General Information and Resources Related to Tattoos
This page will lead you to deeper resources, helping you to locate answers to specific questions about getting a tattoo, caring for one or having one removed.
Body Mods and Job Discrimination Issues
What should you do if you're discriminated against at your current job or can't get a job because of your body mods? Find out what your rights are and whether or not you have a legal leg to stand on.
What should you do if you're discriminated against at your current job or can't get a job because of your body mods? Find out what your rights are and whether or not you have a legal leg to stand on.
Hell City Tattoo Festival (Columbus, Ohio - May 2009) Summary and Review
Find out what happened at the "Killumbus" 2009 Hell City Tattoo Festival and follow the links to see all the pictures we took while attending the show.
Find out what happened at the "Killumbus" 2009 Hell City Tattoo Festival and follow the links to see all the pictures we took while attending the show.
Lucky 13 Tattoos - Is the Number Thirteen Lucky or Unlucky?
While the number thirteen is widely considered unlucky, especially in western cultures, it actually remains a popular symbol of luck as tattoos. This article explores why the number got its bad reputation in the first place and possibly why the body art community doesn't share the superstitious view.
While the number thirteen is widely considered unlucky, especially in western cultures, it actually remains a popular symbol of luck as tattoos. This article explores why the number got its bad reputation in the first place and possibly why the body art community doesn't share the superstitious view.
Foot Tattoos - Pain, Healing, and My Questionable Sanity
After having my foot tattooed for the first time a few days ago, I have a whole new appreciation for foot ink. Read about my experience and consider this thought - are body art enthusiasts masochistic because they go back for more ink, knowing it's going to hurt? This article explores foot tattoos, pain issues and mental stability.
After having my foot tattooed for the first time a few days ago, I have a whole new appreciation for foot ink. Read about my experience and consider this thought - are body art enthusiasts masochistic because they go back for more ink, knowing it's going to hurt? This article explores foot tattoos, pain issues and mental stability.
Foot Tattoos - When to Get Them and How to Care for Them
While fall and winter may be the best seasons for most tattoos, spring is actually the best time to get inked on your feet. Find out why and learn how to care for a new foot tattoo.
While fall and winter may be the best seasons for most tattoos, spring is actually the best time to get inked on your feet. Find out why and learn how to care for a new foot tattoo.
How to Save Money on a Tattoo
It's not polite to ask an artist to lower their price for ink time, but that doesn't mean there aren't any ways to save money on a tattoo.
It's not polite to ask an artist to lower their price for ink time, but that doesn't mean there aren't any ways to save money on a tattoo.
Down Under the Skin
My 14 year-old daughter wrote this essay on what kind of tattoo she plans to get when she's old enough and who she plans to get it from.
My 14 year-old daughter wrote this essay on what kind of tattoo she plans to get when she's old enough and who she plans to get it from.
Build an Impressive Art Portfolio to Find a Tattoo Apprenticeship
How to create an impressive art portfolio to help you find a tattoo apprenticeship.
How to create an impressive art portfolio to help you find a tattoo apprenticeship.
The Infamous Tramp Stamp
Is it true that women who have tattoos on their lower backs are sexually promiscuous? This article explores the widespread claims that there is a scientific correlation between lumbar tattoos and immoral behavior in women.
Is it true that women who have tattoos on their lower backs are sexually promiscuous? This article explores the widespread claims that there is a scientific correlation between lumbar tattoos and immoral behavior in women.
How to Design an Appropriate Memorial Tribute Tattoo
When a loved one passes away, you may decide to get a tattoo to honor them. Because this is a tattoo dedicated to someone else and should reflect their personality rather than your own, you should take time to consider a design that appropriately memorializes them.
When a loved one passes away, you may decide to get a tattoo to honor them. Because this is a tattoo dedicated to someone else and should reflect their personality rather than your own, you should take time to consider a design that appropriately memorializes them.
The Gift of Ink
You might be thinking of giving that special someone in your life the gift of a tattoo for Christmas, a birthday or other significant holiday or occasion. As a fan of body art myself, I would consider this the perfect present. There are a few things, however, that you should consider before taking this step so your gift of love doesn't land you in the doghouse.
You might be thinking of giving that special someone in your life the gift of a tattoo for Christmas, a birthday or other significant holiday or occasion. As a fan of body art myself, I would consider this the perfect present. There are a few things, however, that you should consider before taking this step so your gift of love doesn't land you in the doghouse.
Mingling with the Modified
If you're intrigued by body art but haven't personally experienced it yet, you could be guilty of some major no-no's when it comes to talking with people who are modified. If you meet someone at a store or even a tattoo convention, here are some basic guidelines of respect and personal space we would like you to observe.
If you're intrigued by body art but haven't personally experienced it yet, you could be guilty of some major no-no's when it comes to talking with people who are modified. If you meet someone at a store or even a tattoo convention, here are some basic guidelines of respect and personal space we would like you to observe.
How to Become a Successful Tattoo Artist
If you want to become a tattoo artist, there's a little more to it than just learning how to operate a tattoo machine. These quick tips will get you started in the right direction to becoming a professional and successful tattoo artist.
If you want to become a tattoo artist, there's a little more to it than just learning how to operate a tattoo machine. These quick tips will get you started in the right direction to becoming a professional and successful tattoo artist.
Is Body Art On Its Way "Out"?
Celebrities are publicly regretting their body art and tattoo removal is on the rise. Is this an indication that tattoos and body piercings are on their way out as a fashion trend?
Celebrities are publicly regretting their body art and tattoo removal is on the rise. Is this an indication that tattoos and body piercings are on their way out as a fashion trend?