Known for their bold black outlines, brightly coloured shading and almost cartoon-like style, American traditional tattoos rose to prominence during the Second World War. These old school designs that still influence traditional flash tattoos to this day, were first created by the famous tattoo artist Sailor Jerry. Born Norman Collins, Sailor Jerry trained as a …
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So, you’ve been seeing more and more people with tattoos, and the more you look at them, the more you realize the works of art they are. You would like to get a tattoo, but you don’t know where to start or what even to consider how to pick the perfect tattoo for you. The …
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Wondering which product to use, so your tattoo heals correctly? Aquaphor tattoo healing is quite popular when it comes to aftercare. You may ask, Is Aquaphor good for tattoos? This article will help you understand what exactly Aquaphor is, how this stuff works for tattoos and everything else in between. What is Aquaphor? Aquaphor is …
Tattoos are a fascinating art form and one of the most popular ways of expressing individuality today. As beautiful as they are, the problem is that they are also inappropriate in certain circumstances. Because you can’t easily remove them from your skin (and most certainly do not want to, since you chose to do them), …
Tribal tattoos аrе generally uѕеd аll асrоѕѕ thе world. Wіthіn thе раѕt several years, African tribal tattoos hаvе соmе іntо prominence. Thіѕ article explains thе vаrіоuѕ designs аѕ wеll аѕ thеіr meanings. Symbols wеrе chosen fоr dіffеrеnt cultures аѕ а technique оf telling stories, recording events, оr еvеn аѕ а mode оf basic communication. Thеѕе …
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Scratchers – like a fly in your soup, they defile the professional tattoo industry by spreading infection and disease. But, what exactly is a scratcher and how can you spot one? Learn how to protect yourself from these insidious pests. So, today I’d like to talk to you about scratchers. No, I’m not talking about …
If you belong to the many individuals who is curious about how laser tattoo removal works, this is your chance to see what are your options in removing your tattoo. In the past, the tattooed skin was perceived as permanent. However, with the fast pace technology development, tattoos are no longer permanent. In fact, statistics …
No matter what you hear, there is no way the amount you have pain when a tattoo to guess. If you come to the decision and the right mood, does not hurt as much as you think. On the other hand, if you come to study shock – it is likely to hurt you more …
In today’s society, many people tend to misinterpret the tattoos. Many people see someone with a lot of negative thoughts automatically tattoos. Those with tattoos are like everyone else – except for the fact that they are willing to highlight and disseminate what they are, simply because they have a strong sense. Those who have …
In 2007, Carl Zimmer asked readers of his popular blog, The Loom, to share the stories behind their scientific tattoos. The results were overwhelming, and he collected not only hundreds of photos of tattoos but also the intriguing stories and explanations behind them. The result is Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed, a book …
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Let’s be honest: the tattoo posters you have in your tattoo parlor aren’t nearly as important as your flash, which probably takes up most of your available space anyway. That being said, they are an important part of your general décor, and as such can help inform potential customers what kind of artist they’re looking …
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There is more meaning to the alphabet and the letters themselves than can be ascertained from the shape or form. Some letters have connotations outside of the phonetic sound. A phonetic alphabet is a writing system based on sounds and not pictures, where a symbol is used to represent a specific sound or phoneme. The …
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Happiness, nervousness, and pain. These are the three emotions I feel circle round and round in my body each time I get a tattoo. I currently have nine tattoos but as every person who has ever gotten a tattoo will tell you, they are addicting, and I am sure to have many more. I shake …
Tattoos have been around for a long time. The recent increase in the craze for getting the inked design on your skin is also due to more celebrities showing off their awe-inspiring tattoos which never cease to amaze you. Hence then the common crowd follows up the steps of their idols and starts sporting a …
You have to learn more about astrology in detail if you would like to find the most suitable zodiac tattoo designs. Astrology is a thought-provoking subject and zodiac signs which represent the twelve constellations are a fascinating symbolism of destiny and character charted by the position of the planets during a person’s time of birth. …
Did you know that tattoo-transfer paper dates back to the 19th century, where tattooists used hectograph ink and pencils on rice paper? Later, light canvas and heavier paper replaced rice paper, as these could be re-inked, unlike rice papers, which were a one-time use. Need for Transfer Papers Have you ever pasted that readymade, temporary, …
Tattooing is unquestionably a form of art where the human skin becomes the canvas that accommodates and compliments the artist’s ideas. As a means of expression, tattooing should be an authentic, personal experience, capable of unifying the needs, requirements, and expectations of the wearer with the artist’s thoughts and visual interpretation of the concept. Unfortunately, …
When you have spent all of the time and effort to find the perfect ink for your body, and the pain to have it done, you will want the best tattoo aftercare products to look after it. Here at Tattooli, we have made the ultimate list of products and aftercare steps for you to ensure …