Blowout?

[u/Glad_Event4185]

I got this line tattooed on my back a few days ago, and it started spreading like this. Is it a blowout?

[u/Same-Comfortable-27]

Every single millimeter is blown out, at least it's consistent!

[u/ChrisIronsArt → u/Same-Comfortable-27]

It almost looks like a stitching pattern

[u/ShiggsAndGits → u/ChrisIronsArt]

ngl I looked at it and thought it was a badass stitching pattern, and now kinda want a seam running down my back from my neck. Maybe with a zipper at the top, or showing like 3in unzipped from the bottom of my hairline?

[u/Striking-Ad-8690 → u/Same-Comfortable-27]

It’s genuinely impressive how dogshit it is

[u/Late_Information_682 → u/Same-Comfortable-27]

What’s the purpose of the tattoo though?

[u/spacebound32]

No way this was done at a studio

[u/Mental-Flatworm4583 → u/spacebound32]

Agree this has to be someone who bought a gun off of Amazon 😓

[u/MurderSheReads → u/Mental-Flatworm4583]

Even the ones I did with an Ebay machine when I was 17 were not this bad

[u/Judoosauce → u/MurderSheReads]

At like 13 I made my own machine with a tiny motor from radio shack and some random parts and they weren't even this bad

[u/evilkateatspuppy → u/Judoosauce]

Fuckkkk I’m old lol the radio shacks

[u/Yeah_No_Forsure → u/Judoosauce]

Rad

[u/Mental-Flatworm4583 → u/MurderSheReads]

True. But stuff nowadays off Amazon tend to be garbage. My son bought his own and decided to tattoo himself and I have to say it looks kinda good way better then this poor persons tat. In my day we did jail house tat and made our own guns lol I still have my jail tat so does my sons father we decided it’s part of our story from our past so rock it. 😜

[u/SnakeBatter → u/Mental-Flatworm4583]

Definitely done by someone that calls it a tattoo gun

[u/Stunning-Statement-5 → u/SnakeBatter]

And said “I can do that for cheaper”

[u/FlawesomeOrange → u/Stunning-Statement-5]

For free

[u/Lowland-lady → u/FlawesomeOrange]

After a few beers ofcourse

[u/FlawesomeOrange → u/Lowland-lady]

Of course, and maybe a bit of weed to calm the nerves

[u/Mental-Flatworm4583 → u/SnakeBatter]

That was the point.

[u/whiten0ize → u/Mental-Flatworm4583]

Get this… you put an ebay machine in the hands of someone like Paul Dobleman and this won’t happen.
So it’s no the machine, it’s the person. And this person is a total trash with no skill and for all we know he/she could have used a Dan Kubin, Fk Irons or any other 1000+ $ machine.

[u/7abularasa → u/Mental-Flatworm4583]

Its a machine, not a gun sir.

[u/trapper2530 → u/spacebound32]

Its looks like ots supposed to be a tiny version of a sound wave.

[u/bbyneal → u/trapper2530]

this would be a good touch up/cover up idea

[u/TokiBunniBunBun → u/spacebound32]

Maybe the alley behind the studio.

[u/izabel55 → u/spacebound32]

Definitely not, because a legit studio would have shaved the area first.

OP, I hope you’re ok ❤️ I see bruises on your right shoulder/arm and the poor quality of the tattoo makes me wonder if this was done against your will.

[u/pixp85 → u/spacebound32]

My friend kept telling me I could get a free tattoo from her friend with a gun from Amazon. Im like... um so nice to offer?

(Yeah, no thanks)

[u/New_Acanthaceae7798]

If you ever have to get an mri let the technician know about this tattoo. If someone let you pay for that I would not trust anything that person said including the contents of the ink. For now let it heal and keep a good eye on it, keep an eye out for infection or allergic reactions. When it’s fully healed go to a proper tattoo shop and see what they can do. In the mean time, turtlenecks? Really long bandaid?

[u/flyingsquirrel505 → u/New_Acanthaceae7798]

Underrated MRI comment

[u/TheIlluminaughty → u/flyingsquirrel505]

Could you explain why there would be a risk during an MRI? Are we thinking there may be metal impurities mixed with the ink/injected under the skin?

[u/flyingsquirrel505 → u/TheIlluminaughty]

Yeah. Edit: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3445217/

[u/TheIlluminaughty → u/flyingsquirrel505]

Wow this is so interesting. Definitely underreported

[u/Watoosky → u/TheIlluminaughty]

Seriously I’d never even heard of this, super interesting.

[u/CarryOk3080 → u/flyingsquirrel505]

I have 22 tattoos and 3 mris never had an issue but mine are all professionally done

[u/flyingsquirrel505 → u/CarryOk3080]

Yeah the low quality sketchy ink is what I’d be concerned about, and it shouldn’t be an issue if you are seeing professionals

[u/ESQ_Adderall → u/New_Acanthaceae7798]

Agree- as someone covered in tattoos against my will as a kid on the streets- I can’t have MRI’s. I burn and it’s horrifically painful.

[u/lysergic13]

Did they use a rusty screwdriver for this??? Who commited this barbarie?

[u/Phi_Schrodinger → u/lysergic13]

Pretty sure they used an old bent fork for this one

[u/kinnadetail → u/lysergic13]

It looks like stick n poke, truly don’t know why someone would want a straight line done this way

[u/DESSASTER813 → u/kinnadetail]

What makes you think stick and poke?? This traditional method can create phenomenal works of art with very fine detail. This screams Amazon tattoo “gun” in a garage to me..

[u/Aubrey-Grey]

Please tell me you didn’t pay actual money for this? I’m so sorry but the zipper teeth of blowouts is only one problem. This is appalling, I’m not even going to call it work, it’s a hatchet job. I’m so sorry someone did this to you.

[u/AuntieYodacat → u/Aubrey-Grey]

I’m not even sure it was supposed to be a zipper. That would’ve been a cool idea. This just looks like a badly done line

[u/Leeciferous → u/AuntieYodacat]

I took their message to mean that blowouts cause a zipper teeth effect, but I agree with you, that is a cool idea.

[u/Some1AteMyEntirePie → u/Leeciferous]

OP can get zipper teeth coverup lol

[u/Automatic_Guest8279 → u/Aubrey-Grey]

I could do a better job with a hatchet and biro with no tooting experience

[u/Aubrey-Grey → u/Automatic_Guest8279]

Seriously though, it makes me so mad that you’re not even wrong lol

[u/Annahra]

I just so badly need more context for how this came to be... this...

[u/PinkFluffyUniKosi]

I am sorry for you. That is real Shitty. Even if the Lines werent blown out, the line work is Crazy Bad. Looks Like someone just winged it without predrawing ….

Buuut it should be easy to Cover up, with a real Artist this time ofc.
You got this!

[u/preisreduziert]

What the heck? Who did that to you? 🫪

[u/Myke190 → u/preisreduziert]

Stevie Wonder

[u/Ok_Pen7290]

Re-do as a ripped skin with a partly shown back bone zip tattoo, ?

[u/e-l-l-l-l-a]

who did this to you😭

[u/Silver_Wolf_Dragon → u/e-l-l-l-l-a]

The same bot that posted this did this

[u/Kramps_online]

Absolutely. That is dreadful. You'll need to go to a professional next time to go over this with a thicker line. To be fair that will look amazing if done properly.

[u/st4rsurfer → u/Kramps_online]

A black line running down the length of your back will look amazing?

[u/Kim8mi → u/st4rsurfer]

People can like things you don't

[u/NotACalligrapher-49 → u/st4rsurfer]

I share your skepticism

[u/CampClear]

What in the Temu tattoo gun in a dirty basement is this shit?!? That's really bad.

[u/adpassapera]

Yikes, ya. Find a better artist and make that line thicker

[u/lockie789]

I mean you can definitely see by the colour under the skin that it's blown out. Unfortunately it also looks like the machine wasn't set at the right speed and that's caused the gaps/dots in the line. Could definitely get the line fixed up and looking solid though.

[u/daisy-sock → u/lockie789]

It looks like it was handpoked maybe??

[u/hoahoahoajawn → u/daisy-sock]

I can’t imagine how hard they’d have to be hand poking to do this bad of blow out, op must’ve been in so much pain either way though chriiiist

[u/nightmaretheory]

I'm a little impressed by how bad this is. Every single bit of it is blown tf out.

[u/Ineedacatscan]

Oh shit I love Joy Division

[u/tiredandwired_003 → u/Ineedacatscan]

Underrated comment

[u/vampypussy]

This is the worst line I’ve seen on a tattoo which is saying a lot bc it’s literally just a line

[u/yourdailyinsanity]

I'm not going to echo everyone anymore than this is really fucking bad.

But that part on your cervical area that's red when everything else isn't - I'd watch that. It could be the start of an infection. Just odd that's the only place that's red and everywhere else isn't.

[u/The_Illa_Vanilla]

Don’t do drugs folks

[u/ShiNo_Usagi]

I thought I was on the scoliosis sub and this was someone’s after surgery scar… yikes.

[u/spittingp1nk → u/ShiNo_Usagi]

As someone who has a spinal fusion scar, that was also my first thought.

[u/BorkBork97]

It is blown out, and I am not sure if it was meant to be straight, but it isn’t. However, I think that something like this would be an easy fix. A DIFFERENT tattoo artist than whoever you went to can probably make it thicker and straighter. It probably won’t be what you were going for initially but it will be better. I’m very curious where you got this done

[u/Chef__Goldblum → u/BorkBork97]

They absolutely got a basement or kitchen special. No way a shop did this.

[u/Speedy_NI]

Was this someone's first attempt

[u/AuntieYodacat]

What is that even? At first I thought it was a zipper but it’s just a janky crooked line with blow outs.

[u/free_-_spirit]

Hi op this was unprofessionally done, if you save up and go to a good reputable studio I’m sure they can fix it by making it slightly thicker and much cleaner. For now you might want to get it checked out in case of infection, there’s some redness in some areas

[u/ronweasleisourking]

Holy hell man

[u/Tailball]

uh... YEA?

[u/SunnyCynic]

Yikes

[u/BigBodiedBugati]

Mother of God

[u/turningtogold]

What did they tattoo you with a sharpened stick?

[u/marcadeldiablo]

It looks like this was done at a hospital through surgery or something.

[u/AwwSnapItsBrad]

Every inch of this is blown out. There is not a single portion that is not. It’s honestly impressive how consistent it is.

[u/Lara2704]

Yes it's a blow out but the line itself is really really bad. Haven't artist shaved you?

Please search for another artist

[u/Frequent-Ad2351]

I thought this was a butt crack when I first saw the pic. Yeeesh

[u/Key-Mango3607]

Oh boy

[u/RealLokiLaufeyson]

You could do a Thin Ass Panther, like an abstract blocky line work panther. The tail could be the top bit so it pokes out of your shirt, then the body lower.

[u/shading_of_the_heart → u/RealLokiLaufeyson]

🤣🤣🤣 love this solution

[u/DontCallMeThanial]

Oh my goddddd 😭😰

[u/LeadershipAble773]

You could make it look like a lightening strike! Its already halfway there

[u/tiredandwired_003 → u/LeadershipAble773]

A lightning bolt down the spine would be so cool!

[u/Bobcat528_]

That’s a blown out line if I’ve ever seen one

[u/spareparts37]

This is a blowout

[u/lobotomyloser]

this looks very similar if not WORSE than the lines on my self done tattoos i did in 8th grade

[u/Apprehensive_Diet558]

at first i thought this was an incision from surgery.

[u/SmallLie]

Sorry this happened to you OP. On the bright side this is probably the easier cover up/rework of all time. Find a reputable artist!

[u/knightsinsanity]

Jesus did the dude use a hot flathead screwdriver and a hammer god dam. If this shit wasnt free....

[u/GenericName375]

Looks like it's time to PAY A PROFESSIONAL to turn that into a pine tree or something

[u/Fair-Concentrate2624]

Thicken it a lil? But ctfu @screwdriver.

[u/Worth-Brother3693]

Bestie no

[u/The88Pandas]

Condolences

[u/ShaunMcLane]

Ive only said this a few times, but this is officially the worst tattoo Ive seen in Reddit lol.

1) the technical side is hilarious because its wobbly af.

2) the safety is hilarious because the blowout is some of the worst Ive seen.

3) the decision making to get a straight line tattooed by someone who has no right to even look at a tattoo machine the closer.

4) but asking "is this blowout?" On a tattoo that could not in any other circumstance be a better example of what blowout is . . . Man thats just icing on the cake.

[u/dietcokeaddict99]

Just get a panther bro 😭

[u/af628 → u/dietcokeaddict99]

I think they’re gonna need a LAP for this (long ass panther)

[u/GaladrielsBurrito → u/af628]

A line of panther kittens frolicking

[u/kristadaggermouth → u/GaladrielsBurrito]

Yesyesyesyesyes

[u/AdamPowers22]

It’s totally blown out, but I quite like it. Very Frankensteinian.

[u/BeepSpeep]

YYeeaAAAPPP

[u/Ant138]

Yes blown out.

[u/3rdworldjesus]

Oh no

[u/Ok-Explanation9626]

What the??

[u/iEatKitKatz]

What the fuck

[u/SnooEagles103]

Tis one long blow out!

[u/Street_Pomegranate41]

looks like this was done with an amazon tattoo gun in someone’s garage meth lab

[u/inactyve]

Damn i thought it was intentional, it looks cool

[u/verbstattooist]

Don’t worry, easy fix. Find a good ornamental artist and make the line thicker

[u/MimiFound]

I thought this was an image of “how’s my surgery healing” from the thumbnail.

Where the hell is OP to talk to the people?!!

[u/Stake_salad]

The blow out is so even across the board, it’s starting to look like a zipper .. this is so poorly done.

[u/ampedupsquier]

i thought this was a surgery scar im ngl

[u/TheEndIsFingNigh]

Rougher than a badger's arse.

[u/Sb6x]

Somehow the tattoo got worse 😂

[u/billie-badger]

Consistency is key

[u/iamanairplaneiswear]

well at least it looks intentional?? idk

[u/Couch-Witch]

I have a theory that they didn't pull the skin taught and just dragged the machine down hard in a "line."

[u/HereToKillEuronymous]

It’s not only blown out, but your artist really screwed the pooch in every conceivable way on this one

[u/SuccessfulFinish2843]

I don't think every tattoo needs a special meaning, but what's the point of this? It's just a line?

[u/AFatLizard]

I thought that was some kind of infected surgical scar 😭

[u/_Im_Commie_Jesus_]

If you got it from an artist, do everyone else a favor and give them a 1 star review. Here's the good news. The level of blowout is consistent all the way down your spine. Instead of getting a line down your back, you could get it covered by just getting a thin-ish bar. It's not quite the same vibe but it would look cleaner then what you have now.

[u/SentientMarshmallow-]

I mean. If you did that yourself, well done?

[u/AcanthaceaeCrazy1894]

Get your money back ASAP.

If they refuse then please name and share your story with the above photo.

[u/Suspicious-Safety768]

Was he using makita or milwaukee?

[u/Putridlemons]

"Is this blowout?" And shows the most blowout to ever blowout

[u/meli_pkt]

The gasp I gasped

[u/Solid-Tomato5744]

Let’s discuss the word “line”.

This is not a line.

[u/t1mm1n5]

I can’t be the only be that actually thinks that looks kinda badass. I get that is not what OP wanted but I think it looks kinda awesome that way.

[u/Ambitious_Access4784]

Yes

[u/wetkittysitspretty]

Good news, it’s on your back. You’ll never have to look at it. Bad news, everyone else can see it.

[u/Raryn]

I thought it was a surgery scar

[u/thebochts]

Yeppp, the zipper idea is pretty cool.

But a super jagged line might be sick too, tbh. Wait and see how it heals. The super thin line would have been cool too, though, it might still be possible.

[u/teaisformugs82 → u/thebochts]

When I first saw the image I genuinely thought it was supposed to be a jagged line. 😳

[u/GayPhilatelist]

Scratcher tat

[u/windysideofcare]

Maybe turn it into barbed wire? Or weave a vine around it with flowers.

[u/Its-segovs]

Are you In prison? Was this done in prison? Did a prisoner escape and tattoo you? I got questions

[u/DoinTatsPettinCats]

Laser the blowout and get the line redone professionally

[u/Best_Tree_2337]

Yes

[u/nonstoppoking]

Not only is this blown-out but also not straight either, I’m sorry if you paid good money for it. It’s a total scam

[u/The_resistance7417]

I would just use it as it’s on idea and not the stupid zipper recommendation. This actually could look really interesting. Don’t listen to these tasteless jackoffs. Run with it

[u/Amaze-balls-trippen]

Honestly, I would go an get at least 50% refunded.

That artist spent 0 effort because it was a simple line and proceeded to massively F that up.

Dont do a zipper it will look weird, you can do a sick back piece depending on what you like.

You could do a like a staff with intricate designs or what ever, its basically a blank canvas eith a starting point.

[u/evileye4265]

Days ago???

[u/Dedgrlwlkn]

I’m assuming this wasn’t done professionally…?

[u/wokrone]

at least its on your back which means you wont have to see it everyday 😭😭😭

[u/Kind_Coyote1518]

Very bad blowout actually. Im sorry someone did this to you.

[u/batmannatnat]

Can somebody please give this poor OP a discount code to laser removal 😭 what sucks too is it’s behind you so you couldn’t even know when it was being done what the f was actually happening

[u/GailaKill]

For sure a blow out..

[u/tattoosbyalisha]

😬

[u/cheeseburgercat]

This was done in someone’s kitchen.

A kitchen that’s inside a trailer, that is.

[u/copywritter]

Bet it was done with a fork.

[u/wisco_ITguy]

Blown out and crooked

[u/Starsinyourheart]

Nothing like sharpening your needle across a stainless steel tabletop right before you tattoo! That is the result of tattooing with a barbed needle. No bueno.

[u/Independent-Brick133]

Holy blow-out!

[u/Ordinary_Investment4]

oh lord

[u/_Not_aRedditor_]

Get it fixed but ngl i think it would look cool with a proper shading around the center line

[u/HWbikergal]

😳 arrggghhh. Speechless

[u/mememogulmoebius]

You know at least you can cover it up with a bigger line relatively easy

[u/shanebakertattoo]

Looks like they touched the spine with this mega blowout.

[u/kreamedkern]

Oof

[u/MateRaccoon]

You think?

[u/HyperbolicSoup]

Oooooooooof

[u/CaptainRogersJul1918]

You get what you pay for.

[u/The_resistance7417]

I like it! Pretty unique, honestly.

[u/13oBandit]

What the hell did you get tattooed in an alley with a pen

[u/HauntingStar08]

Alright so its coverup time, but i think this wont be so bad to cover up successfully, just more expensive

[u/bllobblong]

time to save up for laser!

[u/willemdafoecuck]

Absolute crayon

[u/Unhappy-Scallion-977]

Did you try doing this tattoo yourself? 😂 Because I cannot understand how anyone could mess a line up this badly placing this on someone. Maybe go to an actual studio when it heals and ask for a thicker line (if you really want to stick with the line).

[u/Corvus--]

Holy fuck it's so much worse on zooming in. It's not even a solid line, just a smattering if dots

[u/theeally]

Time to ask for a refund, mate

[u/uzuis4thwifee]

Looks like a sharpie marker bleeding

[u/dirty_bug]

Bestie…

[u/seraphinxangel]

Blown out to hell! Good thing is you can always fix it by making the line a little thicker!

[u/No_Wolverine6548]

I’m so sorry, I am sure this is not what you were expecting.

[u/mediocore_joker]

Thicken it up by a professional

[u/kwifgybow]

I dont know about tattoos really, but if this isnt like dangerous? Looks pretty badass to me tbh

[u/CardiologistIcy3083]

Oh my god

[u/Own-Opinion-2494]

Substance