Posted in Tattoo Designs on July 17th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
Finding that great tattoo design or idea isn’t as easy as you may think. Firstly you have to decide what type of tattoo you want. Are you going to pick a butterfly tattoo, a Celtic Design Tattoo, a dragon tattoo, a dragonfly tattoo or maybe even a Celtic design tattoo. The choice of design is staggering think of something and somebody will have designed a tattoo to match.
Most people start their search for a great tattoo idea by doing a Google search and looking for free designs. And although at first glance this may seem like a good idea the reality is this is the worst possible way to find your dream tattoo. The free images found on the Internet tend to be of poor quality and don’t scale very well when printed full size. If you were to take such a design to a tattoo artist the chances are the results would be disappointing.
A tattoo artist needs a detailed picture before inking. Many tattoo designs are very intricate and detailed and asking a tattoo artist to copy for example the Celtic designs from a fuzzy picture you have brought in would be asking for trouble.
What you need is a large collection of tattoo designs and ideas and to be able to print a high-quality version of your chosen tattoo. One of the first places to look should be the on-line databases which in some instances can have over 3,500 images to choose from.
You browse through this large collection of tattoos, picked the tattoo you like, print it out and then take it to your tattoo artist. Nothing could be simpler unlike picking your tattoo at the time of purchase where you may well be rushed and not thinking as clearly as you should picking a tattoo from a huge collection in comfort and privacy of your own home means you are less likely to make a terrible mistake.
After all that design you pick will be with you for a long time. Removing a tattoo can be a painful and very expensive business so spending a small amount of money upfront makes perfect sense.
It’s even possible to test drive your new tattoo by purchasing special paper and printing your chosen design on to it. You can then apply this transfer to your skin in your chosen location and take your time in deciding whether really suits you. A design you really liked when seen on a computer screen or piece of paper may not really suits you want supplied to the skin.
Why take the risk? when for less than $30 you can pick from a large design Gallery.
The old adage acting haste and repent at leisure springs to mind. So take your time and spend a little money to help prevent heartbreak later.
Posted in Tattoo Removal on October 13th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
Tattoo Removal – Before And After
It goes without saying that the best option in tattoo removal is not to have a tattoo that requires removing in the first place!
However if you have a poorly inked tattoo or worse yet an embarrassing tattoo with another woman’s name on removal may be the only option you have left. Another point worth mentioning is that you will probably have to pay for the treatment yourself as almost all insurance companies will refuse to pay for this type of cosmetic procedure.
The following methods can be used to remove tattoos:
Laser
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Posted in Tattoo Designs on September 1st, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
When selecting a tattoo design it is extremely important that the design you are going to have etched on to your body is one that you will be satisfied with for the rest of your life. Don’t make a hasty decision that you may end up regretting, as the cost of having an unwanted tattoo removed is extremely expensive. Think long and hard before you visit the tattoo parlor and commit to a specific design.Many people make the critical mistake of selecting a tattoo design on the spot, often because they are pressured by friends or influenced by the [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Tattoo Ideas on August 28th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
Cross tattoos are a popular choice if you’re looking for a design that’s iconic and rich with symbolism. But the origin of the cross design is unknown. The cross is one of the oldest and most basic designs known to humans. It has been used to decorate all manner of things including pottery and cloth for as long as humans can remember.In ancient times the cross was used as part of the Aztec, Egyptian, Greek and Norse cultures for many centuries. The symbol of the cross was also used by various pagan religions that pre-date Christianity by thousands of [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Tattoo Ideas on August 24th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
You do not have to be particularly religious to have a cross design tattoo. However, many people do have spiritual beliefs and the cross often symbolizes those beliefs for them. Whilst many of us see the cross in only one way, it has actually been redesigned over the years and different beliefs use it in a different way. So, if your intention is to have a cross design tattoo for yourself, make sure that you learn a little more about them beforehand in order to get the right type of tattoo for you.Non Christian CrossesIf you are looking for [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Tattoo Designs on August 19th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
Lower back tattoos have been steadily growing in popularity since the early 1990’s. But since the millenium the growth in the number of these tattoos has been explosive.And part of the reason for this surge in popularity is the general growth in the number of women who are getting tattoos. Lower back tattoos are almost exclusively worn by women and the fact that women account for an estimated 65% of all new tattoos goes part of the way to explain this modern trend.Beyond that, tattoos placed on the lower back are widely regarded as a symbol of a highly [...] Continue Reading…
