Close Tattoo · Cover-ups
Cover-up tattoos in Cork to cover your old tattoo
If you’re thinking about covering a tattoo, the first step is to look at what’s possible with the one you already have. Its size, colours and ink density shape the new design.
I’m David, from Close Tattoo. Send me a photo and tell me what you’d like to change. I’ll talk you through the options in a free, no-obligation consultation.
Real cases
Before and after my cover-ups
These pieces show how an old tattoo can shape the composition and size of the new one. Every case needs its own assessment.
Shoulder tribal, covered with a black and grey lion.
Back tribal, covered with a pair of wings.
Compass and lettering on the shoulder, covered with a colour warrior.
Small tattoo on the arm, worked into a colour astronaut.
Assessment
What we look at before covering a tattoo
We start by looking at the current tattoo and listening to what you’d like instead. From there, we talk about how much room we have to play with size, shapes and colour.
Your idea might need some changes. I’ll explain the possibilities and the limits of the project before we settle the design and the booking.
How to start
01
Send me a photo
A sharp image, no filters and in good light, with the placement and rough measurements.
02
Tell me what you want to change
Share your references and whether you’d be open to going bigger or adapting the composition.
03
We decide the next step
I’ll tell you if I need to see the tattoo in person and how we can move forward with the proposal and price.
Questions
Questions about your cover-up
Can any tattoo be covered?
Not every case has the same solution. I need to look at your current tattoo before telling you which options we can work with.
Can I choose any design?
You can suggest an idea, but the old tattoo shapes the result. We’ll talk about the changes needed to find a design that works.
How much does a cover-up cost?
The price depends on the work involved and the sessions needed. I’ll explain how to approach it once I’ve seen your case.
Contact
Let’s talk about your cover-up
Tell me what you’d like to change and attach a photo of the current tattoo. The first assessment is free and with no obligation.