Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sexy Tattoo Quotes For People in Love

Tattoo quotes are becoming quite fashionable these days because they are so personal. Especially sexy tattoo quotes for lovers can help to take the relationship to a higher and more permanent level. Here are some of the most popular sexy tattoo quotes for people in love.

When you are in love getting a special tattoo can be very personal and endearing. In the past many people chose to get pictures or drawings that were a symbol of their love for each other.

Today that is changing. More and more people in love are getting quote tattoos that more uniquely reflect their feelings for each other and about the love that they share. They are finding that the right words can be even more powerful than a picture. The perfect tattoo saying that speaks about the love one person has for another can be very special and hold significant meaning for the relationship.

If you are thinking about sexy tattoo quotes, there are many to choose from. The following should help get your creative juices flowing. They are short, sexy and extremely meaningful.

"Love is the Poetry of the Senses"

When one is in love, at one time or another, all the senses are affected and alive with pleasure and enjoyment. These tattoo words seem to reflect that best.

"Love Puts the Fun in Together, the Sad in Apart and the Joy in a Heart"

When you are in love the time you spend together is what you want and desire the most. Love should be and is fun and fills a heart with happiness and joy. But when you are apart that's when there is a void and the heart feels sadness.

"Love is the Master Key that Opens the Gates of Happiness"

Everyone wants to be happy. We are meant to be happy. And the best way to find happiness and be truly happy is through love.

"Love is, Above All, the Gift of Oneself"

When two people are truly in love there is no more honest a gift they can give to each other than by giving themselves. This goes beyond just intimacy and also means giving in thoughtful caring and selfless action.

"Love is Two Souls with a Single Thought, Two Hearts That Beat as One"

Love is really the unity of two people coming together. When you are in love you share so much together that you become s single voice, stronger that you were as one.

Tattoo Needles

An Important Part of the Machine


There are many items that a tattoo artist needs to continue with their work. Most of the pieces and parts that they will use are disposable, while others will be interchangeable along the way. Among those things is the machine that they use, the brands of ink they choose, and let's not forget the tattoo needles that they will need to get the job done.

Before an artist even starts to deal with the actual tattoo needles, the machine itself has to be put together. It comes in three main parts. This includes the coil wrap, the grip, and the tips that hold the needles. To keep everything together and running smoothly, rubber bands, rubber rings, and grommets will also be needed.

To even be able to use the machine, there are other items that are needed. There is the power supply and the foot pedal. These come in many varieties to choose from. It really depends on what the artist's preference is and what the have become comfortable with. The artist will also have to make sure that all of the cords that come with the pedal and the power supply are long enough for their needs.

While disposable, the tattooing needles are a very important part of the machine. They must always, always be sterilized. Because of the risk of infection, many artists opt to buy pre-packaged needles that come in pre-sterilized packages. There are ways to sterilize the needles before use, but this is the safest way to make sure that your customer will have the lowest risk of infection possible.

As the artist gets farther along into their tattooing career, they will most likely have at least two machines set up to be used. One will be designated as a liner machine, and the other will be used as a shader. It is easier for the artist to have different machines setup to do different things so that they will not have to spend the time preparing the machines while tattooing.

A tattoo artist will use a liner machine to do the outline of the tattoo and any lining within the tattoo itself. This machine will usually use smaller needles to achieve the look that the customer wants. Even a single needle can be used, but a three or a five is most likely unless the customer is wanting bigger and bolder lines.

A shading machine will do just that, shading within the outlines of the tattoo. With shading, the size of the needle will usually be larger than the size used for the outlining. It is up to the artist's preference whether he or she will use a flat or round setup of needles.

Professional tattoo needles will come labeled as what they are intended for. RS and RL for round shader and round liner. A round setup is where the needles are grouped together to form a cylindrical shape. FS and FL are also used for flat shader and flat liner. With a flat setup, the needles are lined up in a single row, or they also come in multiple rows stacked on top of one another. Each type of setup varies in size starting from a single needle up to nine or even more.

No matter what level of tattooing the artist is at, tattoo needles are an important part of the job. To keep the customer safe and the risk of infection low, then they should always be sterilized and used only once. They come in many sizes and varieties, so it will always depend on what the artist is comfortable with using for each tattoo that they do.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Cross Tattoos

Cross tattoos symbolize the pain, suffering and ultimately the sacrifice given by the son of God, Jesus Christ. A sacrifice which now gives us the chance for forgiveness, salvation and the opportunity for eternal life in heaven.

Cross tattoos and crosses in general are historically a religious symbol, however nowadays they are sometimes worn as a fashion statement, appose to their original meaning.

Here we have a nice picture gallery of some top notch quality cross tattoos for you to browse through and perhaps discover a design that matches your interest.



Cross tattoos are often compliments with scriptures and other biblical objects such as angel wings and angelic items.



Cross tattoos are typically seen on the upper arm and across the back and chest.



There are so many beautiful ways of customizing these type of tattoos, such as adding a cloud backdrop, a mixture of tribal, celtic or aztec artwork, and even perhaps a portrait of the savior himself along with a few cherub angels.

Yin Yang Tattoos

Chinese philosophy describes yin yang as how polar or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world, such as dark and light, cold and hot, female and male. These photos showcase the true beauty and balance of yin yang tattoos.

Yin yang tattoo design, one on each wrist.

Tribal yin yang tattoo design on back left shoulder.



Sunday, August 15, 2010

from: Cher S.
to: tiangotlost@gmail.com
date: Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 2:17 PM
subject: Translation request

Greetings,

I had this tattoo done over 12 years ago when I served in the U.S. Navy. To be completely honest, I do not remember much about that night. Can you work your magic and decipher my tattoo?

Thank you,

Cher S.

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Top character looks like with an extra dot, which means "to cut down", and is correct for "fortune".
from: Jamie D.
to: tiangotlost@gmail.com
date: Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 1:43 PM
subject: My tattoo artist is talented but doesn't listen

So...I was told this was the symbol for 'chi' - a giggling oriental girl told me it means 'rice' (which I actually find hilarious.) Any other meaning????

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by itself alone means "rice".

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Clown Tattoos

Looking for a tattoo that will make you sad, cheer you up and strike fear in the eyes of anyone who sees it? Then clown tattoos are perfect for you!

Clown tattoos generally consist of three different styles, the traditional happy clown with an ear to ear smile, the classic old school sad clown which is often portrayed in retro artwork, and of course the evil looking satanic clown who scares children wearing raincoats.

Enjoy this great photo gallery of tattoos and discover some design ideas.


Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.



The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.



Naturally these type of tattoo designs are very colorful with mixtures of red, blue, white and hints of yellow under certain circumstances, plus they are sometimes accessorized with bow ties and hats.