A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

UV glow butterfly/star tattoo sleeve

Vlad at Steelteam in Moscow, Russia, sends in this UV-glow tattoo.

Comments

72 responses to “UV glow butterfly/star tattoo sleeve”

  1. Herger Avatar

    Nope, why? hahaha

    I just don’t really get the point of UV ink & i am interested in the motivation behind the deed.

  2. Herger Avatar

    Nope, why? hahaha

    I just don’t really get the point of UV ink & i am interested in the motivation behind the deed.

  3. ella Avatar
    ella

    why?:

    I don’t know her reasoning, but I’m attracted to UV tattoos because of the mystery behind them. I quite like the idea of stepping underneath a black light and having someone’s art appear glowing on my skin. It’s a just a different spin on tattooing.

    Granted, the tattoo may not be entirely invisible in regular light, I think it’s an awesome idea, and I love the way this looks. I’ve always wanted a tattoo on my forearm, and after seeing this, I think I’ll find someone who can do something in UV ink.

  4. ella Avatar
    ella

    why?:

    I don’t know her reasoning, but I’m attracted to UV tattoos because of the mystery behind them. I quite like the idea of stepping underneath a black light and having someone’s art appear glowing on my skin. It’s a just a different spin on tattooing.

    Granted, the tattoo may not be entirely invisible in regular light, I think it’s an awesome idea, and I love the way this looks. I’ve always wanted a tattoo on my forearm, and after seeing this, I think I’ll find someone who can do something in UV ink.

  5. goomy Avatar

    that looks gorgeous. I love the effect of UV tattoos, and I’m really interested in it. It just seems so dangerous, in the other hand.

  6. goomy Avatar

    that looks gorgeous. I love the effect of UV tattoos, and I’m really interested in it. It just seems so dangerous, in the other hand.

  7. Hamsandawich Avatar
    Hamsandawich

    Stunning!

  8. Hamsandawich Avatar
    Hamsandawich

    Stunning!

  9. weefaery Avatar

    That is f’ing awesone!

  10. weefaery Avatar

    That is f’ing awesone!

  11. nickyldr Avatar
    nickyldr

    here’s some info about the UV tattoos and ink
    http://www.crazychameleonbodyartsupply.com/crazy-chameleon-blacklight-tattoo-ink-faq-main.htm
    they say it’s not dangerous as some said it causes cancer

  12. nickyldr Avatar
    nickyldr

    here’s some info about the UV tattoos and ink
    http://www.crazychameleonbodyartsupply.com/crazy-chameleon-blacklight-tattoo-ink-faq-main.htm
    they say it’s not dangerous as some said it causes cancer

  13. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    It depends on the ink used, most of the time the pigment is deposited directly into the skin, and what makes it glow is carcinogenic.

    With Crazy Chameleon ink, the pigment is encased in PMMA which (supposedly) won’t get damaged unless it is frozen (-10 degrees Farenheit). Therefore, it is safe unless you plan on getting your body cryogenically frozen. Even then, if you are brought back to life the ink would still be as safe as (or safer than) any other blacklight-reactive ink.

  14. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    It depends on the ink used, most of the time the pigment is deposited directly into the skin, and what makes it glow is carcinogenic.

    With Crazy Chameleon ink, the pigment is encased in PMMA which (supposedly) won’t get damaged unless it is frozen (-10 degrees Farenheit). Therefore, it is safe unless you plan on getting your body cryogenically frozen. Even then, if you are brought back to life the ink would still be as safe as (or safer than) any other blacklight-reactive ink.

  15. stainless Avatar

    I got the MSDS sheet from that company when we ordered a bottle of the ink to try out. If you google the ingredients off the MSDS, individually they all state that they have been known to cause cancer. Therefore I don’t see how you can add several different chemicals known to cause cancer together and have it not cause cancer.
    I had a few dots done with this ink put on my hand just to see, and it is barely noticable at all in normal light, but it does act up occasionally and I plan on cutting it out when I get a chance just to be on the safe side.

  16. stainless Avatar

    I got the MSDS sheet from that company when we ordered a bottle of the ink to try out. If you google the ingredients off the MSDS, individually they all state that they have been known to cause cancer. Therefore I don’t see how you can add several different chemicals known to cause cancer together and have it not cause cancer.
    I had a few dots done with this ink put on my hand just to see, and it is barely noticable at all in normal light, but it does act up occasionally and I plan on cutting it out when I get a chance just to be on the safe side.

  17. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    well therorectically u can take like 3 or more known bad unhealthy factors and make them fun and safe like gasoline,road flares, and cotton candy…each on thier own would be very hazzorudous but when put them all togther they are still safer than uv ink …

  18. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    well therorectically u can take like 3 or more known bad unhealthy factors and make them fun and safe like gasoline,road flares, and cotton candy…each on thier own would be very hazzorudous but when put them all togther they are still safer than uv ink …

  19. Jason Avatar
    Jason

    That is awesome.. im from Adelaide, Australia and would love some info on where to get this sort of thing done…ive just grown the balls to get some all white facial ink and would love to outline it all with uv ink..overall awesome tat

  20. Jason Avatar
    Jason

    That is awesome.. im from Adelaide, Australia and would love some info on where to get this sort of thing done…ive just grown the balls to get some all white facial ink and would love to outline it all with uv ink..overall awesome tat

  21. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Jason QOUTE “ive just grown the balls to get some all white facial ink .
    my suggestion is now tha you have just got ur knaddds up to size :WAIT AT LEAST A YEAR UNTIL YOU GET ANY INK OR ANY OTHER PERMENT WORK DONE ON YOUR FACE
    U STILL WANT IT A YEAR FROM NOW ,THEN GO FOR IT.
    that just my opion but who i am to judge someone who just grew some big balls …

  22. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Jason QOUTE “ive just grown the balls to get some all white facial ink .
    my suggestion is now tha you have just got ur knaddds up to size :WAIT AT LEAST A YEAR UNTIL YOU GET ANY INK OR ANY OTHER PERMENT WORK DONE ON YOUR FACE
    U STILL WANT IT A YEAR FROM NOW ,THEN GO FOR IT.
    that just my opion but who i am to judge someone who just grew some big balls …

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