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The Facts: What You Should Know About Tattoos...

The following pages contain the combined wisdom of many experts within the

tattooing world. So why not print 'em off, grab your favorite drink and read it offline.

Regardless of whether you are a seasoned tattoo enthusiast or a tattoo virgin you are

guaranteed to find the following pages full of valuable insights and expertise!

hile tattoos have been around for thousands of years, they are currently experiencing an

almost unprecedented popularity in the around the world even in countries such as Iran!

However, the general population of developed countries still regards them with some

disdain, especially against those who have A LOT of any type of body art. The purpose of

this guide is NOT to raise these issues or to change such views, but to educate those who

are interested in learning more about tattoos. Regardless of motive, tattooing is a very

personal choice. This information should help you make a wiser decision about getting inked, since the

reversing process is not easy.

Getting a tattoo is possibly one of the most personal and permanent decisions you are likely to make. It

is not a decision that should be made on a whim. It’s best to be as honest with yourself as possible

about WHAT type of tattoo design you want and more importantly WHY you want to get it.

Educating yourself about the different styles of tattoos will help. Unless you have a definite tattoo design

imprinted into your brain it is recommended that you expose yourself to as many different styles and

tattoo designs before you make a commitment to be inked. This is where this e-book will come in

handy.

The images in the e-book are for educational purposes and are NOT intended to copied straight onto

your skin. Some tattoo artists may be insulted if you waltz into their studio and ask to have an image of

another person's tattoo copied. But then other tattoo artists will tell you that nearly all tattoo art is

derivative. One just needs to look at any major style of tattoo from Celtic to Tribal to see how it is

derived from earlier works of art and body adornment.

So even before you commit to a tattoo you should check out the tattoo artist’s work. Ask to see a

portfolio of their customized work NOT their 'bread and butter' tattoo designs. If there is a tattoo design

that matches the style you have in mind or 'resonates' with you then ask the artist how the design came

about, in other words was it designed 'freestyle' by the artist or copied from a picture.

You basically want to find out if the artist is happy doing customized work or prefers to work off an

image such as a flash design or from a tattoo magazine or website. A quick survey of tattoo artists

would suggest that most of them do not like to do customized work too often because it is HARD work!

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Obviously custom work is much more expensive because it takes that much longer for the tattoos artist

to sit down and physically design the tattoo. As a result the artist will most likely want to see some

payment up front unless of course they know and trust you. :-)

This is why it helps if you have a style of existing image you want customized. It makes the artist’s job

so much easier if you have a clear idea of what you want rather than saying you want a wolf in snow

howling at a tribal moon! Any tattoo artist worth his salt will be able to modify a tattoo design to make it

unique to you.

But before you even get to this stage I recommend that you VISUALIZE the kind of tattoo you want. At

this stage you don't have to be absolutely clear on the overall design. The idea is to just get 'a feeling'

about what you want to project when others see your tattoo.

Think deeply on this one because this is probably the number one reason why so many people get

tattoos that they end up REGRETTING. Prepare NOW instead of repairing LATER! I speak from

experience on this as I had a tattoo I put little thought into being covered up.

Try to imagine how your new tattoo is going to make you feel. It helps if the tattoo has a deeper

meaning or special significance rather that merely to look good on your skin. The most enduring tattoos

are the one with meaning for the person with them. Choose something that has lasting appeal.

Chances are that if you get a tattoo from a recent film or a cartoon character you will look back in less

than five years and want it off. So it’s wise to hold off getting a tattoo of the main character of your

favorite science fiction thriller or a picture of Marge Simpson on your forearms!

Look around your life and ask yourself what is important for you. Not just for this week, month or even

year. What 'speaks' to you? An example of this is people who get tattoos of certain birds or animals

because they believe that they are imbued with certain powers such strength or healing abilities. Take a

look at Tattoo Symbols for more ideas and meanings.

The bottom line is that you want to get a tattoo that you are 100% certain of not because it is trendy at

the time. What you don't want is to spend hundreds of dollars on a tattoo that you will regret. If you are

determined to get a customized tattoo make the artist work for their money and don't be tempted to

get a cheap tattoo for the sake of it!

Good tattoos are NOT cheap. Cheap tattoos are NOT good!

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Getting a Tattoo - Does it Hurt?

This is the first question in this FAQ because it's usually the first question that people ask. The answer is

yes. Having needles pierce your skin does hurt. But what you really want to know is, "How MUCH does it

hurt, and can I handle it?"

It's not nearly as bad as what you might imagine. The pain comes from the cluster of needles on the

tattooing machine piercing your skin very rapidly. This sensation, however, doesn't feel like the poking

pain of an injection--it's more of a constant vibration. You will be amazed at how quickly your body

releases endorphins, (pain killers), which dulls the pain significantly.

The pain will also vary according to where on your body you get worked on. Skin right above bones

(collarbone, anklebone, etc.) tends to be more painful than other areas. In addition, certain types of

needles seem to hurt more than others. I personally think the needles used for outlining produce a

sharper, more noticeable pain, while the needles used for shading seem to be much more like an

electrical buzz (nearly painless). Remember, you are volunteering for the experience. The amount of

pain will depend on your psychological attitude.

NOTE: Do not drink alcohol or take illegal drugs for pain relief purposes prior to your tattoo sessions.

Both aspirin and alcohol thin your blood and promote excessive bleeding. Aspirin also decreases the

clotting of blood, which will slow down your healing as well. In addition, artists do not appreciate dealing

with drunks and is illegal in many states.

What about Anesthetics?

Some people say that taking a couple of over-the-counter analgesics before tattooing can take the edge

off the pain. Acetaminophen, commonly sold under the brand name 'Tylenol' is generally

recommended, but not aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs, as they tend to inhibit clotting. In short,

you may find yourself bleeding like the proverbial stuck pig.

There are actually topical anaesthetics available, even in the stick-up-its-butt U.S. For instance, Bactine

contains some lidocaine, and it is possible to buy benzocaine preparations over the counter. The

drawback of these is that they do not work on unbroken skin, but if they are applied after the first pass

with the needle, they can make a tremendous difference. EMLA is reputed to be much better, and will

work on unbroken skin, but it is not generally available in the U.S.

Should I Get a Tattoo?

Your reading of this may mean you're already interested in getting a tattoo, or may know someone who

is. In a survey of 163 tattooed men and women, a third of them had regretted their tattoos! While most

of this FAQ discusses the process once you've decided to get one, let's pause for a moment.

Why Do I Want One?

People get tattoos for different reasons.

• Is it to please your partner?

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