tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 here is a tattooi did on leather i wanted to see how it would turn out, i tattoo full time and it is way easier to tattoo people than leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 That actually looks pretty good. Looks like there are alot of possibilities there. Thanks for sharing. Oh and did you do a finish on it as well. Wondering how it will look once oiled and finished. I think you could get a really cool old school look to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 That actually looks pretty good. Looks like there are alot of possibilities there. Thanks for sharing. Oh and did you do a finish on it as well. Wondering how it will look once oiled and finished. I think you could get a really cool old school look to it. no finish just plain old leather first one i ever did here is a pic of a tattoo i did on a person Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) You do some very nice work. Good job.Where you located? Should update your profile. Edited October 9, 2009 by MADMAX22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 You do some very nice work. Good job.Where you located? Should update your profile. thanks i appriciate that im located in new jersey im still working on doing my profile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quadrary Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Nice work Jay i'm always impressed with those who have artistic abilities i can draw a little but when it comes to coloring it im totally incompetant. Based on whats on the show off area now im a little old fashioned i like the tats and dyes not to sure about the printing, i think i would rather see a tatoo or airbrush paint myself but thats just a personal preferance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Nice work Jay i'm always impressed with those who have artistic abilities i can draw a little but when it comes to coloring it im totally incompetant. Based on whats on the show off area now im a little old fashioned i like the tats and dyes not to sure about the printing, i think i would rather see a tatoo or airbrush paint myself but thats just a personal preferance thanks i agree , i wanted to see if leather could be tattooed, i will be doing more in the future right now im working a a case for a pool cue ill post some pics a little later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quadrary Report post Posted October 9, 2009 thanks i agree , i wanted to see if leather could be tattooed, i will be doing more in the future right now im working a a case for a pool cue ill post some pics a little later Thats great Jay i build cue cases mostly one offs to this point but have a production line comming out in about 2 months i look forward to seeing it. I plan on getting around to posting a few of mine soon but have been really busy trying to get all things necesarry for the production runs ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Thats great Jay i build cue cases mostly one offs to this point but have a production line comming out in about 2 months i look forward to seeing it. I plan on getting around to posting a few of mine soon but have been really busy trying to get all things necesarry for the production runs ready. cool im making envelope style cases now all custom artwork by me ill have about 50 hrs into this case a ton ofcarving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBarton Report post Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) cool im making envelope style cases now all custom artwork by me ill have about 50 hrs into this case a ton ofcarving Hey Jay, Welcome to the forum - good to see you over here. I am sure your carved case is going to be out of this world. Nice work on the tat. Gonna try it now. Edited October 9, 2009 by JohnBarton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Hey Jay, Welcome to the forum - good to see you over here. I am sure your carved case is going to be out of this world. Nice work on the tat. Gonna try it now. thanks i appriciate the compliment , tattooing leather is a real pain in the a## but i think i found good potential in it, ive had a few lather workers ask me to tattoo leather for them so i did a piece i could show them im gonna do some more, i paint as well so i have some cool plans for cases ill post up picks of the case soon its my first carving so i hope you guys like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBarton Report post Posted October 9, 2009 thanks i appriciate the compliment , tattooing leather is a real pain in the a## but i think i found good potential in it, ive had a few lather workers ask me to tattoo leather for them so i did a piece i could show them im gonna do some more, i paint as well so i have some cool plans for cases ill post up picks of the case soon its my first carving so i hope you guys like it That's really cool - my best tooler Zhen Hai is also a tattoo artist and I asked him if he ever did tats on leather and he said it didn't work. Now I am going to show him that SOMEONE made it work and see what he says now. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 9, 2009 That's really cool - my best tooler Zhen Hai is also a tattoo artist and I asked him if he ever did tats on leather and he said it didn't work. Now I am going to show him that SOMEONE made it work and see what he says now. :-) lol, cool letme know what he thinks ofmy koi fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted October 9, 2009 i tattoo full time and it is way easier to tattoo people than leather Hmmm I would think leather would be esier- no customer has to be present, you don't have to care if you're making it hurt, and if you don't like it, you can throw it in the scrap box! LOL That sounds like a good idea, too- personalized leather items to match your tatts or vice versa. Looks sharp- I hope to see more of your work. You should do well. Thanks for sharing! Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Where in Jersey are you, Jay? I'm right across the river from Trenton. Nice work, by the way! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 10, 2009 Hmmm I would think leather would be esier- no customer has to be present, you don't have to care if you're making it hurt, and if you don't like it, you can throw it in the scrap box! LOL That sounds like a good idea, too- personalized leather items to match your tatts or vice versa. Looks sharp- I hope to see more of your work. You should do well. Thanks for sharing! Johanna lol ,skin is way easier to work on, but leather doesnt moove on ya lol, and thanks i appreciate the compliment and encouragement Where in Jersey are you, Jay? I'm right across the river from Trenton. Nice work, by the way! Tim thanks im by deptford mall pretty close to you, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) That is way cool. The bird tattoo is excellent too. Edited October 10, 2009 by ETW Grumpy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 10, 2009 That is way cool. The bird tattoo is excellent too. thank you very much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted October 10, 2009 That is excellent Jay I love Japanese style tattoos, I see you popped into the other thread where I was asking if anyone had tattooed leather I knew I would finally come across someone who has. I prefer hand created art as well compared to printing. Welcome to the forum Cheers, Clair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoosbyjay Report post Posted October 10, 2009 That is excellent Jay I love Japanese style tattoos, I see you popped into the other thread where I was asking if anyone had tattooed leather I knew I would finally come across someone who has. I prefer hand created art as well compared to printing. Welcome to the forum Cheers, Clair thanks traditional japanese style art is what i specialize in most ofmy tattoo client base come to me just for that style, now im going tostart to incorperate my artwork inleather carving , im currently working on a dragon all free hand work itsa ton of work but i think it will look really nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Report post Posted December 10, 2011 i know this is an old topic but could you tell my what type of leather you are using, how its treated, and how you keep the ink from staining the leather. I am having a difficult time with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovejules Report post Posted January 18, 2014 wondering if you used anything in the process to rub away the un-wanted ink, like a petroleum jelly or A&D ointment? trying to tattoo leather but its getting pretty dirty with rubbed away ink... pointers would be huge!???? tHanks Jules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turn n Burn Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Try a resist super shine or Resolen. I am waiting on my kit to try this out too. if any one else has any tips i would love to hear them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites