If you've decided to go ahead and get a Tattoo, the first step is to spend some time thinking about the type of Tattoo you want. Maybe you have a unique design in mind, or perhaps you have seen some "Flash" artwork which you like.
Designing your own Tattoo : Maybe you don't want to use flash art, but that doesn't mean it's not a good place to begin gathering ideas. Look through some online flash art to help jump-start your imagination. You can look for tribal designs, stars, crosses, heart designs or whatever else you can imagine.
Finding a Tattoo Online : The internet is a great resource for finding the perfect Tattoo for you. There are numerous Tattoo websites where you can easily browse many thousands of high-quality Tattoo designs. These designs can then be printed off to be taken along to the Studio.
Find A Tattoo Artist : Visit some of the Tattoo Studios in your local area. Maybe you've got friends who have had Tattoos - their recommendations are valuable advice. Make sure the Studios are well kept and clean. Tattoo Studios have acquired a reputation of being dark and seedy places - but there isn't an excuse for unhealthy environments.
Tattoo Studios (perhaps wrongly) can appear intimidating places. However, it is important that you feel comfortable and the staff are approachable and friendly. Getting a Tattoo is an important decision and you need to be able to discuss your design and what you want freely with the artist. If you find staff unhelpful or unwilling to answer questions, then simply leave and go elsewhere. Don't ever feel pressured into getting something you're not 100% happy with.
Take you time findingthe right Tattoo Studio - don't simply rush to the first one you find. Look out for professional sterilizing and sanitary equipment (use of latex gloves by the artists, autoclaves, sharps containers for disposing of needles). Pay attention to how the artists relate to their customers - do they listen to their customers' concerns? Do they always change their gloves if they touch anything other than their Tattoo equipment? (for example the telephone). Is there a comfortable atmosphere - remember you're going to be sitting there for quite some time whilst you tattoo is being done!
And Finally, Getting the Tattoo : OK so you've spent all that time looking or design the right style Tattoo. Now's it's time to go to the Parlor or Tattoo Artist and get inked! - 26706
Designing your own Tattoo : Maybe you don't want to use flash art, but that doesn't mean it's not a good place to begin gathering ideas. Look through some online flash art to help jump-start your imagination. You can look for tribal designs, stars, crosses, heart designs or whatever else you can imagine.
Finding a Tattoo Online : The internet is a great resource for finding the perfect Tattoo for you. There are numerous Tattoo websites where you can easily browse many thousands of high-quality Tattoo designs. These designs can then be printed off to be taken along to the Studio.
Find A Tattoo Artist : Visit some of the Tattoo Studios in your local area. Maybe you've got friends who have had Tattoos - their recommendations are valuable advice. Make sure the Studios are well kept and clean. Tattoo Studios have acquired a reputation of being dark and seedy places - but there isn't an excuse for unhealthy environments.
Tattoo Studios (perhaps wrongly) can appear intimidating places. However, it is important that you feel comfortable and the staff are approachable and friendly. Getting a Tattoo is an important decision and you need to be able to discuss your design and what you want freely with the artist. If you find staff unhelpful or unwilling to answer questions, then simply leave and go elsewhere. Don't ever feel pressured into getting something you're not 100% happy with.
Take you time findingthe right Tattoo Studio - don't simply rush to the first one you find. Look out for professional sterilizing and sanitary equipment (use of latex gloves by the artists, autoclaves, sharps containers for disposing of needles). Pay attention to how the artists relate to their customers - do they listen to their customers' concerns? Do they always change their gloves if they touch anything other than their Tattoo equipment? (for example the telephone). Is there a comfortable atmosphere - remember you're going to be sitting there for quite some time whilst you tattoo is being done!
And Finally, Getting the Tattoo : OK so you've spent all that time looking or design the right style Tattoo. Now's it's time to go to the Parlor or Tattoo Artist and get inked! - 26706
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