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Step 1
Think very carefully about your decision to get a Tinkerbell tattoo. Be sure the tattoo is something you are prepared to live with for the rest of your life. Consider if the location of the tattoo on your body is something that will be able to be covered at work, if necessary. For example, a tattoo on your leg or forearm may be difficult to cover with clothing in warmer months.
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Step 2
Search for your favorite images of Tinkerbell to use as a design. Look through your favorite books and websites to find a good sketch of Tinkerbell that you can provide your tattoo artist. In many cases, a tattoo artist will make a photocopy of the image, blowing it up in size if necessary, to use to trace the image as a stencil on your body.
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Step 3
Visit several tattoo parlors in your area to find a professional, well-maintained and clean establishment. It's extremely important that tattoo artists follow strict hygiene practices, including wearing gloves and sterilizing all of the tools used to create the tattoo. Before you are allowed to get a tattoo, a professional tattoo parlor will ask for photo identification with proof of age and require you to sign authorization forms, so be sure that these processes are followed.
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Step 4
Choose your tattoo artist carefully. Ask to review the artist's portfolio of work, with photographic examples of other tattoos she has performed. Look for clean, steady lines and well-defined drawings. You may want to ask people you know who have tattoos that you like where they had it done and the name of the artist.
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Step 5
Discuss pricing with your tattoo artist before committing to a tattoo. Most tattoo artists charge a relatively inexpensive fee per tattoo, but the cost could be significantly more expensive depending on the size of the tattoo, the use of color and the time that will be necessary to draw it. Remember, it is worth spending more money for an experienced and professional artist.
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Step 6
Review the procedures with your tattoo artist that you will need to follow to care for your tattoo after it is performed. Most tattoos take about 2 weeks to heal and will initially be covered by a bandage for a few hours. You'll need to wash the tattoo regularly with soap, but you should avoid excessive exposure to water and sun for at least a month.
