Good tattooists for wrist work? [Archive]

Storm

14th February 2009, 13:24

Hey ya,

looking for tattoists in the lower North Island that are good at script work (words on the wrist). No it's not for me, but for a female friend. She's in Palmy but willing to travel a few hours if the tattoist is good. Have heard that Sid down Tremaine in Palmy is very good, Black Dahlia tattoo studio in Manaia and also the Dragon Tattoo Studio in Hastings. Anyone have any experience with any of these places? (She went to The Powerhouse in Palmy and didn't receive the best treatment so is wanting to find another place to get it done).

Thanks Guys

Headbanger

14th February 2009, 13:25

Interesting, I was going to suggest Powerhouse. What did they do to turn her off?

ynot slow

14th February 2009, 15:07

Jas at Black Dahlia is bloody great,also the lady in his old place in Hawera(15km south of Manaia)next to the White Hart pub.

Storm

14th February 2009, 15:31

They told her that wrist tattoos were "as common as muck" was she sure she wanted to get one THERE and that anyway in a few years the ink would start to bleed and distort and it would look horrible. In ten years it would just be a blob. She felt he really just didn't want to give the time of day and that he didn't take her seriously or respect her custom. She got the distinct impression he didn't want to do the tattoo (whether because of her as a client, wrist tattoos in general or because he didn't consider writing "art" she wasn't sure). If he didn't like doing them the polite thing would just have been to tell her so and suggest someone else from the parlour (or a different parlour) who'd be happy to do it for her.

crazefox

14th February 2009, 16:17

One of my good mates is a tattooist he is the man in wellington

fire eyes

14th February 2009, 18:29

Hi Storm,

My ex-husband and I would highly recommend Jas at The Black Dahlia in Manaia. He has done both of my tats and all 7 of my ex-husbands. Our experiences to date with Jas has been awesome.

Jas did my first when I was 23 then the second when I was 25, Im nearing 32 and the work is as good as the day I got them, same applies to ex-husbands work. Hope this helps.

Good luck :love:

Number One

14th February 2009, 18:36

Common as muck or not is this true about wrist tatts? I wanted my next one on the inside of my wrist...somewhere I can look at it. Will be characters too - so yes writing :rolleyes: Will it really bleed and turn into blob in a few years? Perhaps inside forearm would be better? Anyone got any advice and also who is the best in Welly for this...someone that isn't likely to turn their nose up at my 'common as muck' choice?

Doesn't have to be art...it's something symbolic for me...fark I'd be soo pissed if I got that kinda reception!

325rocket

14th February 2009, 18:39

Common as muck or not is this true about wrist tatts? I wanted my next one on the inside of my wrist...somewhere I can look at it. Will be characters too - so yes writing :rolleyes: Will it really bleed and turn into blob in a few years? Perhaps inside forearm would be better? Anyone got any advice and also who is the best in Welly for this...someone that isn't likely to turn their nose up at my 'common as muck' choice?

Doesn't have to be art...it's something symbolic for me

roger on cuba street if hes still alive. last time i was in there he wasnt in great condition but is work is second to none

Number One

14th February 2009, 18:40

roger on cuba street if hes still alive. last time i was in there he wasnt in great condition but is work is second to none
Is that Fleshwound?

325rocket

14th February 2009, 19:05

Is that Fleshwound?

tattoo art by Roger, 198 Cuba Street. he gets pretty booked up but he is the best

Conquiztador

14th February 2009, 20:35

My sons first tattoo. Top quality, top sevice. He even got a call a few weeks later asking if he was happy and if all was OK. And price was 1/3 of others quoted. I go there next my self.

The chap is a very busy one man studio in Hawke's Bay. If U keen PM me.

crazefox

14th February 2009, 20:52

coffeejunkie

14th February 2009, 21:06

Tim at Tattoo City on cuba street wgtn rocks, He has great ppl skills and does great work,

Yes roger is still alive, LOL

Hay Crazefox whos ya mate who does work down this way? wgtn

crazefox

14th February 2009, 21:11

Tim at Tattoo City on cuba street wgtn rocks, He has great ppl skills and does great work,

Yes roger is still alive, LOL

Hay Crazefox whos ya mate who does work down this way? wgtn

His name is shane just opened a shop in upper hutt

coffeejunkie

14th February 2009, 21:14

Cheers for that, I have a mate out that way who dosen't wanna come to wgtn so i'll send him there

Grumpy

14th February 2009, 22:15

I had a piece done at Dragons in Hastings last year and can't say that I am too pleased with it. Recently had some work done by Terri at P.Q. Tattoos in Hastings and am wrapped. Would definatly recommend her. Her fine work is excellent and she really has the gentle touch as well because it would be the least painful tattoo I've had so far.

gatch

15th February 2009, 15:13

There is a Dave in levin, he runs "electric ink studio", he has done my family crest and a bunch or tattoos for both my sisters and both my parents and noone has any complaints, now I know he's not a fan of doing hands but I'm not sure about wrists..

His website http://www.wickedart.co.nz/

Hitcher

15th February 2009, 17:04

all 7 of my ex-husbands.

You have seven ex-husbands? Top effort!

fire eyes

15th February 2009, 17:07

You have seven ex-husbands? Top effort!

7 tattoos! hell mate couldn't even manage one hubby let alone 7! :laugh:

Number One

15th February 2009, 17:20

So who has had a wrist tattoo and WILL it bleed out and turn into a blob?

ynot slow

15th February 2009, 18:36

7 tattoos! hell mate couldn't even manage one hubby let alone 7! :laugh:

C'mon you are an Aussie now!!! Second you with Jas,mine is 10yrs old and perfect,he gave me all info needed to prevent scabbing,itchyness etc.

fire eyes

15th February 2009, 18:41

C'mon you are an Aussie now!!!

Do you want a slap Tony :spanking:

soundbeltfarm

15th February 2009, 19:43

So who has had a wrist tattoo and WILL it bleed out and turn into a blob?

my friend has one on her wrist and it is bloody fine detailed work.
it has her children names wrapped right around it ,
she said it bleed a little but man o man it is very good.
Jase done it too.

Number One

15th February 2009, 19:46

my friend has one on her wrist and it is bloody fine detailed work.
it has her children names wrapped right around it ,
she said it bleed a little but man o man it is very good.
Jase done it too.
Thank you for answering that question sir! Jase - sorry I think I missed where he was from good too to know that your friends wrist tat is similar to what I am wanting so will bleed but not go too blobby like. ;)

soundbeltfarm

15th February 2009, 20:00

Thank you for answering that question sir! Jase - sorry I think I missed where he was from good too to know that your friends wrist tat is similar to what I am wanting so will bleed but not go too blobby like. ;)

he is in manaia.
5 mins from where i live.
i booked in for my next piece and it start of may.
he booked up for about 2 -3 month advance but i see that as a good sign because most of it is repeat bussiness.
he is a bloody legend.
he has a client that comes over from Ireland.
and quite a few from Perth in oz so he must be doing something right.

tribsanor

15th February 2009, 21:14

my friend has one on her wrist and it is bloody fine detailed work.
it has her children names wrapped right around it ,
she said it bleed a little but man o man it is very good.
Jase done it too.

why didn't she just write their names in a wee note book or whatever,she might have 10 more kids !

soundbeltfarm

15th February 2009, 21:38

yeah... cant see it happening now her tubes are tied mate

sunhuntin

16th February 2009, 09:23

deane in guyton street wanganui. hes done all the tats my partner has, and one of mine. hes the best artist ive ever been to [and that includes powerhouse in palmy] his reputation is HUGE and his weekends are booked until at least august. his ex missus sarah does all the design work and template drawings. between them they make a hell of a team.

this is my latest... so far its about 4 hours work, with another 10 or so mins to color the beards and eyes. hes well worth the wait to get a time.

SpikedPunch

16th February 2009, 10:39

http://sacredtattooshop.com/
Expensive and always booked up, but really good work. Dark mark did my friend's forearm recently, it looks amazing.

WhatThe???

16th February 2009, 10:59

So who has had a wrist tattoo and WILL it bleed out and turn into a blob?

I have a paw on the inside of my wrist. Its 2.5 years old and still looks like I just got it. I went to Richard at Gravity in tauranga, hes done 2 of mine and is really good. Doesnt charge a ridiculous amount either. Ive never seen a wrist tattoo bleed out. My friend has had one for 10 years and still looks good. It really just depends who does it.

Tattooed Mum

13th October 2011, 13:34

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience in Palmy....we were just around the corner and would've been only to happy to help!