Cover-Up Tattoos on Cape Cod

Cover-ups and reworks

Covering an old tattoo

Looking for a cover-up tattoo on Cape Cod? Diamond Mind Tattoo is a small custom studio at 53 Main St in Buzzards Bay, right by the Cape Cod Canal, open since 2009.

Bring clear photos of the old tattoo and what you’d like instead. Not every piece can be hidden the same way, so we design around what’s there.

Tim Creed, the owner, has done custom work since 1995, and cover-ups and reworks are among his specialties. Brendon Freitas also does cover-ups, along with black and grey realism, traditional and color.

People come in from Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne, Wareham, Plymouth and all over the Cape and South Shore.

About the shop All artists Brendon’s realism

Real cover-ups from the shop

Before and after photos of cover-ups by Tim Creed, owner and artist at Diamond Mind Tattoo in Buzzards Bay.

Feather · Upper back

Before: purple stencil of a feather drawn over an old dark tattoo on the upper back, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished black and grey feather tattoo covering the old tattoo on the upper back, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Lighthouse, dog & lightning · Half sleeve

Before: stencil and early linework of a lighthouse scene over an old upper-arm tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

In progress: lighthouse, moon and dog half sleeve shaded over the old tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — In progress

After: finished black and grey half sleeve with a lighthouse, full moon, lightning and a dog covering an old tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Roses · Chest

Before: blue rose finished and red rose linework started over an old chest tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished red and blue rose cover-up tattoo on the chest, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Mountains, waterfall & forest · Half sleeve

Before: partial mountain and pine forest half sleeve with the old tattoo still visible below, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished black and grey mountain, waterfall and forest half sleeve cover-up, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Lilies, roses, heather & waves · Lower back

Before: full linework of lilies, roses and heather drawn over an old lower back tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

In progress: color lilies, roses and heather over a lower back tattoo with the old tattoo still visible, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — In progress

After: finished color lower back cover-up with red lilies, roses, pink heather and blue waves, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Skull, roses & wings · Stomach

Before: black and grey winged skull tattoo before the expansion, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: skull reworked and expanded with roses and large feathered wings in black and grey, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Koi & blossoms · Thigh

Before: partially finished koi with blossom outlines over an old thigh tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished vibrant blue and purple koi with red blossoms on the thigh, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Eagle, flag & Liberty Bell · Half sleeve

Before: color eagle and American flag on the upper arm with shadows of the old tattoo still showing behind, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished color half sleeve with eagle, American flag, clouds, the Liberty Bell and We the People script, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Sugar skull, red roses & moon · Back piece

Before: rose and sugar skull linework drawn over an old dark tattoo on the shoulder blade, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished black and grey back piece with a sugar skull, crescent moon, second skull and red roses covering the old tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Red rose · Shoulder

Before: new rose linework drawn over an old pink and green rose tattoo on the shoulder, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — Before

After: finished bold red rose with green leaves covering the old shoulder tattoo, cover-up tattoo by Tim Creed at Diamond Mind Tattoo — After

Good to know

Before you come in

Bring clear photos of the tattoo you want covered and any references for what you’d like instead. You have to be 18 with a valid photo ID. That’s the Bourne rule, no parental consent exception. The shop minimum is $100. Deposits are generally about half the price and go toward your tattoo.

Appointments

How to book a cover-up

Book on our Square site. For a bigger cover-up, book a consult first to go over size and price. Walk-ins when there’s time, call (508) 743-8462 after 10 AM. We’re open 10–6 daily. Coming from out of town? Use the travel form.

Book a cover-up consult on Square

Good to know

Cover-up FAQ

Do you do cover-ups?

Yes. Bring clear photos of the existing tattoo and what you’d like instead, so we can design something that works.

Who does cover-ups at Diamond Mind?

Tim Creed, the owner, lists cover-ups and reworks among his specialties and has done custom work since 1995. Brendon Freitas also lists cover-ups along with black and grey realism, traditional and color.

Can any tattoo be covered?

Not every piece can be hidden the same way, so we design around what’s there. Clear photos of the old tattoo help us plan it.

How much does a cover-up cost?

Price is size and time. The shop minimum is $100. For a bigger cover-up, the best move is to book a consult to go over it.

Is there a deposit?

Yes. Deposits are generally about half the price and go toward your tattoo.

Do you take walk-ins?

When there’s time, yes. Call the shop at (508) 743-8462 after 10 AM to check. It’s a landline, so call, don’t text.

How old do I have to be?

18 with a valid photo ID. That’s the Bourne rule, and there’s no parental consent exception.

Can my free 18th birthday tattoo be a cover-up?

No. The free 18th birthday tattoo can’t be a cover-up.

Ready when you are

Book your cover-up

Diamond Mind Tattoo · 53 Main St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · (508) 743-8462. Healing tips are on our aftercare page.

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