Aussie travellers planning to get a tattoo in Bali are being warned to think twice after a tourist was left with an embarrassing typo inked across his chest.
The man wanted the phrase: “In times of peace, prepare for war.”
But after an eight-hour tattoo session in Indonesia, he instead walked away with the word “peice” embazoned on his chest.
Pictures and videos of the cautionary tale started circulating online, with the artist and subject facing both facing ridicule.
Yahoo Lifestyle contacted the Balinese studio and confirmed the design had been corrected.
However, award-winning tattoo artist Khail Aitken said this should serve as a serious reminder to Australian travellers getting body art internationally, particularly when the design they want is not in the artist’s native tongue.
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“The client should have double-checked his stencil, being in a country that doesn’t typically speak English,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle.
“With that being said, it’s the artist’s job to produce the right design for his client.
“This is what being cheap or careless will cost you.”
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Bali is a well-established tourist hotspot for Australians, with tattoo prices offering a cheaper alternative than back home.
But Khail warned the adage ” you get what you pay for” applies anywhere in the world.
The artist said that if you are looking to get a tattoo, price shouldn’t be your only focus, and that serious “research” should be undertaken when choosing a studio and artist.
“It’s important to look beyond cost and choose a reputable studio with experienced artists, strong reviews and clear hygiene practices,” he said.
“Lower prices can be appealing, but standards, regulations and aftercare practices range differently between countries.”
While you might save some cash up front, having to get a typo corrected or covered up can be expensive and painful.
Khail Aitken urged Aussies not to solely focus on price when getting a tattoo.
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While you might save some cash up front, having to get a typo corrected or covered up can be expensive and painful.
Don’t only focus on price when you’re looking for a tattoo in Bali or anywhere. Source: Getty
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The peace-piece typo was posted online, and people couldn’t believe that no one spotted the issue until after it had been inked.
Many were quick to criticise, but it doesn’t appear to be an uncommon issue.
A Queensland tattoo artist admitted the man’s issue had become a problem for Australian studios.
“To be honest, I’m getting pretty sick of people asking me to fix Bali stuff-ups. Spend your money wisely, or not be this guy,” he said.
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