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Topic: Tattoo idea  (Read 2468 times)

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InSeine

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Guys

With my birthday coming up I was thinking of getting myself my first tattoo.  But what to get.  I looked around the web, was thinking maybe a fish hook.  Then I got the idea of a compass rose, cool looking has some meaning and history for mariners. But I couldn't find any images online that I liked.  Then I decided to try to design my own.  Here is my first decent design.  Let me know what you think
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Nice design dude...you may want to check the positions of East and West before the tattooing starts. I hear they're permanent. :smt006
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Very cool!!!

Really like the incorporation of the paddles into the compass...

Sincerely,

Jim

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InSeine

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Good eye Paul.  Actually did that on purpose.  I thought it would be kinda funny.  The compass is for finding your way, and all we really wanna do is get lost.
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Cool, Jim.  Maybe some other little element that would cement in the kayak theme - otherwise the paddle design may be lost on some as looking like softer compass points...   :smt001
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Good eye Paul.  Actually did that on purpose.  I thought it would be kinda funny.  The compass is for finding your way, and all we really wanna do is get lost.

plus, it will be correct when you are looking in the mirror.

haha
nice design.  hidden talents.

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It would be perfect with the ncka ling in the middle
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Nice! I could see a little more embellishment added to perfect it. Otherwise I love the concept!
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Are you going to put it around your BB?
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Are you going to put it around your BB?

Nice tatoo  :smt003  Thanks for the picture Mike.  I don't think Jim like to wear bikini to show off his tatoo  :smt044
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Be sure to pick a type font that is easier to read and not too difficult for the tatooer to etch. After all, once he starts, he only gets one try.


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What if you used two crossed kayaks as the in between markers. Just a thought.


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