Outline vs. Shading

Discussion in 'Body Modification' started by Inavacuum, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. Inavacuum

    Inavacuum Senior Member

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    hey guys

    I jsut had my first tattoo ever done last night. The artist is a close friend's cousina dn gave me the ultra deal! Despite the price cut, I could only afford to do the outline. I plan on going back, after the outline is healed for some coloring. I've heard some people say that the coloring hurts way worse than the outline because it feels like the needle is just digging/scrubbing up and down, and I've also heard its not near as bad because the needle is set a lot shallower for colored ink as oppossed to black.

    So can you guys offer your opinons?
     
  2. wastingthedawn

    wastingthedawn *~Pure Light~*

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    I found the outline to be a lot more painful. The shading was really easy once that was done. But of course different areas have different levels of pain, but I would imagine the thick outlines would always be a little more painful...Each to their own though...

    How is your new tatt doing??? and what did you get?
     
  3. Inavacuum

    Inavacuum Senior Member

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    this is it.

    Its not too bad, a little sore.
     
  4. Superpimp

    Superpimp Member

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    the shading dont hurt nearly as much as the outline, aslong as u let it heal good first lol....it just itches like a bitch...lol
     
  5. sm0key42o8

    sm0key42o8 Senior Member

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    Outline on my stealie hurt like hell around the eyes and jaw line!
     
  6. i_was_in_shroom_land

    i_was_in_shroom_land Shroomier than you!

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    i think the outline hurts the most. god.. it made my hands sweat. lol
     
  7. daphnejain

    daphnejain Ink is forever

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    Shading hurts less for the most part..........unless you're using different colours in one spot and re-irritating the skin over and over. Then it may just start to hurt like a B****
     

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