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Getting a Cross Tatoo http://classyfox.wordpress.com/... So, Ive decided that I was going to go ahead and get myself a tatoo, a cross tatoo. I know that Ive read somewhere about cross tatoos being a very good choice for my very 1st tatoo and hey- even religious people have them. Now all I should have to worry about is actually getting the tatoo done, right?Theres a tatoo parlor just down the street from the shop, so I figure Ill go in and see if they can help me out. Now remember that I am more nervous about getting my first tatoo than I was about going on my first date!! A tatoo is just a bit more permanent.The first thing I see when I go in is this big guy who looks like he is a walking advertisement for tatoos. I mean there doesnt look like there is room for any more on his entire body. At least not from what I can see. Kinda takes my mind off what Im actually here for!Hey- appearances can be deceiving. Ted was a great guy once you got past all the ink. Anyway, I told him that I was thinking of getting a cross tatoo and could he help me out. He said sure and asked if I knew what kind of cross I wanted. Now, you have to realize, I knew that there were a few different types available, but I had no idea of how many. Ted pulled out a stack of binders for me to look through.Three hours later I knew that this was not going to be an easy decision. I had no idea that there were so many variations. Did you know that you can get celtic crosses, tribal crosses, latin crosses, greek crosses, 3 step crosses and the list goes on.I saw pictures of very simple crosses like this oneand ones that were extremely complicated like this one.Then I get informed that I could also take any of the ones there and I could personalize it! WOW. Now I really have a problem. Should I have a cross with my dogs name? Hmmm maybe I should just put some flowers around it or hey how about my boyfriends name, no thats not such a good idea - my tatoo will probably be more permanent. Hey, what about a picture of my ride naw that would be almost as bad as having Mom or Dad on it.The ideas are going through my mind now. This is not going to be as easy as I thought. Rats, so much for the idea of just walking out with a the tatoo done right now.It looks like Im going to have to do some thinking on this.And hey- I havent even mentioned some of the other things that I learned. Did you know that you could get very sick if you choose the wrong tatoo parlor- just from the dirty needles and lots of other things.Im going to go home right now and think about what I really want. I know that a cross tatoo is one of the most versatile to work with. It can be adjusted to fit anywhere on the body that you want it to, it can be combined with all kinds of things and can be as complicated or simple as you want it to be. Just think, people have been getting cross tatoos for over 5000 years. Guess maybe it is time I decided to join the over 45million North Americans who presently wear body art!
Care Instructions For Airbrush Art Tattoos http://www.profitable-niche.com/airbrush/care-i... When doing airbrush art tattoos there are some things that must been done to ensure that the airbrush tattoo ink sticks to the skin and does not fade quickly.
Unexplained Mysteries of Lizard man http://theunexplainedmysteries.com/lizard-man.h... The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp (also known as The Lizard Man Of Lee County), is a humanoid cryptid which is said to inhabit areas of swampland in and around Lee County, South Carolina.
Emo Tattoos - Get Crazy, Get Trendy http://www.emohaircutstyles.com/2008/09/emo-tat... Have you heard about emo tattoos, if not you will be surprised to know that there are thousands of people having emo tattoos on their body, which specially include teenagers.
The History Of Tattoos http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/23... It is safe to say that nearly 50% of people from the age of 18 to 35 have at least one tattoo. So one might think were did tattoos come from and how long have they been around.The word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word, tatao, which means to tap or to mark someone. It has been reported that tattoos have been around for nearly 5,000 years. Archaeologist have found that tattoos can be traced to such countries as Egypt, Roman, Greek and Japanese regions. Of course tattoos have not always been used for personal body art like most people use them as today.
Tattoos over the years have been used for several reasons, such as, symbols of rights, symbols of rank and seniority or being juniors, symbols of spirituality, devotion, religion, rewards and awards for bravery, amulets, talismans and security. Oddly enough tattoos were also used as a form a punishment, they were also used to mark someone as an outcast, as well as marking slaves and people who have been convicted of a crime.
There are still very few religions out there that require their followers to have a certain tattoo indicating that they are part of this particular religion and what their status maybe. This is still a common practice that is used today by gang members.
The very first electronic tattoo machine was invented in 1890, by American tattoo artist named Samuel OReilly. This is when the new era of tattoo started when people got tattoos on different parts of their body not signifying any association to a particular group. However, tattoos were still looked upon as non sense and they were only suitable for drunkards, sailors and sometimes, criminals.
Ironically, in todays time tattoos are not looked down upon and are actually accepted and considered the hip cool thing to have. They are now considered as a fashion symbol and not a simple mark.
Your tattoo friend
Ashley
Best And Worst Places To Get A Tattoo http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/24... The question that I get most often from people who do not have tattoos
is, Does it hurt? and the answer to that question is, Yes. Then
their follow up question will be, What does it fee like? Of course the
answer will probably differ from person to person but the best way I can
describe it is, it feels like you are getting stung by hundreds of bees
at the same time.
So if you are interested in getting a tattoo, please know that getting a
tattoo on your body is going to hurt, but there are definitely more and
less painful places on your body you could get on. So this leads me to
inform you on the most and least painful places on your body to get a
tattoo. Please keep in mind every person differs from pain levels, this
is just a general consensus.
Most Painful
1. The ankles or top of your feet
2. Eyebrows
3. Chest or rib cage
4. Your private areas
5. The elbow
6. Eyelids
7. Knuckles
8. Spine
Least Painful
1. Shoulder
2. Thigh
3. Butt
4. Upper Arm
If I didnt list a particular part of your body you are interested in
knowing about, just keep this in mind. The more boney and less fatty an
area on your body is the more painful that tattoo is going to be, due to
the fact that there is nothing there to help take the pain expect for
your nerves and skin.
Your tattoo friend
Ashley
So You Want A Tattoo http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/25... So you have made the decision to get a tattoo, that is great, but there are a couple things you need to think about before you set off and get inked. The biggest decision you need to make is what kind of tattoo you are going to get. Did you know that nearly 35% of people regret their first tattoo? Well I hate to say that I fall into that category. I dont necessarily regret my first tattoo, but I dont exactly like it anymore. So you need to be 110% sure you will be okay having this tattoo on your body for the rest of your life. Secondly, if this will be your first tattoo try not to go over board with it, ie dont get something extremely huge that covers a large area of your body.
The second decision you need to make is where to get the tattoo on your body. Of course the places are literally endless. If you dont handle pain very well be for warned that it does hurt, its no completely painless. If you are concerned about the pain, then consider getting a tattoo on your shoulder blade, the one I go there hardly hurt at all. Also for you guys out there, I hear that the top of your arm doesnt hurt either, I personally cant vouch for that because I dont have on there. But women please listen up to this, especially you teenage girls out there. You may want to triple think getting a tattoo on your stomach or pelvic area because if you decided to have children one day that little butterfly you have down there may turn into some hideous stretched out ugly mess.
If you are having trouble finding the perfect somthing to have inked on your body. You can always sit down with a tattoo artist and have them draw you up one or you can check out Infinte Tattoos and look through the hundreds of tattoo designs that are featured on the site.
Your tattoo friend
Ashley
Cant Have Just One http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/26... I will be honest Im probably the last person you would every think would have tattoos. So when people learn that I have tattoos they always ask me questions. Well one that I get a lot besides the ole Did it hurt question is, Is it true that getting tattoos is addictive? And my answer is always Yes, they are additive. Of course its not like a traditional addition to nicotine or some sort of other drug. Its more like a lot of people just get hooked on the excitement and adrenalin of getting a tattoo. It is also pretty safe to say that there is a high chance of a person who already has one tattoo will get another.
With that being said you probably want to know how many tats I have. The answer to that is two. And it would have been a lot more if I didnt have a lot more self control. I dont know how many times I would walk into my tattoo parlor to get another tattoo and walked out before I got it done. Also you probably want to know if I plan on getting any more tattoos. The answer to that is, I would love to get another one but my husband isnt too fond of the ones I have. So Im not going to get any more out of respect to him. Now if he changes his mind I will be headed straight for my tattoo parlor to get another one.
So beware first time tattoo seekers you may very well be walking into your local tattoo parlor soon after the ink settles on your first tattoo to get another. I hope this little bit of information helps you non tattoo people understand why some people are actually covered in tattoos.
Your tattoo friend
Ashley
Tattoo Statistics http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/28... I thought it would be kind of neat to find out some statistics on tattoos. For instance, how many people have them, when people think its the right time to get one, if race and or region have anything to do with getting more or less tattoos and how tattoos have evolved from way back in the day.
In January of 2007, The Pew Research Center found out
-36% of 18-35 year olds have at least one tattoo.
Are Tattoos Sexy http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/29... This is something that I ponder about quiet frequently. I for one think the tattoos that I have are very tastefully done. I also feel that the tattoo that I have on my lower back is very sexy. But my husband doesnt really care for them. He doesnt hate the ones I have or think Im trashy by all means, he just doesnt care for them. Now me on the other hand, I find it very attracting when a man is covered in tattoos. I honestly do not know what it is but I find them very sexy and attractive on men. Heck, even some women with tattoos looks sexy, IE Angelina Jolie.
Most Common Places For A Woman To Have A Tattoo http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/07/30... I think it if pretty safe to say that most people probably know that the most common place for a women to get a tattoo is on her lower back or somewhere else on her back. It seems that women also like the ankle and any other place on their body that is easily concealed with clothing. Whether you fit this bill or not, research has found out that women tend to get tattoos on the lower back and other places that are normally covered up because they think it will help boost the erotic side of themselves.
