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Tattoos and Body Art
For centuries, humans have decorated their bodies with symbols. The art of piercing, tattooing, and scarring have been used as symbols of bravery and social standing. Tattoos and body art remain popular today.
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What jobs allow nose piercings and tattoos?
Look into alternative modeling, become a tattoo artist yourself or a professional piercer. Make jewelry, open your own business and hire people with alternative lifestyles like you. Change the world.
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Does a two headed serpent tattoo mean evil?
not entirely sure... there does seem to be reference to old saxon kings of old, and i know that the serpents eye and duality was often found in alchemy, often fogoing against the philosophers stone, which funnily enoough represented a cross (catholic u see). my best guess is that its a Anglo saxon sign of royalty
What does a seahorse tattoo mean?
Seahorse tattoo can simply mean the love for the seahorse, the animal or for the aquatic life and water. They can also be worn because they simply look good and you want to flash your tattoo for all occasions. for more: http://www.cooltattoofinder.com/seahorse-tattoos/seahorse-tattoos-flash-meanings-deciphered#more-263
They also symbolize confidence and grace in many cultures, like Celtic mythology and the like.
What plant does ink come from?
no...it can come from squid and octopus but the ink we use is a mixture of heaps of stuff
A dog paw print tattoo is a good tattoo to get to remember a pet. You could also put the name of the dog under tattoo.
Because doves are special and love is even more speical so that's prob y
What does a bluebird tattoo symbolize?
Bluebonnet is a type of flower. It's the state flower of Texas.
Bluebonnet is a brand of nutritional supplements that features a picture of the flower on its packaging.
Blue Bonnet is a brand of margarine that features a picture of a girl wearing a blue bonnet on the label.
See the links below.
Are dogs allowed in tattoo shops?
Yes, dogs can get tattoos just as humans do. But be warned that it might be difficult to find someone to do it and PETA would not be happy about it.
Can you get tattooed with squid ink?
No as squid ink reacts with heat and cold and wouldn't be suitable for human skin
What does a tattoo of a wasp symbolise?
I found this on a website (link below)
"In some African traditions, the wasp is a symbol of evolution, and control over our life circumstances.
Some Native American Indian tribal myth inidcates the wasp as the creator of the earth, and was a symbol of order, organization as well as productivity.
Ancient European lore recognizes the wasp as big part in pollination. Here the wasp is symbolic of fertility as this genre of earth-based believers honored the wasp for its role in continuation of certain plants and flowers."
Wasps can also symbolize:
- Order
- Progress
- Team-work
- Involvement
- Development
- Productivity
- Construction
- Communication
source: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/wasp-animal-symbolism.html
What does a tattoo of purple koi fish mean?
In Chinese culture, koi fish are a symbol of success and wealth.
Koi fish are actually more of a symbol in Japanese culture, however. They can mean several different things:
- independent minded
- strong willed and stubborn
- surpassing of expectations
- victorious deeds
What does the direction of a koi fish mean in tattooing?
Well koi fish symbolise strength and courage, and the legend and myth behind the koi fish is that it swims upstream to turn into a dragon.
The Dragon symbolises the end of a journey and overcoming the obstacle you faced.
Therefore a Koi swimming upstream symbolises faceing a problem and being on a quest to put an end to it.
A Koi swimming downstream symbolises that it has allready overcome the problem, people often get this to symbolise the end of an ordeal.
I have seen some frog pictures say F.R.O.G meaning Forever Rely on God
'The frog is a tattoo design that cuts across many cultures. As a member of the animal clan, the Frog is seen as a teacher. A lunar creature that resonates with water, it also lives on land. A cold-blooded creature, the Frog possesses an extremely sensitive skin which shamans consider magical. In many cultures, the Frog is associated with the ability to jump from one state of consciousness to another. The frog is a symbol of generation, rebirth and fertility. The Egyptian frog goddess was named Heket.'
http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos_designs_symbols_frogs.htm
What is the meanings of bird tattoos?
There aren't any universal meanings for tattoo symbols. Check out tattoo symbolism here: http://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/a/symbols_intro.htm But remember, sometimes a rose is just a rose. It doesn't mean or symbolize anything!
What does a falcon tattoo symbolize?
Generally any bird tattoo means the spirit. Birds were once thought of the closests being to the Heavens.
What is the meaning behind a sparrow tattoo?
The sparrow tattoo means symbolize undying love, freedom , loyalty and commitment to one person. The sparrow tattoo on you are means you are bound by no rules and was often endorsed by the mafia.
Flowers to go with koi tattoo?
Any popular Japanese or water flowers. Cherry blossoms are probably the most popular to go with koi tattoos. Lotus flowers are also popular.
although to expand on this answer koi fish normally swim upstream in the fall/winter and those seasons are represented by maple leaves and Chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms and peonies represent spring and summer which is often protrayed with a dragon
Can you breastfeed if you have pierced nipples?
Nipple piercings may interfere with your ability to breastfeed. But you should be able to breastfeed as long as you remove your jewelry.
What are some good tattoo ideas for 16 year old girls?
Some of the most popular tattoos for girls include stars, wings, hearts, faeries, butterflies and various religious symbols. Tribal designs and animals are also very popular.
Can you use stamp ink as tattoo ink?
Not no but HECK NO, inks as used in stamp pads contain chemical additives which causes the ink to 'fast dry'...Most of these additives contain toxic chemicals. Baby, Don't do it. Hope this helps.
-just wanted to add in something...WHAT THE EFF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!!! For $25 US you can buy a big bottle of the worlds leading black tattoo ink. It is pure pigment and made in a sterelized environment. You're obviously trying to do dodgy home tattoos, but atleast use an ink that is safe.
What is Meaning behind a spider web tattoo on shoulder?
A spider web tattoo can have different meanings to different people. Some examples of a spider web tattoo are, doing time in prison or being a gang member.
