So I finally decided to get my tattoo done, and took the plundge on Wednesday. Been wanting to get this done for about 3 years, and I finally had the cash to get it
Here some pics I took the morning after (this morning) I'll get Ama to post some action shots a bit later
This was the morning after, straight after I took the grad wrap off. Still looking a little messy
More to the back/elbow of my arm
Bit more cleaned up. Side angel
The back bit, loving the detail around my elbow. Also one of the most painful spots
More to the front of my arm
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Now lemme see if I can answer some questions
Does it hurt?
Yes and no. Honestly, the more boney and nervey a spot it, the more likely its gonna hurt. My elbow, inner arm and collar bone was the most painful. Collar bone taking tops though, as well as the bit on my back shoulder blade
Is it expensive?
Yes! Its R500 for a DOT. If you really wanna know how much it cost, ask me and I'll answer
How long did it take?
Almost 4 hours. But there where smoke breaks in between. Longest session was about 2 hours
Do you need to have a high pain threshold?
Who knows, mine is relatively high. I lasted well until the last 40 minutes or so. The higher he got on my arm, the more painfull it got. Upper arm, collar bone and shoulder was the worst and I bled a lot then
The more your pain threshold goes, the more you bleed
What you gotta do afterwards?
Walk around like a subway sandwhich for 4 days, washing it 3 times a day until its all healed
And NO - grad wrap around your entire arm is NOT a fun experience
Where do you get it done?
I got mine done at Metal Machine in CT. Derek was the artist. Apparently he's a bit brutal with tribals... but lets see how you take it
Ama has some "Holy *** ****** ****** **** thats sore" pics which I'll try get up here sometime tomorrow
Comment/suggestions?
I ask, cos friends have gotten tats and this is the first i've heard of gladwrapping your arm afterwards. 
.Looks good man.