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Karen's Tattoos Blog October 2007 Archive

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

New Gallery - Terrifying Tattoos for Halloween

Tuesday October 30, 2007
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I really enjoy seeing all the great macabre tattoos out there! Vincent Price - the man portrayed in the tattoo here ... Read More

We've Got a Bleeder Here!

Sunday October 28, 2007
Generally, tattoos and piercings produce very little blood. A few drops at the most and it's over. But every now and then one can be stubborn and refuse to stop ... Read More

Current Forum Discussions

Sunday October 28, 2007
Numbing Cream for Needle Fear? "I am extremely phobic of needles, not necessarily pain. I think it would be best to use a numbing cream so I won't even realize there's ... Read More

Are Dumbledore Tattoos Equivelent to Gay Pride Tattoos?

Sunday October 28, 2007
Now that Professor Dumbledore of Harry Potter lore has been outed by author J.K. Rowling as having been gay, some previous admirers of the Hogwarts headmaster are suddenly changing their ... Read More

In the News - A Very Busy Week

Sunday October 28, 2007
Staph Infections Traced Back to Tattoos After three people were sicked with the antibiotic-resistant strain of staph infection (MRSA), it was discovered that all three of them had received tattoos from ... Read More

New Featured Artist, "T" Massari

Sunday October 21, 2007
In his personal bio, our featured artists shares how he started tattooing, where he works and what exciting developments are in his future. Despite the fact that "T" has been tattooing ... Read More

Current Forum Discussion - Advice on Buying Body Jewelry

Sunday October 21, 2007
"One thing you really need to watch when buying body jewelry, besides what it's made of, is how it's made. A lot of distributors have jumped on the body ... Read More

In the News

Sunday October 21, 2007
Braille Tattoos Are Touchy, Feely A new implant technique, created by a German art student, allows the blind to wear "tattoos" that can be read like braille. The small ball-shaped implants ... Read More

Tattoo Gallery Update - 12 New Pictures

Sunday October 14, 2007
New pictures have been added to the gallery from various artists and in several different genre categories. Take a look and enjoy!

Current Forum Discussions

Sunday October 14, 2007
Are Tattoo Shops Really Scary? "I really, really want a tattoo. I think I should add a few more reallys there, but you get the idea. I have done all ... Read More

In the News: Teacher Fired for Showing Tattoos Online

Sunday October 14, 2007
Virginia Carter, a substitute teacher for West Florida High School was recently fired for sharing photos of her tattoos on a personal blog page. Although the superintendent is quoted as ... Read More

What You Should Know About Outdoor Tent Tattooing

Sunday October 7, 2007
Getting a tattoo at a special event (like a biker rally or similar temporary festival) might seem like a great way to take home a memento, but it can also ... Read More

QOW - Exercise and Sweat After a New Tattoo

Sunday October 7, 2007
Q: Tuesday is my 18th [birthday] and I've been psyched for getting my first tattoo for the longest time [but] I am an athlete and I play basketball 5-6 days per ... Read More

Top Forum Discussions - Gauging/Stretching

Sunday October 7, 2007
Stretched Too Much, Too Fast "I was at an 8 about a year ago and let it close up to a regular size about a 20 or an 18. I ... Read More

News: OK Man Arrested for Piercing Minors

Sunday October 7, 2007
A Sulphur, Oklahoma man - Bobbie Joe Smith - was arrested for piercing several minors in his home without their parents permission. Police found tattooing equipment as well as marijuana ... Read More

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