VELLUM TATTOO
  • About Vellum
  • From Idea to Tattoo
    • From Idea to Tattoo
    • The Art of the Cover-up
    • How Much Will My Tattoo Cost?
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Our Vellum Family
    • Jai Gilchrist
    • Freya Smyth Callard
    • Armelle Vhen
    • Claire Dunn
  • Vellum Piercing
  • Skin Stories
  • Contact us
    • Book a consultation
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The Art of the Cover-up

Cover up tattoos do require a little more creativity and a lot of careful thought. However, there is is point in covering an old tattoo with something that you don't like or want.  Because of this we generally ask you to start thinking about your coverup as if it is not there. In other words, what would you have in that place if you did not have to cover an old tattoo? 

We also generally ask that you give a general idea of what you like and not be too specific.  Let your artist have an element of freedom to work the old tattoo into the new one. Old ink cannot be removed by tattooing new ink over the top of it, in other words, the new image must use parts of the old image to disguise it .


Be aware that the new tattoo will need to be Bigger than the old one and in certain cases it may be best to have the old tattoo lightened with laser removal. (Please note that Vellum Tattoo does not offer this service).
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Before coverup
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After line-work of new tattoo
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Healed tattoo showing covered area.

Jai Gilchrist, the owner of Vellum is an artist who specializes in cover-ups and re-working older tattoos. If you have a tattoo you would like covering or re-working please contact us to book an appointment here with Jai so she can discuss with you your ideas and see what is realistically possible.
Check out the cover up tattoos below to see how Jai has already turned unloved ink into beautiful pieces of art.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. 


Cover on Belly
Old tattoo and undertone work
Healed Coverup
Old tattoo and coverup
Healed tattoo after coverup
Coverup area underneath
Rework thigh tattoo
Coverup using mandala
Coverup under leaves
Before Photo showing old tattoo under stencil
Finished coverup
Rework of old tribal tattoo
Rework and extension of existing black tribal
Design drawn in and old tattoo under leaf to be covered
Finished Coverup
Old tattoo to go under skulls and roses
Old tribal also to go under skulls and roses
Finished Coverup over name
Finished coverup over tribal and name
Extension and rework of foot tattoo
Old tattoo
Finished reworking of old tattoo
Old tattoo to be covered
Finished cover of fairy tattoo
Finished coverup of fairy tattoo
Old tattoo to be covered
Finished tattoo
Combination rework and coverup. Top section of tribal is a rework and old tribal covered under the flames

Vellum Tattoo

12a Gordon Road,
West Bridgford,
Nottingham NG2 5LN
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Above Ladbrooks - entrance to the right.

Ph: 0115 9824555

OPENING HOURS

Monday - By Appointment Only
Tuesday - By Appointment Only 
Wednesday - 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday - 9am - 5:30pm 
Friday - 9am-5:30pm
Saturday - 9am-5:30pm
Sunday-CLOSED

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Vegan Friendly Products used as standard.
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Copyright Jai Gilchrist 2015.  All Rights Reserved. Do not reproduce without written consent from Jai Gilchrist
  • About Vellum
  • From Idea to Tattoo
    • From Idea to Tattoo
    • The Art of the Cover-up
    • How Much Will My Tattoo Cost?
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Our Vellum Family
    • Jai Gilchrist
    • Freya Smyth Callard
    • Armelle Vhen
    • Claire Dunn
  • Vellum Piercing
  • Skin Stories
  • Contact us
    • Book a consultation