Posts Tagged ‘tattoos’

Star Tattoo

Friday, January 9th, 2009

A star tattoo is one of the most common patterns you can get painted on your skin and though the concept is neither new nor original there are all sorts of designs used to make it special. the star as a symbol is present in various cultures but with multiple parallel implications: for sailors, the nautical star tattoo reminds the security of home and the necessity for superior guidance at all times. Even with such a tattoo, original details and interpretations can be achieved one can enlarge or add up, by the alternations of colors, sizes, the applications of supplementary items and the body part where the tattoo is made.

Star Tattoo

We find the futility of a moment in a shooting star tattoo, as it vanishes away, just as quickly as time passes over us. Never forget!: this is the most general explanation of such a star tattoo, though the design doesn’t necessarily have to express something, it could simply appeal to one from the aesthetic point of view. A more philosophical explanation for a star tattoo is that of goal fulfillment, regardless if this refers to social circumstances, couple relationship or work. If we get to cultural implications, a tattoo star could have a more profound explanation such as rebirth, better life change or anything great that marked one’s existence.

Star Tattoo

The stars with five and six points are some other star tattoo examples charged with a heavy symbolism. If the pentagram points downwards, then many people tend to compare it with a ram figure that stands fr the devil. If the star points in the upward direction, then it, stands for balance and protection. Then, a hexagram as a star tattoo stands for what is also called the Star of David, the holy symbol of Judaism that explains the divine and human coexisting. As a direct reference to the Creator, the choice of the hexagram as a tattoo star requires serious consideration and quite some commitment.

Star Tattoo

Not every star tattoo has a story to tell, as it is most often chosen according to personal styles, fashion trends and even stylist’s suggestions, and they don’t always mean something in particular. The location for the star tattoo is another aspect to consider. Thus, with women, the shoulder, the hip, the ankle or the lower back remain the most popular places to get a star tattoo, while for men, the upper arm is chosen for the majority of case.

To Tattoo Today

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

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By Jim Nettleton

Body art is as old as human history. Ancient peoples decorated their bodies for a variety of reasons ranging from religious to just plain vanity.

We know for certain that the practice is at least 5,000 years old, due to evidence found in several countries that show the art of tattooing flourished as far back as 3,000 BC. After being relegated to a small segment of society for many years, this millennia old tradition has been making a rapid comeback in recent times.

You’ve no doubt noticed the growing number of people, especially young people, who are sporting all manner of sometimes clever and sometimes outlandish tattoos over large portions of their bodies.

It is true that tattooing today is safer than ever before if you select a reputable, experienced source. But while expressing yourself through this medium can be satisfying, one must also understand the downsides.

First and foremost is that the decorations, messages, statements, etc., are fairly permanent. I say ‘fairly’, because many doctors say that a high removal rate is possible through the use of modern lasers, but that is still not a foolproof technique. It is expensive and sometimes painful and can require multiple visits even in the case of a relatively small tattoo.

Second are the health considerations. A good operation will be highly sterile and will use biohazard containers to properly dispose of utensils that could cause contamination if used on multiple patients. For all these reasons, great care needs to be taken in your choice of a practitioner and extensive thought should be given to your choice of decorative or other types of tattoos before committing yourself.

Make sure you visit several studios before making up your mind on a practitioner. Carefully look over samples of their work and talk to them about methods, sterile conditions and the like.

All of these highly important points and more are thoroughly covered in my completely free report, which you can obtain by visiting the link in the resources box below.

Whatever you decide, take your time arriving at that decision. Your tattoo is going to be with you a long time and you don’t want to rush into something you’ll regret later.

One more thing; make sure you are not sick before heading for the parlor. You need a full quota of white blood cells to aid in healing. A check with your doctor is also advisable so he can let you know if you’re likely to suffer any kind of allergic reaction to the process.

Having said all that, good luck with your future art. Check the free report to find out more, and happy tattooing!

About the author:

Jim Nettleton is a radio and TV professional with wide-ranging interests. You can get his totally free, informative report, “TATOO!” here: http://www.jaynetinc.com/Tattoo