First Avatar Tattoo

[Humble]

I've been waiting since the first of the year and finally got it started a week ago. I went and got the Na'vi dots done in UV ink in a pattern all my own. So far it's been about a week and in normal light it looks kind of cool though down my arms it resembles track marks. However under black light it's pretty bright and has gotten rave reviews. Once healed it'll be invisible except under black light and certain sun light or florescent light conditions. Next up is my chest, stomach and legs.





I'll try to get some better pics once I get some help so consider these teasers

****UPDATE!****

Original tattoo drawing I did


More pics here!

For the TL;DR crowd here's a quick FAQ section.

I want to get this done, does it hurt?

Yes, but only here and there. Tattoo pain is different for everyone but something like the Na'vi dots should be tolerable for just about anyone. The needles are only against the skin long enough for you to figure out if it hurts or not then it's on to the next one.

Is the UV/Blacklight reactive ink safe?

It is safe only if you use the Crazy Chameleon or Skin Candy inks. Those are the only inks that are FDA approved. My tattoo was done using the Skin Candy ink which is easier to work with.

How long does it last?

So far from what I have seen it lasts as long as most other tattoo inks. I have seen 10+ year old tattoos that still glow under UV light.

Can you see it Under normal light?

The ink I used is invisible under normal light and white under UV light. There are 7 color Skin Candy inks available that are visible under normal light and glow under black light.

Who did the work?

I went to Josh @ Sideshow Studios, 5635 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822 Phone: 916-391-6400
If you are in the San Francisco or Sacramento CA area I highly recommend this shop and if you go there tell them the guy with the Avatar tattoo sent you!

I'm not in your area where can I get a UV tattoo?

You will have to call around your local tattoo parlors to find one that works with UV ink. You can also check google maps in your area for "black light tattoo" or "UV tattoo" which might help.

How much did it cost?

My arms and back were $200 including tip but it may vary from one shop to the next. It's important to cover time/money concerns with the tattooist doing the work.

[Sacred Tsahaylu]

Jealous much? Yes. Damn, I want this so bad. How much?

[imadreamwalker]

thats pretty sweet,where did you get the work done?

[Txen]

Now that is hardcore. I salute you.

[topgear]

brilliant, that is amazing!

[illuminatedface]

That looks Amazing!

[Humble]

Work was done by Josh @ Sideshow Studios, a totally awesome guy, and one of the gals that owns the joint is an Avatar fan too.

Sideshow Studios
5635 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-391-6400

They were awesome at the shop and if you're in the NorCal area they are the best. If you tell them the Avatar tattoo guy sent you I could get a discount next time around Price wise it was about $200 including tip because it didn't take long, an hour for my back and 30min or so for both arms.

[Marzan]

Wow! they look so cool.

[Ninat_Ni'awtu]

wow, that is beautiful. wouldn't it look wicked cool on someone's face? once it healed, that would just be so cool.

[AlannisMaximus]

makes me wish they did uv tattoos in australia thats ****en awesome man