When one thinks of tattoo, the sense out of the five senses that comes to mind the quickest is sight. Without vision, a tattoo cannot be seen and any meaning it had is lost. For this reason, you may think that it is pointless for the blind to get tattoos. This was certainly the case [...]

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Tattoos have long been used throughout history for different purposes. In some cultures, they have been used as symbols of authority. In other cultures, they have been used to give mystical powers or abilities. Lately in modern times, tattoos have been used in the United States as a form of self-expression. However, there is one [...]

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The tattooing industry is, now more than ever, a highly competitive establishment with scores of artists seeming to come out of the woodwork. Even in the smallest towns, odds are there is a tattoo parlor within a reasonable drive. So, one must wonder how can an individual with a real passion for tattooing get their [...]

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There have, as with many things, been many variations applied to the world of tattooing. From ‘accidental’ tattoos to scarification, UV tattoos, and many others, there have been myriad trends in the world of body art. One such movement is the practice of lip tattoos.

Lip tattoos are, as the name implies, ink work applied to [...]

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The tattoo, although a form of body art accepted by many, has long been seen by mainstream society as a sign of rebellion. In the past it has often been seen as a way to stand out from the crowd, a way to separate yourself from the norm. However, in the recent years, tattoos have [...]

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It seems like tattooing has reached a new peak of acceptance and diversified in more ways than one. It’s not about tattooing your body anymore or scarring your skin, the culture has now entered the world of fashion as well!
Increasingly, more and more well known brands are using tattoo design on their apparel, including Don [...]

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In the world of tattooing, there are many varieties and variations each with their own following. From tribal patterns to scarification, the tattooing community is as diversified as any other subculture in the world. One such variety of tattoo that is often overlooked and somewhat obscure to many people is that of ultraviolet tattoos, also [...]

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Tattoos are often times used by criminals in societies all over the world as a way of displaying their gang affiliations as well as a personal history, including their specific criminal talents, records of accomplishments, and their past and current convictions.
Many times these tattoos have their true meanings concealed within an often complex system of [...]

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