Has anyone tattooed leather

[cem]

I came across this site http://www.polkaproducts.com/content/page.asp?id=104 and was just wondering if anyone here has done it. Looks kind of interesting I guess the leather has to be sealed with something first otherwise the ink would stain the leather when wiping down. Another example from another artist is here http://www.notcot.org/post/15223/

Cheers,

Clair

[Studio-N]

Hello. While I have not done it, I have sold a fair amount of leather to tattoo students.

Apparently it is very common to use veg-tanned leather to practice with before they are allowed to

try it on a live person. One problem that occurs since the hide has been tanned and has no natural oils in it

is that the dye tends to expand due to capillary action so it is difficult to get sharp lines.

That's all I know about it. Cheers!

[MBOGO]

Great idea and result.

[UKRay]

I once carved a bag to match a lady's favorite tat. One of the most 'interesting' jobs I have ever done... <grin!>

Ray

[cem]

Hello. While I have not done it, I have sold a fair amount of leather to tattoo students.

Apparently it is very common to use veg-tanned leather to practice with before they are allowed to

try it on a live person. One problem that occurs since the hide has been tanned and has no natural oils in it

is that the dye tends to expand due to capillary action so it is difficult to get sharp lines.

That's all I know about it. Cheers!

I had heard of that with students but those examples look pretty sharp but then they are professional tattoo artists so know what they are doing. Wonder if they are treating it with oil first and then sealing it. Might have to ask a tattoo artist here if they are willing to try it I think most here learn on fruit or pig skin from the butchers as leather is too expensive for mistakes. Would just like to see the effect close up to see if it is that sharp.

Cheers,

Clair

[MBOGO]

Also, that is some kind of chrome tanned leather.

[cem]

The second is chrome tan as I found somewhere else where the artist mentions it and it's not actually tattooed but laser engraved with the pigment rubbed in. The tattoo thing come from that he is a professional tattoo artist.

[MBOGO]

I saw another posting on this board where someone used a laser engraved and it was a photo quality. now this is making sense.

[rickmoo]

I came across this site http://www.polkaprod...page.asp?id=104 and was just wondering if anyone here has done it. Looks kind of interesting I guess the leather has to be sealed with something first otherwise the ink would stain the leather when wiping down. Another example from another artist is here http://www.notcot.org/post/15223/

Cheers,

Clair

i haven't tattooed leather, but i have used pyrography ( burning ) with the detailmaster system... looks similar to tattooing especially when coloring the design with acrylics . rickmoo

[killersheep]

i have often asked some friends that are tattoo artist and none have been willing to try it tho i think it would be nice if you could get away from the splatter that the gun would produce. i think sealing it well first to allow for wipe off, would be sufficient if using a more supple veg tan, but hey i have no clue but would love to hear some results if anyone comes acrossed anyone that has tried.