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Karen's Tattoos Blog November 2004 Archive

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

Tat of the Week - Signs of the Zodiac

Sunday November 28, 2004
Even if you don't understand the deeper meanings and roots of the sun symbols we call Zodiac, you've probably at least looked up your own or read your horoscope at ... Read More

Link of the Week - Tribalectic

Sunday November 28, 2004
If you'd like to get a fellow body-piercing enthusiast some new jewelry for the holidays, or even treat yourself to something extra special, you will want to visit Tribalectic. Tribalectic ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Learning to Talk Again with a Tongue Piercing

Sunday November 28, 2004
Do you have a tongue piercing? Was it difficult to learn how to talk properly again once you got it? Some people have more difficulty than others, like estefmg, who ... Read More

In the News - Underground Tattooing in Iraq

Sunday November 28, 2004
In (almost) any other country, I'd say tattooing out of your bedroom is just plain dangerous and pretty darn irresponsible. However, there are extenuating circumstances when tattooing is considered Satanic ... Read More

Tattoo Gallery Updated - 30 New Pictures!

Sunday November 21, 2004
With the holidays approaching, I doubt any of us have time for a whole lot of reading, but I hope you will find time to peruse these great tattoo photos ... Read More

Link of the Week - Byron Tattoos

Sunday November 21, 2004
Byron Velazquez has explored several avenues of artistry including grafitti art, airbrushing and finally tattooing. I came across his website because of one of the tattoos that was submitted for ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Tattoo Studio Etiquette Lesson

Sunday November 21, 2004
The following sage advice comes from texasinkslinger: 1. NO, we do not sell "guns", I believe our local WalMart may do so though. At this time we are not federally licensed ... Read More

In the News: Teen Gets Tongue Pierced in Car; More

Sunday November 21, 2004
A 16 year-old Texas girl got her tongue pierced in the back seat of a car by a fragrance salesman from the mall she was shopping at. The 43 year-old ... Read More

Top 8 Body Art Magazines

Sunday November 14, 2004
Magazine subscriptions make a great gift, and the holidays are quickly approaching! Check out my top 8 list and read the reviews on some of the best body art magazines ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Tattoo

Sunday November 14, 2004
When I chose this cute little Japanese wooden doll tattoo for this week's featured tattoo, I had no idea what a Kokeshi was. I did some research to see if ... Read More

Link of the Week - The Art of Dan Hazelton

Sunday November 14, 2004
Dan Hazelton is a custom tattoo artist based out of Sacred Skin Tattoo and Lounge in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dan has been tattooing since 1994, which started as a hobby. ... Read More

Forum Discussion - What Did Getting a Tattoo Feel Like to You?

Sunday November 14, 2004
perfectlypierced writes: "I just wanted to know what [getting a tattoo] felt like (for all you tatted people). I heard from friends and family that it feels like a needle ... Read More

In the News: More Tattooing and Piercing of Minors

Sunday November 14, 2004
Does a guy that tattoos teens out of his garage really think that none of these kids are going to get caught by their parents? And then does he think ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Green-Eyed Goldfish

Sunday November 7, 2004
Usually when you see a fish tattoo, it's almost always a Koi, which looks a lot like a large goldfish but is actually a type of carp. Koi and ... Read More

Link of the Week - Fabulous Flash for Females

Sunday November 7, 2004
I came across The Monarch Flash Company website and it is so awesome, I just had to share it. I realize that the average collector doesn't go out and buy ... Read More

10 Steps to Getting a Great Tattoo

Sunday November 7, 2004
If you've never gotten a tattoo before, the whole thing can seem rather daunting. Even if you really want to get one, you may hesitate if you just don't know ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Things That Can Fade Your Tattoo

Sunday November 7, 2004
tattooedgirl666 writes: "How you take care of your new tattoo has alot to do with how it looks after it is healed. If you goop a bunch of lotion or ... Read More

In the News - All This Fuss Over a Nose Piercing

Sunday November 7, 2004
This article came out of South Africa, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if it could happen anywhere. A young girl (14) shows up at school with a forbidden ... Read More

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