Many tattoo artists have their own unique pigment blend that they use regularly, made to an exact recipe that they keep a closely guarded secret.  In reality the majority of dyes on the market today contain traditional vegetable dyes along with metal salts and plastics.  One of the newest dye adaptations is a UV reactive [...]

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It would appear that Neolithic man or indeed Otzi, the Iceman living 3,300 years ago knew all about tattoos as he was found to have least fifty seven of them, ( including around his ankles), that could have been for treating arthritis.  We can’t be sure.  We do know however that Egyptian mummies were also [...]

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It’s not the coolest question but don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone you asked. It’s a genuine concern amongst those who are considering getting a tattoo for the first time so allow us to inform you and hopefully put your mind at rest. The truth is, it depends on a number of factors. Mainly it [...]

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Getting inked is a lifelong decision that should never, ever be taken lightly. Tattoos provide a wonderful opportunity for displaying elements of your character on your body and it’s no wonder they’re so popular. By bearing a few things in mind before going ahead, you can avoid the potential pitfalls of getting a tattoo. So [...]

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If you’re thinking about getting your first tattoo, chances are you have a lot of questions.  Where should I go?  Which design should I use?  Is it safe?  Here’s a list of common questions for the tattoo newbie and some straightforward answers that should put your mind at ease. Are Tattoos Safe? Perfectly so.  As [...]

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One recent tattoo story you might have missed involves something I hadn’t seen before on a large scale – people getting inked to help a charity.  Of course, some individuals have had tattoos to raise money in the past, but a charity tattoo convention sounded new to me! Basically, the people of Ventura County CA [...]

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Eminem, known as the white rapper, entered the USA charts in 1999, his critics thought he wouldn’t make it but he showed them how with the release of the single Slim Shady named after his alter ego. Eminem has been a controversial character as have some of his songs and he doesn’t stop with his [...]

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Rappers have had a long standing relationship with ink, although tattoos on the face are a new phenomenon. Tech N9ne chose to wear a tattoo with removable paint which seems to have started something, but some rappers have now started to have the designs on their faces done in permanent ink. Gucci Mane, never one [...]

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Leg tattoos are a good tattoo to have as you can hide it when you need to and have it on show when desired, especially through the summer whilst wearing shorts or a short skirt. You can also have the smallest tattoo or a long tattoo as the area is so large. A lot of [...]

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Tribal tattoos have been one of the most popular tattoos in the whole distinguished history of tattoos. They started all those years ago as a means of identifying members of a particular tribe. It was also believed that your tattoo would help you find your tribe or relatives in the afterlife. Tribal Tattoo’s cover an [...]

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