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    Celtic Themed Tattoos

    I am in the process of planning the next trip to the ink parlor (damn that Miami Ink TV show!!) and thought that I would pass on one of my favouritew sources for Celtic themed tattoos. I know there are a few guys and gals on the site that have Celtic (and non Celtic) tattoos.

    I already have this luckenbooth on my back and will be adding the MacKenzie clan motto and something else to it

    and a claddagh and band incorporated into a bigger design on one arm


    Time to figure out what will be going on the other arm now. Some great designs on Pat Fish's site http://www.luckyfishart.com/ Have a look.
    Last edited by Colin; 22nd June 07 at 09:42 AM.

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    Aahh Colin...you brought up my other addiction...I myself love celtic tattooing (2 of them and counting), its so intriguing, and elaborate. I got an idea for a celtic tat on my calf, of course it will be after I finish my arm piece (hopefully this friday). Do post pics when you get it done!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iņaki
    Do post pics when you get it done!!!!
    Same to you, mate. I want to see how that arm piece looks completed. I am going to talk to my tattoo guy next weekend, so hopefully not too long of a wait to get some work done.

    Now hiding a new kilt from the wife isn't that tough, but a new tattoo will be

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    I have two celtic tattoos. The first one was done 2 years ago.

    The other one (for some reason I can't link it) is of my wifes initials done in runes on my ring finger. I'm planing on getting more ink done, but with buying cilts and accessories, and having two (fantastic) little kids, money isn't easy to come by.
    By the way Colin, that's a cool looking tat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave
    I'm planing on getting more ink done, but with buying cilts and accessories, and having two (fantastic) little kids, money isn't easy to come by.
    By the way Colin, that's a cool looking tat.
    I hear you. I have tried to add some work in when I can, but with my 30th coming up in November, I want to get 2 that I have been holding off on as a gift for myself. The kids' birthdays will have been done by than.

    I like the cross, what shop did you go to?

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    I'll have to admit I don't understand the whole tattoo thing. I can say that I have seen some that were impressive, but none that I really like. I will say that some I have seen here ARE impressive.

    Nothing against you guys that want to do it, but I didn't come into the world with any ink and I won't be leaving with any. I'd rather spend my money on other things.

    Oh, and nothing will get pierced unless I fall on a sharp stick.
    We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave
    I have two celtic tattoos. The first one was done 2 years ago.

    The other one (for some reason I can't link it) is of my wifes initials done in runes on my ring finger. I'm planing on getting more ink done, but with buying cilts and accessories, and having two (fantastic) little kids, money isn't easy to come by.
    By the way Colin, that's a cool looking tat.
    So you've SEEN Boondock Saints!

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    Sorry, KCW,

    Just put it in my gallery to be able to link it to here. Then deleted it.

    There's a pic of the tat at a distance in my gallery in the UK Survival album. I'm enjoying the sun by the Colorado River wearing my black UK Survival.

    Used a pic of it as my avatar a year ago or so. A heart colored like the flag of Scotland, blue with the St. Andrew's cross in white.

    Ron
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    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    Quote Originally Posted by RockyR
    So you've SEEN Boondock Saints!
    Yes, I'm a big fan of the movie. My tattoo was inspired by the tattoos in the movie, which suits my personality.

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    I really really really REALLY want a celtic tattoo. The only thing holding me back right now is cost. I can't decide which to do first: either a band of celtic knot work, or an Ionian cross (celtic cross). If I go for the cross first, I can't decide where to put it either: upper arm, shoulder, side of lower leg, chest.

    I do have a few questions to throw out to the forum...

    Is it true that color tattoos fade quickly? If that is the case, I am just going to stick with solid black.

    It has been suggested to me that tattoos would not work for me because (as my online nick suggests) I am hairy, very hairy... all over. About the only clean canvas on me for tattoo art is my forehead, and I am NOT getting a tattoo there. Ok... and my feet and palms are hairless too. Anyway... I was just wanting to get some general opinions about that.

    And last, what kind of prices should I expect?

    -ian

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