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Forum Discussion - Are White Ink Tattoos Possible?

Sunday April 4, 2004
Posted by SharpTattoos: Unfortunately, you have to get really lucky for a white tattoo to stay white. The paler you are, the better off you are, but finding an artist who works well with white and is willing to do a white tattoo may be difficult. I've done tattoos on people who soak up white like there's no tomorrow - but unfortunately, not everyone can hold white that well. White generally stays better in small areas like highlights. Larger areas are a bit tougher. From what I've heard, most artists won't even bother with white... (which is really dissappointing) they won't even attempt to work with it. I, myself, would be lost without white. I love using it. I like it even better when it stays well...what you have to remember is that all colors are affected by the pigment of your skin, not just the white. Even though it may not show up perfectly paper white, if it shows, it shows up lighter than your skin tone- and that's the point."

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July 14, 2007 at 10:54 pm
(1) kb says:

I have olive skin and was wondering which skin tones work best for the white ink…in your exp. which skin tones take to white the best?

August 9, 2007 at 2:55 pm
(2) marianelly says:

do you know anyone that works with white ink in San Antonio, Tx.?

December 4, 2007 at 11:40 pm
(3) Sarah says:

I have a white tattoo on my wrist. I got it about 5 months ago from an incredibly talented artist Richie Street in Canon City Colorado. It looks awesome but hurts like hell!

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