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Hard Palate Tattoo

Written by

Shannon Larratt

I could have sworn I posted this before, but I couldn’t find it in my searches. I think that Gnomoweb has probably the only palate tattoo that I’ve ever seen with this sort of sketchy star… I don’t see any reason why — other than coordinating it — it’s so unheard of, but it is. His was done by Franca at Tattoo Way in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Comments

28 responses to “Hard Palate Tattoo”

  1. demoiselle Avatar
    demoiselle

    One: Ow.
    Two: Ow.
    Three: AWESOME.

  2. demoiselle Avatar
    demoiselle

    One: Ow.
    Two: Ow.
    Three: AWESOME.

  3. Kyrenna Avatar
    Kyrenna

    I had a shot into that area once or twice, to stun nerves for dental treatment, and that was a rather nasty experience. Thanks for making me re-live those moments…heh.

  4. Kyrenna Avatar
    Kyrenna

    I had a shot into that area once or twice, to stun nerves for dental treatment, and that was a rather nasty experience. Thanks for making me re-live those moments…heh.

  5. Freakboy Avatar
    Freakboy

    dalhe gnomo…e nois muleke..abraços!!

  6. Freakboy Avatar
    Freakboy

    dalhe gnomo…e nois muleke..abraços!!

  7. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    “it’s so unheard of, buy it is. ”

    you mean BUT…?!

    hah, sorry i’ll stop now 😛

  8. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    “it’s so unheard of, buy it is. ”

    you mean BUT…?!

    hah, sorry i’ll stop now 😛

  9. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    Is Dani on some kind of personal spelling-vendetta against poor Shannon? 😛

  10. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    Is Dani on some kind of personal spelling-vendetta against poor Shannon? 😛

  11. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    Kinda lopsided, isn’t it?

  12. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    Kinda lopsided, isn’t it?

  13. jason Avatar
    jason

    maybe. or maybe shes part of the fascist group who produce Merriam-Webster dictionaries.her plan is to spell check her way into a trusted position at bme. then, when the time comes and her MW overlords give the signal, she will be in a key position to destroy BME.

  14. jason Avatar
    jason

    maybe. or maybe shes part of the fascist group who produce Merriam-Webster dictionaries.her plan is to spell check her way into a trusted position at bme. then, when the time comes and her MW overlords give the signal, she will be in a key position to destroy BME.

  15. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    bet that tickled a bit!

  16. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    bet that tickled a bit!

  17. Dreadlocksmile Avatar
    Dreadlocksmile

    I love the hidden nature of tattoos such as this. I just wish it had come out a lot better. Perhaps slowly having the tattoo hand poked would produce better results?

    Also, I wonder how well the ink will stay in that area over time.

  18. Dreadlocksmile Avatar
    Dreadlocksmile

    I love the hidden nature of tattoos such as this. I just wish it had come out a lot better. Perhaps slowly having the tattoo hand poked would produce better results?

    Also, I wonder how well the ink will stay in that area over time.

  19. Lk Avatar
    Lk

    those brazilian…

  20. Lk Avatar
    Lk

    those brazilian…

  21. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    Thats hardcore. Ow. >.o

  22. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    Thats hardcore. Ow. >.o

  23. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    This actually grosses me out a lot lol. I give the guy props but man thats freaky.

  24. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    This actually grosses me out a lot lol. I give the guy props but man thats freaky.

  25. zion Avatar
    zion

    i have the roof of my mouth done and my tongue tattood as well i send you some pics shannon

  26. zion Avatar
    zion

    i have the roof of my mouth done and my tongue tattood as well i send you some pics shannon

  27. freddan Avatar
    freddan

    coooooool

  28. freddan Avatar
    freddan

    coooooool

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