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Karen's Tattoos Blog July 2004 Archive

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos since 1999

Tat of the Week - Big Blue Bee

Sunday July 25, 2004
This is another example of the fact that sometimes the best tattoos aren't necessarily "pretty". Although I personally am not a big fan of the subject matter of this particular ... Read More

Best Online Body Jewelry Shops

Sunday July 25, 2004
If you're looking for some new body jewelry, you don't always have to limit yourself to the collection at your local tattoo/piercing studio. There are some excellent sources of high ... Read More

VOTE: If You HAD to Pick One, Which of These Tats Would You Get?

Sunday July 25, 2004
OK, we all know we wouldn't allow ourselves to be forced into getting any kind of tattoo we didn't want, but let's just pretend you had absolutely no choice and ... Read More

In the News - Tattoo Studio Shooting; Illegal Tattoos

Sunday July 25, 2004
A man was shot outside a Wisconsin tattoo studio, Dead Man Ink, and there are warrants out for the arrest of two suspects in the case. It appears that the ... Read More

Body Piercings and Sexual Issues - Part 1

Sunday July 18, 2004
There seems to be some confusion about just how much a piercing can actually enhance the sexual experience. Part 1 of this mini-series addresses female genital piercings and how they ... Read More

Tat of the Week - New School Geisha Girl

Sunday July 18, 2004
The first time I saw this tattoo when it was sent to me, I knew it would end up on my favorites list. There's something about mixing the old world ... Read More

Link of the Week - The Iron Butterfly

Sunday July 18, 2004
The Iron Butterfly tattoo studio is located in Danbury, Connecticut and is home to a tattoo artist by the name of Kevin and a professional piercer, Tom (last names unknown). ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Using a Tongue Piercing to Your Partner's Advantage

Sunday July 18, 2004
turtle2953 writes: "Ok, here is my question: My tongue piercing is now fully healed and I am ready to give it a whirl with my boyfriend. As far as ... Read More

In the News: Tan the Man Tattoo Studio Destroyed in Fire

Sunday July 18, 2004
Tan the Man Tattoo in Pasadena, Texas was completely destroyed in a blaze that also damaged neighboring businesses in the same shopping center. The cause of the fire and details ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Jethro Tull Stormwatch Cover

Sunday July 11, 2004
This tattoo picture came from the cover of Jethro Tull's 1979 album entitled Stormwatch. Jethro Tull has been around for a long time, releasing their first album in 1968 and ... Read More

Link of the Week - Grade A Tattoos and Bodypiercing

Sunday July 11, 2004
Grade A Tattoos and Bodypiercing is located in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and is home to four tattoo artists and two piercers. The website is really well put together and consists ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Tattoo Over Breast Implants?

Sunday July 11, 2004
Pennyah13 asks: "I have fake boobs and want to get a tat on one of them. What are the consequences? Will the needle go deep enough to cause an ... Read More

In the News - Infection Being Spread From Homemade Tattoos

Sunday July 11, 2004
Three people in Ohio have already contracted a potentially life-threatening skin infection from homemade tattoos consisting of such dangerous components as guitar strings, printer ink and unsanitary conditions. This skin ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Inkslinging the Webslinger

Sunday July 4, 2004
Spiderman 2 recently hit movie theaters with Tobey Maguire again playing the leading role as this tortured webslinging hero. Dramatic movies guide Rebecca Murray has all the details on this ... Read More

Forum Discussion - A 5 year-old With a REAL Tattoo?

Sunday July 4, 2004
sadiesues writes: "Ok, maybe I'm a sucker, but this is part of a post from another forum... Here's an excerpt from her post... 'Yesterday at the playground there was a beautiful ... Read More

9/11 Memorial & American Pride Gallery Updated

Sunday July 4, 2004
July 4 is when America celebrates Independance Day. Therefore, it seemed appropriate to update the American Pride gallery, which also includes memorial tattoos from the 9-11 WTC attacks. It's also ... Read More

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