Tattoo conventions have flourished over the last few decades in particular. With the growing commonness of the tattoo it only makes sense for the culture to expand and promote itself. Tattoo conventions are great places to mix amongst people with similar interests as well as check out some innovative tattooing technology, designs and artists. Both […]
The Stick and Poke Tattoo
Posted on 16 June, 2015 ·
The more conventional ideas about tattoos involve ideas about tattoo guns but in reality there are other ways of tattooing. The ‘stick and poke” method is one such other way. This method is often used by amateur tattooists who don’t have access to professional tools, but real tattoo connoisseurs know that some of the rarest […]
What Is Getting A Tattoo Like?
Posted on 15 June, 2015 ·
There is quite a great deal of inaccurate information floating around when people think of getting tattoos. There are many emotional as well as physical queries that people have with getting a tattoo. Frequent questions include: How much does it hurt? What if I regret it later? How do I know what to get? While […]
The History of the Tattoo
Posted on 7 June, 2015 ·
Nowadays virtually anywhere you go you will see someone with a tattoo. They have become modern day staples of society. However, tattoos have a storied history dating back to 12000 B.C. The earliest recording of tattoos were dated to the ancient Egyptians during the construction of the pyramids and when the Egyptian empire expanded, so […]
Tattoo Aftercare: Taking Care of Your Tattoo
Posted on 5 June, 2015 ·
So you’re thinking of getting a tattoo. You’ve done a lot of research and finally got tattoo the design you’ve always wanted. You’ve even visited some tattoo studios and finally picked the tattoo artist to do the job. But have you done or researched on the most important part of getting a tattoo? A lot […]
The History of the Dragon Tattoo
Posted on 5 June, 2015 ·
Dragons are a part of myths and legends – seen as both legendary and powerful. The dragon tattoo has drawn upon this history to become a very common part of tattoo culture. The true allure of the dragon tattoo though comes from its uniqueness – the fact that no other tattoo commands attention quite as it does. […]
Ideas For New Piercings
Posted on 31 May, 2015 ·
Tattoos are great ways to express your ideas, but they are not the only way. As great as tattoos may be, piercings can be equally as great in expressing your abstract ideas in a unique way! Piercings are a pretty common thing nowadays. The ear is probably the most pierced part of the body, but […]
Choosing The Right Dressing For Your Tattoo
Posted on 31 May, 2015 ·
After getting a tattoo there are two main kinds of dressings that an artist will offer you. The first and more common is a cotton dressing while used less often is a plastic wrap. Sometimes an artist will give you the choice to select which wrap you would like while others may simply use what […]
Ink Seal Tattooing
Posted on 26 May, 2015 ·
A large part of the danger of infection that comes from tattooing actually is during the process. As tattoos essentially create an open wound, the process of getting a tattoo can often be the starting point for bacteria build up and later infection. The Ink Seal tattoo formula aims to avoid this by oxygenating the […]