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Best Tattoos For Girls

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Here are the best tattoos for girls:

Cute. Cute tattoos include everything from girly designs like flowers to feminine styles like butterfly tattoos. Cute tats are the most common design that girls get.


Sexy. Sexy tattoos involve not just design, but also placement of the design. For instance a foot tattoo can be very sexy. Belly tattoos and low back tattoo designs have also been considered very sexy.


Girl Power. Tattoos displaying strength of woman are some of the best tattoos for girls. Dragon tattoos for instance are very powerful and signify strength, while at the same time being very intricate and beautiful.


Beautiful Designs. As mentioned, the dragon tattoo can be both beautiful and dangerous looking. Some very beautiful designs are also mural style designs. Flowers, vines, and vibrant coloring makes for very beautiful ink.


Simple and Small. Some of the best tattoos for girls are small designs. Girls can get away with going very small for their tattoo, where as a small tattoo on a guy can look weak and silly. But a small design can ber very cute and sexy for girls.


Old School Designs. Some old school tattoos can actually work great for girls. Especially old school pinup girl designs! Look at some of the ink that the Suicide Girls have for examples of old school designs that work well for women.


Girlfriend Tattoos. Girls tend to put real meaning behind their ink. Many girlfriends will get together and choose the same or similiar tattoos to get as a symbol of strong and special friendship. Tiny star tattoos work great for this. Each girl will pick a colored star, then all the girls will get their girlfrineds tiny star tattooed on them!

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Heart Tattoos - A Classic Design For Both Male and Female

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Tattoos are considered as expressions of feelings and emotions, thus one of the most famous designs that have been around for generations is the heart tattoo. There are various heart illustrations that dominated the tattoo world since time immemorial. These designs are both appealing to the male and female tattoo lovers.

Some heart designs would bear the name of a loved one in the middle. This manifests the deep appreciation for the person and would like to keep a lasting remembrance of the person. Red is the color that highlights the image. So there are contrasting shades of red that would create the effect of depth and realness to the final effect. There are those also that do not bear any text or word images instead there are chains of thorny wires drawn around the heart. This illustration is similar to a Romeo and Juliet theme to where there is tragedy involved. It may also signify a captive heart that would mean that the person having this kind of design is already committed to someone or something. A bleeding heart is also one of the many heart designs. The way they usually present this is quite literal. There is a heart drawn with a spill of blood on it. This is quite interesting yet bizarre to look at.

Other noted heart designs are the simple heart shape that is one dimensional. It may appear as a funky and trendy style that is appealing to the younger generation. A chain of small flowers to form a heart-shaped image is also desired by female teens. These small flowers can also be replaced by letters to form the name of a person yet taking the form of a heart.

Heart designs are truly one classic style. Depending on the concept, it can appeal to both gender of any generation. The look does not fade as years go by; instead it still is a trendy design. Since it is mostly related to amorous feelings, the common names that are placed near the drawings are those of their loved ones. It serves as a lasting reminder of their sentiments to a person.

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Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

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I know the film has been out for over a year and the DVD for a while but I only got to watch 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' - whose original and more potent title was 'Men Who Hate Women' (a far more appropriate title given the nature of the book) - the other day. Having read the Millennium Trilogy (this is part one) by Stieg Larsson last year I was always looking forward to the film versions of the books. They're made for film whether on the big or small screen (infact, I believe this film was originally a two part television film re-edited into a big screen version) as they're over the top, with plenty of puzzle solving, plot twists, melodrama, violence and filled with well drawn characters engaged in a plot that moves forward at a relentless pace. Underlying the books is of course a number of serious subjects including racism, patriarchal misogyny, sexual violence and globalization - a reminder that all is not well in social democratic Sweden, a country we often view as enlightened and liberal, a country unlike our own.

So, for those of you who haven't read the books I'm afraid you'll have to go elsewhere for a synopsis. Suffice to say that the trilogy makes for great holiday reading and if like me you're prone to reading thrillers late at night be warned; this book and its companions are pages turners and the chances of you getting much sleep are minimal.

So to the film, let me begin by saying that I'm glad I saw the Swedish version first. David Fincher is directing the Hollywood version next year with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara (Tanner Hall, Dare, The Winning Season, The Social Network) in the lead roles and although I'm looking forward to seeing how they approach it I can't see quite how they're going to capture the psychological atmosphere of Sweden well as their Swedish counterparts.

I think there's an inherent problem with all films adapted from a book written by someone from another culture. To visually express the tonal qualities, nuances and spirit of another culture through film is extremely difficult. This is made all the more harder when you're trying to condense and stay true to a book that has a packed narrative - and enough plotlines to make a number of films - running to over 500 pages. I have no doubt that David Fincher - a Director I very much admire - will do a great job with the pulp aspect of the 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' and its partner books in the trilogy. However, underneath the surface of the books lie important questions about Swedish society. These ugly truths, the sub text, are far more difficult to thread into the film - as they need to be given space to breathe and tell their own story - and are best approached through tone, rhythm, colour, atmosphere and a Swedish cultural sensibility. It is this aspect of the film that I fear will be lost in translation. So America taking on plot and character, yes definitely, dealing with the dark undercurrent that runs throughout the book and the rest of the trilogy, namely the societal issues that preoccupy many Swedish crime writers including; Henning Mankell, Hakan Nesser, Mari Jungstedt and of course Stieg Larsson, I don't think so.

Now let's talk about the film itself. It is not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination but it's a good thriller, its star definitely Noomi Rapace - an incredible performance - as the androgynous, bisexual, computer-hacking twenty-something, Lisbeth Salander. She is a cool chick and uber - nerd, the perfect anti - heroine for the 21st century. She's odd, disturbed, intelligent, highly moral (in her own way), utterly uncompromising, violent, full of righteous anger and dispassionate - a fascinating character and wholly engaging. To be honest I can't see anyone matching her. She's going to be a real hard act to follow. Apparently she got the part after the producer saw her in a Sarah Kane play in Stockholm. If you know the work of Sarah Kane then it might give you some idea of the difficulty and depth of character one would need to have to play the part convincingly.

The other lead character, Mikael Blomkvist played by Mchael Nyqvist, plays his part well as the investigative journalist, the locations are beautiful and bleak, the Director, Niels Arden Opley does a good job of keeping the various plot threads (and there are many) together and the cinematography has a consistent wintery and atmospheric feeling to it.

So, if you haven't read the books and enjoy a fast paced thriller involving complicated relationships (something the film actually leaves out), great characters, violent set pieces and a cracking yarn then buy them, read them, enjoy them. If you want to be entertained any night of the week then you won't go wrong by renting this film out from your local video shop. No, it's not a great film but it's a good Friday night flick to be watched with munchies. I for one am looking forward to the next two films in the series; 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest' and am particularly looking forward to watching Noomi Rapace play Lisbeth Salander again. As for the David Fincher version with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, It'll make for interesting comparisons.

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Male Tattoo Pictures - A Great Way to Find Tattoo Design Ideas

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Thinking about getting an artwork tattooed on a specific part of your body? One of the most common designs among male tattoos is a fire dragon. Girls rarely sport dragon tattoos, but they are quite popular among men. Dragons symbolize power and heroism. The strongest dragon is the fire dragon. You can have a fire dragon portrayed on your full sleeve, along with fire coming out from its mouths and nostrils.

If dragon tattoo pictures are too common for your taste, why not go for tiger tattoo pictures? Tigers may be a little smaller in size than dragons, but they equally symbolize power, ferocity and speed.

Another wonderful idea is Celtic designs. Celts were always associated with its brave warriors. King Arthur was a very famous Celtic, do you know? Celt warriors, nobles and knights were well known in history for their courage and strength.

If you're stuck for ideas, make the World Wide Web your best friend. The internet is a great way to find great ideas for male tattoo pictures! You can search for tattoo pictures of your favorite image (such as a skull or dragon). Or, you can look for tattoos of your favorite male celebrity or star and have it copied!

Another creative source for tattoo pictures is a tattoo artwork gallery. There are plenty of galleries with decent artwork! Do not settle for boring and generic designs, as many men opt to when they're too lazy or they give up easily. Do not settle with generic junk, or you will truly regret about it later.

Vine Foot Tattoos

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A friend of mine just recently got a tattoo of a vine on his foot. He had told me that it was by far the most painful tattoo of his life. I decided to do a little research on why this is.

For starters, the foot is a very sensitive part of the body. There are over 100 different bones in the foot. With very little flesh (except for the bottom) it is no wonder that getting a tattoo on the foot can hurt a bit.

As my friend was getting the tattoo, he mentioned that he was grasping his fists hard throughout the procedure. He was happy when it was finally finished. His entire foot including the toes went numb and after the next day, his toes started swelling. This is considered a normal reaction but must be watched and monitored.

It took about one week for the initial pain to subside and he told me that getting a foot tattoo was an experience never to be forgotten. However, today, he is happy he went through with this because it is one of the coolest vine tattoos he has ever seen.

When getting a tattoo anywhere on the body, please keep these important reminders in mind:

* Always do your research and go to a certified trusted tattoo artist.

* Make sure to tell the artist if you are taking any medications that may interfere with the ink.

* If nervous at first, ask the artist to test a small area to get a quick feel for what you are about to experience in case you change your mind.

* If you chicken out, its ok. There are plenty of cool temporary vine tattoos you can get that look very close to being real. People who have received tattoos all over the body have experienced different reactions. Some will say that this particular area is a little more painful than the other. I would recommend to ask around. Go to some foot tattoo forums or web sites and get some feedback if you are uncertain.

Tattoo Designs and Ideas For Dragon Tattoos

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Dragon tattoos are popular with men because they symbolize strength and power. However, it should be noted that dragon tattoo designs are favored by women as well. This is a mythical and interesting creature that has a great potential for a beautiful tattoo piece. They can be seen inked on the arm, chest, back, rib cage and calf area. They can be the focal point for a stunning full back tattoo design or they can be the star of a full sleeve tattoo design.

Dragon tattoos come in different themes and styles. There are tribal dragon tattoos which are usually inked in black color, the Chinese dragon which is usually seen as a sign of fortune and the fire-breathing Western dragon. There is also the koi dragon which according to Japanese tradition started out as a koi fish and then convert into dragon after successfully climbing the falls at a point called Yellow River. The viking dragon, on the other hand, is originally from the norse mythology and is generally seen as evil.

The dragon is seen as a powerful mythical creature which possesses the wings of a bird and the scale of a fish or snake. In the Western world, it breathes fire and guard treasures in the castle. In the Eastern world, it is seen as helpful and kind and symbol of fortune and wisdom. In early Christianity, it is seen as a creature of ill-omen who brings destructiveness and complete chaos.

Though dragon differs in how they are perceived, it is still no doubt a great image for body art. It can be portrayed in amazing colors and it can be tattooed in intricate details. Inking it on one's body and putting it to life on the skin can be a delight for a tattoo artist's creative expression.

Tribal Wings Tattoos - Tips on Your New Tattoo!

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You have decided that you want a tribal wings tattoo but you aren't necessarily sure how to start your research. This type of tattoo has become quite popular with tribal tattoo lovers. But before you head down to your local tattoo parlor and drop your hard earned money, you may want to do some research first. The truth is this research can mean the difference between a great tattoo that you're happy with or a disappointing tattoo. Would you like to know more?

My biggest concern is that I don't want you to do what everyone else does and that is start your research for artwork by using Google images. Google images isn't a bad place for ideas, but because everyone uses this method you run the risk of duplicating someone else's tattoo. And I am sure that isn't what you want.

The best piece of advice I can give you is to invest in a paid tattoo site. A paid tattoo site gives use so many resources before you get your tattoo. You will gain access to artists that specialize in tribal tattoo artwork. You can work with one of these artists to come up with something unique for your new ink. You also gain access to a huge community of tattoo enthusiasts that will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have. These paid tattoo sites also have reviews of local tattoo parlors so you can find the right parlor for your new tribal tattoo.

I'm sure that you can see that doing some research before you get your new ink can help you make a better decision. Good luck on getting your new tribal wings tattoo!

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Black Tribal Dragon Tattoos - Where to Find the Best Tribal Designs

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Black tribal dragon tattoos make a bold statement. A dragon tattoo alone can be very forceful. Combine that with tribal influences in black and you have the making of a much talked about tattoo. A black dragon tattoo expresses something entirely different than a colored dragon. Everything can depend on the design that you choose and you can find great designs online. I'll tell you how.

Are you thinking about a large tattoo? Black tribal dragon tattoos will make a great tattoo going down an arm or along the shoulders. Because of the detail of the dragon design and adding the tribal influences, a large tattoo would be good because you would be able to see all the details. How will you decide on the type of tattoo?

An online tattoo gallery is where you need to go. As you're browsing through thousands of designs you can get some idea of where you want to place the tattoo as well as the type of designs you want to incorporate. This is your tattoo on your body. Use your imagination and come up with a unique tattoo design. The best thing to do is to print out several designs that you like and put the best pieces together like a puzzle and come up with your unique tattoo.

Take your time. Don't rush with something as important as a tattoo that will be with you for life. Black tribal dragon tattoos are a good choice. Find a design that will make a statement. Use an online gallery to design your own tattoo and show some of your personality through the tattoo.

Exist And Extreme Body Piercing For Men's And Woman In Europe And USA

Body piercing has existed since ancient times but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that body piercing for men and women in Europe and USA really became fashionable. Today multiple piercing is common in both men and women. If you think your body piercings are cool, take a look at these.I wonder if this guy rattles when he walks.This gives a new meaning to the phrase “wearing a corset”. It is kind of

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Dragon Tattoo Art - Finding Printable Designs For Your Dragon Tattoos

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Dragon tattoo art has been one of the most sought after designs especially among male tat enthusiasts. The creature, although mythical and non-existent has strong symbolism attached to it, not to mention the artistic appeal it has when inked on one's body.

Dragon tattoos can represent two different meanings depending on how they are portrayed. In the West, they are regarded as an evil and mean winged creature who breathes fire and guards caves with golds and jewels. Those who want to get these treasures have to slay the dragon first. In this case, dragon tattoos can mean fearless, power, courage and strong will.

The other symbolism of dragon tattoo art is good luck, fortune and wisdom as how they are look upon in the East. In China, they are the main symbol during the celebration of Chinese New Year as they are believed to bring prosperity, benevolence and good will. As a tattoo design, they can mean intelligence, protection, balance and harmony.

Dragon tattoo designs are very adaptable and flexible body art and looks great on large areas of the body such as the arm, rib cage, chest, back and shoulder blade. They can be seen inked in colors such as red and green while others opt for the plain black ink with some tribal touch. They can be portrayed as terrifying or monster-like, charming and kind and even small and innocent. It all depends on what kind of message the person sporting the tattoo wants to portray.

When it comes to resources for design of dragon tattoo art, its always best to do your research first before purchasing one. Read reviews online of the tattoo gallery membership being promoted and see which one best suit your need.

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The Meaning Behind a Celtic Knot Tattoo

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A Celtic knot tattoo is one of the most recognized body art. Its origins lay in the ancient history of the Celtic people and even if you are not affiliated with any clan, you may want to mark your body with such a notorious and beautiful tattoo.

First Appearances

The Celtic knot tattoo made its first appearance circa 450 AD. Because the Celts were not ones to have a written record, the meaning behind a Celtic knot tattoo is pretty vague. They have been a constant throughout history and many have tried to infer some basic significance regarding the design.

These tattoo's can be referred to as an endless knot or the mystical knot. This points to its meaning in a spiritual or esoteric sense as it can symbolize endings or beginnings. The tattoo is so appealing to us because it reminds us of our primordial self and our quest to understand the cycles of life in both the otherworldly realms and our physical self.

It is Not Just About the Mystical

Those that sport a this type of design tattoo don't always assign a spiritual meaning to it. It can also refer to a life cycle that is never interrupted. It can also be used as a magical charm to ward off setbacks, sickness or anything else that can interfere with a happy and peaceful life. Celtic knots are not just found in body art, but in jewelry, home décor and clothing as well.

In the past, when a person received a gift that was adorned with a Celtic knot, it meant that the gift giver was wishing the recipient a life of luck, longevity, and prosperity in any endeavor they may follow.

The Celtic Trinity Knot

The Celtic trinity knot is often referred to as the Triquetra. From the Latin, Triquetra means three cornered and is one of the most common of the Celtic tattoos. There are many interpretations when it comes to this ancient knot and not all agree on its true meaning.

The one thing all agree on is that it is based on a culmination of 3 parts. For Christians this often refers to the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost or Spirit. For those with a more Wiccan or pagan persuasion it can stand for three of the powers of the feminine; the Maiden, the Crone and the Mother. New age thinkers can assign it to mean spirit, body and mind.

All of these varied interpretations show us that the meaning of the Celtic knot tattoo is not something that is set solidly in stone. Without a written history, it leaves plenty of room for personal interpretations.

If you are seeking to ink a Celtic knot tattoo on your body, there are many meanings you may assign to this magical symbol for what is most important in your life and in your personal beliefs. No matter how you look at it, this tattoo is one that will be forever treasured and never regretted.

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How To Design Your Own Tattoo

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For many people one of the most important aspects of getting a tattoo done is the ability to design your own tattoo. Almost every tattoo shop in the world has this sort of service with some of them doing more of this type of personalized business than others. The ability of any tattoo shop to offer this service will ensure that the tattoo shop and its artists will always have a lot of business.

More and more people are designing their own tattoo images and bringing them to tattoo artists to have their dream tattoo realized. The artist at the tattoo shop may add a few elements or rearrange certain parts of the design but ultimately the design will be unique to that customer. There are many tattoo designs all over the Internet that people can download and change to fit their own personal styles and tastes. Even the people who have little artistic ability can choose what they'd like to have changed or kept the same about the design.

Many people have at least one friend who can help them decide what design elements to save or change and if that person is at all artistic then the design will become much more personalized. For anyone who's ever wanted to have a certain image of tattoo on his or her body but who wasn't sure how to go about getting that image from their head onto the artist's sketchpad, this is the best solution.

By searching for a design on the Internet anyone can find the image they want to have for their own unique tattoo design. It will require a little tweaking to make it their own but that's where the uniqueness comes into the plan. There are many sites on the web that specialize in tattoo designs and they have many images that you can download to your computer. These images can then be sent to the tattoo shop with special instructions for what you'd like to have changed in the design.

This service will have a charge of course depending on the amount of design work that is required to bring the design closer to what the customer wants. Not all tattoo shops have this service but many of them are starting to offer a personalized service such as this to tap into the popularity of creating your own tattoo designs. If all a customer wanted was a plain old tattoo design then many of the tattoo shops around the world would probably close because they'd all have the same old designs for tattoos. Creativity and imagination are required to keep any business afloat and a tattoo shop is no exception to that rule.

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Free Tattoo Designs - Best Places to Look

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Here are the best places to find free tattoo designs. Most free tattoo designs are generic and boring, and you've seen them a thousand times before. You want to find a free tattoo design which is strong, unique, and can stand out.

Finding your tattoo design:

1. The Tattoo Parlor. Obviously this must be mentioned as this is a major resource for many free tattoo designs ranging from old school tats, to more modern. The downside to the parlor is the sheer volume of designs you'll have to go through, and likely you'll have to keep coming back to sift through their books and look on the walls for a tattoo design which fits you.

2. Graffiti pits or parks. If there are areas designated for graffiti then it's worth a stroll through with your camera to pick up on some free tattoo design ideas. This option is often overlooked and it's too bad because you can see some great art that could be translated over to skin art. Especially if your tattoo has mural elements to it then this can be a great source of inspiration.

3. Online tattoo catalogues. Probably the best and easiest place to pick up a free tattoo design is through tattoo catalogues or books that you can access on the internet. Many require you sign up for a membership which requires a fee for joining, but once you're in you have access to literally hundreds of unique and creative designs which are all free to use for a tattoo. This works well because you can really "sit" with the tattoo for several days or weeks before making the choice to get it done. Every day you can access it online, give it a look over and see if it feels as strong 2 weeks from now as it did when you first saw it. If you are serious about getting the right free tattoo design, then an online tattoo book is a smart and strong way to go.

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Hooked on Body Suspension

This photo shows Kat with 4 Tuna Hooks freshly pierced into her skin. She is preparing for her 7th body suspension.


Kat's body is swimming with endorphins. Dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin — she knows them by name, and she knows their effects. In fact, she’s become rather addicted to them.


In addition to the rush, Kat does body suspensions to overcome her fears.


Kat said that the first hook does not cause her pain, but her back muscles start to tighten up. This makes each additional hook harder to receive.


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What is a Correct Belly Button Piercing?

Measure in a straight line, not along the curve

There are industry standards for a belly button piercing, but not all Piercers concern themselves with how your after market jewelry will fit.

The standard size belly ring is 14 gauge. This is the thickness of the bar. A large selection of jewelry is available in this standard gauge. If you are pierced with a thinner or thicker needle, you will only have basic steel barbells to select from. Any professional piercer should pierce for a 14 gauge barbell.

The length is more tricky for the Piercer. The end result can be based on the distance of the piercing and the depth of the piercing. Ideally a 3/8" or 7/16" curved barbell will fit properly in a healed belly piercing.

Now, when I say the proper length is 3/8" or 7/16" (only 1mm difference for these 2 length), I do not mean for the barbell to be completely inside of the piercing. There should be some barbell showing, to allow the piercing to breathe and to provide room for sitting and stretching.

A fresh piercing will either use a circular barbell (best for cleaning the piercing) or a curved barbell that is longer than the standard, allowing room for swelling and cleaning.

Three most common problems: too shallow a piercing, a crooked piercing, or too deep an angle, making the belly ring pull into the belly button.

Welsh Red Dragon Tattoos

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For those of Welsh heritage and family roots in Wales, the Red Welsh Dragon is one of the single most popular tattoo designs, as popular as the Rampant Lion is with the Scots, or the Lion Standard with the English. A symbol with a rich and ancient heraldic past, the Welsh dragon tattoo design contain a fascinating history - just one of the many reasons it makes such a wonderful and powerful tattoo symbol that represents Welsh heritage.

The dragon and dragon art tattoos has been prominent in the folklore of most cultures, so many physical characteristics are present or absent in great variations around the world and include combinations of numerous animals. The Welsh national flag has a dragon on it it has two equal horizontal stripes, white above green, and a large red dragon passant. The dragon standard was perhaps first seen in Britain in the shape of the "draco" a standard carried by the cohorts of the Roman legion. There are many adaptations of this dragon ranging from ones that looked exactly like the Welsh flag to more stylized versions.

Folklore says that red dragon represents Wales and the white dragon represents the invading Saxons.

In the end, both dragons get drunk with mead and are buried in the center of the island of Britain, at Oxford, in a stone coffin. The white dragon comes to symbolize death, with its absence of color, and the red takes on the role of anger. In Arthurian legend, Uther Pendragon, the father of King Arthur, was supposed to have used the dragon as his symbol in war. Even today, the Wesh red dragon is a part of the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales.

In later Christian iconography, the dragon appears most often as a symbol of the devil.

It can be very important to understand the meaning or symbolism behind dragon art tattoos or the Meaning of Celtic Knot Tattoo so you, your friends, your clients, or anybody for that matter, knows the symbolism of their Welsh dragon tattoo designs before selecting one.

To choose welsh dragon tattoos or any dragon art tattoo that is symbolic of a particular culture it may pay to research and just inform yourself of its significance so you can discuss it with people who inquire about your Welsh Dragon Tattoos.

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Tribal Tattoo Designs For The Foot, Shoulder And Back

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There seems to be an explosion in the popularity of tribal tattoos. Specifically, shoulder and back tribal pieces. Everywhere you look, from celebrity to Average Joe, someone has got a beautiful, striking tribal tattoo on their shoulder. Or they have the the tribal tattoo that goes from one shoulder, across the back, and down the other shoulder. Why are they fast becoming the most popular tattoo? How do you choose the best tribal tattoo design for you? Do a little research. Check out tribal tattoo designs in your culture or heritage. You are sure to get tons of ideas. I did a little research on tribal tattoos, and I now have a few theories as to the popularity surge. Probably the most important of all of these theories is that tribal shoulder tattoos look so cool!

Tribal tattoos were used in different cultures to delineate between the tribes. They were also used to distinguish between classes or rank within the tribe. Everyone in the tribe had some form of the tattoo. In most cultures, the tattoos were given in a ceremonial way, to celebrate the passage from childhood to adulthood.

It is widely believed that the Polynesian culture brought us our most popular tribal tattoos. The Samoans, the Maori, the Hawaiians. The most detailed of these are the Maori. These tattoos are intricate and curvilinear in nature. They are based on the spiral which give them such powerful movement within the design. The design begins in the center and radiates out, forming beautiful curves that are filled with pattern. The tribal tattoos were carved into the skin and rubbed with ash. Maori tattoos were placed on the face, back, chest, and arms. The more important you were, the more tattooing you had.

The traditional Samoan tattoo consists of very detailed geometric patterns. Traditionally, they cover a man from his waist to his knees. Woman have the same tattooing, but it is not as detailed or dense. A more modern Hawaiian Tattoo is the shoulder tattoo. Images are rich with geometric design.

The Celts and Danes tattooed their family crest on themselves. The ancient Egyptians tattooed themselves as a form of adornment.

In Japan, woman that were of age and getting married were tattooed. If a woman was not properly tattooed, she was thought to have committed a sin and was sentenced to death. (Yikes!)

The Christians tattooed Jesus Fish on themselves. The Native American Indians tattooed animals and images that linked them to a tribe. The ancient Mexico, the Aztecs tattooed images of their slain enemies.

So, each culture seems to have some form of tattooing in their ancient history. Does our love affair with tribal tattoos have roots in our wanting to belong? Is it pride in our heritage? Is it our personal passage into adulthood? I think it is all of the above. A little bit of heritage, a little culture, a feeling of inclusion. There is nothing like a powerful, beautiful shoulder tattoo that is meaningful to you.

Whatever your reason, tribal tattoos are really intricate in nature, and powerful in design. Find the right one and you will be happy with it forever. Don't spend enough time looking and tweaking the design, and you will be very unhappy. Tribal tattoos are generally large and most have a lot of black. Difficult to cover over, and difficult to remove. Think hard, do your research, find an excellent tattoo artist, and you will be all set. Peace always.

Star Tattoo Design

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The most controversial design is the star tattoo design. It is quite possible that different meanings are attached to the same sketch of star tattoo. Star tattoo is very easy to ink in to the body. Due to its simplicity and ease of application, it is advisable for newcomer to start with the star tattoo. Basic design of 4,5,6,7 or 8 pointed star is very simple and there are lots of scopes to develop it according to your imagination. It is not necessary that you pierced it with only black ink. There are great designs with multiple colors. In fact colors add the beauty to simple star tattoo. You can add different colors according to the traditional meaning or you can add the colors according to your liking. Don't worry if the color you like very much has different meaning, since tattoo is basically a personal thing.

It is very easy to find lots of star tattoo designs. You can even draw your own design if you are good at the drawing. But it is not easy to find some unique star tattoo designs. The free sketches you will find on the net or in the albums of parlors are more or less same and often repeated. If you really want to find one of its kind star tattoo designs then spend some money and become the member of a good website that offers unique drawings to their members only.

As the expenses of piercing is very less compare to other types, it is really worthwhile to spend some time and money to find out the best star tattoo sketch which will not only enhance your self confidence but you will be very proud of it even after you get old.

Purchasing a Tattoo Gun

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A tattoo gun is the most central piece of tattoo equipment. If you are serious about tattooing, then your tattoo gun purchase is very important. Whether you are looking for a tattoo gun in order to start practicing the art of tattoo, or you are looking to supply a tattoo parlor, purchasing a tattoo gun is a very big step. Let us show you how to go about it.

The first thing you need to know before purchasing a tattoo gun is the type of materials a good tattoo gun is made of. Tattoo guns need to be made of high quality metal. This will keep them from breaking when you are doing a tattoo. Tattoo guns are traditionally made of conductive materials such as iron, brass or copper. Look for tattoo guns made of these strong types of metal to be sure you are getting one that is a high quality.

The second thing you need to know about purchasing a tattoo gun is what size and variety of gun to purchase. Tattoo guns usually serve one purpose-either "lining" or "shading". Many stores will sell a "lining" gun and a "shading" gun together for one price. On the other hand, some guns are made to be "liners" and "shaders". These versatile machines are usually more expensive and more powerful and should be used by experienced tattoo artists only. This is because a tattoo machine needs to be tuned to switch between lining and shading functions. A tattoo gun that serves both purposes will need to be tuned often.

If you are new to the art of tattooing, you should consider purchasing a tattoo gun in a kit. These kits are available everywhere and are great for tattoo artists who are just starting out. Many of these kits come with a "lining" gun and a "shading" gun as well as a wide variety of additional supplies.

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Body Piercing Places

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Have you ever thought of going to one of those Body Piercing Places? Over the last twenty years, the popularity of body piercing has been renewed. A word of caution if your checking out Body Piercing Places and while their explaining how they perform body piercing, they tell you they will be using a piercing gun, You are not in a professional Body Piercing Place and you need to stay away from that shop because piercing guns can't be sterilized and your chances of developing an infection are statistically much greater.

Pierced ears or the most common, and usually the first piercing someone will get. However, trying to find the traditional one piercing per ear can be difficult. There are many other kinds of body piercing such as naval piercing, tongue piercing or the labret.

The labret is a piercing that is in the lower lip, but over the course of time, there have been many alterations to this form of piercing. The labret derives it's name from the type of jewelry worn, which is usually some kind of bead type jewelry. A couple of variations are the Vertical labret which is down through the top of the lip and out the bottom, The Lowbret is having the piercing done low on the chin, While the Medusa is placed in the upper lip between the center ridges.

When you start seriously considering Body Piercing Places, there are a couple things you want to keep in mind. Don't ever try to pierce yourself or even let a friend use one of the body piercing kits, your risk of infection is very high. The professional piercer puts their reputation on the line by doing body piercing and knows well the power of word of mouth advertising and will not risk their reputation with poor sanitary conditions.

If your unaccustomed with a Body Piercing Places watch how they interact with their customers and how they handle their equipment, the freshly sterilized tools should be kept in separate tray from the used and contaminated ones waiting to be sterilized. The use of contaminated piercing supplies has been known to cause HIV, Hepatitis are any number of serious infections.

While visiting different body piercing places look at their selection of jewelry. With a new piercing, you need to wear good quality jewelry applicable to the location of the piercing, body jewelry is intended to be worn in specific areas of the body for your comfort and ease. When you choose your jewelry pay close attention to the type of material it is made of particularly for new piercings.

Your new piercings will require some extra care in order to properly heal so if your on a budget, are just not sure which piece of body jewelry you really want, at least make sure to look for Implant grade stainless steel in your jewelry which is least likely to cause some kind of infection.

The Body Piercing Places you choose should make you feel comfortable and secure. For more information about body piercing subscribe to our rss feed at http://www.treatingskinproblems.com/feed

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Dragon Tattoo Designs a Rage Among Tattoos

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Mankind has always had a fascination with dragons. These mythological creations have fired up the imagination for generations. Even in ancient caves, archeologists have discovered drawings of dragons. This attraction for the dragon has carried on till the present day making dragon tattoo designs, by far the most requested tattoo design. So if you are planning to get a dragon tattoo, you will have to do more research into getting a design which is not mediocre or common. But dragon tattoos can be easily customized by using different colors, shapes and numbers, so if you go to a good tattoo artist, he can take a regular dragon tattoo and create something unique.

Dragon tattoos have different meanings throughout the world and the way they are drawn is also different in different parts of the world. So before you pick a dragon tattoo design be sure to find out what it represents and if that representation is in line with what you would like it to epitomize in your life. Dragons are most commonly used to exemplify a powerful and commanding beast which has supremacy over all other creatures. But in countries such as China and Japan, dragons represent something benign and friendly but still powerful none the less. The Japanese have used dragons to represent their emperors for several generations. In Chinese culture dragons are considered to bring in good luck and fortune, so they are depicted as happy and cheerful. On the other hand, in the west dragons have always been associated with negative energy; they are portrayed as something fuming and atrocious. Here they are sketched as huge, winged, fire breathing creatures. But most often people getting a dragon tattoo want to depict the powerful, majestic nature of the dragon rather than the evil, blood sucking, beast eating one.

Also while considering the best dragon tattoo art you would also need to think about what part of your body, you are planning to get it inked on and the size of the tattoo. Dragon tattoos look really sexy and hot if done on the entire back. Getting a huge dragon tattooed on your entire back may also increase your self image. Normally dragons look good if they are medium to large sized, if you want to get a small tattoo, then you might not want to consider this design rather you can consider small delicate designs such as butterfly, floral, fairy, fish, etc. Other really nice locations for the dragon tattoo can be the upper arm with the head of the dragon on the chest or the shoulder blade, especially if you have big arms you can beautify them with having large dragon tattoos inked on them.

Keep in mind because of the immense popularity of the dragon tattoo, on the internet you will find a lot of cookie cutter tattoo designs. It is best not to use one of these designs but to get a custom design from a membership based tattoo gallery. Also it is important to use the services of an excellent tattoo artist for the dragon tattoo as it is a very difficult tattoo to ink. A good tattoo artist will be able to get the best out of the design by paying attention to details and colors.

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