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A Guide to Getting Your First Tattoo as an Athlete
As an athlete, you are disciplined, dedicated, and deeply in tune with your body. A tattoo can be a powerful way to honor that dedication—a symbol of your strength, your...
How Tattoo Artists Use Negative Space in a Design: A Guide to the Art of What Isn't There
It’s a perfect time to be scrolling for inspiration for your next piece of ink. As you look at stunning, complex designs, you might notice that the most powerful tattoos...
What is a "Color Test" in Tattooing? A Guide to a Safer Tattoo
You're in a tattoo consultation, discussing your first big color piece. You might mention to your artist that you have sensitive skin or are worried about a potential reaction to the...
What Happens if You "Tap Out" During a Tattoo Session?
You're hours into a long tattoo session. You've done everything right to prepare for tattoo pain, but you've hit a wall. The pain is becoming unbearable, you're starting to feel unwell,...
What is a "Shop Rate" vs. an "Artist Rate" in Tattooing?
You're in the planning stages of a new tattoo, and you're trying to figure out the cost. You've probably heard artists talk about their "hourly rate," but you might also...
The Art of White Ink: A Guide to Effective Use in Tattoos
White ink holds a certain mystique in the tattoo world. It can be used to create stunning, ethereal designs or the brilliant, high-contrast highlights that make a tattoo "pop." But...
What is a "Bloodline" Tattoo? A Guide to the Technique
You're in a consultation for a large, complex tattoo. As you and your artist are discussing the plan for a multi-session piece, they might mention starting with the "bloodlines." For...
How Do Tattoo Artists Set Up Their Station? A Guide to a Safe Tattoo
You're in a professional tattoo studio, ready for your session. You see your artist meticulously preparing their workspace, tearing open sterile packages and carefully arranging their tools. This pre-session ritual...
What is a "Light Box" Used for in Tattooing?
You're deep in the process of planning a custom tattoo with your artist. They mention they're going to use a "light box" to refine the final drawing before creating your stencil....
How Do Artists Prevent Cross-Contamination? A Guide to Tattoo Safety
When you're getting a new tattoo, your focus is likely on the art, the design, and the pain. But the single most important factor in the entire process is something...
A Guide to Color Theory in Tattoos: Choosing a Palette That Lasts
You're in the planning stages of a new color tattoo, and you're dreaming of a vibrant, eye-catching design. But how do you choose a color palette that will not only look...
A Guide to the Best Tattoo Ink Brands: What Artists Use
You're in the planning stages of your next tattoo, and you're focused on finding the right artist and design. But have you ever considered the most fundamental tool of the...