Showing posts with label Tattoos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tattoos. Show all posts

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Scorpion Tattoos Design

A tattoo or a body art has become a popular form of self expression in recent times. Although tattooing is an ancient form of art, it has gained a huge popularity these days. You can find a lot of people having tattoo designs on their skin. Some people ink themselves in order to look stylish and be trendy whereas some others get it done to symbolize the deeper meaning associated with it. This form of body art is very popular among young adults. Among the myriad of designs available, if you are looking for a body art that is attractive as well as has a strong meaning associated with it, you can go for Scorpion tattoos.

A Scorpion tattoo is mainly made by people who belong to that specific zodiac sign. People who are born within the month of 23rd October to 22nd November basically belong to Scorpion sun sign. So, these people generally ink their skin with this zodiac sign. This zodiac symbol tattoo signifies all qualities associated with the sun sign. It stands for dignity, determination, sensuality, self-confidence and devotion. A Scorpion tattoo is also the symbol of victory of supreme over evil. It even symbolizes supreme maternal sacrifice.

These tattoo designs are available in several forms such as the ones with its tail coiled or the other with its tail as pointed as a needle. These designs can also be combined with other designs such as initials of a name, flames etc for personalizing it. You can even use your imagination and creativity for creating the body art. These designs look great on any part of body. Although popular as arm tattoos, these designs can also be made in other parts of body like legs, shoulders, feet or even back. Scorpion tattoos are usually very colorful, bright, exotic and attractive and so never fails to capture the attention of people.

With a bit of research work, you will be able to find the perfect artist for tattooing different designs of Scorpio on your body. There are various Scorpion tattoo ideas for you to choose from. To make this design look realistic and natural, you need to look at the artwork considering the following things in mind. Firstly, you need to ensure that the artwork you want to portray on your skin has plenty of detail. The tattoo designs must have all leg joints and segments in tail properly reproduced. The claws must have a realistic crablike look. Next, always ensure to make use of bright colors when producing the design. Use as many stripes and patterns in design as possible for replicating the camouflage markings. Also consider the size of the Scorpion tattoo. Smaller artwork means less detail would be incorporated in the design and that won't be so appealing. So, it is always a good idea to design Scorpion tattoos on larger area.

You can get information about all kinds of animal tattoos, whether it is wolf tattoo, koi fish tattoo, dolphin tattoo, lion tattoo, snake tattoo or Scorpion tattoos, once you log on to http://www.tattoos-malu-art.com/.


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Friday, December 23, 2011

How To Remove Tattoos At Home - Remove Your Unwanted Ink Without The Use Of A Laser

Laser removal is one of the most widely accepted methods for removal however there are people who are looking for alternative that they can use to remove tattoo at home without using any lasers.

Laser removal is expensive, it will cost you more than the price that you got your tattoo done mainly because you have to use a professional to go through this method. Not only is this method expensive but it will also leave you with side-effects such as scarring or the skin and also irritation after you have had the procedure done, you may even end up with discolouration of the skin after the procedure too. It is for these reasons that people are looking into alternatives that they can use to get rid of any unwanted ink the easy way.

Tattoos date back many years, the Aztecs had them and other cultures too learnt the art of inking themselves up. However laser removal methods or surgical methods weren't around that time so how did they remove any unwanted tattoos?

Natural Methods

Natural methods have been around for ages, there are natural cures for everything such as colds and blocked noses etc. These natural cures are things such as using various ingredients to treat problems yourself instead of going out and spending a lot of money on other methods.

When it comes to tattoo removal there are natural methods that you can use to get rid of any unwanted ink that you may have.

For example removal creams have been created and developed as a natural method to remove your unwanted ink. This method is simply just applying the cream onto your tatted area which seeps into the skin and breaks the tattoo pigment into smaller pieces so that your body can get rid of the ink.

Of course this is going to take longer than using lasers however it will end up being a lot less cheaper and you won't even have scarring on your body either from this technique.

Other natural methods include using ingredients that trigger effects in your body to get rid of the unwanted tattoo naturally.

Natural methods are easy to use and can be done used to remove tattoos at home which means that you won't have to spend as much as you normally would on laser removal methods due to the fact that you don't need a professional to go through this procedure for you.

Even though it is quick and effective laser removal does have its downsides such as costs and side-effects however if you are looking to remove tattoos at home then natural methods should be something you want to take a look at as they will work as effective and will cost you less.

You can find out more information on various removal methods (including laser procedures, creams and even natural methods) for whatever budget on the tattoo removal blog.


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How To Remove Tattoos At Home - Low Cost Tattoo Removal

Many people are steering towards how to remove tattoos at home due to the price that is charged to get unwanted ink removed via surgery by a professional. With the advancement of science there are now a few methods which are so simple that you can buy them and use them yourself in the comfort of your own home.

Laser Surgery

This method of tattoo removal is the most popular method at the moment because it is known to work on pretty much all ink. The only problem with this method is that it is expensive and painful.

When looking at this method you are looking to pay about $150/£100 minimum per session and you'll have to go through sessions regularly to achieve complete removal! Not only that but throughout the surgery you'll feel pain and you'll also get permanent scarring and you could end up with skin growing back lighter (or darker) than it was previously.

What Are The Cheaper Methods?

In a quick breakdown there are 3 other methods which you can use for tattoo removal that will cost you less than going through surgery and these are:
Chemical Peel (TCA or Glycolic acid)This method has been used for many skin care treatments and has now moved onto removing ink from the body. There have been studies ran which prove that these products actually work for 80-90% of people.The only downside (apart from chances of scarring due to the acid burning through the skin) is that you'll have to buy the product regularly to get rid of the tattoo and even then you'll be left with a scar.Tattoo Removal Cream

Unlike chemical peels there are no scientific studies that actually prove that removal creams work. These creams are designed to just be applied to the skin and they will just break the tattoo pigment down to allow the body to get rid of the ink. The only problem of this method is that the only proof of it working is on the internet and there are also people who claim it doesn't work and for $120+ for two months worth you are looking at a lot of money to spend on something that may not work.

A method which is slowly becoming more popular to remove tattoos at home is natural removal. This method only uses natural methods so the chances of you getting a reaction is slim plus you won't get any side-effects such as scarring and abrasion that some of the other expensive methods cost.

These 3 low cost methods are cheaper than surgery and are also three methods that you can use to remove tattoos at home.


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Thursday, December 22, 2011

How To Remove Tattoos At Home - Is Tattoo Removal Cream The Future Of Removal?

There are few methods to remove tattoos at home; most are those that need to be done by a professional of some sort such as a laser treatment or various other surgeries too. With the advancement of technology and science there has been a step forward into creating a tattoo removal cream. There is a lot of discussion on this new product as if it will work or not but it is thought to be one of the future products to remove any unwanted ink without searing or breaking the skin, just applying the cream to your skin which allows you to remove tattoos at home without the need of professional help.

Laser Removal - Is This Method Outdated?

The most popular method of removal at the moment is laser removal. This (as the name suggests) uses lasers to penetrate the skin to break up the ink pigment to be removed by the body.

Even though this method is widely accepted around the world the only problem with it is that it is considered too expensive for people to use especially those with bigger pieces that may be on their back or up their leg and arms.

Not only does this cost a lot but there are side-effects which can occur like scarring, irritation and changes to skin pigmentation in that area too.

With this in mind and new products such as the creams that have minimal side-effects and cost a lot less than removal it is time to ask if the laser method is finally outdated.

Tattoo Creams - The Future

Creams are a new product which is why they are debatable as to whether they work or not. There are some people who claims some products work where as there are others that claim that the same products are just a scam and don't work.

Even so the way these creams work truly makes them the future of removal, unlike any other product all you have to do is apply the cream and watch your unwanted ink fade in time; no scars, no invasive techniques and no pain just normal cream.

Things To Look Out For

When you are looking for your product on Google you need to make sure that it is one that will work to help you remove tattoos at home and not just waste money so look through reviews and check whether the cream looks like a reliable product.

Are removal creams the future in how to remove tattoos at home? They are certainly cheaper and easier to use than laser treatment but as mentioned they aren't exactly trustworthy at such a time.

You can find out more information on various removal methods (including laser procedures, creams and even natural methods) for whatever budget on the tattoo removal blog.


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Monday, December 19, 2011

How To Take Off Tattoos - Is Tattoo Removal Cream The New Wonder Cream?

Even if you regret your ink, the decision to take off tattoos is one that needs to be made carefully and the method of removal that you choose has to be chosen even more carefully. For example something that is becoming a big talking point in the tattoo removal department is the use of tattoo removal cream. Could this be the new and improved non-invasive way to get rid of all your unwanted ink?

How A Tattoo Is Formed

To begin with you need to know the basis of a tattoo. You need to know that it is not just ink in your skin but instead that it is ink that has formed pigments under layers of skin and the size of these pigments disallow the body's immune system to get rid of the ink.

How The Cream Works

Most creams recommend that you use them every day as you get out the bath (some even recommend before you go to bed too). All you have to do is rub the cream into your skin over a course of about 2 months (this is just for small tattoos, you can be looking at over a year for larger ones).

In this period what happens is the cream breaks down the pigments under the skin slowly and this allows the immune system to get rid of the unwanted ink, by doing this over a period of time you are able to remove completely any ink that you have been dreading without getting any scarring that comes from lasers or chemical peels.

How Much Does It Cost?

This is the worst part of the removal cream or the catch as some of you would call it. The average cost for the cream on various sites is about $120/£80 for 2 months worth of cream. The fact that you'll probably need more than this could lead up to be being expensive especially if you have a larger tattoo that is going to need months of cream application.

Does It Really Work?

It may sound too good to be true and that is because it might just be. This method to take off tattoos doesn't have any scientific cases published that say that it actually works, you'll be going on the word of someone of the internet who claims it works when there is also going to be someone who claims that it's just a scam.

You need to realise that everyone is different and that you'll have different results with tattoo removal cream to someone else but this doesn't mean that you should do a background check on Google onto which company has the best feed back before you go on to make your purchase.

Tattoo removal cream is a debatable method on how to take off tattoos at the moment but it is your choice whether to use it or not. However if you're unsure about this method there are other alternatives that you could use.


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Sunday, December 18, 2011

How To Take Off Tattoos - Tattoo Removal Options

Tattoos have been around for ages, we're talking about pre-Egyptian ages! Since mankind learned to ink their bodies they never stopped however with the fad of putting ink all over your body came regret and that is where he many removal options came into play - to take off tattoos.

As regret increased methods of removal started to grow as well and it is not until last century that the technology of the removal methods started to advance and become more efficient.

Why Remove Your Ink?

If you are one of the few people that have managed to live with their ink without any regret don't straight away think it's stupid for people to get theirs removed. Sometimes there are reasons such as:

Misspelling by the artist
It didn't turn out as well as the person thought it would be
It might be a partner's (now ex) name
It might need to be removed for a job
Methods Of Removal
Laser Removal

When this method was established in the 1980's they had none of the anesthetics that we had or the technology we have now so it would be a painful process that would leave a horrible scar in place.

Now however the risks that you would have had with this method have been reduced and you will feel a slight pain when going through this procedure but it won't be as bad as it was before. Also scarring can still occur with this method too which is expected when you are going the invasive route to remove tattoos.

Dermabrasion
A less popular method than laser surgery because of how brutal this method seems is dermabrasion. This is the method of "sanding down" the layers of skin until the surgeon reaches the pigment under the skin where your tattoo resides.
As you can guess this method is painful and will leave you with scarring too. It has been said that those with a darker complexion may suffer from rough patches on their skin after they have undergone the procedure.
Chemical Peel

This method is starting to become a widely used and popular method of removing your unwanted ink. There are studies that back up the efficiency of this method for many people.

The only thing about this method is that it may scar the skin since the chemical has to burn through the skin to be able to remove your unwanted ink.

The price of this method is fairly cheap when you compare it to the surgical removal options however it can be slightly expensive depending on the size of your ink so make sure that you look at the prices and estimate how much it will cost you to take off tattoos.

These 3 methods are the most popular when it comes down to how to take off tattoos.


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Temporary Tattoos - A Quick Guide

These days, more and more people have taken the decision to get a tattoo. However, if you like the idea of body art, but don't want to leave a permanent mark on your skin, it might be worth taking a look at temporary tattoos.

It's not exactly known when temporary tattoos first appeared, but it's generally accepted that they were first commercially available around 1900.

Initially, they were created using food coloring and provided on special paper that was impregnated with the design of tattoo. These pieces of paper were then held over the desired area of the body and transferred to the skin using water. These temporary tattoos were widely distributed for free with various food products.

Initially, there wasn't a great choice of temporary tattoos available, but in recent years their popularity has grown rapidly, as have the number of products.

It has now reached the stage where they are regarded as legitimate pieces of body art and are widely used as fashion accessories.

At this stage it's important to bear in mind that these temporary tattoos only last a few hours or a few days. As soon as you wash the tattooed area the design will begin to break up.

It is possible to find other temporary designs that last slightly longer, such as henna tattoos, but that's the subject of another article.

The main attraction of temporary tattoos is revealed in the name. They won't last forever, so if you don't like the design, you won't have to put up with it for the rest of your life. And if you're the type of person who likes change, it gives you an opportunity to alter the look of your body on a regular basis.

There's also a sizable number of people who would like a tattoo but are concerned about poor hygiene, infection, needles or anxious about the potential pain of getting a tattoo.

Temporary tattoos are also a great way to help you decide whether or not to get a permanent tattoo. They can help you to decide the type of designs that you like, where to place them on your body, and most importantly, whether you could live with a certain tattoo design forever.

Temporary tattoo designs can be found online or perhaps even at your local tattoo parlor. And if you opt for a high quality temporary design it should look exactly like a tattoo of the permanent variety.

There are thousands of different designs to choose from ranging in size from tiny to large and covering a whole range of styles.

So you want a traditional heart and anchor design? No problem. Or how about the latest ultra cool design or perhaps a cute pixie on your shoulder? Temporary Celtic tattoos are also extremely popular.

It's also possible to get temporary tattoos that display words and phrases. So why not get a heart that bears the name of your partner? At least it doesn't present the same risk as a traditional permanent tattoo which may last longer than the relationship is represents.

And finally, if you can't find a temporary design that you like, there are numerous tattoo packages that allow you to design your own temporary tattoo designs. So you can be as artistic or as outrageous as you want.

You just create a design using the materials provided, then transfer it onto the relevant part of your body. And if it doesn't turn out as intended, it can be washed away with nothing more than soap and water. It's quick, it's easy, it's fun, and most importantly it's not permanent.


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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ideas for Tattoos

People dwell over ideas for tattoos. Tattoo ideas could range from a very simple design, like a letter or a symbol, to more intricate designs. Also, the ideas for tattoos could be just one color or a mixture of multiple colors. So, it's a lot to think about before you have a masterpiece. You could be inspired by anyone or anything for ideas for tattoos. From a butterfly fluttering over a bush to an F16 zipping through the sky, every single thing on this planet could give you tattoo ideas.

Let's analyze why thinking about tattoos ideas such a big deal. You can't just get a tattoo because someone you know closely got one. Where's your personality in it? Ripping off tattoo ideas from someone else's body or off the internet is easy. But, where's the inimitability? Where does your individuality feature in that tattoo? Every time you look at it, the first thing that will come to your mind is where you copied it from! Most tattoos push people to question you about it. Hence, it's a good idea to have background of your ideas for tattoos. It's embarrassing to just stand there and being unable to answer. That would be the situation more often if your ideas for tattoos are not original.

Here's a very simple and easy method to arrive at ideas for tattoos. THINK!!! You would have already come across so many things in life that tattoos ideas would keep coming to you like bullets if you just sit in a quiet room and think over it. That's for those people who are confused about tattoo ideas. For the others who have a gamut of tattoos ideas, it's pretty simple. Take your ideas for tattoos from someone who would be willing to sit with you, discuss and approve the idea that would best suit your personality, including design, color, size, etc. and just go for it.

It is also highly critical that you determine if tattoos are appreciated in the places you visit very often, like your office or your mother's or church. It's an art; however it's not recognized everywhere, especially tattoos ideas those that depict something sacred or is not generally accepted. Parents, most of the times, are not encouraging to tattoo ideas, or tattoos in itself. If you are working at an institution that doesn't welcome tattoos, get it in a place where it's not noticeably detectable, like on your shoulders or the ankle or on the chest. Just like tattoos ideas are so many; places to get them are many too. Even if they are visible, ideas for tattoos would be best appreciated if they have an appeal. You hold a certain amount of respect in the society and your ideas for tattoos should not, in any way, bestow an incorrect impression of yourself.

To finish, you think a million times before getting married. Why? It's permanent. Tattoos are permanent too, make your ideas for tattoos with paramount precision and deep thought.

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Lion And Wolf Tattoos - The Most Popular Animal Tattoo Designs

Animal tattoos have become very popular in the recent times. Different animals like butterflies, snakes, turtles, spiders and dolphins are being inked on the body parts of human beings nowadays. Lion and wolf tattoos are also very popular. Although wolf tattoo designs are mainly popular among men, still women are also having it on their skin nowadays. Here in this article we will deal with these two popular animal tattoos for women.

A wolf tattoo generally comes in two definite designs-realistic or portrait looking style and cartoon like prints. Realistic style is more preferred by women. It has a deeper meaning and significance. Energy, power and aggression are some of the most significant meanings associated with a wolf tattoo design.

Wolves are generally considered as evil and menacing and thus you will find this kind of tattoo design only on those who are fascinated by fierceness of a wolf. This animal is also used as a mythical character and appears in many fables and folk tales. This adds charm and mystery as well as an element of danger. This creature is also related to cunningness and cruelty. These characters make the creature more bewitching and captivating.

However, many positive meanings also associated with this animal. It has an important role to play in the lives of North American tribes. It even symbolizes guidance and intelligence. As wolves live in pack, they even symbolize loyalty and unity.

Various designs of wolf tattoos are available. Some of the most popular one's include only the head of the animal, the entire body of it, a wolf near the moon, a pack of wolves, howling wolf, snarling wolf and a wolf looking through the paws. All these different designs are imprinted on the body using colors such as white, black, red, dark blue and many others.

There are many places of imprinting this animal design on the body. If you plan to imprint a pack of wolves, the most preferred place on the body includes the stomach, back and shoulders. If you wish to have the head of the wolf marked on your body, you can make it done on your leg, arm, back of neck and waist. Wolf tattoo designs are usually donned by adventure lovers, bikers and hippie culture followers.

Lion tattoos have always been preferred by women because this design represents female superiority in its highest form. Most of the women who choose to go for this design want to show their place in the stars, meaning it is just a symbol of astrology.

Different designs of lion tattoos are available. Most of the women prefer to go for pattern that depicts a realistic lion. The design of this approach focuses the lion either on a distant object or focuses its captivating eyes and flowing lines of savanna from where it came and beckons you with its eyes. Some of the designs are done so beautifully that you won't feel like moving your eyes from it. You can literally spend hours gazing into the design. Some of the other designs of this tattoo art include tribal styles and cartoonish lions.

You can find all you want to know about lion tattoos and Wolf Tattoos once you log on to an online information portal http://www.tattoos-malu-art.com/.


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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Popular Heart and Flower Tattoos Among Women

Recently, more and more women are getting tattoos for themselves. As more women choose to get inked with flower designs it is gaining even more popularity. The best thing about these designs is that they have different meanings. Generally, these flower tattoos have a connection with nature, life and vitality.

Among the different designs for flower tattoos from which you can choose the lotus can be an ideal pick. The lotus has great significance. It has great connection to lord Buddha. You can find some of the tattoos laden with the scriptures of Buddha. The rose also has great significance as a tattoo design. It is considered as a symbol of love. The roses are available in a wide variety of colors such as red, white, and pink and yellow. The white roses have a simplicity, charm and peace about it whereas the red one signifies a romantic symbol.

Other flower tattoos example includes the tulip. Those who consider themselves as the perfect lover gets a tulip on their arm. Tulips represent fame and love. Then again, you can go for the acacia flower, which is a symbol for friendship and love. Flower designs are very common and you can get them in any shape or size. No matter what color or type of flower you choose for your tattoo you must make sure that they say the meaning you are in search of.

Then again, girls as well as boys like heart designs for their tattoos. This particular design has been in use since the concept of tattooing came into existence. This design portrays hatred and love. People select their design according to their expression and style. This design characterizes feelings such as passion, love and adoration. The heart tattoos include, bleeding heart, broken heart, pierced heart and even heart that are coupled with daggers.

Mostly it is seen that a person who is committed and into a meaningful relationship has this designed inked on their body. An intertwined heart represents commitment and togetherness of two individuals who are deeply in love. You can put in your partner's name if you are in a steady relationship. The design signifies affection, adoration, passion and fondness. Heart designs looks great on the back, biceps, and chest. You will find different designs available in the market from which you can choose.

Another design that you can choose to go for is a small heart design in pink that is coupled with a delicate ivy sprig that weaves in and out of the heart. You can include a name of your loved one inside the heart. Then again, a dainty chain of heart will also make a pretty tattoo design. You can also make a style statement with a symbol inside the heart. Actor tattoos of the similar designs are also available in the online tattoo galleries.

If you do not want to get a permanent tattoo for yourself then go for airbrush art. Airbrushes can be used to apply temporary tattoos that last for 2 weeks or more if the best inks are used.

Tattoos-malu-art.com is a suitable place from where you can find a wide variety of Flower Tattoos design. If you are not satisfied with the flower designs you can choose to go for the Heart tattoos.


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Erase Tattoo Ink - What Tattoos Are And How To Remove Them

Are you looking to erase tattoo ink? If so then you are probably one of the many people that are looking back on their tattoos and thinking "What have I done?!" If you are considering on going through a method of removal then you may want to know how the removal process actually works.

Tattoos date back many years, further than Egyptians. They once were a way of showing what part of tribe you were but they soon evolved into what we have today where people express themselves with the ink on their bodies.

Obviously methods on applying the ink back then were more eccentric than they are right now because of the huge jump in technology that we've had but still both methods manage to keep ink in the body.
Modern guns which are used in every parlour now move really fast and puncture the skin with the needle end which at the same time injects the ink into the skin as pigment.
The ink is then trapped in fibroblast which is a connective tissue which produces smaller fibres such as collagen.
As this all goes on the dermis and epidermis underneath the skin end up merging together due to the damaged layer that separates them from each other.
The reaction the body gives off is bleeding (due to the broken capillaries) and swelling (to stop the blood flow to this area).
Your immune system then starts to try and get rid of the foreign substance in your body, you may notice this as some ink comes off your new ink when you wash it but after a week or so a new tissue forms around the ink and traps it in the fibroblast.
After a month the two layers of skin will heal up and trap the ink and as time goes on the tattoo will become surrounded by connective tissue and will go deeper into the dermis making it harder for removal to occur.

How Removal Works

Removal is simple to describe but unfortunately it isn't as easy to do. Under the skin there is a pigment of ink which is too large for your body's immune system to clear out.

This can take time to occur, for example laser removal will have to go through multiple sessions over a period of months for complete removal and other methods will be around a long timeline to erase tattoo ink.

Now that you know how removal works it is up to you to decide which method that you want to use. There are a selection of methods that you can use to do this but you need to make sure you use one that you are comfortable with to erase tattoo ink.


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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

How Tattoos Are Done in Prison - An Inside Story!

I will explain to you the technique of how tattoos are made in prisons.

Tattoos are illegal in United States and in Canada's prisons and I do not endorse or promote getting a tattoo in prison. It will get the prisoner sanctioned or segregated.

I just want to tell you how it is done.

Getting a prison tattoo can be a cool item if you are inside the walls, I am not going to get into all the tattoo significations because there are a lot of them.

Tattoo machine are not available in prisons so inmates use their imagination. I can tell you something criminals have a lot of that.

The old school tattoo technique was a manual step. Inmates would take a ball point pen and remove the inside and replace it with a paper clip. It is very time consuming and it depends how long is the sentence, or how much of a tattoo production you want to make.

This technique is very long because you have to go point by point to make your tattoo so patience is the key here.

The automated tattoo technique with a custom tattoo machine is to take the same pen but to add a cassette tape motor to it.

Cassette tapes even if they are obsolete in the today's world are still around in prisons. When you can get your hand on a cassette tape motor in prison you have a prized possession.

So people attach the motor to the ball pen with tape and make themselves a cool 4 batteries pack.

As for the needle for this machine, guitar strings are the way to go because they are customizable and flexible.

The thing that people do, is to cut the string to a certain length so it will be long enough that you will be able to attach one end to the motor. You leave the other end long enough so the point will come on and off of the pen body (like a sewing machine).

The guitar string is long enough to make 3 needles out of one length, so every user will have its own and there will not be any needle trading. This is good thing because of today's tattoo related diseases like HIV or Hepatitis. Nobody wants to trade a needle in prison.

For the ink some people use all sorts of methods but the one I know is to take a lighter and burn the bottom of a soda can and collect the ash from it. It is very effective.Then it is mixed with Vaseline and you are ready to go.

The tattoo technique and the tattoo artist is important also a nice tattoo design is another subject matters.

Hope you will have found these explications informative!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Eyebrow Tattoos: Getting the Perfect Eyebrows

Eyebrow tattoos are just one of the many permanent makeup applications that anyone can undergo. As an individual, it is important to determine whether it would be of great use to you, and that there would not be any regret in the future. For instance, some women like to experiment with different looks as the frame their faces with their eyebrows. Sometimes, they like to go bold and thick, and at other times, they opt for thinner more shapely eyebrows. By tattooing eyebrows, there will be limitations with regards to the future eyebrow design you may want to take on for a new look.

At the same time, it is important for an individual to realize that there are some risks involved with permanent makeup and eyebrow tattooing. For instance, there could easily be an error, although it is not likely, which would make for quite the disastrous outcome. On the other hand, there are some health risks involved with tattooing, if the equipment is not thoroughly sterilized and new needles are not used with every new client. That said, it is imperative to deal with a reputable tattoo artist to ensure that that does not happen to you.

Before setting out to undergo such a procedure, you should have researched the subject carefully, possibly spoken with others who have already done it before, and you should know exactly what you want in terms of length, shape, with, and so on. Perhaps, removing some of the hairs in shaping the eyebrows in a satisfying an attractive way could be a good starting point. See how you feel with the particular shape for a couple of weeks or so.During that time period, carefully consider the possibility of the permanent tattoo,This could give you the confidence you need to go through with it, or completely change your mind and back away from it.

This is completely a personal choice and you should not feel pressured into anything. However, if your eyebrows have thinned, there are not many solutions that exist of yet in which to correct the problem. Tattooing eyebrows may be the only way to really let your brows make a statement, without continuously having to touch them up and pay attention to them. The truth is, most of us do have better things to do with our time than to focus on such small details, even though they are very significant ones.

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Remove Tattoos At Home - Benefits Of Removing Your Unwanted Ink Yourself

Removing tattoos at home is becoming a largely discussed topic. The method of going to a specialist to get your unwanted ink removed is fast and does have some good results but these methods are expensive and come with side-effects including scarring and irritation. Due to the price and side-effects people are starting to look for ways to remove tattoos at home and there are benefits which are included in using this method which are listed below.

Before anything else one of the biggest factors that affect people with their choice of removal is how much it will cost you. The big choices in removal such as lasers, dermabrasions, cryosurgery and others that require a professional are the choices that require more money. Even though these are the faster methods to get rid of any unwanted ink the price can be something that will put you off. Using home methods will cost a lot less and can produce the same results even if they may take a while longer for full removal.

Getting rid of your unwanted ink at home will be less painful than all the professional methods. Using lasers can be painful and will leave scarring afterwards too. The dermabrasion technique involves sanding down the area to remove the tattoo which will be extremely painful for some. When it comes to home techniques you're looking at creams that you simply apply to the skin like any other type of cream and this won't produce any pain at all which is another benefit to choosing these techniques over the more invasive methods.

When looking at professional techniques you're looking at invasive techniques which are more than likely to leave you with side-effects such as scarring, irritation, discolouration of the skin and more. These aren't the greatest of side-effects to look forward to with professional techniques which is once again why the do it yourself methods have the benefit. These techniques don't require an invasive method so the side-effects are slim. You will be looking at slight irritation and slight scarring at most depending on what method you use (you may also have an allergic reaction so make sure you check the ingredients too when looking to remove tattoos at home).

As you can tell the benefits of going through these methods on your own will outweigh the choice of going to get your unwanted ink removed by a removal professional.

Having the option to remove tattoos at home is one that more people need to experience as you can tell from the benefits above. You can skip the pain, side-effects and the costs just by taking the procedures into your own hands.

You can find out more information on various removal methods (including laser procedures, creams and even natural methods) for whatever budget on the tattoo removal blog.


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Monday, December 12, 2011

The Art of Body Painting and Tattoos

Henna tattoos or paintings can be a lot of fun. Whether you're painting yourself or some else, you will get a lot of satisfaction from actually being involved in the process itself, and in watching your design as it evolves and alters in the weeks to come.

Henna is a completely natural product that has been used for thousands of years. However, if you have particular sensitive skin and are concerned about an allergic reaction, do a skin test before you start. To do this, apply a small amount of paste to a part of the body, scrape it off and wait for 24 hours. If there is no allergic reaction you should be safe to carry on.

Caution should also be taken when using essential oils. Always remember to use them to their correct dilution. If unsure, find out what you need to know before proceeding - never take a chance.

Finally, make sure you know what you are doing before you begin - remember, henna stains as soon as it is applied! Getting ready to start is as important as the painting itself.

1 Make sure your work surfaces are clean and if necessary protected - remember henna stains just about anything.

2 Protect your own clothing and if necessary tie your hair back

3 Get all your materials ready. Get some water ready. Get your design ready.

Henna Paste

Pre-mixed paste is probably the easiest sort to use. It comes readymade, in a tube with a nozzle. All you have to do is use it. Paste form can be bought from ethnic shops and in some Indian supermarkets. You can also order it direct from retailers worldwide via the internet. Colors include natural, black, blue, green, orange, red and purple, turquoise and brown. It is important to follow the instructions which come with the premixed pastes as some do not require the use of Mehndi oil when applying your designs usually these are the colored pastes.

Henna powder is what the professionals use. Its best bought from a recognized supplier rather than at your local store, as it is important that it is fresh. There are many different recipes for making henna paste. Remember, once mixed the paste only lasts for three days, so don't make up too much. If you have some left over, you can refrigerate it for a couple of days. The recipe below is one that is commonly used. It will make enough paste for 8 to 10 simple designs.

This is what you do:

1 Boil the water

2 Add the tea bag. For the blackest pigment, leave a tea bag standing in it overnight.

3 Put the sifted henna into a bowl. Add the oil, but do not mix.

4 Using a metal spoon add two tablespoons of the tea to the powder, stirring as you go.

5 If the mixture is stiff, add slightly more liquid. Mix well, pressing out any lumps with the back of the spoon.

6 Seal the container with cling-film and cover. Then leave the paste to stand for at least four hours, away from direct sunlight. What you have in the end is a smooth, set paste.

Applicators

Most professionals use a plastic cone to apply henna to the skin. This looks a lot like an icing bag. If you buy a paste kit, then you get one free. You can improvise, of course. Good alternatives are a child's medicine syringe: ask your local chemist for this or an icing bag with a fine nozzle.

There are other applicators.

Professionals use fine wooden sticks for detail work. Here again, you can improvise. Toothpicks are good, also nail-care sticks. You can also buy applicator bottles which are sold with a variety of nozzle sizes. These are very easy to use and less messy than the bags, good for beginners.

Sundries

To prepare the skin, clean it and set your design afterwards you will need:

Cleaners - soap and water or rosewater

Oils - eucalyptus oil, baby oil, olive oil

Lemon and sugar

While working on your design, make sure you have the following close to hand:

Cotton wool balls and swabs

Flat toothpick or rounded flat knife

Paper towels

Toilet paper and Scotch tape

Application

When applying any henna design if you follow the steps below you won't go far wrong. Obviously you need to change your methods depending on what kind of template and design you are working to, for instance if using a stencil as opposed to freehand design the application is less precise.

1 First cleanse the area of the skin you are going to work on with soap and water and a cotton wool swab. You may like to use rose water instead.

2 Once dry, if you are using an adhesive stencil carefully place it in the correct position and make sure it sticks well to your skin without lifting at the edges. Do this before applying any oil to your skin or the stencil will not stick successfully.

3 If you are going to use natural henna for your tattoo design, you need to gently swab the area with diluted eucalyptus oil or clove oil (also called Mehndi oil) to help prepare the skin for the dye. (Note: any essential oil needs to be diluted before use - follow instructions for correct dilution ration.) If you are using colored henna, in the main, oil is not required.

4 You are now ready to draw your motif. Slowly flow the henna on to the skin, as if you were icing a cake. Don't apply too much at once. If you are using stencil, cover the area with an even layer of henna, making sure that the clear areas of the stencil are all covered.

Use cotton wool swabs and toothpicks to adjust lines or remove any mistakes.

Clean your applicators frequently, using paper towels. Use a needle or pin to clean the applicator nozzle if it gets blocked.

5 When you have finished applying wait for the design to dry. This takes around 10 to 15 minutes. The henna paint is dry when it looks flat rather than shiny and wet. Do not wait for it to start cracking, however.

6 You now need to moisturize the paint, to encourage it to seep into the skin. Do this by either applying a solution of sugar and lemon - half a lemon to one teaspoon of sugar is enough to fix one average-sized motif - or pre-mixed Mehndi oil. Gently dab the moisturizing solution onto the henna paint using cotton wool swabs. Don't use too much solution - you don't want to wash off the paint.

Keep moisturizing whenever you notice the paint beginning to dry out. After a while the paint will retain the solution, and will stay moist.

7 For the stain to really take effect, the paint needs to stay on the skin for a minimum of five hours. Ideally it should stay there for eight hours, and overnight, if possible. Basically, the longer you leave the paint on the skin, the darker the design will be.

If you can bear to leave the henna paint overnight, the best way of keeping it on is to cover the whole area in paper tape to protect it - you may also use a sealing product such as New-Skin, a spray-on fixative that seals the henna tattoo design while the stain develops.

8 When the motif has fully developed, take a clean cotton wool swab and rub the design to remove the paste. Any stubborn paint can be removed using a blunt knife blade. If you have used a stencil peel it off very carefully and clean off any adhesive that has been left by the stencil using a little diluted Mehndi oil.

Aftercare

The color you see when you first remove the paste is not the full color, this appears around 24 hours later and will be much stronger.

Try not to wash new henna motifs, at least for a day or so. This will improve their life - span.

Using a moisturizer on the motif will help extend its life. Do not apply more than twice a day, however.

What, when, why? Some questions and answers.

How long does your henna tattoo last?

The stain can last up to a month, although most products tell you they last up to three weeks. In fact, it all depends on what part of the body you are applying it to, what type of skin you have, and how much that area gets washed and scrubbed. It also depends on how long you leave the past on before scraping it off.

What parts of the body are good to paint?

Palms and soles of the feet are the warmest parts of the body and have the thickest skin. This means that the henna will penetrate further, and so the painting lasts longer. Other areas that are good for tattoos are wrists, finger tips, forearms and the waist. Face and chest areas do not work very well, as the skin here is quite thin and exfoliates quickly.

Does henna only come in one color?

It can vary in color from light orange to reddish brown, depending on the type used. You may have heard of 'black henna', which is also used. This is not recommended as it can be dangerous to the skin. Other colors, likewise, are not true henna and are therefore best avoided.

How long does it take?

How long a painting takes depends on how complicated it is. It might take 15 minutes to draw a simple motif, several hours to complete a wrist bracelet.

Dows it hurt?

Absolutely not! In fact, it is quite soothing.

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Which Tattoos You Need To Avoid

Have you ever heard of somebody that hated their newly finished tattoo even though it was something they just wanted to get? The bad thing is that a lot of people experience this in some way and the reason is because they don't bother to spend a little bit of time thinking about what to get or where on their body to get it. Getting a tattoo in the right place is very important and that is why I want to help you with this sometimes troublesome task.

The problem with a tattoo is they don't come off without a surgical procedure and that is why it is imperative that you get the perfect tattoo in the beginning. Too many people think that if the tattoo is messed up then it can be fixed later on and depending on how big or extravagant the tattoo is, it can't be. Trust me, follow the advice that I give you below because at some point it will benefit you a great deal.

Tattoos You Should Avoid

Names - Something that I strongly believe is that a tattoo should never be a name of somebody that you don't love unconditionally such as a child, parent, or brother/sister. The problem with getting a name is that a lot of people get names of their spouses, people they are dating, and sometimes even actors or athletes that they like. Think about what you do before getting the tattoo, what if the person you are dating leaves you for somebody else, they would are you going to do with their name on your body?

Logos - Have you ever seen what some older logos look like 20 years ago. The problem with logos is companies and teams change them so often that your tattoo will be outdated very quickly. What I recommend is that you get something else that will symbolize a team or company because at least that way it won't look as outdated.

Faces - Are you thinking about getting somebody's face tattooed on your body somewhere? I know this may sound cool but I would honestly get something else. The problem with getting a person's face on your body is the tattoo articles barely ever does an exact match of the person and therefore your tattoo will not really resemble who you want it to. If you want to do something then I would try to come up with another idea because as soon as the tattoo is on you can't do anything to get rid of it (other than tattoo removal surgery).

Trust me, you need to think long and hard about any type of tattoo that you plan on getting. What I would recommend is that you think about more than just the tattoo, often times the tattoo looks great but the area of your body is not the best place for it.

What I would do is get a shoulder blade tattoos because you can do many things on a bigger canvas and they are easy to cover up.


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Laser Tattoo Removal - Can All Tattoos Be Removed?

Laser tattoo removal is one of the leading methods to remove any unwanted ink from your body. Over years this method has been developed to become more efficient in its job however is it efficient enough? Can it really remove any of your unwanted tattoos?

The way the laser works is that it emits short bursts of a high intensity laser at different wavelengths. This is used to break up the ink in a tattoo by penetrating the skin and breaking up the pigment particles into smaller pieces which can be naturally removed by the body's immune system. Not all ink can be removed so easily though, there are some differences that can occur between different types of ink.

There are different types of laser wavelengths which are used to remove various colours of ink and some lasers remove it better than others. Sometimes different lasers are combined in sessions to make sure that there is efficient removal of ink in that one session. However some colours can't be removed to their full extent by the lasers. For example blue and green are really hard colours to remove from the body, sometimes you can only manage about 70% removal of this colour which may not be such a bad thing if you don't have much of the colour but if you have something such as a full blown sleeve with that colour then it may not be the best option.

Another kind of ink that is hard to remove is that which is really dark. This may be a tribal piece which is normally done in a dark shade of colour or it may even be where you got a cover up as there will technically be two layers of ink in place. In situations like this you would probably have to go through many different sessions to fully remove these pieces.

There have been cases where it has been impossible to remove tattoos. The main reason behind this happening is that instead of the laser being able to pass through the ink and shatter the pigment it is instead reflected upon the ink making it harder to remove for the patient at hand.

There are other factors that are going to weigh into how hard it will be to remove your unwanted ink via laser tattoo surgery such as how thick it is, the colours used, how old it is (the older it is the easier it is to break the pigments), how big it is etc.

As mentioned earlier laser tattoo removal is a very popular method for tattoo removal however as you can tell it is not really for everyone to go through.


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Friday, December 9, 2011

New Temporary Tattoos Without The Mess

Although tattoos are frowned upon by some people in this modern new age, temporary tattoos are still widely accepted by the young and the old. Young children have always had a fascination with body art which especially since the old days when stick on tattoos were found in every second piece of chewing gum. Even adults have been fans of temporary tattoos for years using them for many party occasions and festivals.

One of the biggest problems with these stick on tattoos is that they are usually time consuming and messy to apply to the body. You will find that probably one out of every tattoo stickers will not work and you end up with ink and bits of tattoo paper everywhere. And when the sticker does work you will usually find that bits of the tattoo are still stuck to the paper. This is very annoying and for the younger ones it can be very upsetting and most parents end up going out to buy more to keep their children happy.

Even for adults that like to wear fake tattoos to night clubs or parties do not want the hassle of messy or time consuming tattoos. Some people pay a lot of money for airbrush temporary tattoos just too look good at a night club or concert but not everyone can afford this or find an air brush tattooist in their area.

The solution to these messy types of body stickers is the new slip on temporary fake tattoo sleeves. These are made from spandex and or nylon with the tattoo designs printed all over the sleeve. All you have to do is slide the sleeve stocking over your arm and adjust it so that it is straight and within seconds you will have a full arm realistic looking tattoo. The concept is similar to a sock that you would put on your feet, but this goes over your arms all the way to your shoulders.

These temporary tattoo sleeves are so realistic that you are sure to shock your family and fool all of your friends into thinking that you have gone out and paid for a real tattoo. They even have micro fibre holes allowing the hair on your arms to appear through the sleeves making it look even more realistic. And if you wear a watch or some type of wrist band you can hide the seam at the end of the sleeve, although the good fake tattoo sleeves are made without a seam at the wrist.

You really get value for money with this product as they are reusable and washable and they can be found online for as little as a few dollars. You will pay less for one of these sleeves then what you would for a one off messy body sticker. Best of all you will get a lot of shock value and laughs. If you search online you find pictures of many of Hollywood's hottest stars from shows such as Twilight, Glee and High School Musical wearing fake tattoo sleeves and they look like they are really having a good time and good laugh over the sleeves.

You can find good quality realistic Fake Temporary Tattoo Sleeves on eBay and the internet.


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Friday, October 7, 2011

How To Take Off Tattoos - 3 Methods To Remove Your Unwanted Ink

Many people have gotten tattoos which they later on regret in life, whether it be an ex partners name, an embarrassing tattoo or just something which they can't have for their dream job. Whatever the reason how to take off tattoos is becoming a highly trending topic.

Years ago the removal of ink on the body used to be difficult due to poor technology and research. However, know with the evolution of technology and research it is now possible to go through a number of methods to get rid of any unwanted ink you may have around on your body.

Method One - Cover Ups

Cover ups are the method of covering up a piece of ink with yet another piece of ink. This method is done mostly by people with small bits of ink which may be the name of their ex partner or something small and embarrassing.

Covering up can be done at any tattoo parlour and depending on what you are getting to cover it can be relatively cheap.

Method Two - Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are becoming widely used methods to remove any unwanted ink. The process of this is that you rub the chemical onto your tattoo and a controlled burn occurs. With this burn scabbing occurs and the skin starts to peel off. After a while when the skin peels (along with the ink) it heals back as a fresh and blank slate (after a few sessions).

This takes a few sessions to go through and can be expensive depending on the size of your tattoo.

Method Three - Surgery

One of the most widely known methods of removing ink from your body is to go through surgery. There are many types including the infamous laser surgery and also the dermabrasion surgery too.

Laser surgery involves bursts of high intensity lasers attacking the tattoo pigment. This is known to be more painful than getting the actual tattoo done and lasts in 10-30 minute sessions which are spread widely over weeks and months depending on the size of your tattoo.

Dermabrasion involves "sanding down" on the tatted area on the skin to remove the unwanted ink.

Both of these surgeries can leave you with scarring and the risk of having the skin grow back lighter or darker than the surrounding areas.

When it comes down to how to take off tattoos the method of surgery is the most expensive one out there so it should be the last one that you consider using.

There are many other methods that you can use on how to take off tattoos to help you remove that unwanted ink including natural methods that don't have the side-effects of scarring! Make sure that you look into how to take off tattoos thoroughly!


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Thursday, October 6, 2011

How To Remove Tattoos At Home - Do It Yourself and Save A LOAD Of Money!

Many people wonder how to remove tattoos at home so that they can avoid going into surgery to get the unwanted ink surgically removed. Laser surgery and dermabrasion are two surgeries which will leave anyone with permanent scarring from removing their tattoo, not only that but it is very expensive and even more painful than getting the tattoo put on. Thankfully there have been methods that have arisen on how you can remove your tattoo from the safety of your own home.

Chemical Methods

These methods are the most popular to use since they are less expensive than going in for surgery but they are still expensive to buy the materials for and even worse since they are chemicals you may suffer from reactions and maybe even scarring!

This method is the method of rubbing a chemical onto your tattooed area. This then burns slowly (a controlled burn) and the skin starts to scab and peel (along with the ink). When the healing process starts again the tattoo will start to fade and after a few sessions you will have removed the tattoo.

This method is becoming more widely accepted now but it can take weeks to months to go through depending on the size of your tattoo.

A product that is debated about is the tattoo removal cream. People have claimed that the method works whilst there are also those that say it's just a waste of money and at about $100+ for one bottle that will last you 2 months (this process takes a few months to go through) this could be a problem.

The thing I would suggest is doing some thorough research into these creams (they are easy enough to apply) to see which ones work and which ones don't. It is going to be tough because not all the creams will have the same effect for everyone PLUS as it is a chemical cream you will have to make sure that you have no reactions to it so consulting your doctor prior to treatment will be a good choice.

Natural Methods

Yes there are natural methods that you can use to get rid of your unwanted ink! These methods will prevent you from side-effects such as pain, scarring, abrasions and everything else that comes from the painful surgeries and chemical methods that you can use on how to remove tattoos at home.

I would highly suggest the first thing you look into is how to remove tattoos at home naturally as these methods aren't painful, expensive, won't leave you with scarring and are simple to use too! What more could you want to get rid of unwanted ink?


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