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Things To Know About Tattoos

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Tattoos are created by injecting ink through into the skin. Tattoo artists accomplish this by using an electric powered tattoo gun that almost sounds like the drill a dentist uses. The tattoo gun has a needle that moves up and down, putting the ink into the skin around 2,000 times a minute. The needle in the gun punctures the skin and deposits a small drop of ink with each puncture.

The tattoo machines of today have several basic components. The sterilized needle, tube system, electric motor, and foot pedal are all fine examples. The foot pedal is extremely important to the tattoo gun, as it controls the vertical movement that the needle will make. It resembles a pedal used with a sewing machine, except for the fact that it determines how the needle will work.

One of the biggest concerns regarding tattoos has always been safety. Tattoo machines work by puncturing the skin and injecting ink into the tattoo site. Whenever you are dealing with puncture wounds, there is always a risk of infection and disease. Because of these risks, tattoo applications are always focused on safety. Tattoo artists always use sterile equipment, disposable materials, and proper sanitation to ensure protection for themselves and their customers.

To help prevent the risk of contamination, almost all tattoo materials such as ink, ink cups, needles, and gloves are for single use only. Needles should never be used a second time, as they can almost always lead to infection. Most of the single use products will arrive at the tattoo studio in sterile packaging where the artist can open it up in front of you before he starts his work.

Before they start the tattoo, tattoo artists will always wash their hands with soap and water and check themselves for abrasions and cuts. After doing so, they will clean and disinfect their work area with the appropriate disinfectants. As they do this, they will normally explain to you what they are doing and how the sterilization process works. Once they have cleaned the area, they will then start to open their equipment from the sterile boxes. After the artist has opened everything, he will shave the area for the tattoo and disinfect it with water and soap.

Once he starts the tattoo, the pain will all depend on your tolerance. Some people say that it feels like being pinched, while others describe it as a slight poking with needles. Your overall pain tolerance, the location and size of the tattoo and the experience of the tattoo artist will all be contributing factors to how much pain you will feel. The location is extremely important. If you are getting a tattoo in a sensitive area – it will probably hurt a bit more.

The tattoo artist will clean the tattoo throughout the process, and again once he has finished. Once he has finished, he will put some ointment on the tattoo and cover it. He will also explain how you should take care of it and what you can and can’t do. Most tattoo artists will give you a sheet to take home that contains detailed instructions on caring for your new tattoo. If you have any questions, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask when he is going over your care instructions.

When you get home, you should always follow those instructions. Taking care of your new tattoo is very important and may very well determine your risk of infection. Tattoos can be a great thing to have, providing you take care of them. Keep in mind that the tattoo may be sore for a while – although it will heal in a few short days.

Time And Tattoos

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Tattoo Time

Throughout the course of time, tattoos have been used to personify and represent someone’s affiliations, personal preferences, and their creative outlook on life. Tattoos are gaining in popularity these days as well with both men and women. Research has shown that nearly 1 in 4 people have at least one tattoo on their body.

By definition, a tattoo is a permanent marking on the skin. The ink is injected by needle under the skin, creating the image of the tattoo. The needle moves very fast, puncturing the skin and depositing the ink into the epidermis. As the ink is depositing into the epidermis, the skin captures the color of the ink. The artist will continue to clean the tattoo as he works on it, wiping it off with antiseptic and disinfecting the wound.

Over time tattoos will chance with the skin on a constant basis due to the wind, sun, regeneration, water, and other things. The way a tattoo looks and the design must also chance with the skin as it shrinks, stretches, and ages. The pigment that makes up the tattoo must remain the way it is over time, although tanning and wrinkles can affect the color and clarity of the tattoo.

The overall length of time that a tattoo styles healthy and vibrant in color all depends on how well it was taking care of after it was completed and how the skin is taking care of. Even though infection is always a concern with tattoos, you must also promote healing in the sense of retaining as much ink as you possibly can. Most tattoos will heal completely within a few short weeks, although they must be kept moist to prevent scabbing. If allowed to scab, the scab that forms will remove some of the color from the tattoo.

The number one enemy of tattoos is the sun. Just like other colors that are exposed to sunlight, the pigments found in tattoos will fade. Yellow and red are the hardest colors to maintain over time, blue and black are the easiest and most stable to maintain. Tattoos are considered to be part of the organism of living skin and need to be maintained to keep the color alive and fresh. If you are going to be out in the sun, you should always cover your tattoos and wear a quality sunscreen as well, just to be on the safe side.

Tattoos that have been properly applied, properly healed, and protected from the rays of the sun can remain their best for years and years. Although the colors will remain vibrant as well, time and the sun are definite enemies for tattoos. No matter how well you take care of your tattoos and protect them, there really is no escape from changes that come as a result of time itself.

Tongue Tattoos

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Dude!

Tattoos are a hot commodity these days, becoming more and more popular than they have ever been in the past. There are hundreds and thousands of different designs and styles of tattoos to choose from, giving you the chance to express yourself. Although tattoos are very popular, the new trend that is rapidly taking effect in the world of tattoos is known as tongue tattoos.

Although many aren’t familiar with tongue tattoos yet, they are just now starting to take shape. They resemble other designs and styles, although they cover the muscle known as the tongue. There are tattoos that cover the entire tongue, or just a single area. In most cases, those who already have them, chose to have their tongue tattooed a certain color. Whether it be purple, orange, black, or blue, the tongue can be tattooed a variety of different colors.

The designs that are poplar with tongue tattoos include stars, tribal work, and other shapes and designs that cover a region of the tongue. Stars are popular with the lower area of the tongue, near the tip. There are also designs that can be tattooed farther back on the tongue, near the middle of it. As tongue tattoos become more and more popular, more and more designs are implemented.

As far as the procedure goes, it’s very similar to getting a tattoo on any other part of your body. A tattoo involved needles puncturing the skin, depositing ink into the epidermis. The needles move extremely fast, breaking the skin and leaving the pigments of ink. The tongue, just like the skin, will swallow the pigments once the surface has been punctured by the needle. Once the pigments of ink are absorbed by the tongue, the color will remain there forever.

Those who have had tongue tattoos in the past say that they aren’t very painful. Unlike tattoos on the skin, the tongue is a giant muscle. A tattoo on the tongue is often described as a tickling sensation or the feeling of numbness in your mouth. When the tattoo artist does the tattoo, he will normally use a tool to hold the tongue out. If you’ve ever had a tongue piercing, you’ll know what it looks like. Once the tongue is out, the artist will begin work. The process normally does take very long, as long you hold still and don’t move around.

If a tongue tattoo sounds interesting to you, the first thing to do is find a tattoo artist in your area who is experienced with doing them. Not a lot of tattoo artists are familiar with tongue tattoos, as they are just now beginning to surface. A tongue tattoo is a bit on the creative side – something that you just don’t see in public everyday.
Tongue Tattoos

Smell the Magic Tattoo

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Smell the Magic, originally uploaded by stillsinflux.

Back Body Tattoo

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Day 136: Despair., originally uploaded by SaylaMarz.

Dragon Tattoo

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dragon, originally uploaded by anaeel.

Sexy Tattoos

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Christy, originally uploaded by jahat.

Japanese Tattoo

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Cosplay profile, originally uploaded by manganite.

Luis Royo Gothic Girl Lingere Fantasy

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Luis Royo (Subversive Beauty) Art Poster

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Temporary Tattoos Wild Butterflies, 40 Tattoos (Pack of 2)

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Temporary Tattoos are premium quality and made in the USA. These Tattoos apply to faster and easier than any other brand (just 10 seconds). They look totally realistic on the skin?just like a real tattoo! 100% waterproof , even while swimming and bathing

Temporary Tattoos For Guys, Jumbo Pack, 22 Tattoos (Pack of 2)

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Temporary Tattoos Lovergirl, Lower back, 40 Tattoos (Pack of 2)

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Luis Royo (Delor) NUDE BUTT tattoo Art Poster Print - 16" X 20"

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90 hours

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90 hours, originally uploaded by Herman de Zeekomkommer.

The Rock ca. 2003

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djowout03_rdh3AF1Dyxjk, originally uploaded by jeffstar88.

pleasant living tattoos

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pleasant living tattoos, originally uploaded by heatherparker.

david-beckham-shirtless-tattoo

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david-beckham-shirtless-tattoo, originally uploaded by THE QUEER OF ALL MEDIA -DAVID BECKHAM.

Shoulder Tattoo

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, originally uploaded by artkive.

Daniella Sarahyba

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Daniella Sarahyba, originally uploaded by labnol.

Shoulder Tattoo

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Sash Suicide, originally uploaded by Liquid Science.

GattoPardo Tattoo

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GattoPardo Tattoo, originally uploaded by MBru.

Sexy Butt Tattoo : Eva Longoria's Tattoo

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eva-longoria-02, originally uploaded by Fuuu.

Sexy Shoulder Tattoo

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Effie Awards Turkey 2007, originally uploaded by orgutcayli.

Effie Awards Turkey 2007

Sexy Neck Tattoo

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goddess of discord, originally uploaded by Barkeater.

goddess of discord

Japanese Tattoo

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Self Portraits Of Tattoo, originally uploaded by GCR22.

Shoulder Tattoo

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100 Ways, originally uploaded by Jenna the Photog.

Neck Tattoo

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Hiding, originally uploaded by ciro@tokyo.

Butt tattoo

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Miss Sassypants - 365 Days: #83, 05/11/07, originally uploaded by .tara..

Butt tattoo

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Warm Summer Nite, originally uploaded by Violent_Indigo.

Butt tattoo

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GIRL FROM.....IPANEMA ?, originally uploaded by *Savaman*.

Butt tattoo

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Garota / Argentina, originally uploaded by johannrela.

Butt tattoo

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Bothered and Bewildered, originally uploaded by Violent_Indigo.

Japanese tattoos

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Japanese tattoos, originally uploaded by Damoiselle de pique.

Japanese tattoos

tara reid and jessica alba tattoos

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tara_reid_jessica_alba tattoos, originally uploaded by mrmatheron.

jessica alba's new bow tattoo

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jessica alba's new bow tattoo, originally uploaded by paxlynx.

angelina-jolie-tattoo-buttocks

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angelina-jolie-tattoo-buttocks, originally uploaded by namdemun.

angelina-jolie-tattoo-buttocks

Angelina Jolie Tattoo

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Angelina Jolie Tattoo, originally uploaded by system.phailure.

Angelina Jolie Tattoo

Angelina Jolie's Unseen Tattoos

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Angelina Jolie's Unseen Tattoos, originally uploaded by salpet.

Angelina Jolie's Unseen Tattoos

Here are some of angelina jolie's hidden and unseen tattoos.

Sexy Butt Tattoo : Blue Dragon

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Sexy Butt Tattoo : Blue Dragon

Sexy Butt Tatoo : a subtle change

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a subtle change, originally uploaded by DanielJames.

A tattoo, or dermal pigmentation, is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding.

Sexy Shoulder Tattoo

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Bathing, originally uploaded by Makkiephoto.

Sexy Butt Tattoo

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Bryn - SkyCam, originally uploaded by merkley???.

Sexy Shoulder Tatoo: Cynthia - Deitada

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Cynthia - Deitada, originally uploaded by merkley???.

Sexy Shoulder Tattoo

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Alexia - Deitada, originally uploaded by merkley???.

Sexy Shoulder Tattoo

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Alexia - Shoulder, originally uploaded by merkley???.

Tatoo: Dark Angel

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Dark Angel, originally uploaded by -kirra-.

Wasn't sure about this at first but as I added stuff it got better, I'm quite happy with it now. Personal stock plus wings and textures from sxc.hu and brushes from www.spiritsighs.deviantart.com
Also, some blurring dodging and burning, and some inspiration once again from Lara Jade

Tatoo: Dark Angel

Flickr

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This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

japanese tattoo

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Pictures of Japanese Tattoos

Japan Shige made a beautyful peony on my arm It was amazing to expe...

A Japanese full-back tattoo by Toshi, based in Osaka

Japanese tattooing technique.

Japanese tattoo

Japanese Back Tattoo

Tora by Horiyoshi III

japanese tattoo shop

japanese tattoo

Tebori, had-poked japanese tattooing...

half sleeve

Maron's Horiyoshi III Bodysuit

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Maron's Horiyoshi III Bodysuit

A stunning example of contemporary Japanese tattooing

The person shown here is Maron, who I met at Bondage A Go Go in San Francisco in 2005. He was competeing in their tattoo contest one night.

His body suit was done in Japan, by tattoo master Horiyoshi III. Maron lived there for a few years, having work done on a steady basis to get it all completed in such a short time. The outline has machine work, but all the color and shading was done with the traditional hand methods.

He's covered solid from wrists to ankles. The color detail and shading you can see when standing next to him and viewing in person just can't be adequately described. The tones and blending is just amazing. There is cross-hatching and very complex shading, as in very skilled pen illustration, in the black outlines and shading of the tattoo at a level that you just don't see being done by American tattoo artists.

Hand-Tattooed Kanji

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Hand-Tattooed Kanji

This is a woman who had her leg tattooed entirely by hand at the 1994 NTA convention, and was kind enough to let me watch, take pictures and chat with me about it.

She was the partner of an American tattoo artist, and she was getting the kanji for his name on her leg along with a single cherry blossom petal. Conscious of how long it could take to work by hand, she told me she purposely made it a small design so that the Japanese tattoo master could work entirely by hand and not use a tattoo machine to save time on the outline as is often done especially in a convention setting when the amount of time a tattoo can take is somewhat limited.

I asked her if she felt any difference between the sensation of having a tattoo done by machine versus by hand. She thought for a moment and then said she'd almost say the Japanese hand techique was "cool" whereas the Western machine method felt more "hot." She felt the work she was getting was less painful, but she could also feel the distinct punctures of the needles into her skin, which she said felt sort of weird.

The completed design, shown here, took just about an hour to tattoo. Now imagine how many square inches there are in a full Japanese body suit and you start to understand why they can take up to a decade to complete.

Japanese Tattoo Info

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For those wanting more information and historical background about Japanese tattooing.

Japanese Style - Body Art: Japanese-style tattooing is very popular in Western tattoo culture. Take a closer look the dragons, koi, kanji and waves of Japanese tattoos.
Horimono: The Japanese Tattoo: The only English language website devoted entirely to the academic research of traditional Japanese tattoo culture.
keibunsha.com: The Japan Tattoo Institute is the first organization devoted to preserving and encouraging the traditional Japanese art of hand-tattooing known as "tebori".
ORIENTAL IREZUMI AND OCCIDENTAL TATTOOING IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN: ORIENTAL IREZUMI AND OCCIDENTAL TATTOOING IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN by Helena Burton, Oxford University
Japanese Tattoo: Travelers' Tales: Japanese Tattoo by Dustin Leavitt. The author learns the history of this art straight from the master.
Tokyo Journal "Horitoshi – deep skin" (02/00): Art can quite literally get under your skin sometimes. Especially when applied under the pressure of up to 36 specially sharpened needles. Dr D. Vice visited the studio of top Japanese tattoo artist Horitoshi, looked into the eye of the needle, pricked up his ears, and finally got skin deep.
Tattoos & Tattooing in Japan: Information on tattooing in Japan, Osaka - featuring Chopstick Tattoos, where Eastern and Western styles meet.
Japanese Tattoo Art: artelino - Introduction to Japanese tattoo art
The Art of the Japanese Tattoo: Japanese Tatoos and Japanese woodblock prints
Sasuga Japanese Bookstore: Tattoo Books from Sasuga - "Japan at your fingertips"
Five Must-Knows When Getting a Kanji Tattoo: from Tattoo Club of Great Britain
.:Echo Magazine: Lost in Translation: Here's what those cool-looking Japanese tattoos really say By Junko Hamaguchi
A Koi On Keith Alexander: Site about Keith Alexander's back tattoo of a large Japanese Koi. Pictures of the work in progress. (Lensmasters note: Keith Alexander was tragically killed in a bike accident in July of 2005, but his web site lives on)
Japanese Tattooing from the Past to the Present by Mieko Yamada: The origin of tattooing in Japan has been traced back to the Jomon period (10,000 B. C. ~ 300 B. C.). Jomon means "pattern of rope." Many ceramic pots with markings of rope were found in that period. Clay figurines produced in this period are called dogu. Scholars consider that some dogus show tattoo-like markings on their faces and bodies.
Japanese Tattooing from the Tattoo Archive: It was 1853 before most of the world got its first glimpse of Japanese tattooing. That was the year that Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry of the United States Navy opened Japan to world trade.
TATTOO STUDIO DESPERADO: Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka

japanese tattoos

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Japanese tattoos are known for their full body styling, bold lines, historic patterns and traditional images. The technique for tattooing that developed in Japan used hand tools, and it wasn't until the mid 20th century that machines first came to Japanese tattooing.

The first time I saw a "real" Japanese tattoo

Going back to 1994

This photograph is from 1994. This picture was taken during the NTA convention "meet and greet." This meant it was a huge photo op for anyone with a certain amount of convention access. I shot close to 80 pictures in the space of about two hours, running around a giant ballroom full of tattooed people.

This was the first time I got to see or photograph traditional Japanese hand tattooing. I was struck immediately by the subtlety of some of the shading. There is a quality to it that you just don't see in Western tattooing.

The young man wearing the tattoo didn't speak any English, so I wasn't able to talk to him. You could tell by looking at his face as he turned slowly to be photographed by dozens of onlookers that he was very proud of his tattoo, and that he wished he could ask some questions of all of us too.