Category: Tattos

Yes, sporting a tattoo isnt really unusual nowadays. Nearly 40% of adults ranging from 18 to 40 years old have at least one tattoo. If so, what distinguishes hard-core tattoo devotees from standard buffs and casual admirers? Is it when a person has his entire body inked like a full-sized painting canvas? Is the number of tattoos really the yardstick then?

It appears that the right question is not how many, but where. What sets hard-core aficionados from the rest is their fearlessness to put tattoos on locations that cannot be hidden by clothing. This is the ultimate manifestation of die-hard love for tattoo art: you are so proud of your tattoos that you brazenly flaunt them, indifferent to negative associations or cultural and religious prejudices.

For the better part of the 20th century, hand and finger tattoos served as the demarcation line because they are almost always exposed for everyone to see. Most hand and finger tattoos are words, usually succinct to adjust to the small space. They normally make use of just eight letters, one on each finger, spread evenly across both hands. Some of the celebrities who wear hand tattoos are biker superstar Carey Hart, Portia de Rossi, Colin Farrell, Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Carmen Electra, and even seasoned actresses Helen Mirren and Jessica Lange.

So if youre ready to cross the line and jump over the world of tattoo hard-core, you may want to look at the most popular ways to express yourself in eight letters.

Top Ten Most Popular Ways to Do Hand Tattoos in Eight Letters (Original Text can be found here)

1. HOLD and FAST Started by sailors. It served as a talisman to keep from falling out of the rigging of a sailing ship.

2. LOVE and HATE – Made famous in the film noir classic Night of the Hunter.

3. HARD and LUCK – A tattoo that was often see in prison.

4. HARD and TIME – Another prison tattoo. A variation is HARD and LIFE.

5. LOVE and PAIN – For people who believe that one cannot exist without the other.

6. ROCK and ROLL For aspiring rock stars and music fans.

7. BORN and LOSR Also a prison tattoo. It is misspelled on purpose to not exceed eight fingers.

8. FUCK and YOU! – A tattoo from the punk movement, it uses an exclamation point, this time to fill up all eight fingers.

9. FUCK and OFF! – Another tattoo from the punk movement, it also uses an exclamation point for emphasis.

10. LTFC and ESUK – Take a pen and spell out the letters on each hand. Now intertwine your fingers. It now reads, ‘LETS FUCK

Thomas Alva Edison was the man who invented the tattoo machine. But originally it was not invented to make tattoos. It was actually made for the purpose of engraving. But as time passed the design and the use of this machine was modified and used as a tattoo machine. With various improvements made in this design, it was started being used as a tattoo machine. The speed of these machines are very fast and hence it has become easier to make tattoos.

Tattoo machines or tattoo guns are available in a variety of sizes and designs. They are made in companies as well as hand made. The hand made tattoo machines are more preferred by the tattoo artist. The prime reason for this is because the hand made ones are that they can be easily tuned according to the need of the tattoo artist. Such a tattoo machine can easily control the level of depth of insertion of the needle, its speed, pressure as well as the movement of the machine. As the demand of tattoos ha increased over the years, so alot of development has also come in the design of these tattoo machines. The prime reason for this development is convenience. Nowadays there are certain tattoo machines that have the space of more than one needle unlike the traditional ones.

There are several ways of getting good tattoo machines. You can go to the local supplier and ask for a tattoo machine according to your need. If you are short on cash, then go for a tattoo machine with a basic function but do not compromise with its quality. A cheap tattoo machine is equal to a bad tattoo. So avoid it. For this purpose online shopping of the tattoo machine is a good option. The online rates are always less than the usual shop rates. Sometimes you can also get heavy discounts. You will find a variety of such machines. You can pick the one you like.

In order to get tattoo machines you can also go for tattoo kits. You will find all the tattoo equipments together in the kit. You will have to look for them separately. As the tattoo kit is completely sealed, so you do not have to worry about getting old and used tattoo machines. They are new and properly sterilised. Moreover tattoo kits are available for a beginner as well as a professional. So you can pick the one that suits your need the best.

People of strength

The Celts were warriors, feared for their fighting skills and ruthlessness. They were a tall, muscular people who dyed their hair blond and painted their faces blue and appeared naked in battle. They stuck the severed heads of their defeated foes over the outside of the doorways of their houses. They were said to go to battle for the love of it, which made them sought after as mercenaries. The Romans and the Greeks called them barbarians.
They were a tough, strong people.

Yet, with all this, they were also known for their chivalry and their courage. They built a reputation as fierce warriors but, at the same time, they were artists, poets and musicians. They were skilled artisans as seen in their metal and artwork. They developed an intricate knot work form of art that is uniquely theirs. Wearing a Celtic tattoo connects you to this unique heritage.

Your strength tattoo

Wearing a Celtic knot work tattoo can be a symbol of strength. It can be a strong declaration to the world that you are proud of your Celtic or your Christian heritage a symbol from which you can take strength. It can simply be that you gain strength by connecting to a people with a history of bold deeds, great accomplishments and a rich mythology.

Where would you find your strength? Maybe you strength comes from nature or one of its creatures. Then your tattoo can have your favourite animal image interwoven in the knot work or if are more drawn to the Celtic Otherworld you may choose a mythical creature from their folklore. The cross and circle found in the Celtic cross predate Christianity and have their roots in nature worship the sun, the moon. Maybe you can gain strength from wearing those ancient symbols and thus connecting to the Universe.

Knot work designs alone can be strength tattoos but Celtic tribal tattoos can be even more dramatic. They work well as armbands or larger back drawings. You have a great deal of choice, as there is a vast array of designs developed over many years. With a little research you should be able to find your Celtic strength tattoo.

Since the summer Olympics are going on right now in Beijing I thought it would be appropriate to write about tattoos and the Olympics. Also Ive just started getting into the Olympics and I have noticed a little pattern myself. You might be scratching your head at this point because you are not sure what tattoos and the Olympics have in common. Well the truth be told that a lot of Olympians actually have their tattoo location planned out a head of time, to ensure that their tattoo will be shown off to the world.

For instance a lot of Olympians will get tattoos of the Olympic rings tattooed somewhere on their body that will be seen and noticed depending on the sport they are competing in. Take Wrestlers for instance, they have been known to put Olympic ring tattoos or some other tattoo on the inside of their arms. The reason behind this is so, when the arm is lifted following a victory, it can be seen. Swimmers on the other hand like to get tattoos on their backs so they can be seen when they are in the water. Or take the archery competitors, they have thought this one out even more so than the others. They will get tattoos on the outside of their right arm. The reason behind this is when the archers are in shooting position, the camera catches the tattoos perfectly.

Another pattern that I have noticed while watching the Olympics is whenever an Olympian has a tattoo and it is noticeable the announcers. They will talk about the tattoo and share the story behind it and what it means to that particular athlete. So it just goes to show that these athletes are not only proud of the sport they are competing in but they are proud of their tattoos as well.

Your Tattoo Friend

Ashley

Have you been considering a rosary tattoo design? These are very hot right now many tattoo artists and celebrities show their rosary tattoo proudly. It is a pretty easy design that can typically be done in one sitting and therefore won’t cost an arm and a leg and it is a well recognized symbol of religious devotion. If you have been considering getting a rosary tattoo then you will want to read on to learn more about this incredible tattoo design and some locations where you might considering getting it inked.

Rosary Tattoos Tradition and Meaning
The rosary of course is most often associated with Catholicism but it is also used in some areas of Protestantism. In real life the rosary is a beaded tool that is used for prayer and deep contemplation. The beads used to be made out of ground up rose petals and beads from a pant called Job’s tears which creates little seed beads. In fact the Latin word for the rosary is rosary rosarium which means “rose garden”. The rosary is made up of 5 sets of ten beads and traditional a hail Mary is said for each bead.

Locations
There are many different styles and locations for rosary tattoos. They can be done as a memorial or Rest In Peace type of tattoo to honor a loved one who has passed. They can also be done in a set of hands closed together in prayer. However, these days some of the most popular rosary tattoo designs are those that are just the rosary by itself. For women the top locations to get these designs inked are on the ankle, wrist or even the hip. Typically they feature a full length rosary and are not done to scale but made a bit smaller to fit in the location. For men however it is most traditional to get a rosary tattoo design around the neck as a realistic design or on the shoulder in a set of hands in prayer.

Keep in mind the rosary is a very strong symbol for the Catholic Church and definitely one that has strong religious ties to anyone who sees it. Therefore if you are considering getting a rosary tattoo you want to make sure it is something you will be happy and stay with forever. If you are a new convert to Catholicicsm and just thought it would be a cool symbol to get inked you might want to reconsider. However, if it is a powerful and significant symbol to you then go for it.