Archive | March, 2009

What Are Aztec Tribal Tattoos?

Mexican gangs today have been known to don different types of tattoos that depict their loyalty to a particular gang or clan. The tattoos that they wear usually depict a skull with additional decorations and coloring.
Aside from the gangs, tattoos have been very popular in Mexico due to their many colors, styles [...]

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What Are Maori Tribal Tattoos?

The Maori tribes are natives of New Zealand. Though, they are part of the Polynesian heritage, they have given themselves a distinct cultural heritage that historians have separated them from the different tribes of Polynesia.
It is very much the same for their tattoo designs. The Maori tribal tattoos have their own unique identity [...]

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Most Known Tribal Tattoos – Know Your Tribal Tattoos

When we talk about tribal tattoos, the types of tattoos that you would see are those abstract designs that would closely resemble a specific animal or object and artistically drawn into the skin to make it either menacing or awe inspiring. There are also tribal tattoos that would look like random swirls or curves [...]

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Is Laser Tattoo Removal Something You Should Think about Having?

Why do people decide to get body art? There are many different answers to that question. It all really began thousands of years ago, when body art determined the status of a person within their tribe. Nowadays, however, body art has become something of a fashion accessory for some people. So, just as a person [...]

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Becoming a Tattoo Artist

If you really enjoy the art behind tattoos, then perhaps you will want to consider becoming a tattoo artist and making a living out of it. A great tattoo artist can make a pretty comfortable living out of their trade, but not everyone is cut out to do this job. There is a huge investment [...]

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Meanings Behind the Most Popular Tattoos

Throughout history symbolism has play an important part in how we communicate with each other. In the beginning it was a form of speech, a way to record history or even used to ward off evil spirits or to bring luck. Nowadays we each have our own symbols that have deep meanings to us and [...]

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Purchasing a Tattoo Gun

The most important instrument that a tattoo artist can invest in to have a successful business is a tattoo gun. Without it, they are nothing. Those who are serious about their trade will want nothing but the best, or at least the best that they can afford. Before buying such a key piece of equipment [...]

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Questions to Ask Before You Get a Tattoo

Many people make the mistake of rushing into getting a tattoo before they have fully researched what getting a tattoo means. Like most of life’s important decisions, getting a tattoo should not be done on a whim, as it will certainly have lasting effects. The last thing you want is to dislike your tattoo, or [...]

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Sexy Tattoo Placement

You have decided that you want a tattoo, and are ready to pick out a design. Before you do this though, you need to figure out where you are putting your tattoo, as it will affect the size and context of your design. Most women like to place their tattoos somewhere sexy so they can [...]

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Taking Care of Your Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is fun and exciting – but also a responsibility. It is extremely important that you take care of your new tattoo carefully to ensure that it heals properly. Ignoring your new tattoo or treating it improperly could result in infection, which could permanently alter the color and shape of the image you [...]

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