Tattoos and Body Art

In my experience, I've learned that buying pig ears raw is the best thing to tattoo on, the pig skin is much like our skin, it is great for learning on, although these may be hard to find, i was looking for them everywhere when I was tattooing, I actually found them at a local shop rite after calling almost every butcher in town, one of the butchers I did call could get them for me but it was going to take a while, and I wanted to start tattooing right away I tried practice skins, and they were ok with Vaseline, but the ears are the best for any novice tatooer I'd highly recommend them, a little known place is shop rite, if u don't have a shop rite look at ur local grocer if not call a butcher and wait for them it's worth it, cause I think their great to practice on!

A common tattoo among Hispanic gang is the pachuco cross tattooed on the hand between the thumb and index finger, which is a sign of gang membership. In some countries, a cross tattooed on the hand simply means the obvious; Christian.

A starter tattoo kit can range in price from $30.00 to well over $135.00. It depends on quality and what it actually included in the starter kit.

Manufacturers are not required to reveal their ingredients or conduct trials, and recipes may be proprietary. Professional inks may be made from iron oxides (rust), metal salts, plastics.[6] Homemade or traditional tattoo inks may be made from pen ink, soot, dirt, blood,or other ingredients.[2][7]

Heavy metals used for colors include mercury (red); lead (yellow, green, white); cadmium (red, orange, yellow); nickel (black); zinc (yellow, white); chromium (green); cobalt (blue); aluminum (green, violet); titanium (white); copper (blue, green); iron (brown, red, black); and barium (white). Metal oxides used include ferrocyanide and ferricyanide (yellow, red, green, blue). Organic chemicals used include azo-chemicals (orange, brown, yellow, green, violet) and naptha-derived chemicals (red). Carbon (soot or ash) is also used for black. Other compounds used as pigments include antimony, arsenic, beryllium, calcium, lithium, selenium, and sulphur.[5][7]

Tattoo ink manufacturers typically blend the heavy metal pigments and/or use lightening agents (such as lead or titanium) to reduce production costs.

Nautical stars have meanings for two colors: green and red. Red symbolizes "port" or left if you are facing the bow of a ship, and green symbolizes "starboard" or right. The basic meaning of a nautical star is to guide a Sailor home and not lose direction. Classic Navy tattoo.

Yes, it was probably the worst spot to get tattooed. Personally, it hurt more than my ribs, top of my foot, and behind my knee. Then again, everyone's pain tolerance is different. Regardless, yes, sternum tattoos are definitely painful.

You can't. Fairy GodParents don't exist.

No because the needle goes through your ear so fast that it doesn't have time to bleed. If they do it wrong it will bleed but that chance is very small because there experts.

If you take it out the day you had it put in then it will start to bleed because getting your ear pierced is basicly having a cut in your ear.

I had mine done two days ago and it didnt bleed so your

well currently i am using a 5RL for writing. But really depends on the font and the seize i will see if i can upload a pic of one i have done with a 5RL on my self. i am still learning though. dont seem to be able to upload pic sorry

Well, kinda good question!!! Bur first you must understand that there is no such thing as EXPIRED tattoo ink because no governmental organization inspects it....There is no F.D.A. testing, no U.S.D.A. tests, NOTHING!! At least not in the continental U.S.of A.

Allow me my little RANT here, "KIDZ, do not try to teach yourselves this stuff at home!!!" Find a competent artist and apprentice under him....Then you will know when to throw a bottle of ink away, and a whole lotta other good stuff......Hope this helps...

You can't legally. Anyone tattooing without a license to do so is breaking the law......and that is probably not the only law that they're breaking. I am a professional state licensed tattoo artist in NH.

Indian ink -- more commonly referred to ask India ink -- is nothing more than a pigment used to draw or write with, and so it is available to anyone of any age. You can buy it at most craft supply stores, or online.

By undertaking an apprenticeship with a reputable artist and learning. I could go over every step that you would take, but without actually learning and sharpening your skills overall over a span of time in a shop, it will count for virtually nothing. There is a oceans worth of knowledge that you have to attain before you can become a professional in this industry. You will have to learn; tattooing techniques, how to hold the machine, electrical know how, machine building, medical termonology, tattoo termonology, be acredited in bloodborne pathogen training, basic first aid, artistic knowledge and practice, etc., etc., etc.

You can purchase "Indian Ink" which has nothing to do with Indians today. I do not know why it is called Indian Ink but I had my first tattoo done with Indian Ink and a needle dipped into it. It is done by hand and it does not look as good as professional tattoos of course. One just takes a needle and dips it into the Indian Ink and pokes holes into the skin, not very deeply, but just as a tattoo machine would do. It takes a long time. You wipe the ink off of the top of the skin as you are doing it to see how much in has stayed in the skin. It can get infected so by Neosporin with pain reliever and antibiotic to put on afterwards.

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Alright I'm going to leave the above comment cos it amuses me that someone would actually recommend using Indian ink and a needle, and would love for other actual tattoo artists to see it and respond as i did, with a "What are you talking about?"

Ok I'm going to first assume that the person who asked this has some kind of tattoo machine, probably brought off eBay, if not then i highly recommend that you do not follow the above method to screw up your own skin...or anyone elses for that matter...but for the purpose of my response you have a tattoo machine.

The only thing you should use for tattoo ink is ACTUAL pure pigment tattooing ink. Tattoo Ink is made in a sterelized environment to strict regulations for the safety of the end consumer (the person getting tattooed). It is incredibly easy to obtain tattoo ink these days, just Google it and you'll find a supplier that doesn't require you to be working in a shop, i know of one major American supplier but i will not name them on here. It's a lot safer than using Indian ink and a needle.

If you plan on following this other method mentioned above may i strongly suggest you don't. If you're too young to get a tattoo that's not a bad thing. Put some time into designing something really cool. My first tattoo took me 4 years of careful planning and design. I started off with a base design and modified it and added to it over time as i grew as a person. Give it time, save up money and get it done professionally.

if it is a permanent tattoo, then it wont come off but if it is not a permanent tattoo, it will help it come off.

Either push it back in by yourself, or go back to the shop you got it done and have them re-pierce it. You should really evaluate if you want the piercing back in because once its closed, to re-pierce it they use a taper, which hurts a lot. I probably will never let anyone taper me again.

Wait at least 2 hours. Your artist will tell you how long to leave the bandage on. Listen to them! When you do take the bandage off, clean the area with mild soap and water using your fingers and pat dry with paper towels. DO NOT USE A WASHCLOTH OR BATHROOM TOWEL TO WASH OR DRY YOUR NEW TATTOO! Allow the tattoo to air dry for several minutes before applying any ointment or lotion and only use a small amount. A little goes a long way. Frequently apply small amounts of unscented lotion that does not contain alcohol or sunblock.

I got a half sleeve tattoo covering my whole upper arm (elbow to top of shoulder) all the way around. The inner arm was the most painful. Anyone who gets a tattoo has to realize that pain is part of the deal, but it should be the last thing on your list of reasons about getting a tattoo. Look, there is NO line that the artist does that lasts longer than 10 seconds. So if it is a real painful line just get through it and then you get a few seconds to prepare for the next line. YES, tattoo's hurt but they can go from uncomfortable to almost pleasurable. I have a LOW pain tolerance if I can get through a half sleeve you will be fine.

A tramp stamp is a badly put up slang for a lower back tattoo....Here in Alabama we refer to them as Southern Alabama License Plates...Which while not as derogatory, it shore does cause a lot of tail-gating!! Hope this helps........

• Dry paper towel
• Very damp paper towel
• Very damp paper towel with a dab of gentle soap
  
• Diluted green soap on paper towel
• Try to find soft paper towels to use

Most tattoo power supplys operate from 12.5 to 14 volts, there is no perfect voltage for all tattoo mechines, each artist uses what makes them comfortable, as a general rule shaders use less than a liner. All power supplys are adjustable , and with such a large selection of different brands of mechines,and coils, no single voltage will work for all artist.

You can get it through most Tattoo supply stores online. yours truly, Eric Dryden from ALL THAT I BLEED TATTOO STUDIO QUINCY IL.

No, henna tattoos can be thought of as a tan; they won't come off until your skin is replaced with new cells.

If your talking about adopting a fairy in real life, good luck with that. Faries are a myth, and there is no proof they exist in real life.

However, if your talking about a game you might want to include the name of the game or email the game people to find out.

Also if your dreaming you might have a chance in your dream to adopt a fairy.

If you still believe in fairies here is some hunting tips:

- look under a tree with a toadstool ring, then carefully look under a toadstool or look in the middle of the ring.

- peek through a holed stone, you are supposed to be able to see them that way.

- walk in the moon light on Mid-summer's Eve (the summer solstice).

- leave "treats" in your garden, and legend has it one may adopt you.

- learn the "true name" of a fairy and legend says you will have the "power" to command it.