Tattoo Cover
Ups
Much thought should be put into getting a tattoo as it is a
mark for life. The design should be something that will
not be outgrown or outdated. Regardless of how much
thought is actually put into it, sometimes the tattoo ends up
needing a cover up.
Cover ups are done for several reasons. One of the
most common reasons is to give the tattoo a fresh, new
look. Tattoos that have faded over time can be touched up
to make it look as if it is brand new. Newly applied
crisp lines can clean up any blurring around the edges.
Additional color can be put on to brighten up the design.
At times, the original tattoo needs brightened up due to
fading but can be achieved with the addition of more color and
design aspects. A black tattoo can be brightened up by
adding more detail as a background in color. Many colors
can be applied over the old black ink with a nice effect as
well.
Tattoo cover ups are often done when the previous design is
no longer accurate for the customer. For example, a woman
may have a tattoo applied sporting the name of her
boyfriend. Years later, the relationship no longer exists
but the tattoo remains for life. Cover ups can completely
change the look of the tattoo making parts of it that are no
longer desirable appear to have disappeared.
Tattoo cover ups are needed when the original tattoo is of
poor quality. Prison tattoos are often presented for
cover ups. Tattoos that were done by amateurs are also
commonly covered up. These old tattoos are often small or
done with thin lines that are easily covered.
Even when there isn't a previous tattoo, a cover up is still
needed at times. These are the cases when scars are to be
covered with art. Millions have tattoos applied to cover
scars that they no longer wish to see or feel they aren't very
pleasing to look at. Unless the scars are large and have
caused extensive damage to the skin, typically a cover up can
be done. Even on very large scars, many good tattoo
artists can still design something to work with.
When a tattoo cover up is required, it is most important to
search for an excellent and talented tattoo artist. A
tattoo artist who can design a great picture for the original
tattoo is good. A tattoo artist who can design a tattoo
to cover up an existing tattoo with a new and different design
is the kind of talented artist you need for a successful cover
up.
Most tattoo artists do not have samples of cover ups they
have done on display. To see these you'll often have to
ask specifically for them. Pay close attention to the
detail of the cover ups and compare the old tattoo to the
new. A large solid tattoo should not be applied over a
smaller tattoo as the old one will easily show through.
Although tattoos are permanent, they can be covered up and
touched up. Touch ups have been reported as being a
slight bit more painful and often repeat visits are needed to
fully complete the design. The option is there, however
and if an excellent artist is found the end result should be
stunning.
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