Don's Tats, a tattoo and piercing shop in Lyndonville, Vermont is the popular place for many of Lyndon State College student to get tattoos.
With help again from Angry Ani, we were able to get the run down on this local business and see the process of getting a tattoo. Ani is no novice when it comes to the pain of getting a tattoo, having gotten a peace sign she designed tattooed on the back of her neck. Today she is having the Greek word for 'family' forever placed in her skin, in honor of her families Greek heritage.
Don Furbush, the owner as well as the tattoo artist in the slideshow, is one of three who work in the shop. As is policy with every legal tattoo shop before you get any ink done you need to sign a waiver, stating that you know the risks that come with getting a tattoo. Each person is also verified that they are who they say they are before any of the tattooing starts, once again for legal reasons.
With high demand for tattoos and only one place to get the in town Don's Tats was quickly able to move from its original location to Depot street.
Mr. Furbush's tattooing history is rather extensive having majored in art while at art school in MA and he has 11 years of tattooing under his belt.
Each time a person comes in for a tattoo Mr. Furbush will show you that the needle he will be using is new and sterile, along with the expiration date of the equipment.
Mr. Furbush said that you shouldn't trust a tattoo shop that already has the tattoo gun ready to go before you show up; which is why his shop assembles the gun right in front of you, letting you see all the parts as he puts it together.
First Mr. Furbush will discuss with you what and where you want your tattoo, then he will shave and clean the area. To make sure that the client will be happy with the results, a stencil of sorts is placed on the skin where the tattoo will go; this insures proper placement and accuracy while tattooing.
To make sure the skin doesn't try out and the needle glides over the skin easier Mr. Furbush will frequently stop to lube the skin.
When the skin is punctured there should be blood, to keep a clear view of the stencil on the skin Mr. Furbush will wipe away any excess ink from the gun and any blood that may come with the tattoo.
When the tattoo is finished Mr. Furbush will tell you how to treat the tattoo once you get home; in addition, Don's Tats will give you a paper telling you how to take care of your new tattoo.
Photos: Marc Samson
Photo editing: Samantha Vanschoick
Audio: Heather Cobb
Soundslides editing: Sean Yergeau
Text: Heather Cobb on's Tats, a tattoo and piercing shop in Lyndonville, Vermont is the popular place for many of Lyndon State College student to get tattoos.
With help again from Angry Ani, we were able to get the run down on this local business and see the process of getting a tattoo. Ani is no novice when it comes to the pain of getting a tattoo, having gotten a peace sign she designed tattooed on the back of her neck. Today she is having the Greek word for 'family' forever placed in her skin, in honor of her families Greek heritage.
Don Furbush, the owner as well as the tattoo artist in the slideshow, is one of three who work in the shop. As is policy with every legal tattoo shop before you get any ink done you need to sign a waiver, stating that you know the risks that come with getting a tattoo. Each person is also verified that they are who they say they are before any of the tattooing starts, once again for legal reasons.
With high demand for tattoos and only one place to get the in town Don's Tats was quickly able to move from its original location to Depot street.
Mr. Furbush's tattooing history is rather extensive having majored in art while at art school in MA and he has 11 years of tattooing under his belt.
Each time a person comes in for a tattoo Mr. Furbush will show you that the needle he will be using is new and sterile, along with the expiration date of the equipment.
Mr. Furbush said that you shouldn't trust a tattoo shop that already has the tattoo gun ready to go before you show up; which is why his shop assembles the gun right in front of you, letting you see all the parts as he puts it together.
First Mr. Furbush will discuss with you what and where you want your tattoo, then he will shave and clean the area. To make sure that the client will be happy with the results, a stencil of sorts is placed on the skin where the tattoo will go; this insures proper placement and accuracy while tattooing.
To make sure the skin doesn't try out and the needle glides over the skin easier Mr. Furbush will frequently stop to lube the skin.
When the skin is punctured there should be blood, to keep a clear view of the stencil on the skin Mr. Furbush will wipe away any excess ink from the gun and any blood that may come with the tattoo.
When the tattoo is finished Mr. Furbush will tell you how to treat the tattoo once you get home; in addition, Don's Tats will give you a paper telling you how to take care of your new tattoo.
Photos: Marc Samson
Photo editing: Samantha Vanschoick
Audio: Heather Cobb
Soundslides editing: Sean Yergeau
Text: Heather Cobb
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