Posts in the 'Choosing A Tattoo' category

18 Nov
2009

Why Would You Get A Bulldog Tattoo

Posted by Tattooaholic

marine bulldog tattoosWhy Would You Get A Bulldog Tattoo

A bulldog tattoo is an interesting tattoo design because bulldogs are one of the ugliest and yet cutest dogs. A bulldog is a very popular dog and the reason why some people would want to have their dog tattooed on their body is for memory sake. These dogs do not live very long lives and during their time here, their owners fall in love with them and miss them when they leave. There are many bulldog tattoos you can choose from, or better yet, just bring a picture of your bulldog and your tattoo artist should be able to mimic the picture to create your very own bulldog tattoo.

It is best to find a picture of your bulldog in a stance that you would want to have tattooed on your body. If your bulldog does something unique or funny you can try to capture a picture of it and use that as your example for your tattoo artist. Having the dog sit with his paws up, begging or laying down playing with a toy are other ways you can have your bulldog tattooed on your body.

bulldog tattoo imageMost people who get bulldog tattoos tend to place them on their shoulders or upper back. Some opt to have just the head of the bulldog, rather than the entire body of the bulldog tattooed on the body.

Dog lovers everywhere are starting to get their pets tattooed on their bodies. This is no different for bulldogs as people want to remember the animal. Some people even classify their bulldogs or pets are a part of their family. When you decide to get your bulldog tattoo, be sure to bring the best picture you can to your tattoo artist so they know exactly what you want.


11 Nov
2009

The Risks Of Getting Tattoos

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The Risks of TattoosThe Risks Of Getting Tattoos

There are pros and cons with getting a tattoo and it is important to understand these risks. These risks are different of course for other people, just like a prescription; there can be different side effects for each person. Some people might react different to getting a tattoo than others, while some might get a tattoo infection and up to even getting hepatitis from the tattoo. If your tattoo artist does not clean their needles thoroughly then you can run the risk of getting some kind of disease from getting your tattoo. The risks for getting a tattoo outside of the US or even Europe run higher as the tattoo needles need to be cleaned well enough, or new needles need to be used.

Most tattooist use new needles just like when getting a shot, your doctor will not use that needle on another patient but throws them away in a special container. The ink for tattooing is a cosmetic and therefore is not approved by the FDA, it’s a procedure that involves piercing the skin and by doing that will bring a lot of risks. Most tattoo shops are safe, but there are still a few places and places in 3rd world countries that I would advise you stay away from.

bad tattoo infectionSome of the bigger risks of include Aids, Hepatitis B and C, Tetanus, Tuberculosis and other diseases that are carried by the transfer of blood. When you get a tattoo you will see that you bleed a little, that is because the tattoo needle is breaking your skin. These risks are from the reuse of needles and needles that are not properly sterilized.

Smaller risks of getting a tattoo include those of infections and bacterial infections. These are evident with redness around the tattoo, swelling and pus and like other infections they take time to heal. Most people think that their tattoo is infected when it is red, but that is not usually the case. Most tattoos are red after a few weeks from getting the tattoo because the skin is still healing. Give your tattoo time to heal before coming to the conclusion that you have an infection, unless of course you see pus, swelling or bumps forming around your tattoo. If you find that your tattoo is really bothering you, you can always see your doctor or go back to your tattoo artist and get their opinion on what you should do with your tattoo.

Tribal Infected TattooThere will always be risk when getting a tattoo, but some of these risks are eliminated by the proper use of the needles and getting your tattoo in a safe environment. Its never wrong to talk to your tattoo artist about these risks and listen to the procedures they go through to keep you safe.


9 Nov
2009

Best Way To Design Your Own Tattoo? – Tattoo Software

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wall full of tattoo ideasBest Way To Design Your Own Tattoo? – Tattoo Software

If you decide to design your own tattoo you will need to know where to start. If you know the style of tattoo you want, it will make it easier for you to design something. The best way to start designing your own tattoo is by getting ideas from online tattoo galleries and tattoo magazines. If you go to your local tattoo shop you will notice the hundreds of tattoo pictures on their walls and the tattoo books they have. You can gain ideas from those place, or you can even use tattoo software. In today’s information age, there is a tattoo design software that will actually help you to create your own tattoo. This software is loaded with tattoo ideas and style and you basically tell the program what you are trying to create. From there you can pick and choose other parts of tattoos and place them together as you like. With tattoo software you should be able to come up with something very unique and personal to yourself.

You will want to first think about the overall appearance of your tattoo and what you are trying to show off. Where will your tattoo be place? This is important on determining what kind and style of tattoo you will go with. One of the main reasons is not all tattoos will fit on specific parts of that body. If you want a large tattoo or a tattoo design that needs more detail, you will have to pick a place that is large enough to handle the tattoo design.

Saint Michael Angel TattooWhen you start to think of ideas for your next tattoo, you will want to find inspiration from other tattoo artist, your friends who already have the tattoo, consider pictures and galleries online that have show cases of tattoos and if you want to invest into the tattoo software, this will help you to create something that is completely unique.

One great part about having the tattoo software is that you can have it downloaded straight to your computer right now and start designing your ideas. This is great if you are a tattoo artist looking for new ideas or have a client who wishes for you to create them a specific style of tattoo and wants it to be completely unique. This tattoo software will help you with that.

Other ways for you to create your own tattoo design is by getting ideas from your tattoo artist or just tell them what you want and have them create the design for you. They are being paid to come up with something new and unique for you, so having them design your tattoo might be the way for you to go, especially if you are not very artistic. Designing tattoos takes skill and an artistic skill, which not everyone has.


27 Oct
2009

Irish Tattoos – Designs Of Irish Tattoos

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Irish Tattoos with Celtic crossIrish Tattoos – Designs Of Irish Tattoos

Many people get a tattoo based on their cultural heritage and to celebrate where they have come from. There are many forms of tattoos that are considered to be an Irish tattoo, which includes the Celtic aspects of the tattoo, such as the very popular Celtic knots and the Celtic weaves within the traditional Irish tattoos.

What are the most popular forms of the Irish tattoo designs? The Celtic designs are by far the most influential patterns in the Irish tattoos for both men and women. The Celtic designs can be seen in the forms of the Celtic knots and symbols and applied to the Irish tattoos. It is very easy to integrate parts of a tattoo within another tattoo and give it meaning to everyday life. Anyone can customize a non-traditional tattoo to have Irish values by using the Celtic designs within the Irish tattoo.

If you are trying to find the best Irish tattoo design its best to get advice from a tattoo artist who is familiar with the Irish and Celtic tattoos. You can be sure they have done many integrations to the tattoos and taken pieces of each tattoo and integrated them together in some form or another. Usually the Celtic tattoo has larger fonts and block or never ending symbols or lines. By going to an artist who is familiar with the Irish tattoos you can be sure to understand the meaning of your tattoo instead of just having some ‘cool’ tattoo design. The Irish and Celtic tattoos are a part of history and all have special meanings to the people who get them.

The best place to find an Irish tattoo is by searching online and looking through picture galleries of tattoos. Look at both the Irish tattoo and the Celtic styles and compare the two different designs.


17 Oct
2009

Tattoo Design Software – Design Your Own Tattoo

Posted by Tattooaholic

tattoo design softwareCreating your own tattoo design takes a lot of creative skill. It’s something that takes an artist to do. Not everyone can just go out and create their own tattoo design from scratch, that is why you will find many sites online who try to help people narrow down the search for the best tattoos. Some online sites even create their own tattoo design software to help with the process. Obviously its not a tattoo software that will automatically create your own tattoo design, but it will give you many ideas and inspirations of what you want. I have seen some tattoo design software that you tell it what style of tattoo you want, color, size, body location and it will give you the best ideas based on your input.

The Use Of Tattoo Design Software

If you cannot afford this tattoo design software, the next best thing is just to go to your local tattoo studio and ask them to create a design for you based on what you want. Its important to find a good tattooist as there are many different tattoo styles and artist. Just like with a painting, there are many different kinds of painters out there, you just need to find one that you like.

A good tattooist will never use a tattoo design software of any kind, since they should be good enough to create the design from scratch and based on what you tell them. Since the age of the internet it has been much easier to view other tattoos, pictures, ideas, styles, design and the like. Finding the perfect tattoo for your style has become so much easier because of the internet. There are millions of pictures of tattoos, in online tattoo galleries and thousands of different tattoo sites that your options are endless. The only reason why picking a tattoo design would be difficult is because of the millions of designs to choose from.

Tattoos need to be very personal, which makes searching for the right tattoo something that takes time and thought. Finding a unique tattoo might take a lot of thought, but now a-days there are even tattoo design software to help you with the process.

Many online tattoo design galleries have realized the need to be unique from the next tattoo gallery and have started using tattoo design software programs to help populate their galleries. If you decide to design your own tattoo, the software can put a number of tattoos together and give you options of other designs to add to it. With so many options you are bound to come out with something unique even though it will have similar characteristics to other tattoos.

You can always use the tattoo design software to add other features to a tattoo design to see what it would look like. For instance you can add flowers to a tribal design, or use different word styles with a celtic cross for example. With as many tattoo designs and styles out there, you are bound to come up with something unique no matter what you decide to do. Using the tattoo design software will only make the process easier.


3 Oct
2009

What You Need to Know Before Getting a Tattoo

Posted by Tattooaholic

getting a new tattooIf you think you want a tattoo, you need to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.  Hopefully, you do not just decide to get one on a whim without doing research first, or else you will regret your careless decision for the rest of your life. A tattoo is not at all like a clothing item or pair of shoes.  You can change clothes or accessories anytime you want.  A tattoo is something that will be on you forever, and there is nothing you can do to change it after you get it.

You need to ask yourself these questions:

  • Why do I want a tattoo in the first place?
  • Is there a particular theme I want?
  • Do I want something large or small?
  • Is there a certain message I want to convey with my choice of tattoo design?
  • On which part of my body shall I get the tattoo?
  • Does my choice truly reflect my personality?
  • Will my choice be something I can live with for the rest of my life?

Another thing you want to consider is the type of message your tattoo will send to others.  If you could care less what others think, that is fine, but if you do not do proper research first, your choice of tattoo could end up being a mistake.

You will not want to get a tattoo design because you think it looks cool, only to find out later that its symbolic meaning is something you do not appreciate or care about.  Also, be careful if you get a Kanji tattoo—they are the craze these days, but some people rush in to get them without making sure the translation is correct.

If you want your tattoo to be special, then do not pick a design out on a website that many other people visit.  Obviously, if a lot of people are viewing the same designs you are, there is the possibility that they will choose the same one you do, hence your tattoo will not be unique!

So, is there a solution?  You can always pay for a membership to a private gallery.  There are far fewer people viewing paid membership galleries, thus your chance of choosing a unique design is significantly increased.  You could also ask a tattoo artist specifically for some ideas.  A custom tattoo may cost you some extra money, especially if takes awhile to design, but at least you know it will be 100% unique.

Once you have the tattoo design picked out, you need to make sure you pick the right artist.  Ask others for recommendations or look online to find out information about the tattoo artists in your area.  Make sure that you choose a clean shop in which the artist uses sterilized needles and other equipment.

As for aftercare, your tattoo artist will probably give you instructions to take home and read.  You can also look online for tattoo aftercare guides.  You will not be able to wash the skin around the tattoo for awhile after getting it.  You probably will not be able to wear restrictive clothing, either.  Make sure you take precautions before, during and after you get your tattoo.


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