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Fr like I came for some insight but I got what I already expected, like how tf can anybody think that a white tattoo will come out like magical white light? I judt want an artistic scar
I actually really love the way that white tattoos look like scars, and I'd think that small linework would minimize discoloration. But the knowledge on how sensitive it is to fading and everything else will at least make my decision to get one an informed one. Thanks!
I've done white tattoos on girls that wanted something small and not so noticeable. I've done letters, hearts, stars, just simple little stuff that was personal to them. At first I tried talking them out of it but the tattoos actually came out good. I did one girl and a week later all her friends wanted to get little white tattoos.
If I was to get a white ink tattoo, which I’m not opposed to at all, I’d think simple line work with the intention of having it look like a scar would be pretty cool.
Same here. Left wrist, simple symbol, looks like it is a burn scar. Which is exactly what I wanted. When people notice they think it’s the greatest thing, it appears to be a raised scar. I did it for me, not so much for others to notice, very subtle.... Doesn’t effect my employment. Easily covered with a watch or bracelet. Not something people notice unless they are specifically looking for markings. I’m very fair skinned. It was a bitch to do, and it felt like I had a burn for weeks. Lol Truly love it though!
Very good points you have here! Two of my tattoos are purely white, they are simple line work and i got them because i am very pale ( i am talking ghost white) and i wanted them look like scars. Also, i slather them with sunscreen every single day, multiple times a day
Titanium white pigment is titanium dioxide, so it's already oxidized. Therefore it's not likely that the discoloration is caused by the pigment oxidizing, because it's already oxidized. Titanium can exist in oxidation states other than +4, but these are less stable, and actually less oxidized than the form that appears in the white pigment.
but why am i watching? i dont have, or plan to have ink. am i just interested in the art factor of this? this was very informing anyways, enjoyed *thumbs up*
I have medium olive toned skin, my white ink tattoo looks like my skin tone, only lighter. It does get the patchy darker areas, which kind of makes it look like a scarification, but people love it. I get compliments all the time. I put it on the inside of my forearm so it doesn't get as much sun as the rest of my skin.
i wouldn't get one. i've seen a lot of skilled tattoo artists execute them well so that they glow and look even, but every time a client has come back it either doesn't glow at all anymore or does so in a patchy way. this has happened with multiple brands of ink so i think it's just a gimmick that isn't worth trying. as far as safety, i can't speak on it because i don't know what's in that stuff
James Withee any white tattoo should react under black light, so I wouldn't have thought one would need specialized inks. Perhaps that's the gimmick, given that it breaks down the same as the white, from what you said here.
i think that with the uv ink the appeal is that the tattoo doesn't show UNLESS it's under a black light. people get them because they want a "secret" tattoo. white ink tattoos are subtle but still very visible in regular lighting
uv freaks me out. I have a friend who got a tiger on one forearm, and a dragon on the other, with all UV ink. He blistered up so bad, and all of the skin on his arms came off and he was left with what appeared to be 3rd degree burns that never healed. So scary!
My oldest white tat is 8 yrs old and still solid. Choose your ink wisely. I use kurosumi samurai white. I have 4 large white tats 8yrs 6yrs 4 yrs and 2 mths old. I will say they are the brightest white in the winter when my arm hasn't seen the sun for some time. In the summer as I tan they do yellow a bit but it always goes away in the winter. The most yellowing happens in the first couple years. I recommend to test spot your ink for a year and see how your skin takes it. Only a couple spots on my wrist tat have faded a smidge where I have bend lines. I have been turned away from artist that dont want to put their name on white tats but finally convinced one that my skin will hold it and finally get to finish my sleeve.
Well done. I've been tattooing for 23 years. I usually don't engage in ANY social media or other RUclips Etc "tattoo related banter". I work hard to keep my professional tattoo life from my personal life. However, you popped up in my stream today and I had to watch. Brilliant! Nicely done and well thought out. Pretty much checked every one of my "why not" boxes as you went down the line. I'll probably watch more of your videos and I may even subscribe (which says a lot as I've mentioned I have zero interest in bringing my "professional" tattoo world into my "personal" world). Well played good sir!
I was always told to stay from white ink cause it rarely holds up. Whats your opinion about those hyper realistic tattoos where the artist uses alot of white for values against a very dark back round? It seems cool at first but i feel they will heal poorly.
i have mixed feelings about this. i think it really depends on the specific reference and also the skin type you're dealing with. if the skin is very pale, then the white will stain less and as long as there are other colors / values there to help it hold up in terms of legibility, the worst that can happen is some minor blotches in the white. in a color portrait often times leaving the skin empty instead of putting the white would like weirder than the blotches so putting the white is the lesser of two evils. if the skin is darker, then the blotches will be much more pronounced and happen more often, so it's better to leave empty skin. that can look strange with color realistic tattoos, so i feel like it's better to just go with black and grey in that case. hyper realistic bng tattoos can be done on anyone with skintone that is midtone and lighter. hyper realistic color tattoos should only be done on people that are on the way light end of the spectrum of possible skin tones. just my two cents. i just asked nikko hurtado about this at a seminar last sunday in NYC and he gave a little bit of insight
141johndo agreed I think it is a waste of money and it won’t hold up in 2 years, 5 years, 10years, etc. I’ve had a few folks come in and I told them straight up that I wouldn’t do it or that it wasn’t a good idea.
My white ink collection is now over a year old and has shocked us all by being bold, incredibly bright and unexpectedly very eye catching 🤦🏻♀️ Slight discolouration, no fallout.
I've seen a white ink tattoo before that was linework. It looked ok up close, but from a distance... full disclosure... I thought it looked like a big burn scar on her arm.
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Years ago I went to a tattoo artist about a white tattoo and he told me hell no, but i will do grey. I'm so glad i listened to my tattoo artist and went with the grey. Still my favorite tattoo ever. LISTEN TO YOUR TATTO ARTIST!
nice. if you're gonna do it, do it right. if you aren't already, don't forget to put sunblock on them daily. it will help them last longer and stay whiter
This has been so helpful! I had contemplated a white ink tattoo against my brown skin, but after listen to your experience, I will stick with black and grey.
My white ink tattoos are my favourite... but then the designs and body positions were carefully chosen. It was hard finding a good artist to apply the first design, but subsequently I have had less problems finding a great artist. I have a solid spiral encircled by an oroborous. Been there over 10 years, and I love it... and I am a professional person, can’t wear “visible” tattoos.. White ink can be beautiful but I agree with your points.
Spiral Python if they are in areas that get zero sun exposure they have less problems with staining / longevity, as I'm sure you've found out. That's a long time to wear a white ink tattoo. It would be interesting to see the way they aged in person
Hi James! Could you do a video on white on black tattoos? I have some tattoos I wanna cover, but I don't know if going with white on black or lasering them. Thanks in advance
I'm probably like a 6 1/2 on the scale of darkness and I wanted a tattoo with white ink in it and my artist advised against it that because it would be unnecessary scarring. I really appreciated her input and I'm still very happy with my tattoo ☺
I have a white ink tattoo that is 2 years old now. It yellowed a bit (which is expected) but didn’t fade at all. My tattoo is big blocked in shapes rather than just linework tough, so I guess that helps on having it maintain shape through time, a lot of people ive seen complain about their white ink tattoos disappearing had really fine lined desings
Freaking love my white tattoos. Love that they are subtle and no one notices them. 5 years and still no one has seen it without me pointing it out. I have “honesty” on my wrist and you can read it easily when I point it out. I want so many more. A also don’t mind that it’s slightly yellowed and matches my skin even more.
I have a white half sleeve of line work only, it’s held up really well the last year, my skin isn’t dark or light so there’s a decent amount of contrast, pretty noticeable
I think a good example of a white ink tattoo is the one Monami Frost has. Shes a youtuber who has a white snowflake on her face. It looks really cool. She often wears makeup, probably sun protection and lives in a country known for its lack of sun so maybe that helped preserve it haha. Great video by the way. I've been curious about this for awhile. 👍
Titanium white is made using titanium dioxide TiO2. Titanium dioxide cannot be oxidized to a higher oxidation state in body conditions. TiO2 is extremely stable that’s why titanium is used when metal has to be implanted in your body.
I got a bunch of white ink tattoos (line work only) and they all look pretty good. They yellowed a bit, but my undertones are borderline jaundiced so they just look like neat scars. However, they’re all line work, all relatively small, and all always get sun protection so that probably has a lot to do with it.
This was really helpful, thanks! Definitely noticed block white ink looks like crap, but for those of us who want line work and don't tan and don't mind about them not lasting until we're 90, I think they could be a good fit!
I have two in white only and both are dedicated to my Brother.My Brother had sleeves on both arms and they were amazing . I wanted white to look almost like a scar and it totally does and I love them 🤍🤍🤍
late, but I just wanted to say I find your theory about melanin production being a main reason the white ink goes beige and patchy to be really interesting. I have white ink as highlights in a colour tattoo on my inner forearm. and I have a solid/only white ink script on my ribs. These are 2 and 3 years old, so still pretty "fresh" when it comes to tattoo standards. But the white in both of them are still bright and very visible, while I've talked to others where the white is gone before the tattoo is even healed. I do also not tan - my body does not produce a normal amount of melanin. I'm pretty light-skinned, and instead of becoming tan or darker, my skin goes straight to burnt - and even when healing the burn it does not darken. I did burn my forearm tattoo a bit, but luckily it did not mess up the white. Now I bathe in sun-lotion whenever outside lol
Love my white ink tattoos as much as my color and black & greyscale tattoos. After 6 years I'm still totally happy with them. Mine are all linework sigils. But I went in aware of the possible issues and fully accepting of any possible outcomes with them.
White oil paint will turn yellow over time if you keep it in a dark environment. I stored an oil painting in my closet for a long time and it turned yellow (this painting was made with primary titanium white paint) i put it in the sun for a day and it turned white again.
I have a black and grey tattoo with white in a few areas and my artist was even surprised as how well the white ink took to my skin as im fairly tanned year round let alone in the summer but i wouldnt get a full white tattoo as i feel it wouldnt look as good as the black amd grey
I've got a very dark, bold solid black tattoo with some thin lines of negative space. My artist used white in the negative space, not for color, but to help protect the space from the black bleeding in over time. Within 6 months, the "white" was just skin tone. It just doesn't tan in the summer.
My white ink and yellow is healing badly, it’s been 6 months and still bumpy and turned a brownish color, kind of like a scar. I did not leave it exposed to sunlight too btw...How to I remove the brownish color? Or can I blast over it with black ink?? Please help!
I am very pale and am thinking of getting a white ink tattoo to resemble the freeze brand of my late horse, just the letters "WHF". I'd like to get it pretty close to white because I want it to at least resemble his brand. Any ideas? This would be my first tattoo and on my hip.
Hi, so I wanted to ask about brown ink tattoos. Do you think it's a viable option for a more warm, soft looking tattoo without the greenish or blueish tones that black ink tattoos often have?
you are most likely correct about the melanin being the reason the tattoo changed colour over time. titanium white is actually titanium dioxide so i don't think it would oxidise any further. i think this is dependent on the grade of titanium white too though due to contaminants.
I have had my white tattoo for 6 years now, done by a great artist, she went on it two times in a row. I came back to the same shop after some time and other artists told me it looks bad, altho' I really like the way it looks, a lil bit faded, but still in good form. People often ask me if those are scars, to their surprise it's not
I have no idea how I got here or why I'm watching this, but I'm sooo intrigued by this information! Great video I even have 2 tabs open right now white ink tattoo before and after.
i'll do an aftercare video eventually. saniderm is a good product. i don't use it often but a lot of artists i know swear by it. it's especially good if you want to give the tattoo extra protection from friction that might occur for whatever reason shorty after it's completion
4:00 The titanium used as a pigment is titanium dioxide, so it's allready oxidized. It might react with something, but it's probably not "oxidizing" any further. I agree it must have to do with melanin. It probably depends on wether the white pigment happens to end up above or below the melanocytes (the cells that produce melanin). Or maybe as you say, the skin reacts to the foreign pigment and maybe the skin wil develop melanocytes above the pigments. After all your skin randomly develops new pigmented patches all your life anyway. With dark pigments it doesn't matter if it happens to be below or above the melanin in the skin, since it the light will either be absorbed by the melanin or the tattoo pigment anyway, but with white the tattoo pigment tries to reflect the light while melanin absorbs it so the order of the layers is important.
Hi, I couldn’t disagree with you more! I think it is unfair to make such blanket statement as you have. Also, there was just to much of “putting my name to work”... frankly unless you’re Picasso of the tattoo world, then maybe. Otherwise, it’s just a tattoo. So, all of my work is white and more than 10 years old. Every one is just as clean, clear and sharp as was originally. Number of reasons. Yes, I agree that the skin tone play a huge part - I’m very pale with cool skin tone which means that my veins are bluish or purplish. Because of my skin, I don’t sunbathe much as I burn so I use 50 sun blocker. I also had a fantastic artist who did all my work. Number of things that she does only apply to white ink. First stencil. She then goes over stencil with water in the machine to ensure no ink is mixed with stencil colour. Then she starts with ink. The BEST QUALITY of white ink is paramount! When done, she does it again. Now let me be clear, it bloody hurts as the same area has been gone over three times! I understood why and I’m ok with that. My work is mixture - graphics, lines, etc using scandi runic stuff, and illustrative items which are not totally linear. I absolutely look after my new tattoos - first week, cover with appropriate products three times a day, then reduce for the next couple of week. ALL perfectly healed. Tattooist prefer not to do it because they can’t be arsed to! So it’s so easy to dismiss it as - it’s a bad idea blah, blah, blah... finally, ALL ink fades. Fact. So don’t tell clients it’s a fact, when it’s simply just your preference. Also, it can look like branding especially when newish. If you want white ink tattoo for whatever your reasons are, explore, find the best in this field and go with it. Happy to be challenged but all I’ve said, I can prove from my perspective and on my body. Not sharing all tattoos for personal reasons but happy to share arms.
I've seen a healed all white tattoo that was nice. It was a large serpent in linework only. The girl was very pale and the tattoo was very subtle, but it was nice. But I've also seen a terrible one. It had a white filled area that healed like a raised darkish crusty skin... like she had a reaction to the ink AND it scarred..
Ive always wanted a small Star Trek delta outline in white. Mostly because it reminds me of the silver of the deltas but is subtle, delicate, and more futuristic I think if it were to be done in white.
I have a white ink mandala on the side of my face by my ear. The main reason I chose white was more to get that almost scar-like vibe with the color, and of course to keep it relatively subtle. It's only a couple months old, but healed it kept very white and I love it. As long as you take care of it while it heals and keep it out of sun after it does too, you'll be Gucci with them. Also great video 👌
I have a small white bird on my wrist. Got it like 8 years ago now it looks kind of yellowish and one of the wings can’t even be seen. It will be a cover up in a few months but just wanted to share my experience. Don’t do white ink tattoos they almost look like scars after a few years
Im pretty white and have some white in a few of my tattoos and for my body it looks like a creamy off white. I actually like that though because it’s enough of a different to see in the pieces.
Warning: White ink won't go away with laser. Removing white ink is impossible.
Andy Zaturno frs man
Not if you cut off the tattooed body part :D
Wait fr?!?!
Whewwww
so funny I forgot to laugh
I know your basic answer was “no” but all your points made me want to get one even more because those outcomes were exactly what I want
Fr like I came for some insight but I got what I already expected, like how tf can anybody think that a white tattoo will come out like magical white light?
I judt want an artistic scar
Elon Musk does tattoos now?
i'm actually working on a totally battery powered tattoo machine
James Withee yes please
his brother
Elon Musk is Asian now?
Ebon Musk*
I actually really love the way that white tattoos look like scars, and I'd think that small linework would minimize discoloration. But the knowledge on how sensitive it is to fading and everything else will at least make my decision to get one an informed one. Thanks!
Can you do a video explaining watercolor tattoos and how they age?
yep that's on the list
Fion Lin yess please
They age badly...you need to get it retouched more than one time if your'e planning to keep it like brand new
I've done white tattoos on girls that wanted something small and not so noticeable. I've done letters, hearts, stars, just simple little stuff that was personal to them. At first I tried talking them out of it but the tattoos actually came out good. I did one girl and a week later all her friends wanted to get little white tattoos.
That's what I want! Small and I don't care if it fades. It's just for me.
If I was to get a white ink tattoo, which I’m not opposed to at all, I’d think simple line work with the intention of having it look like a scar would be pretty cool.
soldierside365 yeah I agree I just want a small heart outline on the inside of my wrist
Same bro
Thats pretty much what I got, and I got it for that reason, people always ask if its burned on or a scar they never think its a tattoo
Same here. Left wrist, simple symbol, looks like it is a burn scar. Which is exactly what I wanted. When people notice they think it’s the greatest thing, it appears to be a raised scar. I did it for me, not so much for others to notice, very subtle.... Doesn’t effect my employment. Easily covered with a watch or bracelet. Not something people notice unless they are specifically looking for markings. I’m very fair skinned. It was a bitch to do, and it felt like I had a burn for weeks. Lol Truly love it though!
@@hillarybanks2773 im literally getting that exact white ink tattoo!!!!
I love my white ink tattoo. People often mistake it for a scar
We didn’t ask
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How edgy of you.
@@hineraable how corny of you
Very good points you have here! Two of my tattoos are purely white, they are simple line work and i got them because i am very pale ( i am talking ghost white) and i wanted them look like scars. Also, i slather them with sunscreen every single day, multiple times a day
Titanium white pigment is titanium dioxide, so it's already oxidized. Therefore it's not likely that the discoloration is caused by the pigment oxidizing, because it's already oxidized. Titanium can exist in oxidation states other than +4, but these are less stable, and actually less oxidized than the form that appears in the white pigment.
but why am i watching? i dont have, or plan to have ink. am i just interested in the art factor of this?
this was very informing anyways, enjoyed *thumbs up*
I have medium olive toned skin, my white ink tattoo looks like my skin tone, only lighter. It does get the patchy darker areas, which kind of makes it look like a scarification, but people love it. I get compliments all the time. I put it on the inside of my forearm so it doesn't get as much sun as the rest of my skin.
You should actually show examples of what you’re discussing.
exactly idk wtf he's talkin about
What's your opinion on UV blacklight tattoos? Do they hold up well? Is the ink safe?
i wouldn't get one. i've seen a lot of skilled tattoo artists execute them well so that they glow and look even, but every time a client has come back it either doesn't glow at all anymore or does so in a patchy way. this has happened with multiple brands of ink so i think it's just a gimmick that isn't worth trying. as far as safety, i can't speak on it because i don't know what's in that stuff
James Withee any white tattoo should react under black light, so I wouldn't have thought one would need specialized inks. Perhaps that's the gimmick, given that it breaks down the same as the white, from what you said here.
i think that with the uv ink the appeal is that the tattoo doesn't show UNLESS it's under a black light. people get them because they want a "secret" tattoo. white ink tattoos are subtle but still very visible in regular lighting
uv freaks me out. I have a friend who got a tiger on one forearm, and a dragon on the other, with all UV ink. He blistered up so bad, and all of the skin on his arms came off and he was left with what appeared to be 3rd degree burns that never healed. So scary!
If you go to his video about uv tattoos there is a pinned comment with how they work and the safety
Dude you're fucking good at this. I hope you continue to thrive cause your ability to explain things correctly through your experiences is fantastic.
My oldest white tat is 8 yrs old and still solid. Choose your ink wisely. I use kurosumi samurai white. I have 4 large white tats 8yrs 6yrs 4 yrs and 2 mths old. I will say they are the brightest white in the winter when my arm hasn't seen the sun for some time. In the summer as I tan they do yellow a bit but it always goes away in the winter. The most yellowing happens in the first couple years. I recommend to test spot your ink for a year and see how your skin takes it. Only a couple spots on my wrist tat have faded a smidge where I have bend lines. I have been turned away from artist that dont want to put their name on white tats but finally convinced one that my skin will hold it and finally get to finish my sleeve.
76 people have white ink tattoos
Make that 107
Well done. I've been tattooing for 23 years. I usually don't engage in ANY social media or other RUclips Etc "tattoo related banter". I work hard to keep my professional tattoo life from my personal life. However, you popped up in my stream today and I had to watch. Brilliant! Nicely done and well thought out. Pretty much checked every one of my "why not" boxes as you went down the line. I'll probably watch more of your videos and I may even subscribe (which says a lot as I've mentioned I have zero interest in bringing my "professional" tattoo world into my "personal" world). Well played good sir!
I was always told to stay from white ink cause it rarely holds up. Whats your opinion about those hyper realistic tattoos where the artist uses alot of white for values against a very dark back round? It seems cool at first but i feel they will heal poorly.
i have mixed feelings about this. i think it really depends on the specific reference and also the skin type you're dealing with. if the skin is very pale, then the white will stain less and as long as there are other colors / values there to help it hold up in terms of legibility, the worst that can happen is some minor blotches in the white. in a color portrait often times leaving the skin empty instead of putting the white would like weirder than the blotches so putting the white is the lesser of two evils. if the skin is darker, then the blotches will be much more pronounced and happen more often, so it's better to leave empty skin. that can look strange with color realistic tattoos, so i feel like it's better to just go with black and grey in that case. hyper realistic bng tattoos can be done on anyone with skintone that is midtone and lighter. hyper realistic color tattoos should only be done on people that are on the way light end of the spectrum of possible skin tones. just my two cents. i just asked nikko hurtado about this at a seminar last sunday in NYC and he gave a little bit of insight
141johndo agreed I think it is a waste of money and it won’t hold up in 2 years, 5 years, 10years, etc. I’ve had a few folks come in and I told them straight up that I wouldn’t do it or that it wasn’t a good idea.
My white ink collection is now over a year old and has shocked us all by being bold, incredibly bright and unexpectedly very eye catching 🤦🏻♀️ Slight discolouration, no fallout.
Could you make a follow up video of your tattoos so we can see how they've turned out? x
I've seen a white ink tattoo before that was linework. It looked ok up close, but from a distance... full disclosure... I thought it looked like a big burn scar on her arm.
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Years ago I went to a tattoo artist about a white tattoo and he told me hell no, but i will do grey. I'm so glad i listened to my tattoo artist and went with the grey. Still my favorite tattoo ever. LISTEN TO YOUR TATTO ARTIST!
I only have white ink tattoos, strictly line work, zero sun exposure 🖤
nice. if you're gonna do it, do it right. if you aren't already, don't forget to put sunblock on them daily. it will help them last longer and stay whiter
James Withee Definitely! I use 50+ UV A & B protective sunscreen - especially in Australia haha
I do too! I have both of my rib cages done. 🥰
I was worried for a minute but the kind of white tattoo I would get is what you said would work. Just simple lineart.
This has been so helpful! I had contemplated a white ink tattoo against my brown skin, but after listen to your experience, I will stick with black and grey.
My white ink tattoos are my favourite... but then the designs and body positions were carefully chosen. It was hard finding a good artist to apply the first design, but subsequently I have had less problems finding a great artist. I have a solid spiral encircled by an oroborous. Been there over 10 years, and I love it... and I am a professional person, can’t wear “visible” tattoos..
White ink can be beautiful but I agree with your points.
Spiral Python if they are in areas that get zero sun exposure they have less problems with staining / longevity, as I'm sure you've found out. That's a long time to wear a white ink tattoo. It would be interesting to see the way they aged in person
@9:05 This is why you clicked on the video, still packed with good info I watched 3-4 times
Hi James! Could you do a video on white on black tattoos? I have some tattoos I wanna cover, but I don't know if going with white on black or lasering them. Thanks in advance
I'm probably like a 6 1/2 on the scale of darkness and I wanted a tattoo with white ink in it and my artist advised against it that because it would be unnecessary scarring. I really appreciated her input and I'm still very happy with my tattoo ☺
I have a white ink tattoo that is 2 years old now. It yellowed a bit (which is expected) but didn’t fade at all. My tattoo is big blocked in shapes rather than just linework tough, so I guess that helps on having it maintain shape through time, a lot of people ive seen complain about their white ink tattoos disappearing had really fine lined desings
Freaking love my white tattoos. Love that they are subtle and no one notices them. 5 years and still no one has seen it without me pointing it out. I have “honesty” on my wrist and you can read it easily when I point it out. I want so many more. A also don’t mind that it’s slightly yellowed and matches my skin even more.
I’m thinking of getting one on my wrist too White and Blue letterings, I wonder if having olive skin would be a problem.
I love it. It looks like scarification.
I have a white half sleeve of line work only, it’s held up really well the last year, my skin isn’t dark or light so there’s a decent amount of contrast, pretty noticeable
nice
I think a good example of a white ink tattoo is the one Monami Frost has. Shes a youtuber who has a white snowflake on her face. It looks really cool. She often wears makeup, probably sun protection and lives in a country known for its lack of sun so maybe that helped preserve it haha. Great video by the way. I've been curious about this for awhile. 👍
Titanium white is made using titanium dioxide TiO2. Titanium dioxide cannot be oxidized to a higher oxidation state in body conditions. TiO2 is extremely stable that’s why titanium is used when metal has to be implanted in your body.
I got a bunch of white ink tattoos (line work only) and they all look pretty good. They yellowed a bit, but my undertones are borderline jaundiced so they just look like neat scars. However, they’re all line work, all relatively small, and all always get sun protection so that probably has a lot to do with it.
I’m still doing it, none of these really apply to what I’m getting. The general census seems to be “sunlight=damage”
I have a white tattoo, it’s 15 years old and still looks lovely. I’m trying to find an artist to do more and no one in the world will 😢
This was really helpful, thanks! Definitely noticed block white ink looks like crap, but for those of us who want line work and don't tan and don't mind about them not lasting until we're 90, I think they could be a good fit!
man i wanted to get a white snow flake lol
I have seen white tattoos look orange after they are done
I hope your channel gets big.
I have two in white only and both are dedicated to my Brother.My Brother had sleeves on both arms and they were amazing . I wanted white to look almost like a scar and it totally does and I love them 🤍🤍🤍
late, but I just wanted to say I find your theory about melanin production being a main reason the white ink goes beige and patchy to be really interesting. I have white ink as highlights in a colour tattoo on my inner forearm. and I have a solid/only white ink script on my ribs. These are 2 and 3 years old, so still pretty "fresh" when it comes to tattoo standards. But the white in both of them are still bright and very visible, while I've talked to others where the white is gone before the tattoo is even healed. I do also not tan - my body does not produce a normal amount of melanin. I'm pretty light-skinned, and instead of becoming tan or darker, my skin goes straight to burnt - and even when healing the burn it does not darken. I did burn my forearm tattoo a bit, but luckily it did not mess up the white. Now I bathe in sun-lotion whenever outside lol
It definitely is down to the melanin in your skin that is the reason why the white will change
This is educational! Good content as always. Keep uploading to grow
Love my white ink tattoos as much as my color and black & greyscale tattoos. After 6 years I'm still totally happy with them. Mine are all linework sigils. But I went in aware of the possible issues and fully accepting of any possible outcomes with them.
As always thank you for taking time to explain all this in detail. Also it’s just good to see your face again.😊
White oil paint will turn yellow over time if you keep it in a dark environment. I stored an oil painting in my closet for a long time and it turned yellow (this painting was made with primary titanium white paint) i put it in the sun for a day and it turned white again.
I have a black and grey tattoo with white in a few areas and my artist was even surprised as how well the white ink took to my skin as im fairly tanned year round let alone in the summer but i wouldnt get a full white tattoo as i feel it wouldnt look as good as the black amd grey
I've got a very dark, bold solid black tattoo with some thin lines of negative space. My artist used white in the negative space, not for color, but to help protect the space from the black bleeding in over time.
Within 6 months, the "white" was just skin tone. It just doesn't tan in the summer.
My white ink and yellow is healing badly, it’s been 6 months and still bumpy and turned a brownish color, kind of like a scar. I did not leave it exposed to sunlight too btw...How to I remove the brownish color? Or can I blast over it with black ink?? Please help!
Yeah, I’ll just keep my tattoos regular color ..thanks
I am very pale and am thinking of getting a white ink tattoo to resemble the freeze brand of my late horse, just the letters "WHF". I'd like to get it pretty close to white because I want it to at least resemble his brand. Any ideas? This would be my first tattoo and on my hip.
Hi, so I wanted to ask about brown ink tattoos. Do you think it's a viable option for a more warm, soft looking tattoo without the greenish or blueish tones that black ink tattoos often have?
you are most likely correct about the melanin being the reason the tattoo changed colour over time. titanium white is actually titanium dioxide so i don't think it would oxidise any further. i think this is dependent on the grade of titanium white too though due to contaminants.
I have had my white tattoo for 6 years now, done by a great artist, she went on it two times in a row. I came back to the same shop after some time and other artists told me it looks bad, altho' I really like the way it looks, a lil bit faded, but still in good form. People often ask me if those are scars, to their surprise it's not
Thanks for always giving such thorough information and professional analysis!
I have no idea how I got here or why I'm watching this, but I'm sooo intrigued by this information! Great video I even have 2 tabs open right now white ink tattoo before and after.
I love your videos! Can you explain/talk about aftercare? What are your thoughts on products like saniderm?
i'll do an aftercare video eventually. saniderm is a good product. i don't use it often but a lot of artists i know swear by it. it's especially good if you want to give the tattoo extra protection from friction that might occur for whatever reason shorty after it's completion
Thanks man! Looking forward to it.
Can you do a video explaining why your body rejects certain colors, like white, red or yellow?
Having got most of my tattoos over 20 years ago I can testify that white ink doesn't hold , every place that's white is gone .
true facts. gotta get it touched up once in a while
If your body rejects white ink, or you are hesitant to have white highlights, a vibrant light blue is a great alternative.
Shit bro been waiting a minute for that next vid haha. Keep em coming!
EpicWood yeah it's been a minute. I been busy traveling around for the passed few weeks doing conventions
"Titanium" in the ink is actually titanium DIOXIDE - won't oxidize, because it is already an oxide.
I love your videos man! Always waiting for the next one. And this video answers one question I always thought
My friend (whom has no experience with tattoos) recommended white tattoos and as beautiful as they look it’s difficult to get right
I love your videos king keep them coming 🤠
Is it normal for white highlights to look pink after 2 weeks?
Do a video on red ink tattoos!
I have a tattoo that's too black..if I let the artist do it over in white ink would that lighten it?
So some white ink in a colorful tattoo should be OK?
Both of my black tattoos are highlighted with white around the edges. My artist was saying it’ll just stick out more. Like a sticker
4:00 The titanium used as a pigment is titanium dioxide, so it's allready oxidized. It might react with something, but it's probably not "oxidizing" any further.
I agree it must have to do with melanin. It probably depends on wether the white pigment happens to end up above or below the melanocytes (the cells that produce melanin). Or maybe as you say, the skin reacts to the foreign pigment and maybe the skin wil develop melanocytes above the pigments. After all your skin randomly develops new pigmented patches all your life anyway.
With dark pigments it doesn't matter if it happens to be below or above the melanin in the skin, since it the light will either be absorbed by the melanin or the tattoo pigment anyway, but with white the tattoo pigment tries to reflect the light while melanin absorbs it so the order of the layers is important.
pretty much my thoughts exactly
Anyone know why white ink hurts way more than normal black ink?
How do you feel on people getting white tattoo designs over a blackout area on the skin?
Hi, I couldn’t disagree with you more! I think it is unfair to make such blanket statement as you have. Also, there was just to much of “putting my name to work”... frankly unless you’re Picasso of the tattoo world, then maybe. Otherwise, it’s just a tattoo.
So, all of my work is white and more than 10 years old. Every one is just as clean, clear and sharp as was originally. Number of reasons. Yes, I agree that the skin tone play a huge part - I’m very pale with cool skin tone which means that my veins are bluish or purplish. Because of my skin, I don’t sunbathe much as I burn so I use 50 sun blocker. I also had a fantastic artist who did all my work. Number of things that she does only apply to white ink. First stencil. She then goes over stencil with water in the machine to ensure no ink is mixed with stencil colour. Then she starts with ink. The BEST QUALITY of white ink is paramount! When done, she does it again. Now let me be clear, it bloody hurts as the same area has been gone over three times! I understood why and I’m ok with that. My work is mixture - graphics, lines, etc using scandi runic stuff, and illustrative items which are not totally linear. I absolutely look after my new tattoos - first week, cover with appropriate products three times a day, then reduce for the next couple of week. ALL perfectly healed. Tattooist prefer not to do it because they can’t be arsed to! So it’s so easy to dismiss it as - it’s a bad idea blah, blah, blah... finally, ALL ink fades. Fact. So don’t tell clients it’s a fact, when it’s simply just your preference. Also, it can look like branding especially when newish.
If you want white ink tattoo for whatever your reasons are, explore, find the best in this field and go with it. Happy to be challenged but all I’ve said, I can prove from my perspective and on my body. Not sharing all tattoos for personal reasons but happy to share arms.
So glad i found your channel 🙌🏻❤️
I've seen a healed all white tattoo that was nice. It was a large serpent in linework only. The girl was very pale and the tattoo was very subtle, but it was nice. But I've also seen a terrible one. It had a white filled area that healed like a raised darkish crusty skin... like she had a reaction to the ink AND it scarred..
I have a black tattoo and it goes "mild". If i would like i white on top if it, can i have a good contrast of that white?
What about white ink over solid black ink ?
Ive always wanted a small Star Trek delta outline in white. Mostly because it reminds me of the silver of the deltas but is subtle, delicate, and more futuristic I think if it were to be done in white.
Titanium white is literally Titanium Oxide. The pigment IS oxidation
I have a white ink mandala on the side of my face by my ear. The main reason I chose white was more to get that almost scar-like vibe with the color, and of course to keep it relatively subtle. It's only a couple months old, but healed it kept very white and I love it. As long as you take care of it while it heals and keep it out of sun after it does too, you'll be Gucci with them. Also great video 👌
thanks! i hope it holds well over the years. the ear is a tough area to put sunblock on
hi. I know this comment is three years old but has the color changed over the years?
Thank you for actually knowing your shit.
I'm high af right now and hearing you say melanin is "the shit that makes your skin brown" was too fucking funny
I have a small white bird on my wrist. Got it like 8 years ago now it looks kind of yellowish and one of the wings can’t even be seen. It will be a cover up in a few months but just wanted to share my experience. Don’t do white ink tattoos they almost look like scars after a few years
Hi sir. Which white ink is best for highlighting portrait. Examples : lips, eye balls ,nose & zeus beard.
White tattoos look amazing on black skin. At least from what I see online they do
Thank you for making this video. A white tatoo is my dream. Excited to learn more.
White ink never holds in my skin usually doesn’t survive the healing process my skin rejects the ink and scabs completely off
thanks for this great video man! 👌🏻
Seems like Yellow is another one that basically just vanishes with sunlight.
I Googled and you popped up thanks. I was thinking about getting my first legit tattoo for my birthday and I was curious on how I would look
I have darker skin and he put white ink for my first tattoo and during the healing process it mainly all fell out
Im pretty white and have some white in a few of my tattoos and for my body it looks like a creamy off white. I actually like that though because it’s enough of a different to see in the pieces.
I just wanna get the fire god liu Kang tattoo bruh
pl do a video about tattoo fading and touch up
just get scarification; it'll heal up paler than ur natural skin and looks way cooler :^)
yes it does look way better. i don't think it works too well on black ppl though. they keloid way easier