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Bracelet Tattoo Designs

Are you planning to get a bracelet tattoo made? While deciding on bracelet tattoo designs, it is always a good idea to learn about all the different types of bracelet tattoo designs. Scroll down to know what they are.

Bracelet tattoos have become the new rage. One of the reason that people are opting for bracelet tattoos, is that they are less expensive as compared to tattoos on other parts of the body, as the size of these tattoos is smaller as well. But the pain after getting a bracelet tattoo made, is more. This is because the wrist is not fleshy, is very close to the bone and at the same time has less tissues to cushion the skin. As the wrist is an exposed area and also because it is used a lot, maintaining this tattoo is a tough job. It will require touch ups more regularly as compared to other tattoos. In spite of all these shortcomings, the tattoo aficionados, do not deter from getting a wrist tattoo made.

Ankle tattoos have also become a hot favorite with women. Often the trend is that women or girls get their first tattoo made on their ankles. The advantage of getting an ankle tattoo made, is that people who want to get a small design inked on themselves, prefer the location of the ankle. The other advantage of ankle tattoos is that a person can flaunt it, whenever he wants to and hide it easily as well. 

Sometimes professional reasons demand that a tattoo is not displayed. At such a time, camouflaging the tattoo is not a difficult task. These tattoos are also comparatively maintenance free, as the sun does not hit the tattoo area, as is the case with the wrist tattoo.

Bracelet Tattoo Ideas

There are three different ways in which bracelet tattoo designs are made. The first among them is wrist bracelet tattoo designs. Bracelet tattoos on wrist are so made, so as to resemble a permanent bracelet. They encircle the entire wrist. The most popular bracelet tattoos on wrist designs are those of a rosary, floral vines, Celtic art and charm bracelets tattoo designs, among many others. Tribal tattoo designs are also used to make bracelet tattoos.

The inner wrist tattoos are the other type of bracelet tattoo designs. These tattoo designs are used by those who want to keep the option open of hiding their tattoo, whenever the need be. The designs, that are used as the inner wrist tattoo designs, are those of stars, Japanese alphabets (Kanji), letterings, names, words in different languages like Latin, Sanskrit, etc.

Amongst the wrist tattoos, the tattoos on top of the wrist, are the tattoos that are most visible. The tattoos on top of the wrist can extend from the wrist, right up to the arm. Therefore, the sizes of these designs vary.

Like the bracelet, ankle bracelet tattoos are considered to be trendy these days. Ankle bracelet tattoo designs are accentuated by the use of high heels or sandals. Ankle bracelet tattoo designs on the ankle look like an ink anklet around the lower leg. These tattoos are normally made in a circular design around the ankle. However, there is a debate in this regard. Some tattoo artists are of the opinion that ankle tattoos should not be tattooed in a closed circular manner. This is because these closed circular tattoos are said to bring bad luck. The common ankle tattoo designs are florals vines, tribal lines, Celtic art (like Celtic knots), nautical stars, dolphin, heart, flowers, butterflies, fairies, etc. There are some religious tattoo designs like crosses, rosary beads, etc. which are used by religious people as designs for their tattoos. The common design used to make bracelet tattoo designs as well as ankle bracelet tattoo designs is a barbed wire.

Before you get yourself inked, it is important that you do your homework on bracelet tattoo designs and ankle bracelet tattoo designs. At the same time, you will also have to sure, that you are ready for the pain, which come with these tattoos and know all the important tattoo care tips. Wearing shoes, socks and stockings can become a problem when you get an ankle tattoo made. Be prepared.  By Bhakti Satalkar

Italian Tattoos

Italian tattoos are a way to show pride in heritage and the great culture of Italy for a number of people. It may also mean to signify their love for Italy...

 In recent times, Italian tattoos have become very popular among tattoo aficionados. Among Italian tattoos, phrases and sayings in Italian are a huge hit. It can be due to the fact that Italian is a foreign language and also a very romantic language. Many people believe that foreign language tattoo lends a certain degree of sophistication to the tattoo. 

 

However, you will have to ensure that you are using the correct spelling when the tattoo artist is tattooing the design, and also that he is doing it right. If you get a wrong spelling, either the tattoo will have no meaning or may mean something drastically different than what you had in mind. However, if you are not fond of script tattoos, then you have the option of getting Italian tattoo designs as well. There is a wide range of options available in them as well.

Italian Tattoo Designs

There are a huge variety of designs in Italian tattoos. The most common ones are the Italian cross, the Italian horn, the Italian flag (in green, white and red color), etc. The Italian horn is a popular design, as they are looked upon as a sign of good luck and are said to ward off evil spirits. Good luck sayings can also be incorporated along with the horn. Along with flag designs, stars, hearts, banners, birds, musical notes, skulls, flowers, etc. can also be used. An Italian flag tattoo with flowers or hearts, etc. makes for a great Italian tattoo for girls. If you are fond of food, then you can also opt for Italian food tattoo designs. An example can be a plate of macaroni and meatballs, a jug of wine and a cannoli. You may want to read on Italian tattoo designs for men.

Italian Tattoo Sayings

If you are a fan of script tattoos, then you can also think of translating your favorite saying into Italian. The other alternative is to use one of the Italian sayings itself. I have given here some Italian sayings with their meanings, which may prove to be useful to you when you are deciding your tattoo design.

• per sempre ~ Forever
• La vita e bella ~ Life is Beautiful
• "Esse nufesso qui dice male di macaruni" ~ Who speaks badly of Macaroni is a fool
• "L'amore domina senza regole" ~ Love rules without rules
• "Chi più sa, meno crede" ~ The more one knows, the less one believes.
• "Finchè c'è vita c'è speranza" ~ Where there's life, there's hope

• "Meglio un giorno da leone che cento da pecora" ~ Better one day as a lion than a hundred as a sheep
• "L'amore e cieco" ~ Love is blind
• "Tale il padre, tale il figlio" ~ Like father, like son
• "Tutto è permesso in guerra ed in amore" -- All is fair in war and love
• "Val più la pratica della grammatica" ~ Experience is more important than theory
• "Vivi e lascia vivere" ~ Live and let live

These are just few of the options, there are many others out there which may suit your taste better. If you plan to get an English saying or phrase into Italian, make sure you have the correct spelling as well as the correct translation.

The location of the Italian tattoos is certainly a personal choice. If you opt for script tattoo, then you can have it tattooed on the nape of the neck, lower back, forearm, wrist, chest, foot, hip bone, etc. For the other designs, you can certainly choose any body part, like the shoulder blades, neck, wrist, arms, forearms, lower back, etc. As there are many options in Italian tattoos, you can certainly choose a design which is rich, colorful, and has deep historical roots.  By Bhakti Satalkar

Painting Seminar at Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Some of you have asked me if I do painting seminars so I've included the info below for one I'm doing in September. If all goes well, I will likely do more of these...

Painting Seminar by Greg 'Craola' Simkins:

Taking An Idea from a Sketch to a Finished Acrylic Painting

Join Greg on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 5-8pm at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering in Jiminy Peak, MA as he shares with you the techniques he's been honing over his years as an artist. For many of us, there's nothing more fulfilling than taking that initial spark of creativity that comes out of a sketch and reworking it into a finished piece of art. In this seminar, you will learn various ways of preparing the proper surface, sizing and transferring your sketch, the proper tools, under painting, glazing and finally varnishing your piece. Limit 30.

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Rib Cage Tattoos for Girls

Rib cage tattoos for girls are one of the most sexiest body art. Rib cage tattoos are very painful and the article provides a brief information on rib cage tattoos for girls...

 

If you are thinking of getting a body art, then rib cage tattoo can be a good option. Famous Hollywood actress, Megan Fox has a tattoo on her left rib cage that quotes a short poem, "There Once Was A Little Girl Who Never Knew Love Until A Boy Broke Her HEART." Rib cage is a very unique place to get a tattoo. But you need to have a toned body to get this tattoo. Ideas for rib cage tattoos for girls are plenty, right from getting floral designs to unique quotes.

Rib Cage Tattoo Hurts

Though rib cage tattoos look beautiful, they are the most painful tattoos. The rib cage portion is bony and sensitive area with less tissues and fats. Thus, the padding to the skin on rib cage is comparatively less, which leads to severe pain while tattooing. Hence, think well before you make your final decision of getting a rib cage tattoo. Moreover, since rib cage areas provide a large canvas for tattooing, you will require more than one sitting to get the tattoo done. Question yourself about your tolerance level and then decide if you really want to go for this tattoo.

Rib Cage Tattoos for Girls

Once you have decided to get a rib cage tattoo, it is time to search for some rib cage tattoo ideas. The design of the rib cage tattoo largely depends on the part of the rib cage you choose for tattooing. Since, rib cage covers a larger area, you have too many options to explore. You can choose just one side or both the sides. When you choose to get a tattoo on both sides, you can go for a tattoo on your back that will connect these areas. Popular rib cage tattoos on girls include flowers and famous quotes and sayings. These quotes or sayings are tattooed in a stylish font that have swirls and look feminine. Many girls get a rib cage tattoo in the form of a poem sculpted with intricate fonts. These scripts can be written either in a vertical manner or horizontal manner

Flower tattoos also make some of the great rib cage tattoos for girls. Many girls have chosen the tattoo design that starts from the hip region and which continues till the sides of the chest region. Cherry blossom tree design is one such popular design which looks very attractive on girls. Some girls also go for some simple tattoos that are carved with single words like, "Peace", "Serenity" or their boyfriend's name! Simple butterfly or angle tattoos also look great on rib cage.

There are some important instructions that you need to follow while getting a rib cage tattoo. Do not stop breathing during the tattoo session. You may feel giddy while getting a tattoo, if so, ask the tattoo maker to stop for a while. Rib cage tattooing gives a tingling sensation and if you are finding it difficult to stop yourself from flinching while getting the tattoo, then take as many breaks as you feel like, to make yourself comfortable. You may feel awkward while taking the breaks, but rib cage tattoo is very painful and tattoo makers are used to such breaks. Never hurry to finish the tattoo, work in sessions to get better results.

This was a summary on rib cage tattoos for girls. Rib cage tattoos are considered to be some of the most painful tattoos. Every person has a different body structure and shape and hence, one should go for a design that will suit his/her personality. Go for a design that you will love and adore for lifetime. Happy Tattooing!  By Mayuri Kulkarni