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Excluzive · Tattoo lover Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

I'm going to China in a few days and I'm thinking of getting my first tattoo there, and of course I got some questions.

1. Is there something in particular I should consider when I'm choosing where to get my tattoo?

2. Is it safe to do it in China? I'm aware that it's probably more safe to do it in a western country, but how "unsafe" can it be?

3. In Sweden it costs about 140-150 USD / hour for a tattoo, what's the price in the US, and how much do you think it would cost in China?

4. I know this is impossible to say, but roughly, how long time does it take to tattoo a full sleeve? Let's say, one sleeve in tribal/celtic style, or one sleeve with more details and colors.

I'm grateful for any insight.

rowdy · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:43 am Post subject:

wow ex ,CHINA ,well here goes dont know much about the place but NO1,HYGENE, you must ensure the place is clean everything has to be spotless if it isnt walk out!!!!
NO2 worst case you can die from some terrible disiese or blood infection.

NO3ask chic or drunken pm em i live in u,k so dont know about dollars ,drunken should be able to help you ,hes very good.
GOODluck and be carefull .

NO4 how long can you sit for if ya can do eight hours and the artist is good you shouldnt take to long but if your skin can only take 3 hours it will take many more sittings .Really it depends on you the detail the artist .my sleeve so far is about25 hours its all guesswork a tattoo artist could give you a better idea.

John Olexa · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

I don't want anything to do with anything " Made in China"