Full Sleeve Tattoos

[Frodo13.]

OK, so basically, I've been seriously considering for some time getting my entire left arm, from shoulder to wrist coverd in a tattoo design I thought up some time ago. However, I keep thinking I'm too young to be getting such a large tattoo (I'm 19). I just wanted to know what peoples opinions are on full sleeve tattoos, specifically on younger people.

[buttons]

massive turn-off for me personally, all tattoos are though unless they're hidden in special places :P
does the design have any meaning to it?

[Nicola]

Have to say I'm not a fan of them either. Maybe post a picture of the design though, it'd be interesting to see what it looks like.

[Frodo13.]

To be honast, the design is sorta in my head. I'm no artist by no means, and I'm gonna have to talk to the artist to get my ideas onto paper; but basically, it's almost like a heaven scene, with aload of angels and cherubs with a star and cloud background.

[Special]

please don't, maybe when you're like 30. you would have to cover it up aswell most of the time for some jobs too

[Nicola]

I think that if you're dead set on getting one then wait until you're a little bit older.

[samsaBEAR]

I know this guy from college: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danlinners/4413687247/ he's like 19/20 and he's got one full sleeve and his other arm has the lines without colour.
It all depends on whether you know what you're going to do and whether that job allows tattoos being on show or not. Of course you can cover them up

[Frodo13.]

I want to be a teacher, so obviously it's going to have to be permanantly covered up.

[FlyingJesus]

To be honast, the design is sorta in my head. I'm no artist by no means, and I'm gonna have to talk to the artist to get my ideas onto paper; but basically, it's almost like a heaven scene, with aload of angels and cherubs with a star and cloud background.

Gonna be honest, this doesn't sound thought out nearly enough. Get it on paper, keep it and check it for at least 6 months to make sure you still like it and then consider it as a possibility, or else you're going to end up with an arm looking like crap with no meaning for you whatsoever other than a reminder of your reckless youth. If you're really that into it then it'll be worth the wait

[hah]

they are nice on people who have that right look
david beckham is the only sleeve i like

[LoveToStack]

You say you're "too young" but I'd disagree with that. If your gonna get a full sleeve or a half sleeve get it now when you can pull it off. As was mentioned, it's not as badass when you start getting older. Still I'd have respect for a teacher if he had a meaty full sleeve although covering it up would be an issue if you actually wanted to get the job in the first place lol.

[Frodo13.]

Gonna be honest, this doesn't sound thought out nearly enough. Get it on paper, keep it and check it for at least 6 months to make sure you still like it and then consider it as a possibility, or else you're going to end up with an arm looking like crap with no meaning for you whatsoever other than a reminder of your reckless youth. If you're really that into it then it'll be worth the wait

I disagree that I havn't thought it out enough - I'm just kinda awful at describing my ideas. I'll try and have a better go at explaining it;

On the upper arm, there will be one single female angel looking below her. Around her there will be the cloud and star background, and maybe rays of sunshine coming from the clouds. Going down to the lower arm, I want about 3/4 cherubs/baby angels all flying up to the female angel at the top, again, with the cloud and star background. I found this pic online which is probably the closest I can find to my ideas.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2669768096_ab6a1e3edb.jpg

[DamianLove]

I think it depends on what you want to do in life and with you wanting to be a teacher it's a bit of a no no.
Maybe have something similar but on your back if you are really wanting a large tattoo that is going to be hidden?

[Stryderman]

no they are minging depending on what you get. If its like angels an things like tht i cant stand them but something nice non tribal junk looks alright sometimes

[Frodo13.]

I think it depends on what you want to do in life and with you wanting to be a teacher it's a bit of a no no.
Maybe have something similar but on your back if you are really wanting a large tattoo that is going to be hidden?


Being a teacher though, I could always wear long sleeve shirts?

[Volumise]

massive turn-off for me personally

same ere, it makes people look scary

[Becca]

I can't stand tattoos like that, I don't mind three on each arm something like that.
I might be getting stars on my inner wrist.

[DamianLove]

Being a teacher though, I could always wear long sleeve shirts?

True, it's just if someone interviewing you saw it through your shirt, it could be a hindrance.

[Blinger$]

I reckon it also depends on what type of tattoo it is. If he is getting an angel and all that la di da girly crap he should be fine.. IF it is something like skulls and guns etc he will be in trouble ;)

[Frodo13.]

True, it's just if someone interviewing you saw it through your shirt, it could be a hindrance.

Yes your right :/ What would possibly be a good idea for me is to probably get a half sleeve to begin with, and then get it extended abit later on. I do really like full sleeves though :D

[DamianLove]

Yes your right :/ What would possibly be a good idea for me is to probably get a half sleeve to begin with, and then get it extended abit later on. I do really like full sleeves though :D

Yeah if I were to ever get a sleeve, and it isn't on the cards trust me aha, then I'd get bits done and work my way up to get it fully done. Like friends have done. Although if you are wanting it to all be about one thing, like heaven and angels, you'll have to plan it all before in order for it to look coherent.

[Black_Apalachi]

I don't think I know anyone with a full sleeve but know a couple with like the whole forearm done and I reckon it looks awesome. I'd definitely do what FJ suggested though - personally if I was getting any tattoo I'd be obsessing for ages to make sure I was definitely happy with it lol

[today]

as long as its not like fire, skulls and bones and designed nicee. I love 'um

[Gemma]

I don't particuarly like tattoos at all, and this is obviously not a small thing so I'd suggest waiting til you're a bit older as a lot of people I know who have tattoos, regret ever having them done.

[Frodo13.]

Well, I'm off to see a tattoo artist tomorrow so I'll ask their opinion on what to do. Whatever happens, I'll be sure to keep everyone posted!

[luce]

no way i hate them all the way down like that. Have them on your arm but not like full sleve i think they're rank and you're stuck with it.

[AgnesIO]

They look alright if you are 'hench'

You need decent muscles for them to look good, although nI wouldn't want one myself ;p

[samsaBEAR]

They look alright if you are 'hench'

You need decent muscles for them to look good, although nI wouldn't want one myself ;p
Not really, I know loads of people with skinny arms that have really nice sleeves

[AgnesIO]

Not really, I know loads of people with skinny arms that have really nice sleeves

Ever heard of an opinion?

[samsaBEAR]

Ever heard of an opinion?
Well tbh the way you worded your post suggested it was more of a requirement, if you had said 'In my opinion you need', then it would've come across as an opinion

[GoldenMerc]

Iv got one on my back and it goes up to my neck just above the collar and that makes people a bit edgy so beware because a job interview isnt going to go good with it.

[Frodo13.]

I'm actually confussed about the whole job interview thing, because if your wearing a long sleeve shirt people are not going to see it in an interview.

[samsaBEAR]

Iv got one on my back and it goes up to my neck just above the collar and that makes people a bit edgy so beware because a job interview isnt going to go good with it.
If your hair covers it you should be fine

[GoldenMerc]

i dont look good with long hair :P

[Shar]

I want to be a teacher, so obviously it's going to have to be permanantly covered up.
Then the purpose you're getting it for is just going to go to waste?

[Frodo13.]

Then the purpose you're getting it for is just going to go to waste?

Well, not really. Only during work hours, but then theres the rest of the day for it to be on show!

[AgnesIO]

Well, not really. Only during work hours, but then theres the rest of the day for it to be on show!

Don't bother.

Will just mess up your future plans.

[CrackSplat]

dont do it, imagine how your arm would look like when you are 60 years old :S

[Gibs960]

I personally think it looks weird :( But if you like it, go for it bud :)

[Matthew]

i would never get a full sleeve tattoo, and as others have said it could ruin future plans.

[beth]

i think sleeves are tasty, a tonne of my friends have got them & i personally think they look awesome.

go for it man, people say about jobs yada yada, but the world's a changing place. i don't think people look down too harshly on tattoo's anymore, as long as they're tasteful.

[samsaBEAR]

dont do it, imagine how your arm would look like when you are 60 years old :S
Why should he worry about that now? He's like 17/18 I would imagine, who gives a **** what happens in 42 years time? If you seriously judge tattoos on that then you need to get out a little bit more.

[Frodo13.]

I agree (I'm 19 btw). I really hate it when people use that in anti-tattoo arguments. When your my age, being 60 years old is a LOOONG way off.

[beth]

I agree (I'm 19 btw). I really hate it when people use that in anti-tattoo arguments. When your my age, being 60 years old is a LOOONG way off.

think about it (i'm 19 too) when we're 60, think who else is gonna be 60. everyone's gonna have tattoo's and piercings, and probably be flying around on scooters.

[Danzilla]

Iv had an idea for my full sleeve for a year now, its meaning full and everything but im still going to wait until im about 21+ but thats me. Because its such a big thing id wait a while.
Get your design on paper, play around with it untill you really like it, leave it for a couple of months then come back to it. Change again then leave for another 4 months or so. Take a look and if you still like the idea and don't want to change it again, go for it. Thats what i do, aha.
I wouldn't wait too long though, people who say "wait till your older" make no sense. When is older? 30? And even then how do you know if thats the "right time" to get a tat. Why wait you whole life.
Also have you had a tattoo before? because jumping into getting a sleeve right away is a bad idea!

[today]

Let alone no doubt ways to remove tattoo's by then.

[beth]

Let alone no doubt ways to remove tattoo's by then.

so true.
you'll probably be able to WASH them off by then.

[Sameer!]

lol it's gonna hurt for sure!

[Frodo13.]

lol it's gonna hurt for sure!

No pain, no gain!

[Alexx..]

It doesn't really matter what other people say about the tattoo if you want it, you get it. Just make sure you really really want it. I'm 17 and i'm working on a sleeve now, i just have a forearm piece at the minute though.

[beth]

No pain, no gain!

too true, through the pain imagine how awesomeee it's gonna look afterwards!!

[Frodo13.]

too true, through the pain imagine how awesomeee it's gonna look afterwards!!

I'd not actually thought about the pain up until it was mentioned on here, which I guess is a good thing!

[Alexx..]

Arm tattoos arent that bad pain wise imo.

[Frodo13.]

Arm tattoos arent that bad pain wise imo.

Ha! Good to know then :)

[Samantha.]

I really don't like them tbh, especially on younger people.
Older people they don't look so bad especially if you have quite a bit of muscle in your arms.