Members cem Posted September 13, 2009 Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 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 Quote
Members Studio-N Posted September 13, 2009 Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 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! Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
Members MBOGO Posted September 13, 2009 Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 Great idea and result. Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted September 13, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 13, 2009 I once carved a bag to match a lady's favorite tat. One of the most 'interesting' jobs I have ever done... <grin!> Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members cem Posted September 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 15, 2009 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 Quote
Members MBOGO Posted September 16, 2009 Members Report Posted September 16, 2009 Also, that is some kind of chrome tanned leather. Quote
Members cem Posted September 20, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 20, 2009 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. Quote
Members MBOGO Posted September 20, 2009 Members Report Posted September 20, 2009 I saw another posting on this board where someone used a laser engraved and it was a photo quality. now this is making sense. Quote
Members rickmoo Posted September 21, 2009 Members Report Posted September 21, 2009 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 Quote
Members killersheep Posted October 8, 2009 Members Report Posted October 8, 2009 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. Quote
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