Celtic Themed Tattoos

**Colin** · 7th March 06, 10:54 AM

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.

**Manu** · 7th March 06, 11:08 AM

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!!!!

**Colin** · 7th March 06, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Iñaki

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

**Big Dave** · 7th March 06, 11:26 AM

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.

**Colin** · 7th March 06, 11:32 AM

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?

**furrycelt** · 7th March 06, 11:46 AM

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

**davedove** · 7th March 06, 11:48 AM

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.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 7th March 06, 11:58 AM

One Day I swear to visit this guy....sorry Colin not got up the bottle yet

http://www.tattoo.dk/eriks/eriks_dk_ramme.htm
The links are in Danish but the fotos speak for themselves

**Colin** · 7th March 06, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by furrycelt

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

I'm a bit of a hairy bastard myself. It depends on how hairy your arms are. If it's faint or light hair, the tattoo will be fine. If it is extremely hairy and course, it may not work that well.

My first tattoo has a lot of colour wheras the other two are mainly black and grey. I can't say I have seen anymore fade in the colour than in the black. Just remember that red is one of those colours that may or may not set well.

Price? The shop I go to is around $150/ hour

Originally Posted by davedove

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.

Hey, to each their own, they are definetely not for everyone. My wife doesn't get it either, but like most things I do she just goes along with it. I see it as when I kick it either the big furnace or worms will eat the skin off first, so it doesn't matter

I never expected to get more than one, but they are proving to be as addictive and more expensive than kilts.

**Kilted Taper** · 7th March 06, 12:32 PM

Only have one right now, a sgian dubh on my right calf:

Picture taken right after it was finish, all shiny and with a spot or two of blood (apologies to the squemish). My wife and I are looking into both getting a celtic eternity knot, something kinda like this:

inside our forearms. Price is holding us back right now. And tattoos are one thing you don't want to go cheap on. Get it done, and get it done right.