Tattoos are wonderful pieces of art, but they also take up a lot of time to actually do. Art should never be rushed so that is why it is always best to contact a tattoo artist or tattoo shop to set up a tattoo appointment. But how to book a tattoo appointment and what are … Read more

The pain you receive when getting tattooed is not for everyone. You are constantly being pierced, which can be anywhere from 500 to over 3000 punctures per minute. For those that don’t want to deal with the pain, or aren’t old enough to get a tattoo, temporary tattoos are your best option. One of the … Read more

Itching has got to be one of the most annoying parts of the healing process of a tattoo. The worst part is that if you scratch the tattoo it will make things complicated. There are many products that can help soothe the skin on your new tattoo but some people have found that slapping is … Read more

Tattoos have become a phenomenon in the 21st Century. Over 1 in 3 people from the ages of 18 to 29 in the United States alone have a tattoo on their bodies. The public acceptance of tattoos is quite admirable, but for many tattoos have become a problem in the workplace. Some places allow tattoos … Read more

Since the time of ancient Egypt and Greece, tattoos have been a thing. It might be hard to believe that tattooing was possible back then but it was done with a needle and ink. The method that is used for tattoos done like this is called the stick-and-poke method. As the name suggests, the needle … Read more

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years and have been used to represent symbols and personal meaning for people. As permanent marks, tattoos are not decisions that are meant to be taken lightly. Many people want to associate their faith with their tattoos, for example, the Star of David, a cross, or a rosary. … Read more

Many new tattoo artists have one question on their mind when they are just starting out, “what voltage should a tattoo shader run at”? It is an overlooked part of tattooing until you get to the actual tattooing itself. It might be daunting at first to think about all of this while you are tattooing … Read more

If you have never gotten a tattoo, you might wonder how to do tattoo artists trace a client’s design onto the skin? You might think that the artist takes the time to actually draw the image on the skin first before tattooing. But that is not it all! Instead, tattoo artists create stencils of the … Read more

Most people are so worried about the pain of a tattoo that they forget or have no idea how much care has to be done to ensure your tattoo is set properly. The ink in the skin is constantly attacked by your body which is all part of the natural healing process. A tattoo is … Read more