Does It Hurt? – The Eternal Dilemma of the First-Timer
People who have never been tattooed before will often wonder before they sit down to get the work done whether the process will be painful. In fact, the fear of pain and of needles are two major reasons why people decide not to get a tattoo done. When looking at another persons tattoo, almost always the first question someone who has never been tattooed will ask is “Did it hurt much?”. The answer to this question is not straightforward – it depends on the person, for a start. First of all, how do you define “much”? For most people, getting ...
Terrible Tattoos – They Can Be There For Life
Some people have simply awful tattoos. This should not be seen as a call to condemn the entire idea of getting a tattoo, but it should be a quiet reminder to anyone thinking of getting ink done that they need to be careful before letting the needle anywhere near their skin. It may sound like a great idea at 9.30pm one night, and look like a horrible mess twelve hours later. There is a reason why most tattoo parlors will refuse to tattoo anyone who even appears intoxicated. We have surely all seen them. Tattoos which depict a cartoon character ...
The Teardrop Tattoo And Its Various Meanings
One of the most controversial parts of the tattoo world is that of the teardrop tattoo. This look is worn by a number of people, but is most commonly spoken about due to its connections with imprisonment. Even within the prison system, the teardrop tattoo has a number of meanings and if you have one, it is worth being careful about who you speak to because there can be confusion over what it means. Explaining it may work, but remember that if someone has been to prison they may well have been there for a reason and not be terribly ...
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Does It Hurt? – The Eternal Dilemma of the First-Timer
People who have never been tattooed before will often wonder before they sit down...
Terrible Tattoos – They Can Be There For Life
Some people have simply awful tattoos. This should not be seen as a call to condemn...
Get a Clear Idea For Your Tattoo
Many people go out and get tattoos without first thinking clearly about what they...
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The Corporate Logo Tattoo – Why?
A craze has cropped up in the last decade or so for people to get corporate logos...
Song Lyrics – You Couldn’t Have Put It Better Yourself
There are no end of people who get tattoos to back up their love of music. Whether...
What do your tattoos say about you?
Most of us either have at least one tattoo or we know someone who does. Whether...
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Tips for Designing Tattoos for Clients
Every tattoo artist is passionate about his or her tattoo designs. Most of the time, the client is just as excited and interested in getting just the right decision. Other times, you may feel that the client just cannot make a decision about the tattoo’s final design. When someone walks into your shop and requests a tattoo there are several things... [Read more of this article]
Tattoo Talk
With stars like Angeline Jolie sporting tattoos just about everywhere, can you blame the young kids today, if they want to get a tattoo or two? Tattoos in fact, are not a new concept. It is an ancient form of body art. Almost every culture in the world has shown traces of tattooing. In fact, the oldest known tattoo is five thousand three hundred years... [Read more of this article]
Japanese Tattoos With The Japanese Dragon
Japanese tattoos are called irezumi. This is an all-encompassing term for all tattoo and body modification methods but is used in the Western sense of being the traditional art of Japan. In this art form, the main attraction is the dragon tattoo. Japanese dragons are one of the most common motifs due to its intricacy and extremely psychedelic appeal. Rooted... [Read more of this article]
Tattoo Designs – How To Choose the Best Tattoo Designs
Today it is quite a normal sight to observe someone with a tattoo. This is probably the most popular they have ever been in history. About twenty five percent of the population has at leas one tattoo according to recent studies. There are many creations to choose from, giving individuals a chance to be creative. In this written article we will have... [Read more of this article]
The Lowdown On Seeking The Very Best Tribal Tattoo Designs
Finding a wonderful design for any tattoo might be quite a challenging task particularly if you lack the knowledge on just how as well as exactly where to search for it. True enough, there are several styles to choose from and all that you need to do will be to scout for each and every resource that one could imagine. There are lots of tattoo libraries... [Read more of this article]
Tattoo No-Nos – For You And For The Artist
There are certain lines when it comes to getting a tattoo, lines which must not be crossed either by you or by the tattoo artist. These exist in order to protect health, dignity and decency, and crossing them will only end badly. The following are some facts about the no-nos of tattoo art. You should know when getting a tattoo that the artist is reliable.... [Read more of this article]
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