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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]