Standing in line at the supermarket yesterday, the guy in front of me had letters tattooed onto the back of his arm. It was his only tat that I could see and I asked him what it meant. I was touched with his answer. He said his Grandma had died and that it was her [...]
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A Tattoo By Any Other Name….. is But A Tattoo!
Hey Friends… I find that no matter where I am…. from the supermarket to the casino … I’m always inquiring of the person wearing a Tattoo next to me just what their tattoo design says. The meaning behind magnificent art plastered on ones body…. and why? Why did they choose that statement, object of [...]
Final Steps Of The Tattoo Process
Even though the process itself is pretty much over and done with, you should heed the advise of your tattoo artist. (I’m assuming that he or she gave you a checklist of things to do so that your tattoo will end up looking vibrant and that no infections will set in.) Once you reach, the [...]
Adding Color And Shades To A Tattoo Outline
Right after the outline is done, it can be tempting to figure that the hardest part is over. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true. Granted, the outline itself requires some very precise work, and is of crucial importance seeing as the rest of the tattoo hinges on it, but still – there is more to a [...]
Stenciling And Outlining The Tattoo Onto Your Skin
Once you’re all set and ready for the tattoo itself to be inked onto your skin, the fun is about to begin!. Like a dentists office, with all the instruments laid out and in place, and the working area all prepped and ready to go, there is only one final preparation that needs to be [...]
Variants And Authentic Tattoos Done From Scratch
Despite the fact that nowadays most people who want a tattoo end up just going to a tattoo studio, it wasn’t always the case. There was a point in time (o.k… so it was a long, long time ago) when tattoos were used to present males and females, as well as portray certain wars or [...]
Preparing To Get The Tattoo
Even if you aren’t particularly interesting in learning the ins and outs of the tattoo business, it’s always good to know what’s going on in your surroundings. It’ll be comforting to know what’ll be happening when you actually sit down to get your tattoo. If this is your first tattoo, and the first time you’ve [...]
Where to Place A Tattoo
Knowing where you want to put your tattoo is an important step in the process and might just take as much time to figure out as it does to choose the right tattoo design itself. Either make up your mind where you’re going to place your tat or be sure to keep it in mind [...]
Getting a Tattoo That You Don’t Understand!
Although getting a tattoo in a foreign script of a country that you’re visiting sounds very cool, you should be wary. Many times, people have ended up getting raw deals when they got a tattoo that they didn’t understand, and only later realized how wrong the tattoo that they had done actually was. Of course, [...]
What Colors Work On Your Skin Tone
If you happen to be Caucasian, you can just about afford to stop reading now as you’ll be pleased to find out that pretty much every color will work on your skin. However, there are other considerations that we’ll go to in a moment. Suffice to say, the problem of color and skin is one [...]
The Many Faces Of a Tattoo Design
When you’re deciding to get a tattoo, you should remember that you’re deciding to permanently put something on your skin that’s going to be with you for the rest of your life. As such, the options that you face in terms of design must take that into account – you’re not just choosing a design [...]
Unique Custom Designs For Really Cool Tattoos
Nowadays, out of the wealth of tattoos that are available, there are so many different design types from so many different cultural influences. Still, the fact of the matter is that if you want a really cool tattoo that stands out from the crowd of others, then you’re probably looking for something that is that [...]
Safety at the Tattoo Shop
As you probably well know, anything and everything that involves needles should be undertaken with the utmost safety, and tattoos are certainly not exempt from this rule. As such, you’ll want to ensure that the tattoo shop you end up at practices the highest standards of safety, and to do so, you need to be [...]
Banking On Guarantees From Tattoo Studios
They say there are few guarantees in life. But what happens when you get a tattoo that turns out to be crummy and not at all the way you wanted it to be? Tattoos are permanent and that means that you’re stuck with a crummy job for life! We cover how to choose a tattoo [...]
Tattoo Artists Are Special People
Are you excited about getting a new tattoo done? Well if you are – great, because it really is worth getting excited about! But despite all your excitement, you shouldn’t let it get the better of you. Just ’cause you’re excited is no reason to rush over to the very first tattoo parlor that you [...]
Getting A Price Quote For Your Tattoo
Make no mistake, tattoos can be pricey and the amount that you have to fork out to get yours done will definitely vary from shop to shop. Normally, there are quite a few factors that play a role in determining the price that a tattoo shop is going to demand and knowing a little about [...]
Taking A Peek At A Potential Tattoo Artists Experience
Choosing a tattoo artist that fits your requirements … and personality … is crucial if you want to be sure of getting the highest quality work that will live up to your expectations. So don’t be shy to ask questions, because that’s the only way you’re going to find out what you need to know [...]
What To Do Immediately After Your Tattoo Is Done
Once your tattoo has finally been completed, it would be understandable if you’re in a hurry to rip off the bandage and show it off to your friends and family. However before you do this you should remember: That bandage is there for a reason. Despite the fact that tattoos have changed by leaps and [...]
Entertaining The Idea Of Getting More Tattoos
Great, so you have your first tattoo all done and sorted out! Are you happy with it? Do you think that it looks great on you? Most importantly: Would you like to try to add more tattoos to your skin’s surface. Very often, people find that after they have their first tattoo, the floodgates are [...]
Guide To The First Few Days After A Tattoo
Even after your tattoo is done and you’ve come home and removed the bandage, the truth is that you’re only just getting started with the post-tattoo care that needs to be undertaken. Sure, the tough first 10 hours or so may be done and over with, and your tattoo may already be healing very well, [...]
Deciding You Don’t Want Your Tattoo Any Longer
Although tattoos are regarded as being ‘permanent’ the truth is that nowadays, there is one method for removing them that is immensely successful, and thus it is actually quite conceivable that you could simply remove a tattoo that you don’t want. Still – this process is costly, and so it would be silly to dismiss [...]
The History Of Tattoos
Armed as you are with your first tattoo, you’ve just joined the ranks of an ancient fraternity. If you’re scratching your head and wondering what we mean, then just keep reading, because you’re about to find out just what having a tattoo actually means! Since the dawn of time, tattoos have been used for a [...]