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
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    • Jai Gilchrist >
      • Jai Gilchrist Tattoos
      • Jai Gilchrist Coverups and Reworked
      • Jai Gilchrist Tattoo Designs
    • Claire Dunn >
      • Claire Dunn Tattoos
      • Claire Dunn Designs
      • Claire Dunn Sleeve Designs
    • Andrew Whelan >
      • Andrew Whelan Tattoos
      • Andrew Whelan Designs
    • Charlotte Lane-Whelan >
      • Charlotte Lane-Whelan Tattoos
      • Charlotte Lane-Whelan Artwork
    • Armelle Vhen >
      • Armelle Vhen Tattoos
      • Armelle Vhen Designs
  • Skin Stories
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    • Book a tattoo consultation with Andrew
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Jai Gilchrist - Tattooist and Owner


​I have worked as a professional tattooist for 16 years, working during that time in Leeds, Matlock, Cyprus, Southwell and now Nottingham at my very own studio - Vellum Tattoo.​
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As a tattooist I believe the relationship between myself and my client is extremely important. It is from that relationship that good art and truly unique tattoos can be developed. All of my work is designed specifically for each client and though I enjoy working in a number of different styles and techniques I always try to ensure that my client's tattoos are as unique and individual as they are.

Tattoos are both art form and shamanic ritual. The combination of pain, art, blood and  focus and  make all tattoos a transformative process and I try to ensure that the transformation is always a positive and joyous one.  Because of this I specialise in covering and reworking unwanted tattoos. Every skin tells a story and  I am there to help your skin tell the story you want it to. You will take your tattoo to the grave, so it is important to get them right.

  • email Jai at @jai@vellumtattoo.co.uk
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​Tattoo Portfolio - Coverups, extending and reworking

Click on an image to see it in full - each of these tattoos is either a coverup tattoo or a rework of an old tattoo
Cover on Belly - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Old tattoo and undertone work - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Healed Coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Old tattoo and coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Healed tattoo after coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup area underneath - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework thigh tattoo - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup using mandala - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup under leaves - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework and extension of existing black tribal - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Extension and rework of foot tattoo
Rework of old tribal tattoo
Cover up with sunflowers - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Combination rework and coverup. Top section of tribal is a rework and old tribal covered under the flames - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Healed hand mandala over old swallow tattoo - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Lacework and rose coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Tribal cover under japanese patternwork sleeve - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Poppy over an old frog - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Humming bird over the old tattoo - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Foot tattoo coverup - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Tribal under skulls and roses - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Tribal under skulls and roses - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover on lower back - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover over old fairy - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover over poorly done portrait tattoo - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework of older tattoo - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Coverup sleeve - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Rework of old owl - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover of old swallow - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist
Cover of old tribal - tattoo by Jai Gilchrist

Vellum Tattoo

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

Ph: 0115 9824555

OPENING HOURS

Monday - 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday - 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday - 10am - 5:30pm 
Friday - 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday - 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday-CLOSED

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  • 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 Tattoo Artists
    • Jai Gilchrist >
      • Jai Gilchrist Tattoos
      • Jai Gilchrist Coverups and Reworked
      • Jai Gilchrist Tattoo Designs
    • Claire Dunn >
      • Claire Dunn Tattoos
      • Claire Dunn Designs
      • Claire Dunn Sleeve Designs
    • Andrew Whelan >
      • Andrew Whelan Tattoos
      • Andrew Whelan Designs
    • Charlotte Lane-Whelan >
      • Charlotte Lane-Whelan Tattoos
      • Charlotte Lane-Whelan Artwork
    • Armelle Vhen >
      • Armelle Vhen Tattoos
      • Armelle Vhen Designs
  • Skin Stories
  • Contact us
    • Book a tattoo consultation with Andrew
    • Book a tattoo consultation with Claire
    • Book a tattoo consultation with Jai
    • Book a tattoo consultation with Charlotte