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Magpie0001 · 04-10-2005, 04:03 PM

You should be aware that the pain isnt like anything else. Its a warm kind of numb burning/pinching. If you relax, Its not that bad. I quite enjoyed it but maybe Im a bit odd that way. When its over you will say, "That wasnt that bad at all" everyone does. Breathing is very important, You might have the tendency to hold your breath when it really hurts, it will make you more tense. (to those getting pierced the piercer should put the needle through while youre breathing out, It hurts less) Dont look at it while its being done, fix on asomething else think about your S/O or something or better still talk to someone.
Dont listen to people who say it didnt hurt when they got a tat/piercing, of course it did, The skin broke, you bled, it hurt. So dont hope that it wont hurt. Be aware that it will hurt but you CAN deal with the pain, it will be worth it. Its ok to feel dizzy afterwards, the endorphins & adrenilyn (sp) will be hopping around your system, dont be afraid to ask for a break or just sit in the studio till you come down after its done.
Word of warning though: If you are not comfortable with the studio, artist, cleanliness anything, just walk away. It seems you dont know a whole lot about tats so ask the artist about how its done ask him to walk you through it, maybe ask him to explain the gun, he should have a Portfolio too look at it. To see his other work should put your mind at ease. Just dont be afraid to ask as many questions as possible before & during the whole procedure. Dont be afraid to tell the artist that you are nervous he/she will understand.
Thats all the advice I can think of right now.
I wish you the very best of luck & Id love to see a pic when its done.

04-10-2005, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Magpie0001 Nobody Loves Me Location: Irish In Madrid	You should be aware that the pain isnt like anything else. Its a warm kind of numb burning/pinching. If you relax, Its not that bad. I quite enjoyed it but maybe Im a bit odd that way. When its over you will say, "That wasnt that bad at all" everyone does. Breathing is very important, You might have the tendency to hold your breath when it really hurts, it will make you more tense. (to those getting pierced the piercer should put the needle through while youre breathing out, It hurts less) Dont look at it while its being done, fix on asomething else think about your S/O or something or better still talk to someone. Dont listen to people who say it didnt hurt when they got a tat/piercing, of course it did, The skin broke, you bled, it hurt. So dont hope that it wont hurt. Be aware that it will hurt but you CAN deal with the pain, it will be worth it. Its ok to feel dizzy afterwards, the endorphins & adrenilyn (sp) will be hopping around your system, dont be afraid to ask for a break or just sit in the studio till you come down after its done. Word of warning though: If you are not comfortable with the studio, artist, cleanliness anything, just walk away. It seems you dont know a whole lot about tats so ask the artist about how its done ask him to walk you through it, maybe ask him to explain the gun, he should have a Portfolio too look at it. To see his other work should put your mind at ease. Just dont be afraid to ask as many questions as possible before & during the whole procedure. Dont be afraid to tell the artist that you are nervous he/she will understand. Thats all the advice I can think of right now. I wish you the very best of luck & Id love to see a pic when its done. __________________ Music is my first love & It will be my last.