Tattoo Secrets.pdf

The Tattoo E-Book

"Lucky Horseshoe Stock Tattoo" courtesy of www.findatattoo.com

Welcome to the Tattoo E-Book. In here you will find everything you ever wanted to

know about the process of getting "inked" -- from how to choose a design, to choosing a

tattoo artist to post-operative care.

We have included a chapter on what to expect when you visit a tattoo studio, what

questions you should ask of the tattoo artist with regards to hygiene and safety as well as

the top ten signs that you are in the right place.

As a tattoo is considered by many to be a rite of passage that marks significant

periods in our emotional and spiritual growth, we have also included information about

how to emotionally prepare yourself for "the chair." We also provide you with plenty of

tips on where you can find inspiration for custom designs as well as suggest ways to create

your own custom designs. Unlike jewelry, a tattoo is a personal adornment that you will

wear for life and the intention of this e-book is to help you make a decision that you can

live with the rest of your life.

Tattoos are also works of art, and for this reason we have also included a chapters

about the history of tattoos as well as compiled a list of tattoo artists who are considered to

the best in their fields from all over the world, whether their specialty be flames, sacred

hearts, Celtic knots, sailor tattoos, Asian symbols, cartoons, manga, zodiac symbols or

tribal markings. You will also find creative and practical suggestions for designing your

own tattoo using sites on the Internet.

It is the publisher's sincere hope that this guide to tattoos will help you to make

intelligent and inspired choices before you decide to get inked.

"Angel wings" back tattoo reprinted by courtesy of Little Joe

http://www.geocities.com/tat2byjoe

"Red Rose Stock Tattoo" courtesy of www.findatattoo.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Tattoo

♦ Why Get a Tattoo?

♦ Good Reasons To Get a Tattoo

♦ Lousy Reasons To Get a Tattoo

Chapter 2. The History of Tattoos

♦ Primitive Tattoos

♦ Funeral Art

♦ Branding

♦ Clan Markings

♦ Rites of Passage

♦ Love Charms

♦ Physical Health

♦ Good Luck

♦ Celtic Tattoos

♦ Pilgrim Tattoos

♦ Oriental Tattoos

♦ Sailor and Military Tattoos

♦ Electronic Tattoo Machines

♦ Modern Tattoos

Chapter 3. Styles of Tattoos

♦ Stock and Custom Tattoos

♦ Bigger is Better

♦ The Science of Tattoos

♦ The Tattoo Gun

♦ Tattoo Ink

♦ Basic Inking Styles

Chapter 4. Tattoo Motifs & Symbolism

♦ Animals

♦ Biker

♦ Biomechanical

♦ Bones, Skulls and Skeletons

♦ Birds

♦ Butterflies, Insects and Bugs

♦ Cartoons and Animated Characters

♦ Celtic and Irish

♦ Celebrity Tattoos

♦ Celestial Stars, Planets and Suns

♦ Commemorative

♦ Criminal and Prison Tattoos

♦ Demons and Monsters

♦ Eastern Symbols

♦ Egyptian

♦ Fairies, Pixies and Nymphs

♦ Fantasy

♦ Flames

♦ Flora and Fauna

♦ Goth

♦ Griffins

♦ Hearts and Love Symbols

♦ Logos

♦ Mermaids

♦ Ocean and River Life

♦ Pin Up Girls Good and Evil

♦ Portraits - Realism

♦ Religious -Symbols of Faith & Spirituality

♦ Tribal

♦ Wiccan and Pagan Tattoo Motifs

Chapter 5. Where To Find Designs

♦ Inspirations From the Heart

♦ Inspiration From Art

♦ Designing Your Tattoo on the Internet

Chapter 6. Choosing A Tattoo Artist

♦ Reputation is all

♦ Don't Expect the Moon and the Stars

♦ Cost is a Factor

♦ Professional Considerations

♦ Assessing the Artist's Practice

♦ Ten Signs You are in the Right Studio

Chapter 7. Getting Inked

♦ Where Should I Put It?

♦ The Pain Factor

♦ What to Expect

♦ The Chair

♦ Preparing the Canvas

♦ Drawing the Outline

♦ Applying the Color

Chapter 8. Caring For Your Tattoo

♦ Post-Operative Care

♦ The Healing Process

♦ Shaving a Tattoo

♦ The Golden Rules of After Care

♦ Touching Up Your Tattoo

♦ I Hate My Tattoo

Chapter 9. Tattoo Removal

♦ You're Doomed

♦ Tattoo Removal Technologies and Techniques

Chapter 10. Artist Recommendations

♦ The Professional Alliance of Tattoo Artists

♦ Publisher Recommended Artists

Chapter 11. Resources

♦ Books

♦ Web sites of Interest

"Blue Rose Stock Tattoo" courtesy of www.findatattoo.com

Chapter 1. THE TATTOO

Why Get A Tattoo?

"Think before you ink." That should be the motto of anyone who is considering

getting a tattoo.

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