Although tattooing is an art form that goes back long before civilization began on earth, the first tattoo gun or mechanical device was not invented until the late 19th century. Until then, tattooing was a long, slow process performed by hand using needles, cutting instruments, and inks. As with many inventions, the original purpose of …
Tattoos have now become all the rage and so has the demand for tattoo artists. If you have a passion for the art, you are probably looking for the right tattoo machine to kick start your hobby or career. Every tattoo artist faces this dilemma of finding the right machine when they start off. This …
Body art is becoming more and more popular by the day. According to a survey done by the Pew Research Center, 38% of young people at college and university have at least one tattoo on their bodies, and this percentage is increasing with people visiting tattoo artists more and more frequently. What’s more, only a …
If you don’t want a permanent tattoo, but there is an image you would like to wear on your skin for a short while, then you can get a temporary tattoo instead. This process is quite easy and it makes it simple to try out new designs. The day you get bored with it, you …
Henna tattoos are one of the most popular non-permanent tattoos. They’re often used by people for special occasions such as weddings, parties or just because they want a unique design for a short period of time. Many people want to know how long these tattoos last. Well, the answer is they can last between one …
Runes were developed in the Viking period, in the time of Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology. They generally originate in the time when longboats sailed from Scandinavia for military purposes. Runes are used as alphabets, but they also each carry a deeper meaning. These runes have served as inspiration for the runes in …
A tattoo is a design made on the human body by inserting ink, dyes, and pigment. Tattoos typically fall into one of these three categories: purely decorative, symbolic, and pictorial. The healing period for a tattoo is a couple of weeks on the surface of the skin. Additionally, it may take about 3-4 months for …
In order to understand the semicolon tattoo, let’s first understand the semicolon itself. In writing, a semicolon is used to pause a sentence between two complete thoughts, rather than ending it with a period. The semicolon movement is in support of mental health, and choosing to live rather than end one’s life. The semicolon tattoo …
Tattoos are becoming part of mainstream fashion. It is becoming more and more common to see a person tattooed. Many people who get tattoos choose them because of a particular person or a situation that marked them emotionally and now they want to have that mark on their skin for life. Other people just think …