A cover tattoo is a tattoo technique where the design is covered with another piece of artwork, typically a tattoo. There are several ways to have a cover tattoo, and the most favored is with skin colored ink.
The main benefit of a cover tattoo is that you can get a new piece of artwork and start your new body art collection. You can also do limited or non-continuous covers as well!
Both Successful and Subdued Cover Tattoos can be worth covering. The only difference is how much space the new piece needs to grow in before it becomes visible. Many say it takes around two weeks for the first coat to come off and for the new color to take, socially, through self-confidence.
Continuous (non-split) covers are also possible! Locally accepted standards such as line-areas or soft box tattoos work well as starting points.
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Check the color of the tattoo
If you are planning on getting a colored tattoo, make sure the color matches your skin tone. You want to be able to see the tattoo and its effect on your body?
A colored tattoo may look nice, but it can be very expensive! That is why there are so many professionals that offer this service? It is very expensive but worth it!
Unfortunately, this does not apply to permanentmarker cover tattoos. While a temporary tattoo may look good, the cover will eventually wear off and the marker will come through in your skin.
Bring a picture of the tattoo to the artist
When tattooing with black ink, try bringing a picture of some water or a tree to the artist. This way, the tattooist has an example to follow and can make some minor adjustments to the tattoo.
Black is a very hard-to-tweak color family. Teal can be changed into every shade of green! Once made, keep checking in vein and underbelly for a few days to let the ink set. If you notice any floating or bubbling on top, remove it immediately!
Slightly different ways to cover skin colored tattoos is to use fade cream or powder free lipstick, or go for neutral browns. Both of these solutions work well enough that people are not scared to wear them!
Lastly, bring up someplace warm enough in summer and winter times so that the tattoo does not hurt.
Make sure that the new skin colored tattoo is sized correctly
Changing a tattoo color is a process called risque tattooing. There are several risque tattoo techniques that can be done with the new color.
Some colors require special equipment or processes to match the original color. For example, Kelly Clarkson is known for her sky-blue ink that she had covered with black and white lines. This requires a machine or tool to match the original color and thickness of the ink.
Other colors do not require special equipment or processes to match the original color. For example, Mike Pence has his new cover-up tattooed with light gray ink that covers his old dark tattoos. This new cover-up tattoo is fairly thin and light, so it does not take very long to match the original skin tone and shape.
Making sure that the new skin colored tattoo is correct in thickness and size is vital before trying to put it on.
Ask your tattoo artist about their experience with covering tattoos
Some people feel that covering tattoos with skin-colored ink creates a void in the shape or area that was tattooed, and it becomes a “clean up” job for the artist. If the artist is very experienced with this technique, they may ask you to let them use a dehydratation sheet to expedite the process.
Assuming this works for you, let your tattoo artist know that you would like it done as soon as possible! Many go back to work right away after getting their cover tattoo.
If your tattoo artist seems kind of unenthusiastic about this idea, let them know that you are interested in having this cover tattoo done but if it takes longer, you will be able to take it more quickly.
Do you have any other tattoos?
Do you have any other cover tattoos? If so, what ones?
Cover tattoos are a great way to experiment. There is no right or wrong way to cover up a tattoo. You can have a classic black line across your stomach or you can have a bright pink line surrounding your lower back. These show different tattoo styles and places to put new ink.
Many people get covers by getting another tattoo style on the new tattoo and then adding some more skin on top. For example, getting another black line in the shape of a heart on your stomach, then going in some gunmetal ink and adding some more skin around the heart.
You can also do plain old covers like having one color for your skin with no other tattoo style added.
Will this one be covered entirely?
No! This one is for those who are very artistic. There are tons of cover tattoo design websites where you can create your own tattoo and send them to the artist for it to take shape and form.
There are also lots of art tattoo studios that offer design services, including creating your cover tattoo. Most offer white or limited color covers to increase the effect of the tattoo.
Given that black is the most popular color for tattoos, many start with an ink line going down the arm. Another popular choice is a solid color with some pattern or design going on top.
These types of tattoos can look beautiful and strong.
What color was your original tattoo?
If you have a natural expression or reaction to your new tattoo, then adding additional color to your tattoo is an avenue to explore. There are many ways to add color to your skin, and many professional tattoo artists offer this as an added feature.
Some people choose not add additional color but instead increase the size or strengthen the design.
What color do you want your cover up to be?
There are two main reasons to choose a color for your tattoo. The first is that it can add a theme or layer to your cover up. For example, a black and gold tattoo on the stomach could represent royalty, or the wedding ring you see on your finger.
The second is that different colors contrast well with other colors. For example, a bright blue tattoo looks excellent against a pale pink skin tone. A dark ink would look excellent on a bright yellow skin tone.
There are many ways to get your tattoo, so if you are looking at different styles of tattoos, there are still many options for you. You can get some great voter-vevo covers in this way!
Many artists offer guided-art courses so you can learn how to do this yourself.