whatphuckingever

by dancingpidge

I wonder if it's available in Malaysia, if I can get one. Nisha's contemplating a tattoo for her 19th and I wondered if a tattoo on my 20th would be worth while. Maybe I should and maybe I shouldn't do it. Too much to think about. Such a wimp. But how amazing is that? I might just have to get one @___@

Anyway, research.

White ink tattoos do not follow the usual tattoo process of stenciling and outlining in black. Instead, the tattoo itself is completely done with white ink - leaving a ghostly image that looks quite different from a traditional tattoo. These tattoos can look like brands (or scarification), or they can appear to be very subtle - a good idea for someone who wants a tattoo but can't have something obvious in their work environment. The white ink used for white ink tattoos is not the same ink you might have seen used for mixing shades in a color tat - instead, it is a thicker, high quality white ink that is specially made to stand out on its own.

A stencil can be used with a white ink tat, or the tattoo can be done freehand. If a stencil is used, the artist must be careful to make sure that the ink from the stencil does not mix with the white ink being used - this can dull the brightness of the ink. Also, white tattoos can require several passes over the area to make sure that the white ink sinks fully into the skin. White is not as likely to be absorbed by skin as black or colored inks are.

White Ink Issues

While white ink tats are gaining in popularity, there are still some issues that need to be worked out with this type of tattoo. Many people (especially those of darker skin) can not "take" enough of the white ink for it to appear brightly on their skin. Some of these people may also find that they have a reaction to the white ink. This is much more common than a reaction to black tattoo ink. In some cases the white ink areas will swell and itch, and the white ink may ooze from the tattoo. This can be a sign of your skin actually rejecting the white ink, and you may end up with no tattoo in that area at all.

Another issue with white tattoos is that these tats are not ideal for areas of the body that will be in the sun and elements. White ink can turn quite dull if exposed to the sun frequently, so it's important to choose an area that will be covered when outdoors - such as your chest or back, or even the underside of your arm. White ink is not a good idea for hand tattoos or tats in other exposed places.

What sort of tattoo looks good in white ink? Well, one tattoo artist suggests only simple designs - these are easier for the artist to ink, and less likely to have complications. Small hearts, tribal designs and little Celtic patterns are all good ideas for white tats. One celebrity who has a white ink tattoo is Lindsay Lohan. She has a small white ink tat on the inside of her wrist that says "breathe". White colored tattoos such as these can be a good way to have a tattoo that's "just for you"... a personal mantra or important word or symbol as an affirmation that you don't want just anyone to be able to read.

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Other famuz people to jump the white ink bandwagon are Kate Moss, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Khloe Kardashian (you know what's scary? I actually know which sister she is)

And some of the ones I've seen look really creepy. Eh, do it, don't do it, decisions, decisions.