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Thinking of inking? A guide to tattoos

Thinking of inking? A guide to tattoos

The Journal of Joe The Peacock. Yay.: How To Actually Get A Decent Tattoo (or At Least, Not Get A Bad One) Note: Today, I go to get yet another piece done on my Ghost in the Shell sleeve on my right arm. I figured it was a good day to repost one of the most popular pieces I've ever written on getting a decent tattoo. If you're interested in watching the progress of today's session, check out my Instagram feed, Facebook or Twitter, as I'll be annoying people with photos of the session all day today) So, by this point in my "tattoo career", I've pretty much done everything you can do, both the wrong way and the right way. I've got a full Akira-themed sleeve, I'm working on the second sleeve (which is Ghost in The Shell themed - 1, 2, 3), several calf pieces (soon to be "pant leg" - whatever you call a sleeve on your leg), and some back pieces I hate and will be getting covered very soon. Now, there's going to be some debate here, as some of my advice flies in the face of the standard guidelines of most franchised / smaller tattoo shops. The inner forearm part of my Ghost in the Shell sleeve.

Tattoo Modern materials and techniques allow for a range of previously impossible designs and colors within tattoo art. A tattoo is a form of body modification, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Etymology[edit] A Māori Chief with tattoos (moko) seen by Cook and his crew The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology of tattoo as, "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian tatau. The first written reference to the word, "tattoo" (or Samoan "Tatau") appears in the journal of Joseph Banks (24 February 1743 – 19 June 1820), the naturalist aboard Captain Cook's ship the HMS Endeavour: "I shall now mention the way they mark themselves indelibly, each of them is so marked by their humor or disposition". The word "tattoo" was brought to Europe by the explorer James Cook, when he returned in 1771 from his first voyage to Tahiti and New Zealand. Types of tattoos[edit] Traumatic tattoos[edit] Amateur and professional tattoos[edit] Identification[edit]

| Ink Butter™ | Tattoo Aftercare Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions Tattoos might be more common than ever, but don't take the risks lightly. Understand basic safety precautions and aftercare. By Mayo Clinic Staff You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of the process stop you from thinking carefully about permanent body art. How tattoos are done A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer. The process — which is done without anesthetics — causes a small amount of bleeding and slight to potentially significant pain. Know the risks Granuloma Granuloma A granuloma is a small area of inflammation caused by tissue injury or the body's intolerance of a foreign substance. Tattoos breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible, including: Allergic reactions. Make sure you're ready Before you get a tattoo, think carefully about it. Insist on safety precautions

Reasons to Get a Tattoo (and Reasons Not To) I have lots of tattoos. Something like 30 at last count, if memory serves. As tattoos have grown in popularity and social acceptance, it’s very likely that your average 20-something has one or more tattoos. And while I’m certainly not an expert on the art of tattooing, I’ve got a good deal of experience with tattoos (mostly because I get lots of people who want to show theirs to me) and can enumerate fairly confidently what are good reasons for getting a tattoo. I can also tell you what are not good reasons People’s tastes in tattoo design has always fascinated me. First, what I consider to be good reasons for getting a tattoo. Memories Of all the tattoos I’ve seen, this is probably one of the most common categories of inspiration. But another facet of the “memories” idea that is often overlooked would be things that you really loved at one point in life. Tributes I suppose now is a good a time as any to bring up the whole “tattoos for your mate” thing. Passions

New Study: Heavily Tattooed Students More Prone to Deviant Behavior By Thaddeus M. Baklinski LUBBOCK, Texas, January 14, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A new study titled "Body Art, Deviance, and American College Students" suggests that people who have multiple tattoos or body piercings are more likely to engage in risky and criminal behavior. The research by Jerome R. Koch, a sociology professor at Texas Tech University, reveals that those who have four or more tattoos, seven or more body piercings, or one "intimate piercing," are far more prone to use illegal drugs, be arrested for criminal offenses, cheat on college work, binge drink, and have multiple sex partners. Professor Koch surveyed 1753 American college students, asking them to report their level of body art acquisition and their history of deviance. "These students," the report states, "are ten times more likely to have an arrest history, a four-fold increase in drug use, other than marijuana, and there's a five-fold increase in having had nine or more sex partners in the last year."

Inked Magazine : Tattoo Culture. Style. Art. Top 25 Hottest Female Tattoo Artists | Rank My Tattoos Magazine For centuries, the tattoo industry has been dominated by men – for both the pitcher and the catcher, if you will. Body art has certainly undergone a modern renaissance , and some of the best tattoo artists in the world are now women. And many a tattoo collector attest that there is nothing sexier than having an incredible female artist penetrate your skin with her ink stick. The following 25 women, in no particular order, are some of the most sought-after tattoo artists in the world, holding it down at some of the most popular tattoo parlors across the globe. And when you see their work, you’ll want to get shaded all over again. Jen Beirola : Jen is the owner of Grinn and Barrett Tattoo in Omaha. Nadine Bryant : Nadine is the owner of Skinks Professional Tattoo Studio in New Zealand. www.skinks.co.nz Julie Becker : Julie works at MacDougal Tattoo in NYC. www.juliebeckerink.com Laura Satana : Laura is located in Paris, France, but does international tattoo work. www.laurasatana.com

20 Tattoo blogs you must read! | New Look Houston Tattoos are extremely popular in society worldwide nowadays, and there are many excellent sites and blogs that are all about tattoos and the tattoo culture. The sites listed below are 20 of the top sites relating to the world of tattoos and the tattoo culture. Perhaps these can serve as inspiration to help you decide what kind of tattoo you want, or else you may just enjoy admiring some great artwork and learning about the ancient form of art. Tattoo Blog – Your gateway to the world of Tattoos and skin art, lots of excellent posts and pictures. Vintage Tattoo retro gallery Vintage Tattoo How tattoos looked in the past

UV Blacklight Ink « { Black Light / UV Tattoos } - Tattoo Artists.org "Notice" All of the images in this gallery are protected under Copyright. "Do Not use with out permission. You will be subject to fines and jail time. Blacklight reactive ink is a great way to have a tattoo that no one can see but under the blacklight or to add a little something special to trip out your friends. Really how safe is Chameleon Blacklight Tattoo Ink? Given its extensive testing for FDA approval, with absolutely no adverse reactions to it in over ten years, it is all in the proof, this ink is most likely the safest ink on the market. Here is the bottom line: from Crazychameleonbodyartsupply.com - It contains NO phosphors - It is NOT radio active - It DOES NOT contain EverGlow - It does NOT cause cancer - It has FDA approval as a Spectral Marking [tattoo] Pigment that was developed for use in tracking [tattooing] animals and fish - and yes the same ones we eat, and has been tested and used with NO adverse reaction in humans for over 10 years. Images 1024 x 768 px (86 KB) 1 Comment

Chinese and Japanese Kanji Translation and Tattoo Image Service Don't end up with meaningless or fake Chinese characters on your body! Free Japanese/Chinese Dragon Symbol Tattoo. The Asian Tattoo Caveat: It seems that having Chinese/Japanese character tattoos is getting more popular every day. But there is a huge problem! Many people (including Britney Spears) are ending up with incorrect characters or meaningless characters that some tattoo artist simply made up. There are even websites in China and Japan whose sole purpose seems to be making fun of American movie stars, ball players, and singers who've been inked with strange Asian tattoos. Don't end up with "Big Gay Pink Dragon" on your arm (unless that's what you want). To help you avoid tragedy, I've created this "Asian tattoo service". Whether you need just one simple character, or you want a whole phrase translated, we'll do it for you, and output it as large image files in a variety of character styles. I've been studying Japanese and Chinese for a decade, but that's not enough. To Order: Zhuanshu:

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