Getting a Tattoo: February 2007

Friday, February 23, 2007

Designs of Tattoos

Getting a tattoo is quite a common thing. Whether it is a small one that is placed on the hand, or a huge design which covers an arm or even the whole of the back, whatever it is people love having them. Everyone is different and they will have a different idea as to what they would like on their body.

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There are many different types of tattoos which a person can choose from, but a lot of people like to come up with their own designs. That way the tattoo is completely personal to them. So, just what makes people want to have a tattoo then? Well, tattoos can help to give people confidence and some of the designs can look quite eye catching too. It can help to show a person’s personality by the type of tattoo that they have.

The History of Tattoos

When it comes to tradition and rituals, tattoos have been really important for this. They have been used to put symbols on people’s limbs and bodies in order to show certain things about themselves. For instance, women in Borneo tattooed symbols of their trade on themselves which helped to increase their chances of getting married.

Over the years and even today there are many reasons why tattoos have been used, whether it is spiritual, status or just because they like the look of them. Tattoos go back for thousands of years and even early cavemen used to use natural properties to tattoo various symbols onto themselves.

The Tattoos Which Can Be Used

There is literally a non stop supply of designs which you can have tattooed onto yourself. One of the most popular designs includes Celtic and tribal, but generally you can have absolutely anything that you want on your body. It is even possible to have a picture of a person tattooed onto your back whether it is a loved one or a famous person of some kind. These are not as popular but they can be done.

Another common type of tattoo design is Japanese and Chinese lettering. Some like to have words such as ‘love’ or ‘luck’ tattooed on them in Japanese, whilst others prefer their own name. Often if the right type of tattoo artist is not chosen, people end up with incorrect Japanese wording and it may not necessarily say what it was meant to. That is why it is so important to choose a professional who has a lot of experience within their field.

Overall all you need in order to find the right design for you is your imagination. What do you feel drawn to? Do you like certain shapes? Would you like a love heart with a small Celtic design around it? No matter what you want it can be created so look around for inspiration in order to find the right design for you. If you are good at drawing you could even design your own tattoo from your imagination. Whatever you choose to have, there is certainly a design out there for you.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Everything You Need to Know About Star Design Tattoos

Not many people think of having star tattoos done, but they can actually look quite good if they are designed properly. You may not think about it, but there are actually a variety of different shapes, sizes and types of star tattoos to choose from and each can look unique in its own way.

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It is mainly women who choose to have a star tattoo done; after all, it is not a very manly image! Many women prefer to have the stars quite small on areas such as the hip, just above the breast or on their bottom. Some even like to have them on their ankles or on their neck. Generally though they are small, but it is entirely possible to have a large one covering the whole of your back if you prefer!

What Various Star Designs Mean

As well as looking pretty, star designs do tend to have different meanings. There are 4 pointed stars, 5 pointed stars, 6 pointed stars and so on and each has its own meaning. Some of the most popular pointed stars include:

The 4 Pointed Star

The 4 pointed stars are by far one of the most common stars designed today. The points are designed either extremely sharp or quite curvy, depending upon the individual’s personal taste. It is thought that early American native tribes especially liked the 4 pointed stars and they used them on pottery and on rocks as well as in other parts of their lives. So, if you are interested in associating your tattoo with Native American culture, the 4 pointed stars may just be for you.

The 5 Pointed Star

If you choose a 5 pointed star, you are usually generally into things such as pagan, the devil or pentagrams. These are another extremely common design and they do have a lot of history behind them. Most types of 5 pointed stars are associated with a dark meaning so if you do not want that, it would be better to have a more comical 5 pointed star design and perhaps stick with a pentacle instead.

The 8 Pointed Star

The 8 pointed stars are not generally as common as the others, but it does have a lot of meaning behind them. It is the symbol of the cross of Saint John and it was the emblem of the Knights of Malta. They used the star to symbolize each of the knight’s virtues and those were Tact, Perseverance, Gallantry, Loyalty, Dexterity, Explicitness, Observation and Sympathy. These days the design is common with fire-fighters across America

Sunday, February 4, 2007

How to Make Your Celtic Tattoo Unique to You

If you have been thinking about getting a Celtic style tattoo, you may have been wondering just how to make it personal to you. It could be that you are looking for something which is popular, but at the same time you still want to stand out. If that is the case, you should find that it is extremely easy to find a Celtic design especially to suit you. You just have to know what Celtic designs are as well as having a little imagination!

The Types of Celtic Design Tattoos

There are a large number of Celtic designs available and you can choose form animals, armbands, knots, crosses and other various shapes. Mainly Celtic tattoos are black with skin showing through to finish the design. However, it is completely possible to have color added to your tattoo to make it a little brighter.

The knots are particularly common because they symbolize to many people, a never ending and joining unity. It represents their life and many people also think the knots look really good. Now, generally the knots can come in a large variety of shapes and sizes and you can add whichever color to them that you want to. So, if you are interested in having a knot done, make sure that you have an idea of what colors you would like and how you would basically like it to look. A trip to a tattoo store will allow you to see the various designs that the store offers, or you could always take in your own design to see if they could do it for you.

If you are stuck for inspiration, the Internet is a great resource and there you will find thousands of pictures of Celtic designs and that should help you to find one which is right for you! It is important to know what you are interested in. The only way you can have a tattoo which is personal to you, is by adding something in it which is personal to you in some way. What do you believe in? Is there a certain Celtic design which you feel represents how you are as a person? If so go for that and ask the tattoo artists to include it in the design for you. It might take a while but with a bit of thought and effort, you will eventually come up with the perfect design for you.

Overall Celtic designs are popular, but they are also extremely difficult to do. This means that you will need to find a suitable tattoo artist in your area. They should specialize in Celtic tattoos; otherwise you could end up with something you are really not happy with and the tattoo could even end up getting infected if they do not know what they are doing.

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