The Meaning Of Dragon Tattoos
Especially the long and flexible dragon, who descends from japanese tattoo traditions, is one of the most popular tattoo motives. Due to his shape he practically fits on every part of the body. Covering full backs, winding himself around arms or coiling up on the chest of the… read more

The Meaning Of Tribal Tattoos
The tribal designs widely used and applied nowadays go back to the black, silhouette like and geometric tatau ornaments of the polynesians. It was also… read more

The Meaning Of Celtic Tattoos
The Celts, inhabitants of Northern Britain which is called Caledonia, glorified the power of live and it's creators in which the male and the female principles were both equal and in harmony. For the Celts,… read more

The Meaning Of Japanese Tattoos
The most used japanese tattoo motives with an explanation of their meanings. Hannya Masks Kiyo… read more

Tattoo Motives And Their Meanings
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Why Do Colors Fade?
One of the biggest problems with permanent pigments is that the best ones are unsafe for use on humans. This leaves the the industry with just a few save alternatives. For the most part, very light fast and permanent colors are used. But this is not always the case. When it comes to… read more

The Meaning Of Tattoos
The practice of tattoos and tattooing means different things in different cultures. In early years the most common reason for getting tattooed seems be Decoration, which is still the most common reason today. In some cultures tattoos where used as an Identification of… read more

Identifying a safe Tattoo Parlor
There are just few regulations covering tattooing other than the laws requiring that minors are not to be tattooed or in same states only with parental permission. However, every professional tattoo parlor must be licensed. This happens when all the artists in the studio qualify by… read more

Laser Tattoo Removal
When lasers where developed in the early 1960's, they had been developed for industrial uses only. As researchers invented lasers which emitted wavelengths of light in short flashes called pulses, medical use became an option. These lasers can effectively remove tattoos with a low health… read more

Risks Of Tattooing
This is a list of the primary complications that could result from tattooing: Infection Infectious diseases such as hepatitis could be transmitted when using unsterile tattooing equipment and needles. It is extremely important that all the tattooing equipment is… read more

Tattoo Removal Methods
There are several different methods for tattoo removal nowadays. In the late 1980's laser treatments have become the most popular and it is still the best method to remove tattoos without any scars. Before laser treatment was used, one or more of the below explained removal methods had to… read more

Origins of Tattoos
Believe it or not but most scientist believe the origins of tattoos date back to about 3300 B.C. They believe that certain marks found on the skin of the "?TZI", a mummified body of an iceman found in the italian alps, were considered tattoos back in his days. If their acceptance is true,… read more

Early Tattooing Methods
Different cultures developed a vast variety of different tattooing methods. In many North and South American Indian tribes the tattoos were applied by simple pricking. Other tribes simply rubbed color, mostly made out of ash into scratches they carved into their skin and many… read more

Tips on How To Get Started As An Tattoo Artist.
Tattooing is traditionally an apprenticeship based art. Apprenticeships last approximately three years before they are considered professional artists. You are making permanent, often visible changes to another human being and if proper procedure isn't followed, you could be… read more

Applying a Tattoo - From Sterilization to the Bandage!
The main focus of the tattoo application today is safety. Any puncture wound, this is what a tattoo machine is doing to your skin, bares the potential for an infection or disease. The best and only acceptable method to sterilize tattoo equipment today is an Autoclave. An… read more