In all my years of being tattooed have I had any issue on that front . . . a red hot shower 3-4 hours after (stings like a Snickers bar but feels great afterwards), then wash as normal and apply anti-bacterial cream for a week or so . . . no itching, no scabbing, no fall-out.

All my tattoos end up giant scabs right before they heal. I can literally keep a scrap book of the ones I've gotten done because I shed an exact duplicate of the piece. What am I doing wrong?

Too much of whatever you are putting on it probably. Too much lotion, or whatever afterward seems to increase the scab copy. Gotta let it dry out a little. Not to the point where it starts cracking... but it's a fine line.... Could just be your skin though too. Some people I know have no problems. Others scab a lot.

also everyone I know who got a SXE tat are all still doing it, 16 years for me and i will be getting one at some point, unfortunately i have to wait and go to Austin in july (i know ages away) to get my arms finished as my mate moved there a few months ago and didnt have time to do em before he left, but pretty much got all my tats done off him

Last Rites Tattoo Theatre presents its first ever Creep-In Day on Halloween!

Saturday, October 31st, 12pm-12am
Last Rites Tattoo Theatre,
511 W. 33rd Street, 3rd floor,
New York, NY 10001.
Find more information at http://www.DarkImages.com.

(New York, NY) Last Rites Tattoo Theatre is celebrating the Halloween season by showing a return of support to all Last Rites friends, family and fans. With their first ever Creep-In Day, dedicated fans and collectors receive a rare opportunity to be tattooed spontaneously without an appointment at the infamous Last Rites Tattoo Theatre… and on Halloween to boot! Along with Paul Booth himself, the Last Rites family of masterful artists will take in the haunting energy of Halloween, Last Rites style, and produce stunning tattoo art on a first-come-first-serve basis! Paul will even be venturing out from his private lair and tattooing in the family crypt making the day an awesome “meet&greet” opportunity for Fans and Clients alike! In addition to this overdose of high energy freehand tattooing from 12 to 12, the day includes visual stimuli such as live painting sessions featuring Esao Andrews, Vincent Castiglia, Fred Harper, Dan Quintana, David Stoupakis, and Genevive Zacconi. ArtFusion Experiment collaborative painting performances by notable Tattoo Artists such as Paul Acker, Goethe, Juan Selgado, Jesse Smith, and more! An ArtFusion canvas will be open for the public to paint as well! The Film Chapel will be rolling Paul’s personal Horror movie picks continuously day and night. And of course, costumes are welcome and encouraged! And last but not least, the day will end at 11:59pm followed by a traditional Last Rites “Kool-Aid” Toast to bring in the Witching Hour.

Please read on for special details…
Paul Booth and Crew will be following normal protocol used for conventions and touring. This means one-sitting freehand style work with an approx. 3 hour time limit on a piece. If you are looking to start a multiple sitting project such as a sleeve or backpiece, then this is not a day for such. Our best advice to you is to give our accomplished artists your theme and trust them with the artistic freedom to run with it for you. 3 hours can get a good sized piece done so don’t let the time issue concern you. We do this to be fair to everyone that desires Last Rites Art. We also suggest getting here earlier than opening time if you are really serious about getting work. The doors will open at 12 noon and anyone behaving overly aggressive, intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will not be tolerated. This event will be filmed for an upcoming Last Rites DVD so costumes are encouraged but not mandatory!

* Meet and Greet the artists and fellow clients all day and night

* Crazy Performers will be unearthing themselves throughout the day for everyone’s twisted amusement.

* Food, Drink and visual stimuli all day long… No Cover! Costumes Welcome!

“We want to show our fans our true appreciation for their support, by allowing them the opportunity to avoid the waiting list… and get tattooed convention style. I have been spending quite a bit of time here at home focusing on my larger projects and I find myself occasionally missing the road. Now I can sort of go on tour without leaving home and get a good dose of that convention energy I have come to know so well. I have always liked the idea of bringing our fans together to meet each other as they have always shown a strong like-mindedness. This is why I want to make it a meet & greet day as well.”

~ Paul Booth ~

CONTACT:
Jennifer
1-212-529-0666
godless666@darkimages.com

All my tattoos end up giant scabs right before they heal. I can literally keep a scrap book of the ones I've gotten done because I shed an exact duplicate of the piece. What am I doing wrong?

I lick mine after eating at White Castle so they smell fantastic for life. It gets that steam fresh flavor soaked in deep.

3/4 deep into a body suit and I don't put shit on it. I have allergic reactions to all of the OTC gels/creams. You name it, I have broken out with it. Tried all the soaps, all the best lotions etc. Like Godspeed says, wash it with the anti bacterial. A hot shower takes the heat out and feels great. Let a hot shower blast you, right on the tattoo even, has something to do with the body being in 'shock'. I would post photos but no flicking flicker.

i love getting drunk tattoos

With that said Brandon(thedrake) gets tattooed by/is related to the guys/tattoo shop I used to work for. Recently one of them, Ken Brown, started this tattoo on someone(not a skullbrain member). I figured it was relevant to this thread..