Tattoos

Thinking about getting a Tattoo? Read this first!

Thinking about getting a Tattoo? You may want to read this first!
by Adam

A lot of people decide to get a tattoo (or any other type of Body Modification for that matter) without really doing any type of research (which is bad). I’ve seen this all too often in the forums of BodyMod.org (http://www.BodyMod.org). For some reason, people feel that a tattoo artist is a tattoo artist. Let me clear this up right now. This is completely false! The key word here is “artist”, and not everyone is one. What seems like common sense to most seems to defy most people. A tattoo is going to be on you for the rest of your life, choose wisely. Not only what you want to have done, but where you want it and who you want to put it on you. The right artist can make all the difference in the world! First step in getting a tattoo: sleep on it. If you really want it, and have to have it, then you’re really want it and still need it tomorrow, next week, and even next year. People make too many rash decisions which lead to bad tattoos, and cover-ups (which are a pain for everyone). So once you’ve picked what you want… wait. The next step is to find the Body Modification artist you want (in this case, a tattoo artist). What’s good about this step is that it takes time to do it, which helps you with step 1. Now, here’s something else that people need to consider. You need to find the best artist for the type of piece that you want to get. If you’re getting a Black and Grey piece with lots of detail, look for someone that’s specializes (and is good at it) in that area. Color New-School style, same thing. There really isn’t a person that’s great at everything, and anyone telling you so is a dead giveaway to go somewhere else. A talented artist will specialize in a type of tattooing, or a certain style (like Manga, or animals). Go through their portfolios, and a style should jump out at you. After you have researched the best artist, go and talk with them. Make sure they have a solid understanding of what you want, and get their input as well. Remember, you’re paying them to do it because you can’t. Listen to them. If they’re a reputable artist, they’ll be able to give you a lot of good tips and suggestions. Once you have your latest and greatest tattoo, you should then post it for the world to see and spread the word of where you got it done and who did it. This way, others that are researching where to get a tattoo, will have that much more helpful info to help them out! A great place to do this is BodyMod.org (http://www.BodyMod.org). It’s a great Body Modification community where you can post pictures of and type of Body Modification for free and even post the studio you got it done at.

Happy Modding!
Adam BodyMod.org Admin

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Owner and Administrator of one of the worlds largest Body Modification web sites.

Top tattoo designs for women!

Top tattoo designs for women…
by Chris

Hi all-

I have ntoiced recently a growing trend in tattoos that seems to be growing with out end. That is tattoos for women. Traditional getting a tattoo was a big machot hing but for a while now women have been choosing to get tattoos also. In fact I did some research on the internet and on my own site Design My Tattoos and have noticed that the following tattoos seem to be among the most popular tats for women to get.

1. Shooting Star Tattoos 2. Butterfly Tattoos 3. Unicorn Tattoos 4. Angel Tattoos 5. Fairy Tattoos 6. Dragonfly tattoos 7. Flower design tattoos

By the way just a bltant plug for Design My Tattoos but you can get any of these tattoos custom designed here.

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Explore different tattoo styles

Explore Different Tattoo Styles
by David Z

Understand different tattoo styles will help you make better decision on selecting the best tattoo for you. The more you know about the options available to you, the more informed decision you will make.

Most tattooist specialize in certain style of tattooing, we can summarize the tattoo styles to the three fundamental approaches: Flat, which is characterized by a lack of detail; Traditional, which is known for thick, black outlines and solid blocks of color; and Fine Line, Which is distinguished by narrower, fine lines and greater details.

Flat Tattoo

Flat tattooing signals solid blocks of color often in black, with no shading, detailing or texturing. Shapes and simple symbols are tattooed in one thick line and can be filled in or left as an outline.

Flat tattooing is by far best represented by Tribal Tattoo (http://www.tattoo-symbol-design.com/Tribal-Tattoo.php), it can be found all over the world. Simple designs rendered in dark ink have been used to show a person’s status, protect from harm and enhance appearance.

If done well, flat tattooing can complement musculature and result in very flattening, striking piece of abstract art.

Traditional Tattoo

Traditional tattooing is based on clean, simple design and execution, and uses thick, black, outlines filled in with solid blocks of color. There is little detail in the work apart from what is absolutely necessary to convey the design, and this is done with color and shading. Skilled shading and color laying give the work depth.

Daggers, hearts, snakes, roses, eagles and butterflies are all Traditional design tattoos.

Traditional tattoos can be seen from great distances and will be still visible years from now.

Fine Line

Modern Fine Line Tattooing expanded the imagery and opend the craft up to serious artistry. It is characterized by thin outlines, precise shading, detailed designs, and focus on the lines of a tattoo.

Good Tattoists will combine the best of different styles, incorporate the clean, solid blocks of color that characterize Traditional tattooing with the complex design of Fine Line.

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Minimize and cope with tattoo pain

Cope With and Minimize Tattoo Pain
by David Z

While there is no way to anticipate the amount of pain you will experience, arriving with certain amount of determination will almost certainly guarantee you that it won’t hurt as nearly as much as you expected.

Getting a tattoo involves piercing the skin, and so there is going to be some pain involved, no matter how small the tattoo and no matter where it is on your body. The amount and type of pain experienced is highly variable depending on each individual’s tolerance to and acceptance of pain.

While tattooing, the needles puncture the skin at a very fast rate and at a variable depth. The outline is usually the most painful work, because the needles are being used to create a nice solid black line that will define the tattoo, and so it is inserted deeply and carefully to ensure complete and effective coverage. The shading is usually not as painful, but this also depends upon the depth of penetration and the desired effect.

The pain you feel is generally as a slight burning or hot scratching sensation. Generally, the tattoo is more painful if applied to areas of the body where there is less muscle and fatty tissue covering bone, like wrists, ankles, chests, and other normally sensitive body areas. Upper arms are usually the least painful, while the ankles and sternum can be quite sensitive.

The tattoo pain is certainly not unbearable, here are some tips for coping with and minimizing the pain:

Find a reputable tattooist that you feel comfortable with to get the tattoo work done, the confidence you get from a tattooist can minimize your pain to the highest.

Don’t show up drunk or on drugs.

Go in with some determination and accept the fact that a few hours of discomfort without giving the tattooist a hard time will help ensure that you get a first-rate tattoo.

If you feel you can’t take the pain anymore, tell your tattooist. Take a short break, or come back in a few days. Tattoos don’t have to be applied all in one sitting. Break up your session if needed.

Listen to music or let your imagination go wild during the procedure, a certain degree of distraction set by your self will help you put less concentration on the pain.

After all, the pain you experience while getting tattooed is a unique and certainly bearable pain. Take the opportunity to enjoy a new and unique experience that will mark the emergence of a “new you” from the tattoo studio.

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Preparation before tattooing

Preparation Before Tattooing
by David Z

Avoid the pain and misery that a lot of people have gone through when they got their tattoos.

You must be eighteen years old to get a tattoo. This is not because the age of legal consent, but also because most of your physical growth has stopped at that point.

When the time comes, here are a few recommendation to prepare yourself to get the tattoo done in a comfortable condition:

Eat a light, healthy meal two or four hours before your tattooing appointment, or at least drink some juice or non diet soda to keep your blood sugar level up. Never go to a tattooist under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Bring a friend or family member, if that will help you sooth your nervousness and give your somewhat strength

Take along your favorite CD or MP3 player to listen to while tattoo is being placed.

Come to the studio in comfortable, loose clothing. Take a shower or bath beforehand, be clean. You may have to refrain from shower or bath for a few days after the procedure, be prepared for that.

Get a good night rest the night before the procedure.

Absolutely NO drugs or alcohol before your appointment, come in sober.

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What is TOO extreme for body modification?

What is TOO extreme for body modification?
by Adam

So what is extreme body modification, or hardcore body modification? There really is no answer for that, as it’s really up to each person. But assuming we’re dealing with an average Joe, most people consider hardcore body modification to be lots of facial piercings, tattoos on their heads or faces, and even the new craze of tongue splitting (yes, people split their tongues for complete aesthetic purposes). Now, if you walk to something that’s a little bit deeper in the body modification scene, that’s nothing! Hardcore body modification to them would be splitting the head of your penis, suspending yourself from a single hook in your chest, or doing what’s known as skin peeling (where long strips or shapes of skin are sliced off). If you go even deeper, the more hardcore body modifications would be amputation or nullification (from the removal of part of a finger, to an entire arm). The obvious question that most people would have after reading this is, “Why?” And the answer is simple. It’s because they wanted to! That’s it! That’s the beauty of each and every one of us having our own lives, we get to do what we want with it. For the same reason someone wouldn’t get a tattoo, another person would. These are basic civil liberties that every human has been with for thousands of years and will always have. So, the next time you want to know why, think why not! If you want to see photos of people sharing their experience is various hardcore body modifications, head on over to BodyMod.org (http://www.BodyMod.org), and have fun looking through the galleries. And if one day you decide to venture down this road, post a pic of it. We’d all like to see!

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Owner and Administrator of one of the worlds largest Body Modification web sites.

How to take care of new tattoos - Tattoo art tips!

Tattoo Art Tips : How to Take Care of a New Tattoo
by Ispas Marin

If you finally decide to get a tattoo you will go to a recommended tattoo artist. He will probably show you some designs to pick from. If you don’t like any of them you can ask him to do a custom one. Be careful when choosing the design of your new tattoo because you will live with it all your life. anyway, after getting a tattoo done you should know some aftercare tips that cannot be ignored.

If you go to a good tattoo shop than the tattooist will clean and apply antiseptic ointment to the tattoo while creating it. This is the healthiest way to make a tattoo.

After the job is finished the artist will clean it and use another coat of ointment. Then will apply a piece of cellophane or soft tissue.

After all that is done the tattooist will explain you how to take care of your new tattoo or he will give you a sheet with detailed instructions. in case none of this happens i will explain you in the rest of this article what you should do.

1. First of all, when you get home, don’t jump immediately in the shower. My advice is to keep it dry(but also clean). Be sure to wash your hands very well before touching the new tattoo. This way you won’t have any complications or infections.

2. Next, go to the first drug store you find and buy a tube of A&D Ointment. Apply it on the tattoo the first four too six days. After it gets dry remove the old application with a piece of soft cloth and then apply another one. Be very careful not to rub too hard the new tattoo. Do not use soap in the first few day, it’s not recommended.

3. After few days you can stop using the A&D Ointment. Try to use some kind unscented, unmedicated body lotion, as some scents may irritate the still-tender skin of your tattoo.

4. After you have applied the body lotion for around week you can stop doing that. A problem is that when the tattoo heals it will scab in some portions. When you will try to pick this cabs be very careful not to damage your tattoo design. So the best for you and your tattoo is to let it heal alone.

So after you get a new tattoo and fallow this after car instructions you can be sure that you won’t have any problems. I use this methods my self and i can sincerly recommend it.

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(T)Ink again about tattoos

Ink Again ABout Tattoos
by Rufus Steele

Tattoo parlors have come a long way, but there are still some serious safety considerations that you should think about the next time you’ve had a few too many margaritas and are looking to get a parrot inked on your shoulder.

The fact of the matter is a lot of bad, bad diseases get transferred by dirty needles - such as HIV and hepatitis - and tattoos are inked into (not onto) your skin with a needle.

See the need for concern here?

However, tattoos are still as popular as ever, margaritas or no margaritas involved. You still see your average 19 year old sorority babe strutting around on the beach with the tattoo splayed across her lower back, or the fraternity dude with the barbed wire wrapped around his bicep.

That’s not to mention all of the moms and pops out there with ink, the bikers, the athletes, and everybody else who finds decorating themselves with ink cool or artistic.

It’s no wonder, then, that what is popular now has actually been popular for thousands of years and isn’t a fad. Now however, modern science makes it tonnes safer and a tad (but only a tad) less painful.

The key to tattoos is that a needle injects the ink into your skin. The tattooist leads the needle over your skin at a safe, controlled speed. It can take anywhere from a half-hour to several sessions of hours at a time, depending on how big a tattoo you’re getting. After it’s all done and over with in the tattoo parlor, your skin can take between 7 to 10 days to heal and will be sore to the touch initially.

Back in the days when tattoos had a wane in popularity, and only punks, bikers, and other “crazy” people were getting them, tattoos got a bit of bad name. Mainly, the whole issue surrounded around whether or not tattoo parlors were actually clean and safe. There were even outbreaks of disease associated with less than stellar parlors.

And this concern only grows in modern times, with all of the new superbugs that are floating around society.

There are a host of viruses and bacteria that you can be infected with. We’re talking hepatitis B, which has been reported as having passed from a tattoo needle. Though it would be possible for hepatitis C and HIV to pass from a needle into your skin as well, no such cases have been reported.

It could be that today’s modern tattoo parlors take great pride in their work and the cleanliness of their facility. It could also be that state and local health departments have regulations that they use to govern tattoo parlors and keep them clean, and that they also enforce these regulations.

A worthwhile piece of information for you to know is that you can actually check with the health departments near you to get a rundown on the safe, as well as the unsafe, parlors in your area.

You can also look into an organization called the Alliance for Professional Tattooists, which is a nonprofit organization set up to develop sanitation guidelines for its members.

Of course this all makes sense to you now but if you follow the traditional route for choosing when and where to have a tattoo applied - after a few too many margaritas - you may not be thinking quite so clearly!

Ouch!!

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Rufus Steele is an addict to writing about topics that hit his funny bone. Having safely run through getting his panther head tattoo on his shoulder, you can read more of his TattooTattoo Body Art.com articles on

What to look for in a tattoo artist?

What To Look For In A Tattoo Artist
by Richard

A tattoo is much more than just another body adornment. Unlike jewelry and clothing, a tattoo is a permanent expression of your individuality and your style. Choosing the right tattoo is essential, since you will be living with that decision for the rest of your life. The process of having a bad tattoo removed is very time consuming, and very expensive. It is much better to shop around carefully and choose the best tattoo artist the first time around.

The choice of a tattoo artist should not be a spontaneous one, and it certainly should not be influenced by alcohol. The image of the drunken sailor stumbling into the tattoo parlor is a cliché, but there is truth in every cliché. Spontaneous spur of the moment decisions are rarely good ones, and with something as permanent as a tattoo, it is important to use lots of care and planning.

Probably the best way to choose a reputable and talented tattoo artist is to ask around. The most valuable advertising any tattoo artist can get is the word of mouth variety, and the best tattoo artists are widely known and respected in their communities. If you know someone who has a tattoo you admire, do not be afraid to ask for the name of the artist. Likewise, if you know someone with a bad tattoo, you may want to ask who did it as well (just don’t tell the person why you are asking).

Hopefully step number one will have yielded you some great results, and the names of a couple of potential tattoo artists. If so, be sure to visit their shops and evaluate their talent for yourself. If you did not get any names, you may have to resort to the telephone book to find some tattoo artists in your area. Start by visiting those shops and evaluating the level of cleanliness and professionalism. While a tattoo parlor is not likely to resemble a doctor’s office, it should be neat and tidy.

It is also a good idea to have a look at the tattoo artist’s portfolio. Tattoo artists are understandably proud of their work, and they are anxious to show it off. All experienced tattoo artists keep a detailed portfolio of work they have done, and it is important for all prospective customers to review this portfolio and gauge the talent of the artist.

Reviewing the portfolio of the tattoo artist is even more important if you plan to have a custom tattoo done, one that requires good freehand skills on the part of the artist. Not all tattoo artists are equally skillful at doing freehand work, and it is important to be sure the artist you choose is up to the task.

It is also very important to assess the safety and cleanliness of any tattoo parlor you visit. Safety and sterilization techniques are very important when it comes to tattoos, as bad hygiene can spread blood borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis. It is absolutely vital that the tattoo artist uses only disposable needles, and that all the tattoo equipment is sterilized after every tattoo.

Looking around the studio can tell you a lot about the hygiene of the tattoo artist and the tattoo studio alike. While the studio need not be pristine, it should not appear dirty or unkempt. Likewise, the tattoo artist himself should present a neat and clean appearance. The bottom line is this - if you are uneasy about the tattoo artist or tattoo studio, or if you are unsure of the hygiene practiced there, find another studio.

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Frequently asked questions about tattoos

Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoos
by Richard

Tattoos have been growing in popularity in recent years, and many people you would never suspect have taken the plunge. From the young lady at the day care center to the elderly gentleman at the casino, chances are increasingly good that they will be sporting a tattoo somewhere on their body.

Tattoos are at their heart a sign of individuality, and as more and more people seek a way to set themselves apart from the crowd, the popularity of tattoos as a form of self expression is only likely to grow.

Of course getting a tattoo is not something to be taken lightly, and if you have been considering a tattoo, chances are you have a number of questions. This article seeks to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about tattoos.

Does it hurt? This is probably the number one question encountered by tattoo artists, and the answer is yes. It does hurt to get a tattoo, but the level of pain will vary from person to person. When you get a tattoo, you are having the color inserted into your skin by needles, so there obviously will be some discomfort. However, getting a tattoo rarely hurts so much that the pain cannot be managed.

In general, the closer to the bone the tattoo is done the greater the level of pain will be, so if you have a low tolerance for pain be sure to ask the tattoo artist about the best location for your tattoo.

Will alcohol dull the pain? This is perhaps the second most frequently asked question, and one of the most persistent myths about getting tattooed is that being drunk will make it easier. This is not true, and no reputable tattoo artist will agree to tattoo a person who is clearly intoxicated. The best way to dull the pain is to go into the tattoo studio with a relaxed and positive attitude, and to focus on how great the finished product will look.

How is a tattoo applied? Many things have changed in the tattoo industry, but the machine used to create the tattoo has remained largely unchanged since it was invented way back in 1896. While there have been quite a few advances in the quality of the equipment used, the process is mostly the same.

The tattoo machine uses a needle or combination of needles to first draw a line and then to apply the color. The tattoo pigment is inserted directly into the cells of the epidermal layer of the skin, with the new skin growing over the top providing a protective layer over the new tattoo.

How long does it take to get a tattoo? The time required to get a tattoo will vary along with the size and complexity of the tattoo. In addition, some parts of the body will take longer to tattoo than others because the skin there is harder to work with. Areas of the body like the stomach can take longer to tattoo because the skin there is more difficult to stretch.

Is it safe to get a tattoo? If done by a quality, reputable tattoo artist, the process of getting a tattoo is quite safe. Tattoo artists used disposable needles, and the same needles never touch more than one patient. The practice of using disposable needles, coupled with good hygiene practices used in the shop, make for a safe and comfortable tattoo experience.

It is, of course, important to make sure the tattoo artist uses the most hygienic practices. As a customer, you can tell a lot simply by looking around the shop. Does the shop appear neat and tidy, or are lots of pieces of equipment lying around? If you are uneasy about the quality of the surroundings, find another tattoo artist.
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