2000 Articles
12/20/00 - 'Tis the Season to be Tattooed
Most people don't think about getting tattoos until they start wearing less clothing in the summer, but the cool weather of winter is actually the best time to get your artwork done.
12/06/00 - Frostbite! Are the Pierced at Risk?
Anyone can be subject to frostbite if exposed to extreme cold, but those with piercings are even more at risk. Find out why and how you can prevent it.
11/17/00 - Body Art and Employment
Band-aids must be worn to cover piercings. Clothing must be long enough to cover tattoos. How do employers justify this as "company policy" rather than outright prejudice?
10/16/00 - Piercing: The Gun Vs. The Needle
The piercing gun is widely used in mall and department stores - and professional piercing artists want to see it BANNED. Why? Find out why the gun is so dangerous and how the needle compares.
09/29/00 - Why Do You Do That???
Why do people get tattoos? Before you are too quick to judge, see a prime example of how this living art can be significant and meaninful.
09/15/00 - No Pain, No Gain
Topical anesthetics like Emla cream and lidocaine are wonderful products for medical patients, but do they have any place in the tattoo industry?
08/18/00 - To Tip or Not To Tip
Should you tip your tattoo or piercing artist, and if so, how much? See what the professionals say and get some ideas from tipping customers.
07/18/00 - Tucson Weekly Gets Ugly
Tom Danehy writes a controversial article slamming tattoos, bodypiercings and anyone that wears them...and the tattoo community BITES BACK.
07/14/00 - The Art of Mehndi: Creating Henna Patterns
Creating your own patterns for henna art is not that difficult and can be a lot of fun! Check out this sample design and hints on doing it yourself.
06/29/00 - Body Art Related Webrings
Getting your body art site noticed without spending a lot of money on advertising is not easy. Webrings are a great way to attract more visitors to your site and it's FREE.
06/24/00 - The Art of Mehndi - Make Your Own Henna Cones
Tubes are messy, bottles are hard to fill. Cones are an easy way to apply henna paste, and here is a simple, inexpensive way to make them at home!
05/26/00 - The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe
Making your own henna paste is simple and provides much better results than pre-mixed tubes. Try this recipe out for a rich, dark color.
05/16/00 - National Convention 2000
Held in San Antonio, Texas, National held yet another fabulous convention. Click for details and pictures!
05/09/00 - The Art of Mehndi - Introduction
Stemming from ancient tradition and rich in culture, this temporary art form has become appreciated all across the globe.
04/18/00 - Aftercare Contradictions
Why are there so many different opinions on how to care for a new tattoo? Find out what products are and aren't recommended, and why.
03/31/00 - Apprenticeship: On The Hunt!
Looking for a good apprenticeship to learn how to tattoo is like stalking wild game. So gear up and get ready for the hunt!
03/03/00 - The Tattoo Process
Detailed steps from beginning to end of what to expect when getting a tattoo, and how it is applied.
02/14/00 - A Legend In His Own Time
Getting some ink and chatting with the famous Gill "the drill" Montie.
01/28/00 - Broaden Your Horizons
Whether being a tattoo artist is your profession or your goal, take advantage of other artistic mediums available.
More Features...
2002 Features
Donating Blood; Dealing with Health Issues; Labret Piercing Photos; How to Remove and/or Insert a CBR; School Censorship; Convincing Your Parents; Ta Moko; Embarrassing Questions; About Nipple Piercings; Weight Fluctuation/Stretch Marks; Smoking in the Studio; Why You Shouldn't be Hunting for a Bargain; DIY Piercings
2001 Features
Best Time of Year to Get Tattooed; 9-11 Memorial Tattoos; Belly Button Fashion; Studio Profile: Chrome Gardens; Amy Brown, Fantasy Artist (Interview); Studio Profile, Altered Images; Getting Ink Abroad; Aerosmith Concert Pics; Fairy Art; Shaving over a New Tattoo; Tattoos & Tanning; Tongue & Tragus Piercing Pics; Butterfly Art; Chinese & Kanji Warning; Dragon Art; MA Tattoo Ban Lifted
1999 Features
Giving a Tattoo as a Gift; How Much Do Tattoos Hurt?; My First Tattoo; Nipple Piercing Experience; Battle of the Scratchers; Gerry Beckerman Interview; How to Get a Safe Tattoo
