The age old practice is on the rise once more – only this time, the skin is the canvas of choice. Turkish tattoo artist Eva Krbdk‘s cross stitching tattoo style is gaining popularity at an exponential rate. Despite not being the first person to use the cross stitching style, she has gained a far greater […]
Neck Tattoos – Yes or No?
Posted on 5 July, 2015 ·
Neck tattoos are one of the most in your face tattoos around. They are vivacious and stunning but if not done properly, can be a mess that is very hard to clean up. They also require quite a great deal of tattoo aftercare due to the size and detailing. Our pillow pack tattoo aftercare products may […]
3-D Tattoo Aftercare
Posted on 2 July, 2015 ·
With tattoos becoming all the more popular in mainstream media it is inevitable that more and more complex and beautiful tattoo designs come out. As of late, this fad is around 3-D tattoos which, to their credit, look exceptional. While these tattoos do in fact look stunning, they require immense amounts of time to do, […]
The Subtlety of a White Tattoo and Aftercare
Posted on 26 June, 2015 ·
Everyone is more that familiar with the traditional tattoo – a vivid design often times using multiple colours in a display of beauty. But a new type of tattoo ink is quickly becoming used more frequently – white ink. As the name suuggests, these tattoos are far more subtle and possibly are more practical for […]
The Raven Tattoo
Posted on 18 June, 2015 ·
The Raven is a majestic creature that is often depicted in modern day culture. Traditionally the raven has negative connotations, usually associated with death; seen often on a battlefield with fallen soldiers. These connotations stem from the raven as a scavenger which, while true, only portrays a very limited portrayal of the grace of this […]
Tattoo Conventions
Posted on 18 June, 2015 ·
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 ·
Tattoo guns are used typically used to tattoo skin. However, 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 tattoos in […]
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 […]