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Karen's Tattoos Blog December 2006 Archive

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

2006 in Review

Saturday December 30, 2006
Well, 2006 is almost behind us and it's been an interesting year. I was actually surprised, when I looked back, at how much actually has happened this year. Here's some ... Read More

Saying Goodbye - "The Amazing Randy" Kienel

Saturday December 30, 2006
Randy Kienel - known as Loki on MySpace, as The Amazing Randy in the tattoo circuit, and most recently as "Baron Von Corpseus," a role he played in an upcoming ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Flowers and Butterflies

Sunday December 24, 2006
Take a look at this piece of work, and take a guess as to how long the artist has been tattooing. How much experience does it take to get this ... Read More

Mad Props! Updated - 23 New Studios Added

Sunday December 24, 2006
The Mad Props! section has been updated and includes 23 new studio listings that customers have written in to brag about. Here's a quick look at the new listings you'll ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Weird Things People Ask

Sunday December 24, 2006
Bdragond writes: "Well here's a new one that has GOT to be one of the most stupid questions I've heard in a long time...this chick in another forum evidently was ... Read More

News: Teen Charged with Tattoo Artist's Murder

Sunday December 24, 2006
Tattoo artist, Earle Parrish, who was killed during a 2005 robbery, may finally have a chance to rest in peace as his accused murderer is facing judgment. Obrien Jackson has ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Black and Gray Phoenix with Red Flames

Sunday December 17, 2006
Many cultures have adopted some form of the Phoenix legend and have created images of a creature that enjoys immortality in a most unusual way - by bursting into flames ... Read More

Don't Forget Your Artist This Holiday Season

Sunday December 17, 2006
While preparing for the holidays by buying gifts to show appreciation for the people who have made a difference in your life, don't forget your tattoo and piercing artists. Giving ... Read More

Discussion: Should a Piercer Pierce Themself?

Sunday December 17, 2006
mspackman writes: "I am just out of my apprenticeship and currently piercing at the "tattoo shop" and i had a girl come in today and got a horizontal tongue done! ... Read More

Question of the Week - Removing CBR (Hoop and Ball) Jewelry

Sunday December 17, 2006
Q: I need to remove my nipple piercings and I don't know how. I have the one that they first pierced me with. The circle with the ball in the ... Read More

News: ASU Student Tattoos 100 Classmates in Dorm; 2 Sick

Sunday December 17, 2006
Two ASU students are now ill after having been tattooed by a fellow classmate in his dormitory. 19-year-old Preston Burt is now facing five misdemeanor charges for tattooing without a ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Hello Kitty Tattoo

Sunday December 10, 2006
Did you know that Hello Kitty is 32 years old? She was "born" on November 1, 1974 in London, England, but she was introduced by the Sanrio company of Japan. ... Read More

Question of the Week - Operation After Tattoo

Sunday December 10, 2006
Q: Hi, I am having my first tattoo soon, and I just want to know if it is ok to have an operation after I have it? A: You don't mention what ... Read More

Help a Tattoo Artist's Family Have a Good Christmas

Sunday December 10, 2006
For those out there thinking they want to be a tattoo artist because it's such a great cash cow, check out this story. A North Carolina newspaper is featuring families ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Pain Prevention Before a Tattoo?

Sunday December 10, 2006
furbypaper writes: "I currently have 9 tattoos and am getting a leg piece on Friday. I am wondering if any Tylenol or anything else can be used when the ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Bare Autumn Tree

Sunday December 3, 2006
What kind of emotions does this tattoo stir in you? A naked tree, stripped of its colorful leaves and left standing unprotected against the elements. Is it a symbol of ... Read More

The Gift of Ink - Tips for Giving a Tattoo as a Present

Sunday December 3, 2006
You might be thinking of giving that special someone in your life the gift of a tattoo for Christmas, a birthday or other significant occasion. As a fan of body ... Read More

Discussion: Tongue Piercings - From the Bottom Up or From the Top Down?

Sunday December 3, 2006
0xyra0 writes: "A lot of these videos I have seen have the piercers piercing the tongue from the top down, but isn't it supposed to be done from the bottom ... Read More

Question of the Week - Tattooing over Scars

Sunday December 3, 2006
Q: I am trying to get some information about tattooing over scars. I am getting ready to have a lower body lift and will lose most of a tattoo on ... Read More

News: Woman Shot in Tattoo Shop Robbery

Sunday December 3, 2006
Lucky's Tattoo Emporium in Clarksville, Tennessee was robbed by as many as six armed men in masks. During the robbery, a woman was shot in the chest, but was released ... Read More

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