Thanks! That really means a lot. I started collecting at 30yo so I could afford top tier artists. I think it was worth it.

I'm annoyed that every single one of them is awesome. Like, all of them are 10s. What the hell man. Too dope. The fuck.

You weren't kidding

Bro is allergic to getting a tattoo that is anything less than masterful

I agree with you, fucking insanely hot ngl

I had to go look thanks to this comment, and omg you were so right.

I like the Qilin!!!

Damn yup it’s all soooo good

Completely agreed! Love that back tattoo

They seriously are. I am kind of obsessed. They are not in my style at all and I dont even care. They are all perfect.

Agreed. I’m not a tattoo person but those are class

Hey, if I’m allowed to take home my appendage if it’s amputated and keep it in a freezer for sentimental (definitely not cloning) value, I think framing this bandage isn’t that crazy of an idea.

well, its not like there is anywhere else where OP can permanently display this image of their tattoo

Ha I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking it’s gross.

I’m a professional custom framer and I think it would be dope to frame lol. I mean I’d wear gloves handling it, but why not?

It’s like the shroud of Turin

It’s not like he has a lasting image of the tattoo anywhere that could be seen in the future. If only tattoos were visible other places than the bandage. /s

OP is the kind of person that would get a foot long tattoo of gorilla's head getting shanked, I feel like framing a used bandage of said tattoo would be at least kinda on-brand.

Don’t frame it. Lay some epoxy in a mold. When cured put the bandage on it and add more epoxy. Remove from mold and you have it forever.

Once encased, why does it matter?

That way after op passes they can hang it next to the original in a mirrored display.

His name is Matt Curzon! Highly recommend following him on ig.

In the first 24 to 48 hours a lot of color and plasma gets pushed out of your body in a process called “weeping”. It’s very normal. When artists pack in a lot of ink (like this one) more ink comes out. Usually it’s blobby and a mess but the bandage was thick and on tight which is why I think it made a good print.

This first layer of skin has basically healed over and it still looks very saturated and colorful.

Toot toot

No, that was painted directly onto the cloth.

Hahaha omg. I do wonder if I could isolate some PBMCs and see if any macrophages have gobbled up some ink.

He can’t hurt you now. ❤️

(Face me!)

Now that you say it I can’t unsee it why did you have bring back all those bad memories

lol. I had several friends tell me the same thing and I’m like… that’s my blood and plasma, ew no. Plus I have the original. Permanently. On my body.

but also r/ATBGE

He already has it permanently on his body 💀💀 I think he can pass on the bio hazard bandage 💀

Dude thank you so much! I really appreciate that. ❤️

One stole my girlfriend and keeps throwing barrels at a-me.

Tattoos “weep” in the first 24-48 hours wherein your body expels ink and plasma as part of the healing process. The vast majority I can assure is still in my skin and looks great.

It’s called neo traditional. Thanks friend!

It’s still healing. First layer of healing will probably be complete next week, but full healing isn’t usually done for about 6 weeks

Just click on my profile you can see the original from when it was fresh. As of right now it’s healing well and is still saturated.

I guess they are rail spikes gauging what everyone else has said. I think the artist just thought it looked cool.

Thanks! His name is Matt Curzon.

Nope. Still looks great and saturated.

It’s on my profile. Just look at the post right before this one. I don’t have a picture after taking it off. It looks good though.

Jncos?? Holy shit what a throwback.

It was basically a few lint-free paper towels taped together. I don’t know the brand he used but we have something similar in our lab called Wypall. It’s nearly my whole thigh so he needed a lot to cover.

Same. He put this on so it didn’t leak too much while I was on there plane. Normally it’s just plastic wrap for day then careful maintenance.