tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64671678720155443932024-03-04T23:16:20.292-08:00TattoosWWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-34871123094444567592013-12-23T21:51:00.001-08:002013-12-23T21:51:11.311-08:00The Mormon Tattoo & Piercing Controversy<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b> For many years tattoos and decorative piercings weren't a real issue for members</b> of the Mormon Church. Until the year 2000, there was only one reference to tattooing in all of Mormon teaching and that was in the 1965 unofficial personal publication Mormon Doctrine by Mormon Apostle, Bruce R. McConkie. It states; "Tattooing is a desecration of the human body and should not be permitted, unless all that is involved is the placing of a blood type or an identification number in an obscure place. Latter-day Saint servicemen in particular are counseled to avoid the pitfalls of tattooing. Persons who are tattooed are not, however, denied the ordinances and blessings of the temple."
In the October 2000 General Conference the first of many "councils" against tattooing was announced.
"We--the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve--have taken the position, and I quote, that "the Church discourages tattoos. It also discourages the piercing of the body for other than medical purposes, although it takes no position on the minimal piercing of the ears by women for one pair of earrings." President Gordon B. Hinckley
At the time my husband and I were very active, temple recommend holding members of the church and had been operating a tattoo studio without any prejudice for many years. We were never treated poorly or shunned by the members of our Ward or Stake. Our Stake President's wife more than once brought her children to our studio to get tattoos. It was such a non issue that one of the ways I billed myself in advertising was Kita Kazoo the Mormon Girl Tattoo Artist.
Since then we both have been subjected to many discussions and debates on the right or wrong of getting and doing tattoos and piercings. At first I would defend my choice of profession using the scriptures, but eventually I got tired of it and began asking those who questioned me to explain to me, what horrible thing would happen in our society if everyone had a tattoo? After all, sins are those things that violate the golden rule and keep us from loving one another, not things such as, what clothing we wear or how we do our hair.
Now, 8 years later the whole subject of tattoos and piercings has in my opinion gotten out of hand. Now it is not so surprising to find that the local church authorities, such as bishops, stake presidents and temple presidents are taking it upon themselves to punish members who choose to get a tattoo. Not just in Utah, but all over the world. This has become such a big issue that people are leaving the church over it.
Some people who have tattoos are told not to take the sacrament and others are not allowed access to the temple. Some are being counseled to not marry those who have tattoos and piercings. As having been a 30+ year student of Mormonism and its history I feel that this behavior is not in line with the teachings of Mormonism or Christianity in any way.
Mormons aren't the only religion that superstitiously believes that tattoos are an evil and to be avoided as they supposedly will lead to worse sins. Many Christian Churches and Jewish Rabbi's do also. And there are good reasons for a religion to not want their flock to get tattoos or piercings.
Getting a tattoo not only changes the way you look but it also changes the way you think and feel about yourself. It is a clear message that you feel that you are the owner of your body and worse of all (to religious leaders), your mind!
Historically tattoos have been used as an expression of faith and commitment. One would think that getting a symbol of your beliefs tattooed on ones self would be encouraged. However, because of the recent history of American tattooing and the popularizations of tattooing, tattoos are being presented by the media and politicians as a dangerous amusement. It is not new for counter-culture decorations to be viewed as repulsive to many of the elders of our society.
When I heard at General Conference that President Gordon Hinckley (the current Mormon Church President) does not like tattoos and some piercings I was not surprised. The tattoos he has been exposed to in his youth were usually not very well done or artistic. Unlike today, tattooed people of his generation, especially in socially backwards Utah may have appeared attractive only to criminals or rough military men, not average everyday people with families and lives of good account.
To further the injury of one's personal opinion of fashion being stated as if it is a law from God, President Hinckley allows for one sort of permanent decorative change to ones appearance and not another, which seems hypocritical to me. Mr. Hinckley allows within the church for women to have their faces tattooed with permanent cosmetics and wear pierced earrings, (but one pair only - one in each ear) as those are socially acceptable with in his peer group.
I feel that these religious leaders are ignorant of tattoo history as a spiritual practice and generally trivialize tattoos and piercings as immoral and frivolous behaviors of rebellion because they do not want their followers to look like everyone else. It is a power game and nothing more. If they can control the way you look they will control the way you think and feel.
I suspect that the shunning of persons with tattoos and piercings is really a part of the whole elitist thought pattern of Mormonism in Utah. Those who have not done their homework are sure to believe that if you look like a Gentile (any non-Mormon) you will act like a Gentile, which means to Mormons that you are without God and are basically led by the Devil.
However it has been my experience that tattoos do not lead to sin. Being uninformed and willing to blindly follow without question is what leads to sin and personal disgrace.
If you are LDS and still considering a tattoo you should first be asking yourself these questions. Does my tattoo choice reflect my beliefs or will they distract from my message of who I am. Am I getting tattooed because I want to immortalize an event in my life, a belief or to rebel against the mainstream culture? Will this tattoo or piercing prevent me from being a good person? The answers to these questions will let you know if you are doing the right thing or reacting poorly to your society. It is my opinion that if you feel having a tattoo would be a healthy positive thing for you, then by all means exercise your own good judgment and free agency and get one.
Keep in mind that in reality "Tattooings are not only ornaments...they are not only emblems of nobility and symbols of rank in the social hierarchy: they are also messages fraught with spiritual and moral significance...not only to imprint a drawing onto the flesh but also to stamp onto the mind all the traditions and philosophy of the group."- Claude Lévi Strauss
Personally I believe that tattoos in and of themselves can not be evil and I don't believe that God cares one way or another if you have one or not, unless you got that tattoo to alienate and hurt other people. Then the real problem is how you feel towards your fellow men and not the tattoo in itself.
People have a right to decorate themselves how they want to. Some people like to put pictures on their bodies and some people don't. It is all a matter of personal taste. I feel it is wrong to subject my taste on others and I expect the same courteousness in return.
This attitude is healthy and normal. This is how it is in the big world where the Mormon lifestyle is not practiced by the majority. Wouldn't the world be great place if we could all mind our own lives and appreciate the good things out there instead of picking on others for being different?
You can do good or evil with everything on this earth. As a heavily tattooed person I have had many more opportunities to love and serve others through tattooing and having tattoos than before I had them. I have had to become more patient and tolerant. Especially have I had to learn to be more patient and tolerant with those who claim to be "spiritual leaders" as they put words in God's mouth rather than follow what they claim God has already spoken.
I have found that most people who have tattoos are more open and friendly towards others. I have found that for the most part people who wear tattoos are very nice people. There are a few people that I have met to whom their tattoos serve more as warning to stay away than an invitation to meet them. Which I feel is also a good thing as it has saved me a lot of time by helping me to avoid an unpleasant interaction with them.
Most people have their personal spiritual philosophy tattooed on them and it becomes a way of opening the opportunity to speak about spiritual things. In this world where we are taught to be afraid of our neighbors it is nice to have a way of really getting to know the people around you. It is nice to have a common bond despite all other social differences.
If you already have a tattoo and are experiencing social rejection issues it is wise remember that things in the church change quickly. I would not be surprised to find that in 20 years having a tattoo won't be an issue at all. The evil music that was preached against in the 60's and 70's is now played regularly at church dances and the Coke and Pepsi drinkers that were denied temple recommends in the 1970's can now go to the temple in spite of their soda habits. It is all a matter of generational perspective, which is bound to change as the old guys finally die off.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-88037720993137159212013-12-23T21:49:00.001-08:002013-12-23T21:49:13.922-08:00Problems With Healing Tattoos<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Signs of Normal Healing
At first the tattoo looks shiny</b>, swollen and the colors are extra bright. Within 24 hours the scab forms, this should be very thin, looks like the tattoo and with proper care is slightly flexible.
After about 4-5 days the tattoo will go through a period of peeling. This looks similar to a sunburn peeling. The scab that peels off will be the color of the tattoo, and it will look like your tattoo is flaking off. Sometimes this stage is accompanied by mild itching which can be relieved by rubbing it gently with more ointment or lotion.
Do not ever leave your tattoo slick or sticky.
Always blot off any extra ointment or lotion.
When the tattoo is completely done pealing you will notice a layer underneath the new tattoo that contains healing skin cells that will cause the skin to seem milky rather than transparent. Don't worry about this; it's all part of the healing process and only takes about a month to go away. If you want, you can put lotion on the tattoo to help it look brighter and more healed during this final stage of healing.
Symptoms of Bad Healing
When healing goes wrong there are very few things that can happen. Some of the signs that things are going wrong are; extreme seeping, heavy scabbing, excessive inflammation, and sometimes a rash (little bumps) or pimples.
Often when things go wrong people assume that the tattoo is infected. Unless you work or live in a very dirty environment (see below) it probably isn't. You should always show the tattoo to your artists before heading for the doctors' office.
Most doctors know nothing about tattoo after care and some of them are prejudice against tattoos. They often time prescribe unnecessary drugs and treatment that can make the healing even worse.
A professional tattoo artist has been trained in healing correction. They know what infected tattoos look like and will only send you to a doctor when necessary. Seeing the right person can save you time and money, not to mention the finished look of your tattoo.
Aftercare Mistakes
Neglect -
If you don't practice good personal hygiene, pick your tattoo, wear tight clothing or let clothing stick to it, scrub the tattoo, or take too long or are not careful in the shower, your tattoo will not look nice when it is finished healing. It can have ink missing and sometimes heavy scar tissue over it.
Always follow the care instructions. If you feel like you don't understand them, please call and ask for help. Though we can not correct healing issues without actually seeing the tattoo, we are happy to teach you more about our healing instructions.
We'd rather spend a few extra minutes helping you to have a good healing than to have to try to fix up a tattoo healing gone wrong.
Your Health -
If you have any immunity deficiencies, blood disorders such as diabetes, or are on certain medications such as steroids or blood thinners your tattoo could be affected. It could take longer to heal and not turn out very well.
It is a good idea to consult your doctor before getting a tattoo if you suspect there may be a problem. It is a good idea to inform your artist of any health issues so they can tailor the healing to meet your needs.
Damaged Skin -
Long term cigarette smoking, drinking too many soft drinks, eating poorly, and over exposure to the sun damages skin. A tattoo on damaged skin will rarely look as good as one on healthy skin.
Sometimes the colors and lines aren't as bright or clear as they would have been and the artists can not do anything about it. If you have damaged skin you will have to keep your expectations reasonable. Sometimes if the skin is damaged the artist will want to do the tattoo in stages as avoid overworking* it and to hopefully make the healing process easier on you.
If your skin is older, thin, weak, or sun damaged it can also be harder to heal. However, with a little patience and care the tattoo can heal out fine. So be sure to follow the directions carefully and for the full length of time, which can be longer than healthy skin
(*When the skin is damaged it is very easy for the artist to accidentally overwork the tattoo. Doing this it can also cause the scabbing to be thicker. If this happens it isn't the end of the world. Just be patient and when the tattoo is completely healed your artist will want to touch it up for you.)
Sun Exposure -
The sun is your tattoos worst enemy, if you expose your healing tattoo to the sun it can fade the ink before it is even healed. Tattoos that are exposed to the sun too soon look faded, blurry, washed out and much older than they should. Under no circumstances expose your healing tattoo to prolonged direct sunlight or tanning.
Even a healed tattoo, with time, will fade when exposed to the sun or tanning beds. If you must expose your healed tattoo to those evil UV rays are sure to use a high SPF sun block (at least 45)
Allergic Reactions to Latex -
If you are allergic to latex you will more than likely know before you get your tattoo. Let the artist know so they can accommodate you. The signs of an allergic reaction to latex are extreme rash/redness in the case of latex (from gloves worn by the artist) we can use non-latex gloves and tape on you.
Allergies to Tattoo Ink -
Allergic reactions to tattoo ink are very, very, rare but unfortunately possible. Most professional tattoo pigments are made out of natural ingredients that shouldn't cause a problem. They have been proven by their use successfully in the tattoo industry for many years.
Most people don't have any idea they are allergic to certain colors of ink until after the tattoo has been applied. However we have noticed that people who are allergic to metals and have reactions to cheep jewelry often do react. At our shops, we have only seen reactions with one particular red which we rarely use.
If you are allergic to a pigment it will be evident by just that particular color bubbling and raising off of your skin. It looks like a blister or a raised red mole. It will itch and not look completely healed no matter how long it has been.
You have two choices. One is to remove the offending color or to use hydrocortisone cream to control the itching and promote healing which can take up to 5 years. Removal is not any more painful than the tattoo process and after it heals another color can be used to finish the tattoo.
If you are concerned about having a reaction to tattoo ink ask your artist about doing a "prick test" where a small dot of each color to be used in your potential artwork is tattooed under your skin at least 10 days before your tattoo. This will cost you extra money, but if you have a lot of allergies sometimes it is better to be safe than sorry.
Exposures to Toxins or Bacteria -
If you work/live in an environment with dirt and filth you run the risk of infection. Emergency rooms, nursing homes, hospitals, being around animals & their waste, toxic chemicals, and filth of all kinds can cause serious infections.
It is nearly impossible to get an infection in a professionally applied tattoo. Tattoo shops are required to use more safety precautions than hospitals, doctors, and dentists do. Most shops are inspected regularly by the local health department and display a certificate of their status. If you are still worried about the shop, go someplace else.
Be smart and use common sense. If you have a dirty job, wear loose protective clothing and do not touch your tattoo unless you have washed your hands. Dirty bedding is another problem. Put fresh sheets on your bed if you haven't done so within a few days of getting your tattoo. Wear clean clothing. Use clean towels and washcloths.
Advices from Family & Friends -
When things go wrong people tend to panic. Tattoo healing problems are not an emergency.
If you think that you are having a reaction to your tattoo or the aftercare, the best thing to do is to go back to the tattoo shop where you got the tattoo. It is very important that you consult your artist.
After looking at the problem and asking a few basic questions they can tell what the issues are and help you over come them. Very few healing problems are unsolvable or require medication.
Do not go to your friends and family for advice. They do not have the training to help you. There is a lot of out of date tattoo folk lore going around. Everyone you talk to will have a different opinion and idea of what to do. This can be dangerous.
Advices from Other Tattoo Shops -
Do not go to another tattoo shop. Each artist uses the care instructions that they know will heal their work the best. This is usually different from one artist to another. What works well for one artist can mess up someone else's work.
Another problem with going to a different shop is that tattoo shops are very competitive with each other and an unethical unprofessional tattooist will lie to persuade clients to switch artists. They will sometimes go so far as to give out bad advice to ensure the failure of the tattoo.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-39500786604525788382013-12-23T21:46:00.003-08:002013-12-23T21:46:48.769-08:00The Eternal Search and 26 Tips of How to Find a Good Tattoo Artist<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The eternal search and 26 tips of how to find a good tattoo artist</b>:
There is nothing really new happening on the market, after I wrote about amputations and about magnet implants. The newest thing is called "Brain Piercing". Unfortunately I can't write about it at the moment since I'm still doing some research on the subject, this way I will be able to write an article worthy of all of you.
But, I thought that my latest experience was very interesting, not very extreme, but so far the most interesting tattoo I've got. Thinking about the few rejections that I had I thought that many people might go through the same problem. So I decided to make it public.
For the last few years I had this idea for beautiful a tattoo. It was supposed to be a line of mirrored phoenixes starting on my neck following down on my spine down to my tail bone.
Easier said than done I guess...
So a few months before my 34th birthday I started to look for an artist to do the work. As many people know, Brazil is a well known country in the tattoo industry. We have really great professionals down here.
So here I'm with the project, but because I'm very picky as to who will tattoo my body, I could only choose a hand full of professionals among hundreds. From many portfolios that I saw I thought that only those guys would be able to do a decent job out of my very full of micro details idea.
From those five ultra qualified professionals none wanted to do the tattoo. All of them told me that it was literally impossible. And the only one that was going to take the challenge, because I did agree to make the phoenixes a bit larger than what I wanted, had a family problem.
Time passed, I became older and no tattoo. For my tattoo addicted friends and readers, I'm sure that I do not have to explain the feeling, but for the people that do not have the tattoo "bug", I can say that it is really frustrating. It feels more or less like you have spent months gathering the money to go your favorite group performance, and exactly on the show day the band decided to split up for good.
So here I was with the ticked and no show, or better saying with the drawing and no artist.
The other day while I was walking on the street I saw a small tattoo parlour. And being so devoted to get my body covered with phoenix images I thought about stopping there for a couple of minutes to check out his work.
The worst that could happen was I would meet another wannabe. Actually the market is full of them. Most of the tattoo artists around are not that great. After I finish this story I will add the guide of how to find gold between pebbles.
Going back to the tale: I went inside the studio and there was this, let me please state the obvious, tattoo covered guy. His name is Flavio Vandroiy, I hadn't heard about him at all, but once I was there I decided to give him a shot, he had a client waiting, so our first contact was brief, but even though, to my surprise, he was very attentive.
Now, if you know a few renowned tattoo artists you will understand that more and more the pop star idea is truly affecting our fellas. Boy, most of the time it feels like they are part of the royalty and are doing you the favor of looking at your face, even if only for five minutes of their precious time. Please note that there are some exceptions, one of them is the lovely Pierre Chapelan, whom, many years ago, I had the pleasure to being tattooed by while I was living in Montreal.
I checked out one of Flávio Vandroiy's portfolios on paper and after analyzed his work better through his website. The work looked pretty good. His tattoos were signed by steady and clear lines. Then I saw a picture of a tattoo that was very small and full of details, I analyzed it for about one hour looking at every single detail. After that I thought that he would probably be able to do a good job out of my drawing. I sent him an e-mail with the image of my phoenix attached, after a day he sent me an honest reply. He told me that the drawing was quite small, but he would take up the challenge.
So we got the image on my back and of course I complained about the position. He patiently erased the drawing and did it again. Even if I was pleased with the position, I thought about to complain just to see his reaction. But there was no need to do it; he told me that he could be changing it up until I was happy with the placement. So I kept quiet. I hate to push nice willing people. If he was a jerk I would probably had changed the position another couple of times.
He did an amazing job, out of something that many thought to be impossible to accomplish. One of the nicest things about this guy is that he is humble enough to tell me that after we finish all the phoenixes we will have to go back and do some touch up on the images that he thought could be better done. I did agree with him, some of the birds' faces, if you look at a picture taken with the micrometric of a camera, are not identical.
I have many tattoos, made by many hotshots in the industry, including my very special first tattoo that was made by Marco Leoni himself. Even if it is an old tattoo; I got it when I was a pre-tee and it did suffer quite a bit with stretch due my growth and the thousands of times that I put it through the monstrous process of leg waxing, it still here, not as pompous as it was once, but every time I look at it, I know that this old phoenix helped me to became who I am.
The truth is that I'm in love with this new tattoo; so far it is really the best quality small work that I've seen. If you look at it from far it looks like the finest and most delicate lace that you can buy.
Ok, after my narcissistic story I will, as promised, add a few tips on how to know when a tattoo artist is good or he is just another self proclaimed tattooer with the artist title. Notice that international prizes even if prestigious are judged not in the artist daily work. The prizes are given to artists based in only one work, done once during a competition. I considered it as very small sample to be worth of a prize, if you take in consideration that many tattoo artists do between three or four tattoos in studio a day.
1) Of course the studio must be clean and the material properly sterilized, the artist must wear gloves all the time, and the ink should be poured into small containers, avoiding contamination of the material.
2) Look at the artist's portfolio very carefully, not only to appreciate it; you will be searching for very small imperfections.
3) The lines on a tattoo have to be smooth, jagged lines and shaky lines are a big no go.
4) The color has to be well applied through the entire image, without leaving empty spots.
5) The way in which the artist uses and combines colors is also very important. Especially if you are looking for the water-color effect.
6) Big tattoos are easier to master than small tattoos. Even if the sleeves and the full backs get more attention, small tattoos are much more complicated to make. So while looking at the artist's portfolio, check out his small and more detailed work. A good hint is to look for some tattoos of birds and check out the feathers and the bird's face.
7) Also pay attention to the work that the person does when reproducing cartoon characters. This kind of reproduction is very complicated due the amount of details, the perfect thickness of the lines and the coloration.
8) If the price is an issue on the size or the type of the tattoo that you are getting, I suggest you wait and save some more money. It is better wait and to do exactly what you dreamed about than settle for less.
9) You have to get along with the artist and not feel intimidated by him. A good artist will allow you to give your input and will not feel offended by a comment or a suggestion. Remember it is your body and you want to enjoy every second of the experience.
10) Many people have the idea that the tattooer has to be crazy, always high and someone in line with a dark figure. It is a myth; many of those artists are lovely, sometimes married and often proud parents. If you suspect that the artist is under any substance influence, or has any addictions you should think before allowing him to work on you. It is a well known fact that alcoholics and junkies have problems with shaky hands.
11) Also respect it when the artist gives his honest opinion. If you don't agree just try to find another person to make the tattoo. This way you will avoid to feel like the work was not properly done due to personal reasons.
12) If you choose an image from a catalog, and want to do some changes on it, a good artist will do those changes with pleasure, and will not complain if you want more changes on it on when the sketch is already redone, of course you should know where to draw the line between some more changes and be unreasonable, don't forget this person makes a living out of making tattoos.
13) A good professional is not always the one that just makes a tattoo properly, to do a proper job is an obligation of a good professional. To me a good professional has to make the client aware of few details about tattoos.
14) If you are a woman, and want to have kids, a tattoo on your stomach or on the lateral of your waist line, no matter if horizontally or vertically, might not be a good idea; it will stretch due the pregnancy and loose some of its beauty.
15) Again if you are a woman, it might not be a good idea to get a tattoo during your period or while in the PMS process. Due some hormonal changes you will be more inclined to feel pain or worse, the healing process can be compromised.
16) Every tattoo when fresh looks great. The artist should remind you that what you see is what you get, for a while. The ink will fade away. Of course you can delay the process taking good care of it, but eventually, it will fade and partially lose some of its beauty.
17) The black ink after few years will become bluish. There is no way to avoid it. To fix the color you will have to retouch the tattoo. You can also try to understand that it is a part of your body and such as it has the right to age. In my case I do not retouch my tattoos. To me my tattoos are part of a moment lost in the past, and because they are memories they will tend to fade with time.
18) While big and bulky tattoos will only have the color fade problem, small and very detailed tattoos, will lose the sharpness on the details, and often will look like if they were poorly done.
19) It is a good idea to get a tattoo during winter. During the summer you will have problems with the plastic bandage; it will keep the tattoo constantly moist. The moist can delay the healing, opening a window for infections. The healing process will also be very, very itchy.
20) If you can't avoid getting a tattoo during the summer, be ready to use of antihistaminic pills. They will come handy.
21) If you must to scratch the tattoo, it is better if you pat yourself. Never use your nails.
22) Don't drink or use drugs before getting a tattoo, it won't ease the pain and alcohol can actually make you bleed more.
23) Depending on your line of work a visible tattoo can be a problem. Something that one day I hope will change, but so far, if you are one of those professionals, try to make a tattoo in a place that is easy to hide while you are wearing any kind of clothing.
24) The hardest thing to say is; never do a tattoo because it is fashionable, or because your idol has one. A tattoo is something personal. It will be with you every single day of your life. It is much more difficult to get rid of one than to get rid of an ex-spouse.
25) When choosing the image for a tattoo, choose something that means something to you. Sure a butterfly is lovely so are flowers, a cute star on your wrist is very sexy. But how will you feel about them when you are sixty?
26) And last but not the least. Never get a tattoo on impulse. There are many other things to do when you are bored, if you need a "quick fix" try to get a drastic hair change or buy some new clothes. Tattoos are something to really think about. Something to be seen and carried as art. If well thought and well chosen the process of getting a tattoo, can take years to happen, but it can definitely change your entire life.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-69433560175390237642013-12-23T21:44:00.001-08:002013-12-23T21:44:08.561-08:00The Eternal Search and 26 Tips of How to Find a Good Tattoo Artist<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The eternal search and 26 tips of how to find a good tattoo artist</b>:
There is nothing really new happening on the market, after I wrote about amputations and about magnet implants. The newest thing is called "Brain Piercing". Unfortunately I can't write about it at the moment since I'm still doing some research on the subject, this way I will be able to write an article worthy of all of you.
But, I thought that my latest experience was very interesting, not very extreme, but so far the most interesting tattoo I've got. Thinking about the few rejections that I had I thought that many people might go through the same problem. So I decided to make it public.
For the last few years I had this idea for beautiful a tattoo. It was supposed to be a line of mirrored phoenixes starting on my neck following down on my spine down to my tail bone.
Easier said than done I guess...
So a few months before my 34th birthday I started to look for an artist to do the work. As many people know, Brazil is a well known country in the tattoo industry. We have really great professionals down here.
So here I'm with the project, but because I'm very picky as to who will tattoo my body, I could only choose a hand full of professionals among hundreds. From many portfolios that I saw I thought that only those guys would be able to do a decent job out of my very full of micro details idea.
From those five ultra qualified professionals none wanted to do the tattoo. All of them told me that it was literally impossible. And the only one that was going to take the challenge, because I did agree to make the phoenixes a bit larger than what I wanted, had a family problem.
Time passed, I became older and no tattoo. For my tattoo addicted friends and readers, I'm sure that I do not have to explain the feeling, but for the people that do not have the tattoo "bug", I can say that it is really frustrating. It feels more or less like you have spent months gathering the money to go your favorite group performance, and exactly on the show day the band decided to split up for good.
So here I was with the ticked and no show, or better saying with the drawing and no artist.
The other day while I was walking on the street I saw a small tattoo parlour. And being so devoted to get my body covered with phoenix images I thought about stopping there for a couple of minutes to check out his work.
The worst that could happen was I would meet another wannabe. Actually the market is full of them. Most of the tattoo artists around are not that great. After I finish this story I will add the guide of how to find gold between pebbles.
Going back to the tale: I went inside the studio and there was this, let me please state the obvious, tattoo covered guy. His name is Flavio Vandroiy, I hadn't heard about him at all, but once I was there I decided to give him a shot, he had a client waiting, so our first contact was brief, but even though, to my surprise, he was very attentive.
Now, if you know a few renowned tattoo artists you will understand that more and more the pop star idea is truly affecting our fellas. Boy, most of the time it feels like they are part of the royalty and are doing you the favor of looking at your face, even if only for five minutes of their precious time. Please note that there are some exceptions, one of them is the lovely Pierre Chapelan, whom, many years ago, I had the pleasure to being tattooed by while I was living in Montreal.
I checked out one of Flávio Vandroiy's portfolios on paper and after analyzed his work better through his website. The work looked pretty good. His tattoos were signed by steady and clear lines. Then I saw a picture of a tattoo that was very small and full of details, I analyzed it for about one hour looking at every single detail. After that I thought that he would probably be able to do a good job out of my drawing. I sent him an e-mail with the image of my phoenix attached, after a day he sent me an honest reply. He told me that the drawing was quite small, but he would take up the challenge.
So we got the image on my back and of course I complained about the position. He patiently erased the drawing and did it again. Even if I was pleased with the position, I thought about to complain just to see his reaction. But there was no need to do it; he told me that he could be changing it up until I was happy with the placement. So I kept quiet. I hate to push nice willing people. If he was a jerk I would probably had changed the position another couple of times.
He did an amazing job, out of something that many thought to be impossible to accomplish. One of the nicest things about this guy is that he is humble enough to tell me that after we finish all the phoenixes we will have to go back and do some touch up on the images that he thought could be better done. I did agree with him, some of the birds' faces, if you look at a picture taken with the micrometric of a camera, are not identical.
I have many tattoos, made by many hotshots in the industry, including my very special first tattoo that was made by Marco Leoni himself. Even if it is an old tattoo; I got it when I was a pre-tee and it did suffer quite a bit with stretch due my growth and the thousands of times that I put it through the monstrous process of leg waxing, it still here, not as pompous as it was once, but every time I look at it, I know that this old phoenix helped me to became who I am.
The truth is that I'm in love with this new tattoo; so far it is really the best quality small work that I've seen. If you look at it from far it looks like the finest and most delicate lace that you can buy.
Ok, after my narcissistic story I will, as promised, add a few tips on how to know when a tattoo artist is good or he is just another self proclaimed tattooer with the artist title. Notice that international prizes even if prestigious are judged not in the artist daily work. The prizes are given to artists based in only one work, done once during a competition. I considered it as very small sample to be worth of a prize, if you take in consideration that many tattoo artists do between three or four tattoos in studio a day.
1) Of course the studio must be clean and the material properly sterilized, the artist must wear gloves all the time, and the ink should be poured into small containers, avoiding contamination of the material.
2) Look at the artist's portfolio very carefully, not only to appreciate it; you will be searching for very small imperfections.
3) The lines on a tattoo have to be smooth, jagged lines and shaky lines are a big no go.
4) The color has to be well applied through the entire image, without leaving empty spots.
5) The way in which the artist uses and combines colors is also very important. Especially if you are looking for the water-color effect.
6) Big tattoos are easier to master than small tattoos. Even if the sleeves and the full backs get more attention, small tattoos are much more complicated to make. So while looking at the artist's portfolio, check out his small and more detailed work. A good hint is to look for some tattoos of birds and check out the feathers and the bird's face.
7) Also pay attention to the work that the person does when reproducing cartoon characters. This kind of reproduction is very complicated due the amount of details, the perfect thickness of the lines and the coloration.
8) If the price is an issue on the size or the type of the tattoo that you are getting, I suggest you wait and save some more money. It is better wait and to do exactly what you dreamed about than settle for less.
9) You have to get along with the artist and not feel intimidated by him. A good artist will allow you to give your input and will not feel offended by a comment or a suggestion. Remember it is your body and you want to enjoy every second of the experience.
10) Many people have the idea that the tattooer has to be crazy, always high and someone in line with a dark figure. It is a myth; many of those artists are lovely, sometimes married and often proud parents. If you suspect that the artist is under any substance influence, or has any addictions you should think before allowing him to work on you. It is a well known fact that alcoholics and junkies have problems with shaky hands.
11) Also respect it when the artist gives his honest opinion. If you don't agree just try to find another person to make the tattoo. This way you will avoid to feel like the work was not properly done due to personal reasons.
12) If you choose an image from a catalog, and want to do some changes on it, a good artist will do those changes with pleasure, and will not complain if you want more changes on it on when the sketch is already redone, of course you should know where to draw the line between some more changes and be unreasonable, don't forget this person makes a living out of making tattoos.
13) A good professional is not always the one that just makes a tattoo properly, to do a proper job is an obligation of a good professional. To me a good professional has to make the client aware of few details about tattoos.
14) If you are a woman, and want to have kids, a tattoo on your stomach or on the lateral of your waist line, no matter if horizontally or vertically, might not be a good idea; it will stretch due the pregnancy and loose some of its beauty.
15) Again if you are a woman, it might not be a good idea to get a tattoo during your period or while in the PMS process. Due some hormonal changes you will be more inclined to feel pain or worse, the healing process can be compromised.
16) Every tattoo when fresh looks great. The artist should remind you that what you see is what you get, for a while. The ink will fade away. Of course you can delay the process taking good care of it, but eventually, it will fade and partially lose some of its beauty.
17) The black ink after few years will become bluish. There is no way to avoid it. To fix the color you will have to retouch the tattoo. You can also try to understand that it is a part of your body and such as it has the right to age. In my case I do not retouch my tattoos. To me my tattoos are part of a moment lost in the past, and because they are memories they will tend to fade with time.
18) While big and bulky tattoos will only have the color fade problem, small and very detailed tattoos, will lose the sharpness on the details, and often will look like if they were poorly done.
19) It is a good idea to get a tattoo during winter. During the summer you will have problems with the plastic bandage; it will keep the tattoo constantly moist. The moist can delay the healing, opening a window for infections. The healing process will also be very, very itchy.
20) If you can't avoid getting a tattoo during the summer, be ready to use of antihistaminic pills. They will come handy.
21) If you must to scratch the tattoo, it is better if you pat yourself. Never use your nails.
22) Don't drink or use drugs before getting a tattoo, it won't ease the pain and alcohol can actually make you bleed more.
23) Depending on your line of work a visible tattoo can be a problem. Something that one day I hope will change, but so far, if you are one of those professionals, try to make a tattoo in a place that is easy to hide while you are wearing any kind of clothing.
24) The hardest thing to say is; never do a tattoo because it is fashionable, or because your idol has one. A tattoo is something personal. It will be with you every single day of your life. It is much more difficult to get rid of one than to get rid of an ex-spouse.
25) When choosing the image for a tattoo, choose something that means something to you. Sure a butterfly is lovely so are flowers, a cute star on your wrist is very sexy. But how will you feel about them when you are sixty?
26) And last but not the least. Never get a tattoo on impulse. There are many other things to do when you are bored, if you need a "quick fix" try to get a drastic hair change or buy some new clothes. Tattoos are something to really think about. Something to be seen and carried as art. If well thought and well chosen the process of getting a tattoo, can take years to happen, but it can definitely change your entire life.
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<b>Tattoo aftercare is vitally important to the health of your new tattoo</b>, and it must not be ignored. Many people believe that once the needlework is done, their tattoo is a lock, but that is far from reality. The fact is that unless you properly care for your new tattoo, it could easily fade, lose saturation, flake, scar, or you could wind up with an infected mess on your body.
But if you ask a dozen tattoo artists how to take care of a new tattoo, you'll probably get a dozen different answers. The conclusion is that no one knows precisely what will work for everyone, so your best bet is to follow a conservative, consensus-driven aftercare procedure.
Before getting into any specifics, it's important that you follow your tattoo artist's directions precisely. If their guidance conflicts with this article, always refer to their instructions. But in the absence of directions, here's what you need to know.
Tattoo Aftercare Do's
Do use an approved aftercare moisturizer / healing cream
Do leave your initial bandage over your tattoo for at least four to six hours, but no more than 12 hours
Do keep your tattoo out of direct contact with water (this includes the shower)
Do keep your tattoo moisturized
Do pat your skin dry when the tattooed area gets wet
Tattoo Aftercare Don'ts
Don't expose your tattoo to sunlight until fully healed
Don't submerse your tattoo in water, and especially avoid chlorinated water
Don't let your tattoo dry out completely
Don't over moisturize your tattoo
Don't pick your tattoo scabs
Don't cover your tattoo with a bandage once the initial bandage has been removed
Don't scratch, bruise, or allow anything to rub against your tattoo with friction
Tattoo Aftercare Procedure
1) Four to six hours after you leave the tattoo parlor, wash your hands thoroughly with an antibacterial soap. You'll want to ensure that your hands are free from dirt, germs, or anything infectious.
2) Carefully remove the bandage that was placed over your tattoo at the parlor. With a mild antibacterial soap, carefully wash the tattooed area, removing any of the greasy covering, ink residue, blood, etc. You'll know the area is clean when it just feels like wet skin. Be very gentle with your skin. Pat your skin dry -- do not brush or rub dry.
3) Apply a thin layer of moisturizer / healing ointment. Popular brands recommended at parlors include A&D Ointment, Neosporin, and Bacitracin. There are also tattoo-specific products that are designed exclusively for aftercare, and they include Tattoo Goo, H2Ocean Aftercare, and Black Cat Tattoo Cream. If you have a large, expensive tattoo, or a tattoo with deep colors that you want to protect, they are probably worth the investment.
4) Three to four times per day, apply a thin film of anti-bacterial / healing ointment to your tattoo. You will want to use enough to moisten the tattooed area, but not so much as to leave streaks or allow it to build up. Your goal is to moisturize the area only, so start with a small amount and work it in with your fingers.
The problem with over moisturizing the skin is fading inks. If you slather on a thick coating of Neosporin and keep it moist throughout the day, your tattoo might heal in just over a week -- but the inks will fade. If, however, you lightly coat the area three to four times per day, your tattoo might take two to three weeks to heal, but the colors will set properly. The lesson to learn is healing quickly does not necessarily mean healing properly.
5) Cover the tattooed area with light, loose fitting clothing, and be mindful of your tattoo. Don't scratch or pick your tattoo! If you must, gently slap the skin or use rubbing alcohol to relieve any itching or irritation.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-62853807851146090452013-12-23T21:38:00.002-08:002013-12-23T21:38:56.611-08:00Tattoo Tips - 7 Crucial Steps to Consider First<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>So you decided you want to get a tattoo</b>, now you're just itching to run to your local tattoo shop and imprint that design in to your skin. There are many important things you need to consider before taking that final step onto the tattoo chair.
If you are like most people, once you have decided upon the fact that you are going to get "inked" you want to get it done immediately to see the results. It is important to remember that acting quickly can lead to undesired results. As I'm sure you have already heard countless times, a tattoo will likely be with you for life. The design will be a constant reminder of your diligence in thinking your idea through thoroughly - or an unfortunate reminder of the spontaneous mistake you made.
So, what types of things must you consider and think through thoroughly before taking that final step?
1. Be SURE of your design:
I highly suggest getting a design that is meaningful to you and not just a popular fad of the times. Fads fade and your tattoo will remain. Many people regret getting tattoos of band names, friend's names or names of a person they are dating. No matter how much we think our opinion is solid, as time goes on, our view changes.
How do you get a design you want that is meaningful to you?
One way, is to find one. There are many sites all over the internet hosting artwork from tattoo and other artists. Chances are likely you will find a design you like, though it may take some time and patience to find it. Also, while there are some decent free sites hosting tattoo designs, many sites require you to subscribe or pay a small fee to access their services. If finding the perfect tattoo is important to you, then it may be worth the money to pay for the design itself.
Another way is to look through the designs at tattoo parlors. Most, if not all tattoo parlors will have many books full of tattoo designs that might interest you. If you go this route, be sure not to get one right then and there. Take some time to think about it, considering the rest of the steps in this article.
A third way is to draw the design, or have a friend draw the design for you. Many tattoo artists will work with you to edit a drawing you have done to make it more appealing to you, so in most cases even a rough sketch will work fine.
2. Know exactly where you want to get your tattoo.
Keep in mind that some areas of the body will hurt more during the tattoo process than others. If you are sensitive, or if this is your first tattoo and you are scared of the pain, get a tattoo in an area you will be happy with, that will hurt less.
Tattoo's over bony areas of your body hurt more than tattoos over fleshy areas. So, tattoos on your ankle, spine, hands, neck, and shoulders can hurt more. Tattoos in areas such as your upper arm, your stomach, thighs and buttocks will hurt less as the needle will not be directly above bone.
3. Take your tattoo for a test drive.
Before committing to the permanence of a tattoo, get a henna design of your future tattoo in the area you would like. This will allow you to wear the design as if it were a tattoo for 1-2 weeks and see what it looks like on your body. Getting the Henna design will also prepare you for sitting still during the tattoo process.
4. Get other peoples opinions.
Getting the opinion of your friends and family can be important in the decision process. However, it is important to remember that this design will end up on your body so the final decision should be up to you and you alone.
5. Know what to expect when getting your tattoo
Many people say tattoos are uncomfortable but not very painful. Know what level and type of pain you should expect from the tattoo and what steps you can take to minimize that pain. For instance, many people think that getting drunk and/or drinking alcohol prior to getting their tat would numb the pain. This is a bad idea and can result in the tattoo artist refusing to work on you. Alcohol thins your blood, which will make you bleed more, making the tattoo process harder for the artist and worse for you. Motrin or other over the counter pain relievers may help slightly and are generally allowed. If you are considering this step, speak with your tattoo artist before taking any medications.
6. Tattoo Etiquette:
In addition to knowing how much and what kind of pain to expect, it is also important to be up to date on your tattoo etiquette. Yes, there is such a thing and in order to make your tattoo experience the best one for both you and the artist you should brush up on these tattoo etiquette tips.
Are you a tenderfoot? Knowing tattoo slang isn't exactly a must before getting your tattoo, but it may help you be less confused when listening to the talk around the shop during the process.
7. Know your after-care procedures.
After your tattoo has been finished, the tattoo artist should give you some instructions on taking care of your tattoo. These instructions are important to follow to make sure your tattoo doesn't scar or wear off in parts.
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<b>Once you decided to get a tattoo on your body</b>, the next most important thing is to decide which design you want to have. Some people randomly choose designs from any tattoo art gallery or the one suggested by the tattoo artist. Some people may be satisfied with the readily available design but often it may not reflect your true personality. A tattoo tells a story and it should be unique which identifies you as a unique person. And if you want to have such a unique tattoo, it is better to design the tattoo for yourself.
Start Designing Your Own Tattoo
One need not be an artist to design a tattoo. All it takes is your willingness to work out on an idea and create an tattoo design. The first thing in designing a tattoo is to ask yourself what you want to have it as a tattoo. You may have a tattoo that commemorates some occasion like the birth of your child, your wedding day or the name of someone close to you. Or you may have a design which you want to relate to your goals and ambitions or the one which reflects your personality. You have to design a design a tattoo with which you could connect with.
How to Find A Tattoo Design
Every artist needs some inspiration to create a good art piece. For those, who are novice, designing something, one has to do some research. One may look at other tattoo designs, which will give some rough idea and it will help you in creating your design. There are many free tattoo designs available online, from which you can choose a few and start reworking on them. But freely available designs are outdated and it is better to browse through unique designs which are available at some membership cost.
How to Find an Artist
Once your own unique tattoo design is ready, the next thing is to find an tattoo artist. Many tattoo parlors would be willing to tattoo your own artwork. In order to get the design perfectly, the tattoo artist must be extremely talented, so that he can freehand your unique tattoo. Finding an expert artist might be tough, but many tattoo galleries also offer a holistic service of providing directory of nearest tattoo parlors.
How to Test Your Tattoos
Before actually putting the tattoo design on your body, you may wish to try it out on your body by a temporary tattoo. There are few online website which allow you upload your own tattoo design. A temporary tattoo is created out of it and it will be send to you so that you can practise placing the tattoo on your body.
Getting the Tattoo on Your Body
Now that you have spent most of the time and designed your own unique tattoo, now it is the time to get the tattoo on your body at your desired location. You need to find a tattoo parlour near to your place and get inked! Sometimes it may appear that, designing a tattoo is very tedious process, but given that it will there forever on your body, it is worth the effort, unless you want to remove it by some tattoo removal process. Time spend on designing will make your tattoo more meaningful.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-43706603573026603632013-12-17T04:46:00.002-08:002013-12-17T04:46:30.729-08:00Tattoos - A Living Form of Art<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Tattoos and body piercings have grown in popularity</b> over the past few decades. Once only reserved for tribes, sailors, or criminals, the meaning of tattoos and the reasons for people getting them have changed dramatically.
A Brief History
Like body piercings, tattoos are created by the constant application of ink just under the subcutaneous layer of the skin with a needle. At first, many tribes, sailors, and other groups used to apply the ink by hand. This was a long, painful process and the marked people were usually of high status. The tattoos were often a sign of respect, rank, and social status. Since the tattoos are permanent, the owners were guaranteed respect for life.
The interest of tattooing for the general public spread throughout the world in fads. A sailor would bring over a fully tattooed indigenous person and interest would spread like wildfire. In London, a sailor brought over a tattooed Polynesian from the South Pacific, and many of the people of London began to acquire their own small tattoos in secret places. However, interest in tattooing waxed and waned due to its long, arduous process of applying every dot of ink by hand.
The electric tattoo machine is a relatively recent invention, created in 1891 by Samuel O'Reily, and has revolutionized tattoos into an art form. Tattooing can still be long and painful but now the many punctures in the skin are done automatically at thousands of punctures per minute and can allow for better detail and shading. Skin is the most unique canvas and a tattoo that is placed onto the skin is permanent, requiring extra consideration for the right tattoo, the right artist, and the right placement. That piece of art will follow throughout one's lifetime.
In New York City, Samuel O'Reily trained a partner named Charley Wagner, who continued teaching after O'Reily's death. For a brief while, Chatham Square flourished with tattoo artists while the rest of the world remained unimpressed with tattooing. For a long time tattooing was generally stigmatized and most people with tattoos were stereotyped to be scary, dangerous, or freaks. During the 1920s tattoos began to be recognized for where a person has been in their travels, as tattoo artists set up shops in Coney Island. An outbreak of hepatitis, blood poisoning and other disease even worsened the prospects for tattooing in American culture.
Finally, a tattoo artist named Lyle Tuttle changed America's perception of tattooing by introducing celebrities to the art form. He tattooed them, mostly women, and used the media to change their stereotypes about the types of people who got tattoos. Together with the heightened awareness of the importance of sterilization and the improvement of training, tattoo popularity began to surge in the last few decades.
Changing Views
Today, the tattooing industry booms with new talented artists, schools and apprenticeship for budding tattooists, enlightened knowledge about sterilization, and health code regulation. Tattoo suppliers are well known and there are a wide variety of brands to choose from inks, tattoo machines, needles, and even tattoo shop supplies such as flash designs, chairs, and more. Younger generations are catching onto this art form and have made having a tattoo almost a rite of passage when one turns 18 in America. As more and more people of all walks of life have tattoos, the old stereotypes of tattooing that previously kept tattooing underground and unsafe has become outdated.
Now getting a tattoo is easier, mildly less painful, and relatively faster than ever before. The results of sitting in a chair in one position for a few hours are much more satisfying to see a beautiful piece of art with the outbursts of new and unique tattoo artists, each with their own style. Some tattoo designers stick with what is known as Old School tattoos, which have the look of tattoos done before the Second World War. They include traditional designs like nautical stars, pin up girls and mermaids, Old English letters, sparrows, skulls, hearts, roses, symbolic animal spirits (tigers, eagles, fish), and more. Old School tattoos keep the look simple with mostly black ink and a little bit of color because in the older days of tattooing there was not a great variety of ink colors to choose from. Old school tattoos are also notorious for featuring a ribbon with Old English letters writing a word or name inside the papyrus. The infamous Sailor Jerry Collins was the man who designed most tattoos that are now considered traditional or Old School. Today many women interested in 1950s retro fashion choose Old School tattoos and place them on their arm like a sailor would back in the day. Many sailor tattoos are symbolic. For example, the nautical star means that a person has gone through an important event or has been somewhere far and has returned safely.
New School tattoos include any new techniques done after this war. After the 1961 hepatitis outbreak which forced the tattoo movement underground for a while, tattoo designs were picked up by younger generations. They used bold, bright colors and utilized more shading thanks to advancements in needle variety and better quality ink. The health code regulations and better use of sterilization machines brought tattooing back in the forefront again. New school tattoos still have the same list of tattoo designs as old school but are captured in a unique way that is difficult to explain but easy to see the difference. Also many people today get new school designs that are custom made, compared to the old school tattoos which were generally picked off a wall of flash.
Today there are dozens of interesting tattoo styles to choose from: Celtic, Japanese, religious, spiritual, tribal, bio-mechanical, feminine, military, black and gray, traditional, neo-traditional, modern, and more. The best part about getting a tattoo is designing a custom piece. Then it is completely unique and meaningful for the person. Today, tattooing is more than ink on skin; it is expression of the soul.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-40544831286611605262013-12-17T04:45:00.001-08:002013-12-17T04:45:12.460-08:00My First Tattoo - Know Just Exactly What to Expect<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>If you are toying with the idea of getting your first tattoo done</b>, have questions about the whole process and are feeling anxiety about getting it done; relax because most everyone feels the same about their first tattoo. Most peoples minds play games with them and they develop a fear of the unknown. This feeling has an adverse effect on most and makes us shy away from doing some of the things that we really want to do, like getting my first tattoo, but are afraid to take a chance. Rolla coasters are a good example for most people.
The best way to overcome fears of the tattooing process is to read books and articles and become familiar with what exactly will be involved in the tattoo experience. This way you will be aware of each step in the process and know precisely what to expect before the needle starts buzzing. In this article, I will tell you, from start to finish, each step involved in tattooing.
Please bear in mind though, that I will be describing just exactly how the process should generally proceed. There will always be possibilities that different tattoo artists will do things differently than I describe or in some instances even skip some of these steps. This does not necessarily mean that the artist is wrong; it just means that there is more than one way to skin a cat. So to speak. But do be aware that any major variations from the process described below could be an indication of a problem. You may want to discuss with your artist, their procedures in advance.
Let us assume that you have nailed down your tattoo design and have your desired artist picked out. A truly professional artist will require that you show valid identification and proof of age. You may also have to fill out other paperwork and give some other types of personal data. This will vary from shop to shop and has little bearing on the actual process.
Most tattoo parlors will require payment for their services before they begin. This again will vary from shop to shop and each will vary in the types of payment that they accept. You should always request a receipt for your payment.
Now you are ready for the chair. This can be in an open area or a separate room. This will vary between shops and also vary with the part of the body you are having tattooed. If you prefer a private room, you should talk to parlor personnel about this in advance. There are varying styles of chairs for different tattoos, so a private room may not always be convenient for the parlor to furnish. Your artist should do everything in their power to make you feel comfortable and accommodate your requests or tell you why they cannot.
Preparing the tattoo area. Rubbing alcohol is the most common substance used to clean the area that will receive the tattoo. Once the area is cleaned, then the area will be shaved with a new disposable razor to remove any hair. The area has to be clean shaven because any presence of hair can cause problems. The immediate and surrounding area will be cleaned again, making sure there is no hair remaining and everything is set to proceed.
Making a stencil of your tattoo design. The artist will most likely use a thermal-fax machine to make a stencil of the tattoo design. The machine will transfer your design onto a special thermal type paper to be used as a stencil. The artist will then use the stencil to transfer the design onto your skin. To aid in the transfer process, the artist will use soap, water or even stick deodorant to moisten the skin. These substances allow the design to transfer better and provide more color on your skin. When the stencil is removed, you will have a purple-ish blue impression of the future tattoo remaining on your skin.
Your artist will begin preparing their tattoo equipment. The ink will be put into little small cups they call "ink caps". They will remove the needles and tubes from the sterile pouches and place them into their tattoo machine. A clean container of distilled water will be another of the items on the work table. This will be used for cleaning the needles during the tattoo process and for changing colors.
Now for the line work! A small amount of ointment will be placed over the transferred design. The ointment will help the transfer to stay longer and prevent it from being accidentally rubbed off. The ointment will also allow the needle to slide along the skin more smoothly. Now that the ointment is in place, the artist will begin their line work. At this point, is where your heart will start to race and panic will set in. Take slow, nice, deep breaths and try to relax. Do not hold your breath. The first minute or two will be the toughest. After a few minutes, your nerve endings will get used to the process and the pain will slowly subside.
Time for shading and color. After the line work is complete, your artist will breathe a little bit easier knowing that you have grown accustom to the process and they are done with the transfer. Now the artist can do their thing and begin adding shading and color; if your tattoo is going to have color. Depending on the size of your tattoo, your artist may switch to a different set of needles. The needles used for shading and color are called magnums (or mags). There is a possibility that they may even switch tattoo machines. The shading and coloring usually moves along quite rapidly and then your tattoo will be complete.
Now that your done, it is time for a little fun! The artist will clean the tattoo good, and some will even apply a hot towel to it. Then, if your tattoo is somewhat of a specialty or the artist needs to build up their portfolio they will ask to take a picture. If you brought a camera along, you might ask the artist to take a picture for yourself. The ointment that will be applied to the tattoo will cause a glaze. So, if you want a picture of the tattoo, it would be best to do it before the ointment is applied. If for some reason you do not want the artist to take a photo, just say no. You are not obligated in any way to let them do this.
To your body, your tattoo is a wound and will require care for proper healing. A protective layer of ointment will be applied to the tattoo to prevent airborne bacteria that may cause infections. A securely taped bandage will then be applied. Follow the recommendations of your artist when they tell you how long to leave the bandage in place and prepare for your tattoo aftercare.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-42639756297245027372013-12-17T04:38:00.003-08:002013-12-17T04:38:49.871-08:00Design Your Tattoo - 6 Tips For You Before Getting a Tattoo<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Want to find a tattoo design</b>? When you have started the search, you may now feel a bit worried. The reason is obvious. The tattoo you choose will be staying with you forever. If you finally dislike the tattoo, you will regret definitely.
So, here are 8 top tips for your entire "tattoo journey", from the selection of the tattoo design to the after-care procedures.
Tip 1: Be Aware of the Tattoo Trends
People get inked for different purposes. Some may want to express a certain meaning while others want to follow trends. If you are in the latter group, you may want to pay attention to your choice carefully, especially the tattoo designs and tattoo placement.
In the tattoo industry, there are lots of trends arising. For example, the chain link design was popular in the past. People liked to ink this design around the ankle, bicep or wrist. However, most people regard this tattoo outdated now. You will never want to have an outdated tattoo on your skin.
For the placement, people especially women like to have the tattoo on the lower back. This is very popular until now. As there are more and more people choosing to get a lower back tattoo, a term "tramp stamps" has emerged. Some people think it is just for categorization. However some may consider the term offensive because it is sometimes used to mean a woman just follows the trend without thinking.
Of course it is completely alright to have whatever tattoo on wherever you like. As long as it meets your personality, no one can criticize it. Remember, do not make yourself regret after being inked.
Tip 2: Spend Time Finding the Best Tattoo
Finding a favorite tattoo design takes time but it totally worth it. There are ways for you to choose the tattoo.
The most convenient way is to choose from an online tattoo design gallery. You can search a number of this kind of websites over the Internet. Some of them are free while some require you to pay a small amount of one-time membership fee. Considering the importance of getting a tattoo that you will never regret, it is acceptable to join the membership programs because their tattoo designs are normally more creative and unique.
If you are tired of browsing the Internet, you could enter a local tattoo parlor and you will be given some books on tattoo designs. You may feel embarrassed that you have read their books but you finally do not ask the tattoo artist to do the job. However, do not think in this way. Go to more tattoo parlors and read more tattoo designs. The one who will wear the tattoo is you.
The third way to get a tattoo design is to DIY. You can draw one with your imagination. Just draw what you want to represent and then take it to the tattoo artist. You will then have a very unique tattoo.
Tip 3: Choose the Appropriate Part to Get Inked
Consider how painful you can tolerate during the tattoo procedure. If this is your first time getting a tattoo, you may want to choose a part that you are comfortable with.
It will be more painful if you choose to have the tattoo on bony areas like neck, ankle, spine, shoulders and hands. You will feel more comfortable if your tattoo is inked on thighs, buttocks, stomach or upper arm.
Tip 4: Test the Tattoo Design First
It is strongly advised that you get a henna design of the tattoo you choose on the part you want before getting the permanent one. This will allow you to wear the tattoo design for 1 to 2 weeks. You can feel if you really like the tattoo or not so that you will not regret in future.
Tip 5: Ask Others for Opinions
It is a good idea to ask your friends your family members how they feel about your tattoo design. But you also need to bear in mind that you are the one wearing the tattoo. Their thoughts should not play the most important role.
Tip 6: Be Careful of What to Take Before Getting the Tattoo
Some people say that drinking alcohol is helpful to reduce pain. I am not going to say it is wrong but it would be risky for you. Since alcohol can thin your blood, it will make you bleed more during the tattoo process. Also, some tattoo artist will refuse the tattooing once you have taken alcohol because it makes their job more difficult and risky.
If you really need something to reduce pain, you may ask the tattoo artist for advice. Normally, pain relievers like Motrin are allowed. But the best option is to ask the professionals, your tattoo artist.
Tip 7: Learn Tattoo Etiquette
Yes, you may not have heard this kind of thing but it is a good idea to keep yourself up-to-date with the tattoo etiquette. For example, your tattoo artist may ask if you are a tenderfoot. If you do not know the meaning, you may feel confused and your tattoo experience may be not the happiest one.
Tip 8: Pay Attention to After-care Procedures
Once you have the tattoo job done, listen carefully to the tattoo artist how you should take care of the tattoo. Ask them any question if you are not sure. It is important for you to keep the tattoo nicely.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-78796461490511891332013-12-17T04:35:00.001-08:002013-12-17T04:35:19.039-08:00Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b> Most critical people have always believed that tattoos on the skin</b> of people are nothing but evil incarnate. Most of these people would not care to understand that many tribes used tattoos as a cultural expression to depict certain inspiring meanings. Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs were specifically used to explain the fabric that held various tribes in all its color, design and splendor. And to therefore understand what the tattoo depictions and their meanings are, is to objectively consider, especially for the judgmental folks, that tattoos don't just grace the biceps and backs for rappers and hooligans alone, but other good people who have something to say about their cultures.
The basic tribal tattoo is characterized by long and solid symmetrical designs which look like sharp piercing spears and glowing flames. These designs are derived from ancient tribal outfits which used the tattoos as a social distinguishing factor that basically showed that you belonged to the class of warriors and you - you belong to the wise men class. Moreover, the tattoos were a sign to galore the numerous achievements of a particular tribe probably over another and so on to the social stature of a tribesman. In the current and more civilized dispensation, Tribal art and Tattoos have grown or basically transformed into tattoos that are now used for artistic reasons. And looking at how solid and texturally beautiful and powerful the tattoos are and their designs showing certain exquisite intricacies, one could begin to understand why they are popular.
Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs go back to the Egyptian super power era and then crossed to other nations with the same tenacity that it had in its inception. The basic symbolism of tribal art is now lost, only tribal scholars seem to understand them, and aesthetics has therefore taken hold of the essence of the tattoos. But if you are very keen, looking at the tribes in the world that still hold on to their cultures, tribes in West Africa, Asia and South America, you will still see their witchdoctors, hunters, chiefs and "warriors" still adorned in distinguishing tribal patterns.
Some basic meanings of Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs
Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs are touted as the first tattoos to ever see the earth's face, and their beginnings can be abrogated to Africa, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand, North America, Taiwan, South America, Philippines and Europe. The tattoos were also a defense of sorts against evil spirits that many tribes believed would attack a tribesman if he did not arm himself with the right tattoos. In fact, the tattoos were considered as a means to getting intimate with the gods as they were believed to carry powers of magic that the tribes people believed came from their gods. With such a superstitious streak, you can begin to appreciate the importance and paramount feeling of tribal art tattoos. The designs there of were a reflection of the magic, spirits and presence of gods in different shades and forms, all in a bid to make an abode of the gods.
The western culture can be said to have killed the cultural inclinations and meanings of the tribal tattoos and done away with the gods and evil spirit that the said tattoos expressed and valued. As earlier mentioned, the tattoos are now viewed and marked simply for decorative and aesthetic reasons alone. The rest could be said to be now sealed in the deep annals of history, only to be thought over and not to be reincarnated.
When you think of Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs, the most renowned tattoos are the Tribal Dragon Tattoos that you could see, especially in the Kung Fu movies or action movies with the Yakuza "Mafia." Then, there is the Tribal Sun Tattoos and the Tribal Cross Tattoos that were more of a religious, god's agent of expression, and lastly the Tribal Scorpion Tattoos of especially Asia and South America origins showing the strength of the warrior and his "scorpionic" stealth. Of course the four are just representatives of the so many other tribal images that graced the earth with their full glory and splendor.
Women and tribal tattoos
Even women were included in the sphere of tribal tattoos acquisition and the moon, sun, claws and stars were some predominant forms of tattoos for them. These women forms are still common in the current aesthetic dispensation and you can see this on the skins of many young ladies. In the ancient tribal tattoos period, black was the sole color used to mark out the tattoo forms. However, for the aesthetic times and especially for women, more colors have been added to create a feminine feeling of creativity and variety. And since women value adornment, the tattoos are inked on their necks, legs, arms, wrists and chest among other areas. The designs also have a feminine touch with butterflies and personalized tribal tattoos with initials being the most common.
Men and tribal tattoos
Tribal art and tattoos for men are basically a reflection of the macho man with his rank and status. Designs like the dragon tattoos with its reptile strength being that the dragon is considered in Asiatic mythology as the creator of the universe, and the thorn tattoos as a reflection of masculine beauty both unfettered and uncorrupted, are some of the masculine tribal tattoos most valued. Consider celebrities like Mike Tyson with his infamous tribal tattoo, David Beckham adorned with so many as an expression of love for his wife, Victoria and his sons, and 50 Cent the rapper, with tribal tattoos covering the whole of his back.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-54658214105326699472013-12-17T04:30:00.003-08:002013-12-17T04:30:30.605-08:00Tattoo Designs - Which to Choose<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Choosing a tattoo for the first time can be a hard thing to do</b>, especially when the tattoo is going to be permanent on your body for the rest of your life. Now which tattoo designs should you choose? First thing you need to consider is WHY you are getting the tattoo, what is your motive behind the tattoo? What do you want to express through the tattoo? This will surely help you cut down your search options so that you can choose the perfect tattoo design that you want.
I have a few in my mind that I don't mind sharing, so here they are:
- If you enjoy outside stuff such as trees, nature in general, animals, and other things, you can use this as a motivation to get the tattoo in this category.
- Another thing you can think about is if you love art. What kind of artist comes to your mind, what kind of art design comes to your mind and stuff along those areas.
- There are a lot of people out there that use famous people such as poets, music artists and what not.
- These days, I myself have seen many people use Graffiti type of tattoo's on their body all the time.
- Many people these days are also looking at Tribal or Celtic types of tattoo's to show off on their body.
- Some of the other tattoo designs include cultural tattoos, historical tattoos, etc.
- You know what would be a good idea, getting Abstract Tattoo's on your body. I have seen people use this type as well.
- A unique way to express is writing quotes in different languages on your body as well.
- Maybe you can try tattoo mixing? Perhaps mix several different tattoos into some type of tattoo?
You know what would make you really stand out is if you created your OWN type of tattoo. Sure, you can go to a Tattoo parlor and get a random tattoo through a design book, but does it really make sense to be unoriginal? Would you not like to be creative and want to stand out from the crowd? You can create your own types of tattoo(s) if you want. Let me share a few ideas with you just to give you a head start.
- Neck to Leg, Full out Fire Dragon on back or front of body
- Crying baby from your neck to your legs on your back or front
These are just a few ideas that you may consider. In all my years of tattoo designing and studying, I have never seen those kinds of tattoos done to anyone before, so this may be a good chance for you to snag a pretty good design or designs.
Now you maybe thinking, why create my own tattoos when I can just get a already created one? As I've said above, it's better to be unique than to carry an overused tattoo. You can add your OWN personal touch to your tattoo. Add as much detail you want to your tattoo, as much as you want. Just remember than the bigger in details your tattoo is, the more expensive your tattoo may get, depending on which tattoo parlor you go to, just keep that in mind.
There is one type of tattoo that interests me the most out of everything and that is Full Sleeve Tattoo Designs. What is it you may ask? Full sleeve tattoo design is the popularity tattoo designs that not are only carried by a regular person, but famous people such as celebrities, soccer players, football players, basketball players and other sports people carry, as well as many other types of famous people.
One of the main reasons as to why people really do this type of tattooing is because they want to unravel a story that they are trying to give off. For example, I have seen a famous soccer player that carries a full arm tattoo and his tattoo signifies what he loves, which is soccer and the love for his country. People in this type of tattooing always express personal touches and personal expressions.
There is one thing that I would like to warn you about and what to do about it. You are going to be stuck with a tattoo for a LONG, LONG time, so you might as well choose a tattoo worth your while. So you should do what some famous people have done. Start your tattoo design off small, meaning start your tattoo design small and then work your way up from there. The beauty of having new technology is that you can see how a tattoo will look on you before you wear it, so be sure to look on the computer to see if the tattoo is right for you or not. Start off with a small tattoo and then work your way from there. Carefully choose every portion of your tattoo remembering that you WILL be stuck with this tattoo for a very long time. You may want to put several small tattoos together to make a larger tattoo or you could put a few large tattoos together to make a rather large, but unique tattoo to show off.
So basically, after all of the information I have shared with you in this article, I just want to sum it all up by giving you a short summary. What I have talked to you above in this article can be summarized like this:
1. Gather up a design idea for your tattoo (either from a design book or your own design)
2. Finalize on a design that will perfectly suit you and the type of person you are.
3. Find a tattoo artist
a. This shouldn't be much of a hard task at all. Every city has tattoo designs, just look on the Internet if you have trouble.
4. Test your tattoo design
5. Have your tattoo design done on your body.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-6760371772861117062013-12-17T04:21:00.001-08:002013-12-17T04:21:25.155-08:00Finding the Best Back Tattoo Designs For You <b>Since your back is the flattest and widest part of your body</b>, it makes some sense that it is perfect location for a tattoo. And since the "canvas" is so large, you can be creative with the back tattoo designs. A lot of people start off with a small tattoo design or two on their backs before migrating to a large tattoo that connects everything together.
And the process can cover a period of time because quite frankly, the large back tattoo designs requires a lot of thinking. And why? Obviously because the tattoo design covers a large area, it will be very difficult and expensive to remove if you have regrets. So for most people, taking it slow and easy by starting off with a back tattoo or two is the perfect way to go before going all out and getting a single large tattoo for the back area.
Again, I strongly urge you to put a lot of thought into your back tattoo design BEFORE you get it done! And for anyone who never had a tattoo done before, there is nothing wrong with getting a small tattoo or two at first. Just to see how you like them because tattoos are not for everyone.
To start off, I suggest that you check out the tattoo studios in your area. And take the time to explore the tattoo design possibilities. Do not feel rushed. If a tattoo artist tries to rush you or you feel uncomfortable with them, walk away and find someone else. But find a good tattoo artist that you absolutely feel good about. I say this for two reasons. First of all, that tattoo artist must be a good one, not necessarily a cheap one. Because many times, you get what you pay for. And tattoos are pretty permanent. So get a good one. The second thing that is very important is how they treat their equipment and how careful they are with it. It is very important for them to follow the regulations and rules to prevent passing any diseases to you. You only want a tattoo, not a death sentence or a lousy design imprinted on your back.
And when you do find a tattoo studio that looks promising. If the tattoo artist is good or has a lot of confidence in his or her abilities, they are going to allow you to look at their flash designs in books. If you find a design that you like, more the better! And the variety and depth of many tattoos will astonish you.
The flash tattoo designs that you find at the old-school tattoo studios will have animals of all kinds, butterflies, dragons, fantasy art, nature scenes, tribal style tattoos, Asian art and lettering, Celtic knots, flowers and skulls. You name it and they have it.
And your tattoo artist is going to have a portfolio of their best work in a book. And you may like one or two of them. My suggestion is to try to customize it a little so that your tattoo is original and fresh. Looking at the photographs of other back tattoo designs might give you some inspiration on what design that appeals to you.
Don't forget to do a little crawling on the Internet for some other back tattoo designs and ideas. There are sites that have a huge gallery of flash tattoo designs that you can download (usually for a fee) and print out for your tattoo artist to trace on your back.
Another good source for tattoo design ideas can be the tattoo magazines that you find at your bookstores. For those who are more creative and a pretty good artist can even design their own tattoo!
But even if you are NOT a good artist, don't let that stop you. There are tons of awesome tattoo designs that appeals to every single whim and taste. The only thing you need to decide on is the colors, shading and size of the tattoo. A good tattoo artist can help you out with that one.
And after you done your research, you can gather all the ideas together and try to come up with the most perfect tattoo design for you! And while trying to decide what exactly you want, consider a design that perfectly encapsulates of who you are and what you are all about. A great tattoo is one that reflects the best characteristics of you, one that inspires you to greatness, makes you laugh or makes you remember something very important and meaningful to you.
So there you are. You can choose to get a full back tattoo, a lower back tattoo, or a shoulder blade tattoo. The choice is yours but take the time to look at all the possible tattoo designs before choosing the final tattoo design for you. Doing so ensures that when you are getting tattooed, you know it is going to be a great one and you will be proud of it too. Tattoos are almost permanent and you will love it for the rest of your life.
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<br />WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-29558237425655676162013-12-17T04:17:00.002-08:002013-12-17T04:17:34.995-08:00How to Find the Right Tattoo Artist - Online and Offline<div style="text-align: justify;">
The internet is one of the most successful tools and findings of modern times. With the internet even searching for the most brilliant tattoo designs have become absolutely affordable, easy, fast and less time consuming. Without the internet and before its invention, the only source of finding the best tattoo designs was to rely on the design books with the tattoo artists or at the tattoo parlor.
With the tattoo designs from a design book the choices of tattoo designs become extremely limited. This is very much true especially when the area in which you live has only one tattoo parlor. Moreover you will have to go to the parlor physically to get access to these limited designs.
The internet and the abundance of tattoo design galleries and websites have actually opened up endless options to access the most amazing tattoo designs. Not only that, the icing on the cake is actually the ability to access thousands of great tattoo designs from the comfort of your home.
Once you have decided to get a tattoo, it is important that you take enough time in deciding the design and layout of the tattoo design that you want to get imprinted on you. This is because almost all of the tattoo designs are almost permanent and require a surgery or laser treatment for their removal.
If you want access to tattoo designs of commendable quality and supreme intricacy then browsing quality tattoo galleries becomes absolutely necessary. There are two types of websites that offer you access to tattoo designs: the free ones and the paid ones.
Although you may be tempted to go for the free websites, when you remember the fact that these tattoos are going to remain with you on your skin for the rest of the life, you may want to think twice about these free tattoo galleries and websites.
One another thing that you need to consider with regards to using the services of the free websites is that there are thousands of tattoo enthusiasts like you who are also looking at the same designs that you are looking. So most probably chances are that you will not have a unique tattoo if you choose a design from one of these free websites.
The tattoo designs on these free websites are very basic and common in their design and structure. Hence it is always recommended to use the services of a tattoo website which charge a nominal fee. The advantage of the paid websites is that the designs found in these are most probably unique in nature as there is money involved in accessing these designs.
The number of people who actually pay a fee and access these designs are bound to be less and hence you stand a fair chance of having a tattoo that is unique to you alone. Furthermore, these websites have the luxury of getting the services of professional tattoo artists and designers and there are a number of designs that are continuously added to their website galleries.
There are actually thousands of designs distributed in multiple categories to browse through in these paid websites. You need waste your time and efforts browsing through multiple web pages to select the best tattoo design.
So finally you have decided to get a tattoo done. You have deeply thought about it being a permanent imprint on your body. You have decided on the type of tattoo that you want to have and you have also decided the location in your body that you want to get the tattoo done. Now the biggest question in front of you is: Where and from whom should I get my tattoo done?
Do some research. Inquire with your friends and relatives who currently have tattoos done for them. Ask them how clean the tattoo parlor was. Ask them whether they were satisfied with the final outcome of the tattoo. Most tattoo parlors do not have reservations in referring to customers who have got their tattoos done from them for some recommendations.
While you do some research as specified above, do not rely on them entirely. Try to research on your own. Browse the net for tattoo parlors near to your place, call them up and they should be comfortable answering any questions that you may have.
Most tattoo parlors will also be happy to let you inspect and get accustomed to their parlor surroundings and environment even before you decide on getting your tattoo done from them. When you do such a visit, check the parlor for cleanliness.
Ensure that all the tools and tattoo equipments used are properly cleaned and sterilized before every use. Also ensure that all the needles that are in use are of the disposable types and are not being reused between one customer and the other.
Speak to the tattoo artists and staff members of the parlor and see if you are comfortable and at ease in asking any and several questions to them. The fact is that if you are not comfortable talking with them then you will not feel comfortable in letting them ink a permanent mark on your body.
Check for the range of photographs that the tattoo artist or parlor have done before. One important tip in this regard is to check for the variety of tattoo designs that the artist or parlor is capable of delivering. Also compare the art with the actual outcome of the tattoo to check how close the resemblance between the two is.
Ensure that the tattoo artist is capable of doing both simple as well as complex designs. While anybody can tattoo a cross or a skull, not all artists can skillfully tattoo a butterfly or a rose or calligraphy designs of a name.
Put the internet to optimal use while finding the tattoo parlor or artist in your area. Simply type "tattoos" along with the name of your area into any search engine and it will spit out a huge list of such artists and parlors which undertake the service of tattooing.
However be diligent when you decide to settle for a tattoo artist or parlor in your area. Especially take enough care to double check the credentials of such artists and parlors listed on the internet as the internet claims might in some cases vary from personal experiences.
Remember that you are getting a lifelong imprint done in your body permanently. Hence be doubly sure of what you want to get tattooed, where you want to get tattooed and from whom you want to get tattooed.
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<b>When your considering getting</b> a tattoo you have a wide variety of different tattoo designs to choose from. You can also design your own tattoos and be as unique as possible. However, have you ever wondered what are the best designs of tattoos?
Well if you have then you will find the list below very interesting. These are the 10 best tattoos by their popularity and high demand.
Cross Tattoos: These are one of the most popular tattoos available today. They symbolize hope, faith, belief and sacrifice. Cross tattoos are sometimes used to represent a family member or someone close who has passed away.
Butterfly Tattoos: Butterfly tattoo designs are often chosen by women. These tattoos have a lot of different meaning and also have a variety of different designs.
Dragon Tattoos: Dragon tattoos have always been popular. These classic tattoos are popular among men and women. Originating from the Chinese and Japanese culture these designs of dragon tattoos represent the basic 4 elements water, wind, earth, and fire.
Crown Tattoos: The designs of crown tattoos symbolize leadership and authority. A lot of people use crown tattoos to display command and power.
Love Tattoos: Love tattoos have always been popular and there are many different variations of this tattoo design. Most people use these love tattoo designs as a way of showing love and devotion.
Angel Tattoos: Angel tattoo designs usually represent protection and the faith a person has in God. These designs of tattoos also symbolize guidance or a guardian.It's not uncommon to see people using angel tattoos as a memorial for a loved one.
Tribal Tattoos: Tribal tattoos seem to continue to become more popular. Tribal has always covered a wide variety of tattoo designs.
Star Tattoos: Star tattoos are often looked at as the symbol of truth and hope. These designs of tattoos are very popular and it has been said that star tattoos represent the struggle against the dark forces. Some of the more popular designs of star tattoos include the pentagram and hexagram star.
Phoenix Tattoos: The pheonix is a legendary bird which represents fire. The designs of pheonix tattoos represent rebirth and resurrection.
Wing Tattoos: The designs of wing tattoos have inspirational and spiritual meaning. These wing tattoos symbolize elevation, freedom, and speed. Wing tattoos are sometimes associated with angel tattoos.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-38017988759534447712013-12-17T04:05:00.003-08:002013-12-17T04:05:35.837-08:00Removal of Tattoo - A Growing Industry<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The removal of tattoo has turned into a growing industry these days</b>. Many people get tattoos every day. Some get it when they are very young and wild and it just seems like the thing to do. Some go out drinking one night, and end up with a tattoo. Some people just make the decision and believe they will want it for good, but then end up regretting it.
If you want to remove a tattoo, you are not alone. There are thousands of people with questions regarding tattoo removal out there. In fact, the tattoo removal industry is an industry of itself. It is estimated that 50 percent of the people that get tattoos end up wanting to remove them.
Removal of tattoo is not fun. It is also sometimes not very effective. Removing your tattoo is many times a lot more painful that getting it was, and costs a lot more as well. Here are some facts about tattoo removal:
Removal of Tattoo by Laser
The most common method used for tattoo removal is tattoo removal by laser. Nowadays there are many different options for tattoo removal, which are less costly than laser, but laser is still the most used practice for removing a tattoo.
Removing tattoos by laser is done by sending concentrated pulses of light through a laser to break up particles of ink on your top skin layer. Different wavelengths of light are used to treat the different colors of ink. A patient usually undergoes several treatments, depending on each specific tattoo. However, there is never a guarantee of complete success.
Removal of tattoo by laser does cause a lot of pain on the patient. It is a much more painful process than getting the actual tattoo itself, and usually some sort of anesthetic is administered to remove the tattoo by laser. There is usually blistering and scabbing after the sessions, which are scheduled anywhere from three weeks to three months apart. There is also a possibility of scarring.
Tattoo removal by laser takes anywhere from one to ten sessions, depending if it is a home made tattoo (which usually takes from 1 - 4 weeks) or a professional tattoo (which usually takes from 5 to 10 weeks). These sessions are expensive, ranging anywhere from $200 to $800. A large tattoo can cost thousands of dollars to remove.
Other Removal of Tattoo Techniques
There are a few different techniques that are possible to use to remove your own tattoo. You don't have to undergo surgery or laser. There are several do it yourself and home tattoo removal procedures that are being used somewhat successfully every day.
TCA seems to be one of the most highly and safely recommended methods. This was the method that was mostly used before laser, which is a lot more costly.
There are also tattoo removal and tattoo fading creams. Of course, they are not all the same. Some work better than others.
There are about six different at home methods that are recommended. Then again, not all methods are suited for all individuals.
Removal of Tattoo Techniques Don't Work That Well
Depending on the colors of the inks used, some colors will never come off, and the result will be a lighter tattoo, even after using removal techniques. Sometimes you may have to have your skin surgically removed and stretched to get rid of a tattoo entirely.
Some people cover up their tattoos instead of trying to remove them. They could leave an ugly scar in the shape of the tattoo, even with expensive removal techniques.
Rethink Getting a Tattoo
Before you get a tattoo, think it through. I know it seems like a good idea, but just think how many people regret it. They go through horrible ordeals to have them removed. Of course, the bigger the tattoo, the worse results you will probably have and the more pain and expenses you will have to endure.
For many people, getting a tattoo turns out to be the biggest regret of their lives. They are sometimes presented with having to go through as many as 20 sessions and paying hundreds of dollars a session to have them removed. If you are not wealthy, this is a big expense for many people.
And even after so many treatments, there are no real guarantees of a perfect removal, no matter what method you use.
Think of the opportunities that may also be taken from you because of the tattoos. Models have a hard time and many times lose jobs because of tattoos; some people always have to cover up their tattoos at work; think of getting older, when tattoos don't look so cool; and think of the hindrance it might cause in a relationship where the other party does not really think it's a "nice" thing to have.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-10187365677231831722013-12-17T04:01:00.004-08:002013-12-17T04:01:40.034-08:00A Brief History of Tattoos<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Tattooing has been a part of human society for thousands</b> of years and can be found among ancient and native cultures throughout the world. The earliest tattoo to date was found on the famous "Iceman" mummy. Estimated to have lived around 3300 BC and discovered in 1991 in the northern Italian Alps, the mummy revealed approximately 57 tattoos on its ankles, back of the knees and lower back. It is believed that these tattoos were for medicinal purposes, possibly a form of ancient acupuncture.
Tattoos have also been found on Egyptian mummies (though only female) and are evidenced in many cultures worldwide, including Greek, Ainu, Mayan, Aztec, Norse and Saxon. Tattooing in Asia is thousands of years old.
Polynesians have one of the richest tattooing cultures in the world. The word tattoo comes from Tahitian word "tatu" which means "to mark something." The history of the tattoo in the Polynesian culture reaches back over two thousand years, and Polynesian tattoos are considered among the most detailed and complex. For Polynesians, tattooing is considered spiritual and sometimes can cover the entire body. Even today, the tradition of tattooing by hand is considered almost sacred by Polynesians, and the craft is passed from father to son, much like serving an apprenticeship.
The Hawaiian culture is renowned for its tattoos. In the Hawaiian society, traditional tattoo art, known as kakau, is performed not only for the purposes of individualism and ornamentation but also to guard one's spirit, health and well-being. Hawaiian tattoos are typically intricate, mimicking elements of nature such as leaves, reeds, plants, and certain creatures of nature such as lizards, tortoises, butterflies or fish.
Around 1000 AD, Polynesian settlers found their way to New Zealand and became known as the Maori. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the Maori had developed their culture significantly. One notable aspect of their culture was the development and use of the tattoo, which was called the moko. In this culture, the tattoo or moko, was used to depict societal status, tribal affiliation and ancestry. Known for the full face tattoo, the Maori tattooing was actually performed by carving and chiseling the skin. Being master carvers of wood, the Maori used their skill to create intricate designs in their skin too. The tradition of tattooing or carving also expanded to the lower torso, extending from the waist to the knees.
All Polynesian peoples have a common thread when it comes to tattoos. They believe that a person's spirit or life force can be represented in their tattoo and thus it has a tremendous significance among their society.
Regardless of purpose, tattoos have played an important role in ritual and tradition. As described above, the motivation for having a tattoo can stem from a variety of reasons. Over time, society's elite such as royalty and czars have had tattoos to distinguish themselves from the rest of their social order. In a negative sense, some cultures have used tattoos for just the opposite purpose -to distinguish an element of their society for the purpose of discrimination or segregation.
Regardless of the reason or the society, there can be no dispute that the tattoo has a place in history. This is also true in American society, where the tattoo has evolved tremendously. It was in the United States that the first electric tattoo gun was developed, based upon the technology and principles of Thomas Edison. It was this tattoo gun that revolutionized the art of tattooing by making the process simpler for artists and also for those getting tattoos.
Prior to the seventies, the tattoo was considered the mark of bikers, sailors, freaks, and carnival ride operators and was held in disdain by most of American society (except for Hawaiians). While in the 1940's during World War II many in the service got a tattoo, the process of getting a tattoo was considered an "underground" activity subject to health concerns, and considered dangerous by many. However, in the seventies, tattooing started to take on a new significance during a time when the American society was undergoing many cultural changes. These cultural changes, included the development and increased popularity of civil rights, as well as gay and lesbian, peace advocate and women's lib groups. The peace sign and the marijuana leaf became very popular in the late sixties and seventies as a sign of counter-culture beliefs as tattooing started to creep into the middle class of American society. Today, tattooing is more popular than ever with some claiming that as many as a third of Americans under the age of forty have a tattoo. With this popularity, the tattoo parlor has largely evolved to become a safer, more acceptable place in society and even tattooists are now being considered among the ranks of American artists, more and more having an education in art and/or health.
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WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-29566702481931672442013-03-27T08:06:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.956-08:00Interesting Facts About Swallow Tattoos<p style="text-align: justify;">History of Swallow Tattoos</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The swallow tattoo is said to be the representation of sailing capability for seafarers several centuries ago. Tattoos were displayed on the upper bodies of sailors who completed 5,000 nautical miles of voyage or more on rough seas. The most experienced mariner had the most number of tattoos. These were the experienced voyagers who have traveled all around the globe, and to have this tattoo represented the emblem of eminence. Likewise, swallows helped in finding directions during those early times. When navigators saw these birds, it meant that the ship was near the shore. It was an indication that the journey has been completed successfully and the sturdy sea travelers were finally home. The myth was that swallows were responsible for bringing the souls of sailors who died while in the midst of an expedition to heaven. As a result, swallows were treated with utmost esteem and confidence.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Should You Get One?</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The swallow tattoo has emerged once more as a popular design for men and women in these modern times. Apart from the significance mentioned above, this tattoo has several other meanings such as the following:</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The tattoo stands for a homecoming and sense of pride in your origins and people.<br/>It meant faithfulness and true love. This bird will only have one mate for an entire lifetime so two swallow tattoos represented true love. The person gets this tattoo as a sign of commitment to loved ones, next of kin or very intimate acquaintances. In some Middle East countries, the tattoo was the beginning of a new affection.<br/>The swallow tattoo means the triumph over an impediment or enduring an adversity in life.<br/>It is also a symbol for having been incarcerated and gaining liberty. In short, you can see a lot of former convicts with this particular tattoo.<br/>Finally, the tattoo epitomizes power. Strong and fierce fighters (such as boxers) had swallows stamped on their backs. In England and Australia, the tattoos were a sign of so-called fast fists.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Designs of Modern Swallow Tattoos</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The conventional tattoo of a swallow imitates the variety and meaning of the skin design that the seafarers of early years sported. The original patterns were plain, understated and done in black or subdued colors. However, the modern-day swallow tattoos have more style and made up of multiple shades. People opt for these skin emblems for a variety of reasons. In fact, a number of movie stars like Johnny Depp and Christina Applegate love these tattoos. The meaning of sporting this tattoo has evolved during the past hundreds of years. It is related to well-being, prosperity, loyalty, and the difficulties of long-distance treks. Yet, it still has some relevance to the early maritime tattoos which were the preferences of mariners.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Females have these tattoos done on their shoulders, lower backs, necks and hips while males prefer the insignias on the neck, hands and chest. Tattoo experts say that it is important to understand first the meaning and history behind this tattoo before getting one.</p>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-62223384018789823032013-03-27T08:05:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.946-08:00The 5 Primary Styles of Tattoos<p style="text-align: justify;">Fine line black and gray tattoos originated within the Chicano communities of East LA and nearby cities of southern California. This style became very popular throughout the Nineteen Seventies. Utilization of a single-needle created fine lines with sleek and refined shading in varied shades using black and gray. This once notorious style became iconic among prison and jail inmates because creating a tattoo gun was very simple. These artsy sketches embody roses, skulls, crosses, portrait style images, gang membership identifications and codes, hidden meanings associated with the origin of criminal deeds, and memorial tattoos for lost loved ones or family members. Today this style is very popular. You can find fine line black and grey tattoos everywhere you look, it is no longer just a prison or jail tattoo. Tattoo artist all over the world have mastered this style and taken it to new heights.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Biomechanical tattoos for the hardcore sci-fi or industrial fanatics are a tricky alternative. This style rose to the its height of popularity during the 1980's, and slowly lost its lure by the end of the 1990's. This style has begun to make a comeback due to the advancement in ink and the creative minds of today's tattoo extraordinary artist's. Paired with ripped apart flesh or robotic components, these forms of tattoos look best when placed on muscled areas of the body. Visualize your legs, arms, or maybe a neck tattoo and get galvanized by fantastical machinery of a tattoo designed just for you. you will possibly opt to draw the look yourself or look around for a talented artist who specializes in biomechanical.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Asian style tattoos have been around the longest. Admired throughout the planet for their vibrant,colorful and graceful beauty unique designs, Asian tattoos range from language symbols to full body art tattoos of koi fish, cherry blossom tree tattoos, dragon and tiger tattoos. Geisha women are yet one more very common tattoo style if you wish to honor the pin-up women of the Asian world.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Tribal tattoos portray rich culture and meaning from Native American Indian history. Tribal tattoos became a really common armband piece during the 1990's and lost a lot of their significance within that process. True tribal tattooing practices are typically thought of as rites of passage and could involve monks, blessings, and other painful hand-poked tattooing styles. Abundant in spirited meaning these tribal tattoos mark from one period in life to another.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Traditional or old school style tattoos began showing up in New York during the Civil War, and was mostly sported by the military service men who wanted to show their patriotism and love for family and country.Ancient and old style tattoos are typically used interchangeably and their designs embody eagle tattoos, temptress women, ships and anchors. From memorial images to love and glory. tattoos One of the greatest and well-liked artists of all time was Norman Keith Collins, or commonly called "Sailor Jerry", he helped shape the culture of tattooing to what it is today.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">My family and I live in Phoenix Arizona; when we want to get a new tattoo we always go to Mike Fite Tattoos. The tattoo artist there specializes in American traditional style tattoos and that's what we like the most. I strongly recommend this studio if you are in the area.</p>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-52473769363155758452013-03-27T08:04:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.935-08:00Post Care For A New Tattoo<p style="text-align: justify;">You just got tattooed and want to take all the right precautions to make sure it does not get infected, keeps its vibrant colors and last a long time! From this point on, you are responsible for any infection or problem you may have with your new tattoo so if you don't take the proper steps to care for it, it's on you! It is very highly recommended that you follow all the proper steps of your after care so that your beautiful tattoo does not turn into a disaster.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Do Not Mess With The Bandage - The tattoo artist takes the time to cover up your new tattoo for a good reason. This is so no air-born bacteria will invade your wound. Remember as awesome as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound on your skin. This open area of flesh is in deed a breeding ground for bacteria and infection to invade. Leave your bandage on for at least two hours. As exciting as it is getting your new tattoo, you do not want to remove the bandage just to show your friends and family, they can wait a few hours until it is safe. The only reason to remove the bandage is if your artist covered your tattoo with a plastic or Saran wrap. These types of plastic wrap are very harmful to your tattoo, so you should remove it immediately. You're better off not having a bandage covering your tattoo than to suffocate your new tattoo with a plastic wrap.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Wash and Treat - Once you remove your bandage, it's time to wash your tattoo. Run lukewarm water over your tattoo with a mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap (generic brand antibacterial soaps are good choices, Provon and Satin are popular choices) to lightly wash off any ointment, blood or plasma and to completely your tattoo and the surrounding area. Do not use a wash cloth or material that is abrasive. Your hands are ultimately the best option for you to use in this case. (Now if your tattoo feels a bit slimy and slippery, do not worry this is probably from oozing plasma. Just try to lightly remove as much of it as possible - when the plasma dries on the surface of the tattoo, it will begin to create scabs.) Once you have cleaned your tattoo thoroughly you want to pat your tattoo and the surrounding the area firmly with a CLEAN paper towel or soft towel until it is completely dry. Next you need to apply a very light application of your choice of ointment covering the entire tattoo and surrounding area. You can use an A&D vitamin enriched ointment, a Bacitracin or a similar antibacterial ointment. You do not want to use Neosporin, it is not a good product for new tattoos and could cause you to lose color in your tattoo as well as possibly cause an allergic reaction such as little red bumps. Do not take this chance!</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Specialty Products and Lotions to Use - If you like, you can apply a specialty product like Aqua Phor, H2Ocean or Tattoo Goo. These brands are not necessary, there are other over the counter products that will work equally well, you choose with you would like to you and your tattoo artist can tell you their preference. Use this ointment as directed for the next 3-5 days. Once this time has passed, continue to clean your tattoo and follow the same steps, you can now start applying a lotion when needed instead of using the ointment, this will help keep your new tattoo soft. Make sure whatever lotion you decide to use is a dye and fragrance free lotion. Lubriderm is a highly recommended choice, but has been found to sting a bit when I applied. Eucerin is also a popular choice you can use without the stinging effect, again you can ask you tattoo artist what their recommendation would be.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Showering, Bathing, Hot Tubs, and Swimming areas - It is OK and a good idea to shower with your new tattoo. It's OK getting your tattoo wet too. Just be careful and do not let your new tattoo get soaked. Submerging your tattoo in water for an extended periods can cause serious damage, you will want to avoid this for 2-3 weeks, just remember not to saturate your new tattoo when taking a shower. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo when you are showering just rinse it off with water as quickly as possible. Avoid swimming in any body of water for at least 2 weeks.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Peeling and Scabbing - After a few days, you may start noticing your new tattoo to start peel and maybe even a scab a little and that is normal. An excessive amount of scabbing could be from your tattoo artist doing a poor job on your tattoo, but a little scabbing is normal and fine and you have no reason to start panicking. You should apply a warm moist compresses to the scabs and surrounding area for about 5 minutes at a time and continue this 2-3 times a day to soften the scabs and they will eventually fall off by themselves. You do not want to use ointment or lotion on a softened scab - wait, make sure to wait until it has completely dried. Also when your tattoo starts to itch, don't worry this just part of the healing process. It is very important to resist the urge to pick or scratch you tattoo! If your tattoo itches you can lightly slap it. while it is peeling, just apply some lotion. And just leave the scabbing alone and let it take care of its self. scabbing. Your tattoo is almost completed the healing process, and you are almost complete with the healing of your new tattoo!</p>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-59529040380785638552013-03-18T01:18:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.866-08:00Tattoo Aftercare - Ignore It, and Your Tattoo Might End Up a Mess<div id="article-content"> <p>Tattoo aftercare is vitally important to the health of your new tattoo, and it must not be ignored. Many people believe that once the needlework is done, their tattoo is a lock, but that is far from reality. The fact is that unless you properly care for your new tattoo, it could easily fade, lose saturation, flake, scar, or you could wind up with an infected mess on your body.</p><p>But if you ask a dozen tattoo artists how to take care of a new tattoo, you'll probably get a dozen different answers. The conclusion is that no one knows precisely what will work for everyone, so your best bet is to follow a conservative, consensus-driven aftercare procedure.</p><p>Before getting into any specifics, it's important that you follow your tattoo artist's directions precisely. If their guidance conflicts with this article, always refer to their instructions. But in the absence of directions, here's what you need to know.</p><p><strong>Tattoo Aftercare Do's</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li>Do use an approved aftercare moisturizer / healing cream</li> <li>Do leave your initial bandage over your tattoo for at least four to six hours, but no more than 12 hours</li> <li>Do keep your tattoo out of direct contact with water (this includes the shower)</li> <li>Do keep your tattoo moisturized</li> <li>Do pat your skin dry when the tattooed area gets wet</li> </ul><br/><strong>Tattoo Aftercare Don'ts</strong><p></p><p></p><ul> <li>Don't expose your tattoo to sunlight until fully healed</li> <li>Don't submerse your tattoo in water, and especially avoid chlorinated water</li> <li>Don't let your tattoo dry out completely</li> <li>Don't over moisturize your tattoo</li> <li>Don't pick your tattoo scabs</li> <li>Don't cover your tattoo with a bandage once the initial bandage has been removed</li> <li>Don't scratch, bruise, or allow anything to rub against your tattoo with friction</li> </ul><br/><strong>Tattoo Aftercare Procedure</strong><p></p><p>1) Four to six hours after you leave the tattoo parlor, wash your hands thoroughly with an antibacterial soap. You'll want to ensure that your hands are free from dirt, germs, or anything infectious.</p><p>2) Carefully remove the bandage that was placed over your tattoo at the parlor. With a mild antibacterial soap, carefully wash the tattooed area, removing any of the greasy covering, ink residue, blood, etc. You'll know the area is clean when it just feels like wet skin. Be very gentle with your skin. Pat your skin dry -- do not brush or rub dry.</p><p>3) Apply a thin layer of moisturizer / healing ointment. Popular brands recommended at parlors include A&D Ointment, Neosporin, and Bacitracin. There are also tattoo-specific products that are designed exclusively for aftercare, and they include Tattoo Goo, H2Ocean Aftercare, and Black Cat Tattoo Cream. If you have a large, expensive tattoo, or a tattoo with deep colors that you want to protect, they are probably worth the investment.</p><p>4) Three to four times per day, apply a thin film of anti-bacterial / healing ointment to your tattoo. You will want to use enough to moisten the tattooed area, but not so much as to leave streaks or allow it to build up. Your goal is to moisturize the area only, so start with a small amount and work it in with your fingers.</p><p>The problem with over moisturizing the skin is fading inks. If you slather on a thick coating of Neosporin and keep it moist throughout the day, your tattoo might heal in just over a week -- but the inks will fade. If, however, you lightly coat the area three to four times per day, your tattoo might take two to three weeks to heal, but the colors will set properly. The lesson to learn is healing quickly does not necessarily mean healing properly.</p><p>5) Cover the tattooed area with light, loose fitting clothing, and be mindful of your tattoo. Don't scratch or pick your tattoo! If you must, gently slap the skin or use rubbing alcohol to relieve any itching or irritation.</p><p>While there might seem to be quite a few steps to follow, they are quite simple. The bottom line is that you need to pay attention to your tattoo, and allow the body to heal itself as naturally as possible. You will do everything you can to assist that process, but you don't want to rush it -- just help it. If you can do that, and stay diligent with your care for 2 to 3 weeks, you will be blessed with a rich tattoo that can be enjoyed for years.</p><p>Following these steps will ensure that your tattoo heals quickly and properly, and will help the inks set and stay vibrant and bold. Then you can enjoy your new tattoo for a lifetime.</p> </div>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-29785658982486025852013-03-17T09:42:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.855-08:00101 Tattoo Facts<div id="article-content"> <p>1: An Ohio restaurant specializing in cheeseburgers offers a lifetime 25% discount for anyone who has a tattoo of a cheeseburger and at an unrelated tattoo studio in a nearby town, they're offering a 25% discount on cheeseburger tattoos- Sounds suspicious.<br/>2: Tattoos are rarely done in ink, what is commonly called inks, are actually suspended solid color particles, mostly metal salts and plastics, but not vegetable dyes as commonly believed.<br/>3: There are no reported cases of HIV infection from a tattoo in the U.S., but there are three from dentist's offices.<br/>4: More women than men are getting tattooed today.<br/>5: Tattoos are considered a minor medical procedure.<br/>6. Until 2006 it was illegal to get a tattoo in Oklahoma<br/>7: Lucky Diamond Rich of New Zealand is the most tattooed person in the world, and after running out of space, has started putting lighter tattoos on top of the darker ones, and vice versa. <br/>8: Robbie "the coon" Koch recently broke the world's record by inking 577 tattoos in 24 hrs. The old record was held by Kat Von D of the television show, "LA Ink." Update- Hollis Cantrell actually owns the record as of 2009 (801 tattoos) but Robbie the coon sounded better. Hollis's final tattoo was on his thigh.<br/>9: The first recorded tattoo is believed to have been found on a mummified iceman in 3300 BC. He had 58 tattoos, mostly dots and lines.<br/>10: In 1876 Thomas Edison invented a machine that ultimately became the tattoo machine, but it took modifications by Samuel O'Reilly in 1891 to adapt the device for tattooing.</p><p>11: The record for the longest tattoo session is 43 hours and 50 minutes and was completed by the very observant and talented artist Melanie Grieveson, of Australia. The tattooed was Stephen Grady. <br/>12: In 2005 Kimberly Smith was paid $10,000 to have Golden Palace.Com tattooed on her forehead by the casino, to help pay for her daughter's education. The casino is noted for its outlandish promotions.<br/>13: Thomas Edison had five dots tattooed on his left forearm, similar to the dots on dice.<br/>14: Lip tattoos only last 1 to 5 years and need to be frequently retouched, the most common a cosmetic lip liner. <br/>15: The second most common reason for tattoo removal is mistranslation.<br/>16: In 2010 Channel will unveil its new line of fashionable temporary tattoos. The set of 55 tattoos sells for $75.<br/>17: Most Tattoo machines hold between 1 and 10 needles and some ancient methods using rakes hold up to 27.<br/>18: Anil Gupta is considered NYC's most expensive tattoo artist at over $350 per hour.<br/>19: In the majority of cases, the outline of a tattoo shouldn't bleed at all, and the shading for only a few minutes.<br/>20: As of 2006, 1 in 4 women aged 18 to 50 have at least one tattoo.</p><p>21: U.S. President James Polk is said to be the first white man to have a Chinese character as a tattoo.<br/>22: A brothel in Cologne, Germany is offering any patron who gets a tattoo of the businesses logo, by their in house artist, free entrance for life ($6.25 US) and discounts on lap dances ($25.00 US. ea)<br/>25: The word "tattoo" has been in the top ten searched terms since Lycos started tracking search engines.<br/>26: Democrats are more likely to have a tattoo then republicans, 18% to 14%.<br/>27: January 23, 2010. A new US Marine Corp directive prohibits anyone with a full sleeve tattoo from becoming an officer. It also prohibits tattoos on the hands, wrists, fingers, and the inside of the mouth.<br/>28: July 17th, 2009. 18 year old Kimberly Vlaminck sues a Romanian tattoo artist over the 56 stars that she awoke to, scattered across her face, 53 more than see asked for. She later admitted that she lied in the lawsuit and had asked for all fifty six.<br/>29: Blues singer Janis Joplin had a wristlet tattoo and a small heart on her left breast.<br/>30: In Oregon, it is a felony to practice tattooing without a license or in an unlicensed shop.</p><p>31: Heiress and socialite Paris Hilton had one tattoo to her credit, the name of then boyfriend Nick Carter on her right butt cheek. It has since been removed by laser. <br/>32: The traditional Samoan tattoo, pe'a, covering the body from mid torso to the knees, takes 3 months to complete and up to 1 year to fully heal. A typical session lasts from dawn till dusk, or until the pain becomes too great, and resumes the next day unless the skin needs a few days to heal. <br/>33: In a 2002 survey, 8 of the top 10 voted, "most beautiful people in the world" had tattoos.<br/>34: Tattoos done today don't turn blue when they age, unless they were originally blue, the inks are much more stable.<br/>35: The first occurrence of the word tattoo in the Oxford English Dictionary came in 1769 and is credited to Captain John Cook.<br/>36: A rooster tattooed on one leg and a pig on the other is said to protect a sailor from drowning. Neither animal can swim.<br/>37: Queen Kamamalu of Hawaii (1808-1824) was the first woman to have her tongue tattooed.<br/>38: Most tattoo artists will not tattoo a pregnant woman. <br/>39: Some tattoo artists claim that if you shield a new tattoo from sunlight for the first two years it will remain brighter and clearer for decades.<br/>40: Over 40 million people in the U.S. have tattoos.</p><p>41: 26% of Americans with a tattoo say they make them feel more attractive, with women voting that way almost 2 to 1 over men. <br/>42: Tommy Lee of Motley Crue holds the record for highest altitude tattoo, having been inked in 2008 at 45,000 feet. The tattoo was said to cost $150,000 dollars.<br/>43: 73 year old Isobel Valley, the world's most tattooed women, has every square inch of her body tattooed, except her face, and also has fifty piercings, 15 of which are visible. The majority of the piercings are below the belt because she wants to jingle when she walks, she says.<br/>44: An increasing number of people are having medical alerts tattooed to aid doctors in case of an emergency.<br/>45: 43 year old former soldier Shawn Clark has the names of all 232 British soldiers killed in Afghanistan tattooed on his back.<br/>46: At one time red ink was known to fade; not so with today' inks. <br/>47: The title of The "Hardy Boys" #47 is "The Mystery of the Whale Tattoo."<br/>48: When Cortez landed on the Mexican coast in 1519 he was horrified to find the natives practicing devil worshiping and had somehow permanently marked images of their idols on their skin. He called it the work of the devil.<br/>49: A tattoo of an anchor on a sailor indicates they have sailed across the Atlantic. <br/>50: One third of Americans with tattoos say they make them feel sexier.</p><p>51: Tattoo ink is injected into the second layer of the skin, the dermis, and become encapsulate by the body as a defense mechanism, leaving the image stable and intact. <br/>52: Gabrial Carbona, an American teenage hit man for a Mexican cartel, has his eyelids tattooed so they never look closed. His idea is not working as well for him in prison.<br/>53: Jimmy Buffet sings about tattoos in this song of the same name, "It's a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling."<br/>54: In the 1920's, American circuses employed more than 300 people with full body tattoos and paid them up to $200 a week, a lot of money during those times. <br/>55: The percentage of males and females with tattoos is now statistically equal.<br/>56: Tattoo equipment is sterilized in an autoclave, a high pressure steam machine, similar to a pressure cooker and how hospitals do theirs.<br/>57: 57% of people without a tattoo feel that those with them are more rebellious and threatening.<br/>58: 35 0f the first 43 U.S. Presidents reportedly have tattoos.<br/>59: Tattoo inks are not regulated by the by any government agencies so there is no way of knowing exactly what's in them.</p><p>60: Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, had a tattoo of a snake on her wrist. They were popular for rich aristocrats during that period. She chose a snake because it could be easily covered by a bracelet.<br/>61: U.S. President Andrew Jackson had a giant tattoo of a tomahawk that ran down the length of the inside of his thigh. No one knows exactly why.<br/>62: Almost all U.S. corporations have some form of restrictions or policy regarding tattoos on the job.<br/>63: As of Sept. 29th 2009, the 19 year old ban on tattooing was lifted in DeKalb, Illinois.<br/>64: Actress Halle Berry has a tattoo of a sunflower on her rear end covering up the name of her ex, baseball player David Justice. <br/>65: The popularity of tattooing during the latter part of the nineteenth century and first part of the twentieth century owed much to the circus sideshow.<br/>66: People with antisocial personality disorder are more likely to have a higher number of tattoos in more visible locations, and covering a larger percentage of their bodies.<br/>67: Ancient Egyptians used tattoos to differentiate between slaves and peasants.<br/>68: During the late 18th century in Europe, collecting the tattooed heads of Maori people became so popular that many were murdered to meet the demand. The heads were commonly paid for in guns. <br/>69: In the 1870s the Japanese government outlawed tattoos forcing the practice underground where it flourished.<br/>70: 3% of Americans say having a tattoo makes them feel more athletic.</p><p>71: The world's most tattooed women, Isobel Varley got her first tattoo, a flower, at age 49.<br/>72: 4% of consumers spend over $1000 on a tattoo. <br/>73: When you see someone's tattoo you are viewing it through the first layer of the skin, the epidermis.<br/>74: 50% of all tattoos are not covered up by clothing and are openly visible.<br/>75: Tattoo machines can make upwards of 200 hits per second, that's up to 12,000 times a minute and 720,000 an hour.<br/>76: In ancient Greece and Rome, tattoos were considered barbaric and were only used to mark slaves and criminals.<br/>77: 52% of those in prison are tattooed.<br/>78: In recent studies, memorial tattoos have been shown to overwhelmingly turn grief into joy and morning into celebration by creating a lasting memory.<br/>79: A 2009 study conducted at Liverpool Hope University found that people with three or more tattoos had significantly lower levels of self esteem.<br/>80: 4% of Americans say that their tattoos make them feel healthier.</p><p>81: It is untrue that white or lighter colored inks are more painful to use.<br/>82: A tattoo is art, only, if the person doing the tattoo is an artist and a skilled technician.<br/>83: President James Buchanon had a tattoo of a scantily clad woman on his chest with the initials BFL (bachelor for life).<br/>84: In 2002, 18 year old hair dresser Lee Becks was shocked to find out the tattoo he thought said, "Love, honor, and obey" actually translated to, "at the end of the day, this is an ugly boy." <br/>85: New York City outlawed tattoos from 1961 to 1997 because of a tattoo related outbreak of hepatitis "C".<br/>86: In a 2002 study a group of male high school and college students viewed pictures of models with and without tattoos, and graded them in 13 categories. The models with tattoos scored much lower in 9 of the 13 ratings.<br/>87: Some people experience pain or a burning during sensation during an MRI because of the metallic particles in some inks. <br/>88: The US Navy prohibited tattoos of naked women during World War II, so many future sailors had to get their tattoos reworked to include cloths. <br/>89: The first recorded instance of death following tattooing was reported in 1837 in France. The young woman, a prostitute, was covering up another unwanted tattoo and died from the infection that followed. <br/>90: Apr. 30, 2009. To celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday Mattel comes out with the new "Totally Stlylin' Barbie, complete with a set of place able tattoos, one a lower back tattoo featuring the name Ken.</p><p>91: 35% of all NBA players have tattoos. Michael Jordan has none and teammate Dennis Rodman has at least 22.<br/>92: Lorette Fulkerson was the last woman to work the circus sideshows, retiring in 1995 at the age of 80.<br/>93: Eyeball tattoos are not done with a machine, but rather, the ink is directly injected into the eye with a syringe.<br/>94: Urine was sometimes used in early ink mixtures.<br/>95: 5% of Americans with a tattoo say they make them feel smarter. <br/>96: The first case of a syphilis being transmitted by a tattoo came in 1853. The artists ink was drying up so he spit in it, transferring the disease. <br/>97: Never go back to the person who gave you a bad tattoo to have it fixed, it will not get better.<br/>98: The time to ask questions is before you get a tattoo.<br/>99: Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.<br/>100: Women are more than twice as likely to have a tattoo removed as men.</p><p>101: Over 50% of the tattoos created today will be removed by laser at great expense, intense pain and permanent minor scaring. Think before you ink.</p> </div>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-25187187303698018722013-03-16T08:57:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.875-08:00How to Create Your Own Tattoo<div id="article-content"> <p>Once you decided to get a tattoo on your body, the next most important thing is to decide which design you want to have. Some people randomly choose designs from any tattoo art gallery or the one suggested by the tattoo artist. Some people may be satisfied with the readily available design but often it may not reflect your true personality. A tattoo tells a story and it should be unique which identifies you as a unique person. And if you want to have such a unique tattoo, it is better to design the tattoo for yourself.</p><p>Start Designing Your Own Tattoo</p><p>One need not be an artist to design a tattoo. All it takes is your willingness to work out on an idea and create an tattoo design. The first thing in designing a tattoo is to ask yourself what you want to have it as a tattoo. You may have a tattoo that commemorates some occasion like the birth of your child, your wedding day or the name of someone close to you. Or you may have a design which you want to relate to your goals and ambitions or the one which reflects your personality. You have to design a design a tattoo with which you could connect with.</p><p>How to Find A Tattoo Design</p><p>Every artist needs some inspiration to create a good art piece. For those, who are novice, designing something, one has to do some research. One may look at other tattoo designs, which will give some rough idea and it will help you in creating your design. There are many free tattoo designs available online, from which you can choose a few and start reworking on them. But freely available designs are outdated and it is better to browse through unique designs which are available at some membership cost.</p><p>How to Find an Artist</p><p>Once your own unique tattoo design is ready, the next thing is to find an tattoo artist. Many tattoo parlors would be willing to tattoo your own artwork. In order to get the design perfectly, the tattoo artist must be extremely talented, so that he can freehand your unique tattoo. Finding an expert artist might be tough, but many tattoo galleries also offer a holistic service of providing directory of nearest tattoo parlors.</p><p>How to Test Your Tattoos</p><p>Before actually putting the tattoo design on your body, you may wish to try it out on your body by a temporary tattoo. There are few online website which allow you upload your own tattoo design. A temporary tattoo is created out of it and it will be send to you so that you can practise placing the tattoo on your body.</p><p>Getting the Tattoo on Your Body</p><p>Now that you have spent most of the time and designed your own unique tattoo, now it is the time to get the tattoo on your body at your desired location. You need to find a tattoo parlour near to your place and get inked! Sometimes it may appear that, designing a tattoo is very tedious process, but given that it will there forever on your body, it is worth the effort, unless you want to remove it by some tattoo removal process. Time spend on designing will make your tattoo more meaningful.</p> </div>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-62409314455531951152013-03-15T09:46:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.893-08:00Three Steps to Tattooing Success<div id="article-content"> <p>Tattoos have become a popular form of self-expression and even a fashion statement. The growing demand for tattoos and the potentially high income available to tattoo artists has led to an increase in the number of people who want to learn how to tattoo.</p><p>Because tattooing is both an art form and a body treatment, it's important to learn the best procedures for safe tattooing before embarking on a career as a tattoo artist. No one should consider buying a tattoo kit and starting to tattoo without becoming familiar with the best procedures for tattooing.</p><p>Learning these procedures will help any tattoo artist achieve lasting success.</p><p>There are many steps to becoming a successful tattoo artist, but here are 3 of the most important steps to tattooing success.</p><p>Step #1 - Build an Art Portfolio and Find a Tattoo Apprenticeship <br/>If you want to be a tattoo artist, you should be comfortable with your drawing skills. Tattooing requires a good sense of line and color. If you're not confident as an artist but have a desire to learn, then take an art class or buy an art book and begin to practice your drawing. Look at tattoo designs by tattoo artists (known as tattoo flash) and begin to create some designs of your own.</p><p>Assemble your best work and display it in an artist's portfolio or binder.</p><p>Once you have a portfolio of your best art work, you'll be better prepared to find a tattoo apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a form of on-the-job training, where an experienced tattoo artist teaches you how to tattoo. Don't expect to be paid as an apprentice - in fact, you may end up paying for the privilege of learning how to tattoo from a master tattoo artist. Prepare to save money for an apprenticeship and to work at another job while you're apprenticing. Finally, give serious thought to which tattoo artist you apprentice with and make sure it's someone whose work you respect and that you can get along with well.</p><p>Step #2 - Create Stunning Tattoo Designs <br/>As you <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="/www.how-to-tattoo.com">learn how to tattoo</a> in an apprenticeship, you will become more skilled in creating tattoo designs. Each tattoo you apply becomes a permanent feature on the body of your client, so you want to make sure you deliver a stunning design. This doesn't mean you have to create each and every tattoo design. A client may come in with an existing design from a tattoo magazine or clients may select a flash design from the shop's collection.</p><p>The important thing is to listen to the client's requirements and provide suggestions about how to get the most impact from a design.</p><p>Often you will begin with flash and then customize it for the client by adding or removing design elements. It may be necessary to provide a client with several paper drafts of a design before you arrive at a piece of art that you both love. Don't worry too much about the time you spend doing this - it's all part of the job. Just be sure to charge the client enough to cover the time you spend on the design stage of the tattoo.</p><p>Once an eye-catching tattoo flash design has been chosen, it's up to the tattoo artist to create a work of art on the client's skin. Different outline and shading techniques can be used to enhance the basic design. Color should be carefully introduced to help bring the tattoo to life. As you learn more about how to tattoo and your experience in tattooing grows, you'll learn how to use the right amount of detail in a design, how to position it correctly on the body, and how to create clean outlines, graduated shading and even color.</p><p>Step #3 - Practice Sanitary Tattoo Procedures <br/>The final important step in knowing how to tattoo is to understand and follow standard sanitary procedures.</p><p>A tattoo requires penetration of a client's skin, so you must recognize and eliminate the risk of infection and disease transmission. One of the most important sanitary procedures is making sure that tattoo needles and ink caps are single-use only and replaced for each new client. In addition, the work area where the tattoo is applied must be cleaned thoroughly with disinfectant before tattooing begins and the tattoo artist must wear gloves during the tattoo procedure. Following sanitary procedures will help ensure that each tattoo client receives the best possible treatment during the tattoo process.</p> </div>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467167872015544393.post-14753407460230487262013-03-14T11:59:00.000-07:002013-12-24T03:09:11.925-08:00Tattoo Kits<div id="article-content"> <p>Tattoo kits are a terrific way of preparing yourself for your first tattoo. Most people start by locating a company that sells tattoo supplies and purchasing the extreme basics - a tattoo machine, power supply (with foot pedal and clipcord) and a few needles/grips. They soon come to realize that there is so much more required for tattooing. Even an apprentice tattoo artist makes mistakes though. Usually, by discussing the apprentice's needs for beginning a tattoo, a competent tattoo supply company can recommend a variety of apprentice tattoo kits depending on the requirements and technical needs of the apprentice.</p><p>Even at a basic level, a good tattoo kit will contain proper medical and safety supplies. Nitrile gloves, sharps collector (for storage of used tattoo needles or disposable grips before proper disposal), a surface disinfectant such as cavicide (hospital grade cleaner for killing hepatitis, TB, HIV and herpes), good quality tattoo ink (many tattoo kits get sold with OEM brand inks that are far inferior to a good name brand tattoo ink) and some kits even go as far as offering barrier plastic for protecting clipcords and tattoo machines from blood born pathogens during the tattoo process.</p><p>Something to consider when purchasing a tattoo kit is whether or not an autoclave will be available at the shop - believe it or not, some shops no longer utilize an autoclave sterilizer. With the growing use of disposable tattoo grips and premade, single use tattoo needles, some shops are opting to NOT own an autoclave and simply dispose of their presterilized tattoo grips and needles after tattooing - further removing the risk of cross contamination between customers. That being said, before purchasing a tattoo kit, the decision to use disposable tattoo grips vs steel tattoo grips needs to be well considered. The advantage of purchasing steel grips - better balance, vibration dampening, and re-usability, the downside being you'll always need to scrub, soak and sterilize (autoclave) your equipment. With disposables the main advantage is safety and convenience - you can always guarantee the grip has been sterilized, never used before and you simply dispose of it immediately after the tattoo is complete. No scrubbing and sterilization of the tattoo grip is ever needed - just throw it away.</p><p>Some apprentice tattoo artists know what they need, perhaps having tattooed at a previous shop, or under the 'purchasing guidance' of their mentor. In some cases, the professional tattoo artist needs to purchase a kit - whether it's simply upgrading their shop equipment or opening a new station for tattooing at the shop. Other times, a tattoo kit can offer such a good deal on basic tattoo equipment it simply makes more sense to purchase the whole kit than just a few items.</p><p>Perhaps one of the most important factors in purchasing a starter tattoo kit is not the initial purchase price, but the overall quality of the company you are purchasing from. Sure, it looks like a good deal now, but what about later, when it's time to buy more supplies? Was the tattoo machine good or did you have a lot of problems with the cheap one you received? Was the tattoo ink worth purchasing again, or did you find you had to redo all the tattoos because the ink never stayed in the skin? Did everything rust? More importantly, does the company sell the same items to keep you supplied with your tattooing business or do you now have to locate another company to buy from? Repeat business is often rewarded by the better tattoo companies. How do you find out? Call them. They usually have a toll free number. Introduce yourself, mention you purchased a kit from them (an approximate date is helpful) and provide any feedback on the kit (are you happy with it? let them know!). Tell them you're interested in restocking some supplies and ask them what kind of deals they have going - you can often get a better price from a happy salesperson than you would normally receive online through their website.</p><p>Purchasing a <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="/www.pricksofthetrade.com">tattoo kit</a> is not just about the kit itself - it's about the business relationship you develop with the company you buy your tattoo supplies from. Get to know your supplier (or at least a sales rep) let them keep you informed of new products, materials and sales throughout the season.</p> </div>WWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09560407946971514038noreply@blogger.com