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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Sleeve Tattoo

Sleeve tattoos are One of the most popular types of tattoo today. Like what most people know, these tattoos are not just arm tattoos, They are tattoos that look like sleeves because they cover a large area of one part of the body with little or no skin showing.

The designs of sleeve tattoos are very intricate and complicated. Usually, they are colorful and depict several images with some unusual designs or patterns. These are popular among boys, especially those who belong in a rock band. But these days, you will see many girls sporting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Tattoos a Symbol of Rank

There are so many uses and symbolism a Tattoo can do to a one person. It may show one's personality, show its love, show its passion and so on. But this post will discuss how a tattoo can be a symbol of rank.

During the early days of history, tattoo are used to symbolize ones rank in a group or a society. Just like for example the Maoris. A man or a woman's tattoo could not only identify their paternal and maternal lineage, but because Maori ‘ta moko’ was an ongoing practice, it also often revealed an individual’s political, social and military rank.

During the Early Roman historical references often noted that members of the "barbarian" nobility classes often displayed tattoos that signified their rank and family crests.

Monday, September 14, 2009

How Tattooing is Done in Slomo

This video is from youtube courtesy of Discovery's Time Warp. You will actually see how tattooing is done in slomo and you will exactly how the needle penetrates and put the ink on the skin. Enjoy

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Temporary Tattoos

There are so many kinds and methods of having temporary tattoos nowadays. Temporary tattoos are very popular to both kids and adults alike. Many models and children gets temporary tattoo as they involve no permanent alteration of the skin but produce a similar appearance that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. The most commonly used temporary tattoos is the type of which you can stick it to the body just like the a decal, which is typically transferred to the skin using water. Although the design is waterproof, it can be removed easily with oil-based creams.

Also Henna tattoos or Mehndi and silver nitrate stains that appear when exposed to ultraviolet light can take up to two weeks to fade from the skin.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Celebrity Queen of Tattoo

So, whose your guess? Well, the queen is undoubtedly Angelina Jolie. Jolie has multiple tattoos of counting for at least a dozen. Jolie is famous for her tattoos and even pose to cover several magazines. She also have some several experience for removing several of her tattoos including the name of her former husband in a prominent tattoo design on her upper arm.

When shooting comes for her movies, Jolie hides her tattoo by putting in heavy makeups for them. This allows her to look like she doesnt have a tattoo.