Tattoo Design

Tattoos have become a very common fashion accessory in modern times…more and more people are expressing themselves through the medium of body art. The definition of the modern tattoo is quite evident…designs, symbols and letters are applied to the skin by puncturing the outer layer with a sharp needle and injecting colour.

The most favoured tattoo application technique and the most accurate method is the modern tattoo gun, with its extremely fast reciprocating needle action.

Most tattoo needle gun designs are very similar, and there are varieties for fine needle work and those with multiple needles for broader areas….single needle guns are the most popular, and the artist will change needles after every tattoo, as health regulations are rightly very specific about the dangers of infection from reused needles, which need to be disposed of properly.

We have all seen so called “jailhouse tattoos”, which are normally found on inmates in jail, done with homemade materials and ordinary needles and dyes…these tattoos are normally of an inferior quality, and the recipient is at a high risk of infection and skin damage…it is hard to maintain a consistent quality with this kind of tattoo, and inserting the needle too deep results in a very poor job.

The modern tattooist utilises the electronic tattoo gun, and a simple internet search will show these to readily available at a very cheap price, however due to the large number of skilled qualified profession artists making their living from the industry, it is recommended that anyone intending to get a tattoo go to a recognised professional.

One of the main qualities of a professional tattoo is the clarity of the colour…although black is used extensively, modern inks can provide vibrant colours that will last a life time…however, in my opinion the utmost consideration should be given not only to the design and the placement of the tattoo, but to the reputation and skill of the chosen artist. Once that work is done, it is very difficult to remove, so great care should be taken at this step.

There are people who are interested in the more tradition forms of tattooing, as practised for hundreds of years…again, use caution here, infection is always a concern when getting any kind of tattoo.

Maori Ta Moko tattoos are virtually chiselled into the skin…the application technique is a sharp bone is held against the skin and tapped with a hammer or piece of wood, creating a wound into which is rubbed ashes, clays or dyes….traditional Maori tattoos can cover virtually the entire body. The process is quite an ordeal, and is a rite of passage for the Maori people…great dishour is attached to anyone who cannot complete his tattoo.

Japanese tattoos are performed in a similar manner….a small rake like metal instrument is scratched or tapped into the skin and the resulting wound has a dye or ink rubbed into it. These designs can also be seen over large areas, are highly traditional and meaningful.

Craig is the author of TattooEdge blog at http://tattooedge.blogspot.com, where you can find links to the most beautiful Tattoo Designs on the web plus lots more interesting content.

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