Temporary Tattoos For Adults
December 28, 2011 by Tattoo Body Art
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There was once a time when temporary tattoos were only for kids. Unless you wanted to be labeled as a poser, you would have had to go the permanent route if you wanted any type of body art. Even if you wanted to have large temporary tattoos on your body to express yourself, you couldn’t do it for fear of ridicule. Besides, there were no designs for adults like tribal tattoos back then. Kids were the primary market, so it was understandable if the designs were limited to cute and fuzzy animals. Most adults wouldn’t want to be caught dead with those designs.
But thankfully for those who don’t want to go through the pain of permanent tattoos, we now have the option of getting temporary tattoos for adults. The market expanded to include adults in its repertoire. There are now large temporary tattoos with designs for adults like menacing animals. Even tribal impermanent tattoos became popular designs even if they were already popular with the permanent tattoos. It just shows that adults are being open-minded in terms of using these temporary forms of tattoos.
What brought this open-mindedness? These are the times of self-expression. Adults want the opportunity to be able to express themselves without going through pains and regrets. So adults now realize that getting skin art temporarily is the better option.
There’s also another reason why it became popular with adults. You’ll often see adults with large temporary tattoos at gatherings. They might be wearing these tattoos to raise team spirit. Being adults, we have our own teams that we support. It can be at school, work or even a sports team. These events give us the chance to gather as a crowd in support of our team. You probably won’t see tribal temporary tattoos in these events. However, you will see similarly designed temporary tattoos. The design would depend on what the crowd is supporting. You’ll probably see designs of mascots or words that help raise team spirit.
Impermanent tattoos are also being used for nobler causes. It’s comforting to know that a lot of adults are being socially and morally responsible. This is obvious with the amount of support that most adults show at fundraisers. You will see a large group wearing large tattoos as a show of support for a common cause. Fundraisers are usually held in support for a person, a group or a cause. If you’re organizing these types of events, it’s a good idea to give out temporary tattoos as giveaways. It’s a good way to show unity and it also raises the collective spirit of the crowd. Besides, it’s inexpensive but gets the job done. In addition, you can also sell them at your fundraisers in order to help raise funds. Since it’s inexpensive, they wouldn’t think twice in buying it especially if it’s to help raise money for the cause.
Thankfully, some manufacturers recognized the new market and offered customized temporary tattoos. If you have an event in mind, you may want to approach and ask them for assistance. They’re used to making them for these types of events so they’ll be sure to deliver. You have a noble cause. Make sure it counts.
By: Jennifer T Smith
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Tips For Choosing in Loving Memory Tattoos
December 18, 2011 by Tattoo Body Art
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The most common in loving memory tattoo designs are the religious images like cross and angel. The cross is usually intertwined with a heart or rose symbols or “RIP” initials for rest in peace. The date of the death and name of the person are also included in the whole tattoo images as if re-creating a gravestone on their body. Angels are another preferred image as representation of the person who passed away and are commonly placed on the shoulder blade as if symbolizing guidance or protection. Butterflies are also being used by some since during the old days, they are believed to be reincarnation of the soul who passed away. Other figures that are being utilized for this purpose are stars and cherry blossoms which in Japan stand for fleeting moment in one’s life.
Here are some tips and ideas for choosing that perfect design to commemorate a loved one who passed away:
Coping with the death of a loved one is melancholic enough so it does not necessarily have to be a gloomy “in loving memory tattoos”. It can be anything from a hobby or favorite flower. It can be an adorned painting or title of a song most frequently sung. The key is to think of something that will remind you the most of that person you love. It might be inconceivable to realize that you can’t be with this loved one anymore so go for a design that will bring memories to life . Choose a design that will bring a smile to you instead of sadness.
Getting an in loving memory tattoos might be a difficult and bittersweet experience but just the thought of creating a memorabilia of that loved one and carrying it with you forever is comfort and relief enough and will surely be a body art that you will be proud of and cherish for the rest of your life.
By: Marie Kaplan
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Sexy Tattoos – An Expression of Taste
December 14, 2011 by Tattoo Body Art
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For people who love tattoos, the human body is a walking canvas. Its undulating form is host to artistic designs of dragons, tigers, unicorns, koi, the snake, the butterfly, stars, hearts, flowers, the dots and zigzag lines of tribal pattern, the signs and symbols of a culture. The skin becomes the repository of colorful pigment and dyes. Some of these designs cover the whole body; while some are diminutive enough to keep hidden under pieces of clothing. Depending on the culture and the times, any tattoo is considered to be sexy tattoos.
Temporary Tattoos – Should They Look Real?
December 10, 2011 by Tattoo Body Art
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We all know that temporary tattoos are also known as fake tattoos. That’s what they are – fake. However, most people wouldn’t complain because they’re not trying to fool people into believing that they are real. So some people are questioning why they even exist at all. It’s because they’re designed for entirely different purposes.
First, you can argue that temporary tattoos are alternatives to its more painful cousin. Some people want to express themselves with the help of body art but unfortunately, they can’t because they don’t have the tolerance for pain needed to be inked for life. If you’re looking for the painless route of using fake tattoos, should they look real?
Well, you can fool people into thinking that they’re real. This is especially true if you’re going to order them from a trusted manufacturer. They have the skills and technology necessary to create great-looking temporary tattoos. You can fool a lot of people into thinking that they’re real. In fact, a lot of kids play the “I got a tattoo!” prank on their parents. Judging from the shrieks that these kids have gotten, it’s safe to say that they look real.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to fool people for a long time since they’re going to be erased in a few days. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t use fake tattoos to fool people for fun. What you can do is wear them somewhere where you’ll run into people for the first and last time. A beach is a good example. Face it. You want people to direct their attentions to your physical assets. A well-placed temporary tattoo on your abs can direct people to look at your rock-hard abs. You get the idea.
Speaking of an idea, a lot of people would tell you that it’s a good idea to sell real-looking temporary tattoos in the beach. This way, you’re bringing the fake tattoos to those who want to wear them. Just make sure that they look real because if they’re not, no one will buy them for fear of being ridiculed. You’ll make a killing at the beach and the best thing about it is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get them. You can just team up with a good manufacturer and you can order hundreds of them at a very low price. You can easily sell them at double; even triple the price because you’re at a place where people would want to wear them.
Of course, this scenario is not the most popular with temporary tattoos. A lot of people, particularly event organizers, are customizing them with the help of a good manufacturer so they can be used as giveaways at their events. In these cases, is it important that they look real?
Event organizers use fake tattoos to raise team spirit or funds at these events. In these events, no one is trying to fool anyone into thinking that they’re real. They’re there to support the event and you’re there in order to make sure that they’re together with raised spirits. Of course, it makes sense to make sure that they look really professional because it means that they’re made with great quality materials and processes. People would want to wear really good-looking temporary tattoos and you’ll be able to achieve your goals this way.
By: Jennifer T Smith
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Is it Safe to Get a Tattoo Or Body Piercing?
December 6, 2011 by Tattoo Body Art
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Why would one consider getting a tattoo and/or body piercing? Is one aware that the body art industry is taking precautions to keep the tattoo and body piercing services safe? Because of the demand for body art, the industry has taken a big leap in the education of tattooist and body piercing professionals.
Is body art safe to receive or give as a professional service?
During the last 10 years the body art industry has seen many changes for educating tattooist and body piercing professionals. According to the Alliance of Professional Tattooist (APT, 2008) “Artists have become increasingly aware of the potential risks associated with blood borne pathogens and have taken steps to protect their clients and themselves.” The APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooist) is the organization that a tattooist and/or body piercing professional could join to become more educated in the health and safety issues facing the body art industry. The APT hosts many seminars throughout the year to help educate tattooist and body piercing professionals on the health and safety issues facing the body art industry today.
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) also shares on health and safety issues and precautions that a tattooist and body piercing professional should take when providing a service. As a body art professional there are many types of classes to take to become educated on any new health and safety issues that may arise at any given time. Along with the CDC and the APT, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has been introduced to the body art industry by mandating how to dispose properly of single-use used needles, the use of gloves or any other protective clothing and proper sanitization after each service. OSHA, in 1991 first issued the blood borne pathogens standard and in 2001 revised the blood borne pathogen standard to include needle stick prevention (OSHA. n.d. Para 2). Because of the rising need for needle stick prevention and proper disposal of used needles OSHA will always be on the body art scene to mandate the health and safety standards.
As of July 2006, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA. July 2006.para 1) has not actively regulated the tattoo inks or the pigments used in permanent makeup and body tattoos. Because of the FDA’s lack of regulation in pigments some individuals have had an allergic reaction while or after receiving a tattoo whether it be for cosmetic reasons or for fun. The overall documented allergic reactions are not overwhelming but could still be a cause for concern.
The body art industry is not going away anytime soon, many individuals have a desire for body art. While the body art industry grows the education to keep customers safe is also growing. OSHA will always be on site to mandate that the body art industry use health and safety precautions to keep the tattoo and body piercing services safe.
By: Bridget Pena
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Bridget Pena
Axia College Student
June 2008
Axia College Student
June 2008
