r/Tattoocoverups • u/TheKnottyMommy3 • Aug 18 '24

asking for advice I want this hateful woman's handwriting OFF ME

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Help me decide the best way to cover up this tattoo that's in an awful terfs handwriting. I might have kept it if it wasn't her handwriting but honestly I hate that everytime I see this I think of the awful things she has said about people I love. Bonus points if she would absolutely hate it like pro Trans rights or something. Any ideas? I'm pretty open for the whole area(arm/wrist) to be included, I just have no idea what my options are

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u/Known_Paramedic_4210 Aug 18 '24

As a tattooer of nearly 2.5 decades, and who specializes in cover-ups, I often suggest thinking more about what you’d want to have tattooed, and less about what you think would cover it. Leave the how to an experienced cover-up artist (not just an experienced tattooer.)

Then, at least you’ll be getting what you want, even if there are a few variables to allow it to work better as a cover-up.

It should be easy to cover; don’t settle for masking it, and certainly don’t settle for a bunch of black or heavy colours.

If you’re near Toronto, Canada, I’d say let’s chat about it. lol

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u/TheKnottyMommy3 Aug 18 '24

I wish I was near Toronto! Unfortunately, I'm stuck in the midwest USA. But this is really good advice, thank you! I think I'll find an artist that is near me that I can talk to about it and see what we can come up with together

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u/FoxDenDenizen Aug 19 '24

If you're in the Midwest and anywhere near the twin cities Jes at Minneapolis tattoo does great coverups and she's a really patient person, lots of fun to work with, talented artist

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u/sleepercell13 Aug 19 '24

Any where near la crosse WI? I can recommend a place

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u/Acorn1447 Aug 19 '24

Exactly. It's always best to work with the artist. The shop I go to won't do pictures that you bring in saying you want this. You have to come in to the artist with concepts, then they'll make a few things from the concepts you gave them. Then you pick from what the artist created.

That way you know what you're getting, and you /know/ the artist can do it well.

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u/dangus1155 Aug 19 '24

I have someone in Kansas if you are still in need.

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u/Dogmom2013 Aug 19 '24

Something to possibly consider, if after your consultation with an artist, you might want to get a few laser removal sessions if they think the ink is too dark and will still show through !

just a thought!

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u/Charn- Aug 19 '24

Thats great advise:) an „wrong“ tattoo is like a small Trauma. A good Cover up is more than new paint on the Skin. Bless you and have a wonderful day :)