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Karen L. Hudson

Karen's Tattoos Blog November 2006 Archive

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

Tat of the Week - Color Portrait

Sunday November 26, 2006
Doing realistic looking portrait tattoos is a skill. Not a lot of tattoo artists can really pull them off. Doing realistic looking portrait tattoos in color is a gift. Even ... Read More

Holiday Travel - Do Piercings Set Off Metal Detectors?

Sunday November 26, 2006
Coming across a security metal detector can be ominous if you have piercings you don't want anyone else to know about. What are the chances your piercing will set off ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Can Your Nipple Really Fall Off?

Sunday November 26, 2006
Glitter_Doll writes: "I feel stupid asking this but my friend told me he was watching a program on TV about a woman that got her nipple pierced and it kept ... Read More

In the News: Media Too Quick to Blame Tattoo for Woman's Death

Sunday November 26, 2006
A woman in Ohio who died suddenly in her home had the media racing to blame her new tattoo as the cause. After reporting that she was complaining of symptoms ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Pink Lilies

Sunday November 19, 2006
Although my friend Stephanie, who is the Vice President of our local Lily Society could probably tell me what kind of Lily this is, the only thing I can tell ... Read More

Book Review - Mommy Has a Tattoo

Sunday November 19, 2006
This is a review of a book designed for children entitled Mommy Has a Tattoo by Phil Padwe. The story is about a little boy who is afraid of ... Read More

Question of the Week - Tattoo Artists' Salary

Sunday November 19, 2006
Q: I am a 16-year-old junior looking to become a tattoo artist and I just wanted to do a little research before I completely commit myself to this. I ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Could Cramping be Caused by VCH?

Sunday November 19, 2006
cinquefoil_5 writes: "Yesterday I got a vertical hood piercing. Its a small bar (12g) that has two small balls on it. One of the balls lays directly on the "sweet ... Read More

News: Two Accused of Selling Porn Out of Tattoo Shop Back Room

Sunday November 19, 2006
Susan Russell, owner of Earrings and More in St. George, Utah, and her store clerk, Clifford Whittaker, were arrested on charges of possessing pornography with the intent to distribute. The ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Ceiling Fan by Greg Ashcraft

Sunday November 12, 2006
Do you ever feel like your job is going nowhere, just rotating in a permanent circle like a ceiling fan? That's just how David Baker felt, except his job really ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - The Jeep

Sunday November 12, 2006
Miami Ink gets a new company vehicle and have the hood painted by world famous airbrush artist, Mike Lavallee. One man overcomes his anger against his father and gets a ... Read More

Link of the Week - Csymbol.com

Sunday November 12, 2006
If you're looking for Chinese characters or names for a tattoo that you can trust, you'll want to visit Csymbol.com. Csymbol is actually run by Jun Shan, a former co-worker ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Forum Discussion - 5 Week Old Tattoo Red and Faded

Sunday November 12, 2006
ktbellers writes:"I got my first tattoo - nothing crazy, just a heart on my wrist, 5 weeks ago...In the shower I accidentally rubbed off a small section of the scab. ... Read More

In the News: OR Man Accused of Tattooing Minor

Sunday November 12, 2006
An Oregon man has been charged with tattooing a thirteen-year-old boy after his mother complained to police about the boy having a tattoo on his arm. The man in question ... Read More

Miami Ink - Sink or Swim

Sunday November 5, 2006
Ami and Nunez are giving back to the community by volunteering for Amigos for Kids and Yoji takes his baby girl for a swim lesson. Ami has a client he ... Read More

Converting a Gun Piercing to CBR Jewelry

Sunday November 5, 2006
theSassyone writes: "I currently have both my ears pierced, two holes in each. I had them done with a gun when I was like 7 or 8? I can't remember. ... Read More

News: OK Legalization in Effect; Sharing Jewelry May Spread Hep C

Sunday November 5, 2006
On November 1, 2006, the law officially legalizing tattoos in the state of Oklahoma officially went into effect. The phone lines have been jammed with calls about licensing requirements and ... Read More

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