of tattoos. I never did anything but keep them clean and treat them like a mild sunburn. Never had a problem and I was in a dirty job at the time of getting most of them.

I think tattoos are a great way to remember something. Go to a good place, plan ahead of what you are getting and you will be fine.

But hey, what do I know.

And yeah, a tattoo is a great way to remember that you missed a lot of the conference to get a tattoo. Guess I would rather be at the event and remember the event than miss a good chunk of it driving to a tattoo parlor, figuring out what tattoo, getting the tattoo, driving back to get a memento. I think it better to bring a camera and get great shots of great people AT a great event, you know actually being at and enjoying the event I'm trying to remember, but that is just me.

Oh, then there is the person who had a reaction to the red pigment which now gets inflamed if it is exposed to sunlight. No more going shirtless at the beach for him. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1124433-overview#aw2aab6b4

I think my advice is fair, for the first tatt, take one's time, understand the risks, don't rush in and get something you may regret later, etc..



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 09/17/2011 01:52AM by MJ.

Whatever. You gave your advice and I gave mine. I've spent over 20 hrs in a tattoo chair, (not all at once), saw multiple friends get extensive tattoos, and never saw one infection or bad reaction. Infection is a very slight concern that can be totally mitigated with very simple after care.

Your other concern is personal and can't be argued, but doesn't have anything to do with infection.

It probably doesn't matter because to get a good artist one needs to book in advance anyway.

I'm not making it up and *I* am not expecting people to believe my personal testimony like you are.

And I'm not particularly impressed with tattoo braggarts, not after seeing friends try to get F'd up tattoos fixed, watching a man with a great body never take his shirt off because of a reaction to sunlight and the red ink, the list goes on.

Just because it did not happen to YOU does not mean it does not happen, Again -> DOCUMENTED <- (not personal testimony) risks of infection, reactions and diseases related to Tattoos:

Infections:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1124433-overview#aw2aab6b3

Acute inflammatory reactions (something that would be great to have at the exmo conference); Eczematous hypersensitivity reactions; Photo-aggravated reactions; Granulomatous reactions; Lichenoid reactions; Pseudolymphomatous reactions;

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1124433-overview#aw2aab6b4

Localization of Disease in Tattoos

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1124433-overview#aw2aab6b5

Yeah, I know, you want people to take your testimony over documented facts, right? Yes, you gave your personal experience, I gave documentation of the collective experience of the medical community.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/17/2011 02:51AM by MJ.

I've seen infected tattoos and they look NASTY!

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Added by EDIT: Ah, I see you deleted the content of your post, why is that? Not willing to stand behind the pathetic personal attack you leveled?

But do go in and play the Mormon persecution complex game, you do it so well. There is NO PLACE where I tried to bully you.

I did, however, present links from a REPUTABLE MEDICAL SITE regarding the risks of getting tattoos, but you seem to have some problem with people pointing those risks out, why is that?

It is NOT a matter of difference of opinion. I am NOT stating an opinion, I am referencing VERIFIABLE MEDICAL FACTS. I am not stating an opinion, I am pointing to a medical sight that states MEDICAL FACT. So, don't argue with me about my option, I'm not giving one, go to Web MD and tell them how their MEDICAL INFORMATION is wrong.

Indeed it is YOU that are the bully for not addressing the FACTS that I present choosing to attack me instead, shame on you.



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I am actually arriving a few days early and making it a "mini respite". I will not miss any of the conference for a tattoo. You made some good points for me to think about. And yes, never having one, I am not versed in the planning etc. Thanks ;)

Be sure you know what you want. If you are getting one from one of the books, look through a number of times, sleep on it, and take time to process it.

http://www.happynews.com/living/bodyart/tattoo-fading-distortion.htm

I know some older men who's tatts looked great when they were young, but the faded, distorted tatt looks ghastly on the older skin.

It took me about half a day and the artist needed time to make a sketch first so it required three visits. It was not a walk in deal. Perhaps you could do that for something simple, but I needed to make an appointment a couple of weeks in advance.You might be better off having it done at home.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/16/2011 09:49PM by bona dea.

You guys are so good to people here, which is why I come here--I know I can different viewpoints that I might not have thought about. I was kind of thinking of it being a memory also that I could associate with my coming back to myself. Thanks for your thought and suggestions. @MJ--I guess a nevermo probably would not be at the ExMO conference? It would be a pleasure to meet you!

I can understand the urge to get a tattoo at the same time of self-discovery for any reason. It's the reason I have all my tattoos. Make sure you really want it. I have a 12 yr old tattoo that I am planning on covering with flowers. AT the time, I thought it would always be who I WAS.

There are plenty good artists in SLC and Utah County. Just remember, if you don't like your result, you can either cover it later or spend mucho $ to have it removed.

My partner just got a tattoo at Heart of Gold today and it's amazing. I can give you the address.

There should be, they have a major tattoo convention every year in SLC. Believe it or not... (Couldn't resist.)

1136 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4533
(801) 355-1181

Have fun!

Jason Thomas or Jon Poulson at Anchor Ink, also Big Picture Tattoos inside Anchor Ink.

Big deluxe, bar none. Ask for Bart or mike m/Sparky. Two half sleeves from those two. Very professional and do high quality original work.

Bart is very professional and did an "old school" tat that he designed for me. Highly recommend them...

Or at least Raptor Jesus does...

And honest, I'll probably try to talk you out of one, so you can at least be sure of your decision if you decide you want one...

BTW, this isn't my first rodeo on this subject...

Two of the places mentioned above, Big Deluxe Tattoos and Doc Holidays have "passed muster" with me...

SLC
Who reluctantly agrees tattoos are a better way of sending a message to the LDS Church than smoking...

Funny how all these threads from months ago are popping up all over the place.

I did end up with a perfect tattoo the day before the last Exmo conference but had it done in Idaho. But that doesn't mean I cannot get another one when I come up this year, so I will bookmark these recommendations.

And I did appreciate MJ's advice prior to my first tattoo!

My first tattoo was from Lyle Tuttle shop under the BusStation in San Fran. 40years ago in June. I was 18.

I have many but all can be covered pretty easily with short sleeves and modest neckline. I had a few professional jobs.

Wait, I got a Janis Joplin wrist tat about a year ago... figured I am too old to care and I don't work anymore

They look pretty darn crappy after 40years, so go for very thin lines. Proof being...check out older Navy tattoos on guys... can't really tell what they are any more



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I know a couple great places in Florida, which probably doesn't help you. Even then I am basing my critique based on the hot goth girls that work there, and less on their ink.

Correction...Not GSL Tattoo but Big Deluxe...Ask for Bart he did a killer job on mine...

but it's O.K. to get your boobies opened up & some chemicals inserted.


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