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Karen's Tattoos Blog September 2006 Archive

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

Tat of the Week - Traditional Style Girl with Pierced Tongue

Sunday September 24, 2006
There are a lot of elements about this particular tattoo that I really like. If you click on the photo, you can view a larger version of it - ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - September 19 - Kat's Niche

Sunday September 24, 2006
Most of us wander a lot during out lives, trying to find our niche. Fortunately for Kat Von D, she already knows what hers is, but it's causing a problem ... Read More

Question of the Week: Buying Organic Body Jewelry

Sunday September 24, 2006
Q: I have a question about the safety of organic jewellery. Now I love the look of organic jewellery and am currently stretching my lobes I just have a question ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Do Apprentices Get Paid?

Sunday September 24, 2006
xfairystarsx writes: "I'm going to be getting my apprenticeship in body piercing soon. I've got a few months before I'm 18 though, so I can't pierce anyone yet, but the ... Read More

Miami Ink - September 12 - Ami's Bad Side

Sunday September 17, 2006
Ami can have a temper tantrum for being asked to tattoo a rosary, he can throw things and cuss like a sailor, but when Ami doesn't want anything to do ... Read More

Question of the Week - Nose Piercing

Sunday September 17, 2006
Q:As a gift my sister took me to a piercing place in the city about 4 months ago. The place was very nice and they used a hollow tip ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Can Outlines be Done in Color Instead of Black?

Sunday September 17, 2006
MayaSapphira writes: "I have a question [about my tattoo]. It's a bracelet, built with two lines running from the central star design out around my wrist. I wanted to have ... Read More

In the News: Tattoo Studio Damaged in Fire

Sunday September 17, 2006
Lasting Impressions Tattoo Studio in Ames, Iowa, was recently damaged in a fire. No one was hurt and the blaze is currently being blamed on an electrical malfunction. The fire ... Read More

New 9/11 Memorial and American Pride Tattoo Gallery

Monday September 11, 2006
Five years ago, we promised to never forget. We have kept that promise. Not only do we still remember, still mourn the losses and still seek justice for those that ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Scrat the Squirrel

Sunday September 10, 2006
If you have kids - and maybe even if you don't - you probably recognize this little character. His name is Scrat, and he is one of the character's from ... Read More

Miami Ink Synopsis - Kat: A Fish Out of Water

Sunday September 10, 2006
Kat's feeling out of place in Miami and very homesick for her city, Los Angeles, to the point where she considers quitting. Darren, Ami and Kat reach beyond their comfort ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Finding Body Mod Friendly Employers

Sunday September 10, 2006
wallflower1687 writes: "I found a great tattoo/piercing friendly employer! And I'm so happy about it. I had my orientation at Citi cards, a divison of Citi Group. They are ... Read More

Question of the Week - Tattoos and the Sun

Sunday September 10, 2006
Q: I got my first ever tattoo last week on the inside of my forearm...One thing that now concerns me is exposing a new tattoo to sunlight. I certainly haven’t ... Read More

News: Steve Irwin Fan Gets Memorial Tattoo

Sunday September 10, 2006
I must admit that I am a really big fan of Steve Irwin and the message he spread about wildlife conservation. I highly respect the man, his ambition and his ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Fox Fairy Tattoo

Sunday September 3, 2006
If the striped leggings didn't already give it away, this foxy fairy tattoo was inspired by the well-known fantasy artist, Amy Brown. Striped leggings are a trademark of Amy's fairies. ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - Garver's Ultimatum

Sunday September 3, 2006
Garver finds out that if he doesn't make some changes, he may only have one or two years of tattooing left in him. While Garver works on getting his kinks ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Talk to Your Tattoo Artist!

Sunday September 3, 2006
You've got your new tattoo, its been washed for the first time and you've forgotten what moisturizer to use. Or maybe your tattoo is peeling and you dont know what ... Read More

News: CT Tattoo Artist Arrested for Drugs

Sunday September 3, 2006
Giyawn Grabowski,, owner of Mellows Mystic Ink, was arrested after investigators found several different types of drugs at his place of business and home, which I gather from the news ... Read More

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