Tattooed individuals have long faced stigmas and vapid public opinion since Pope Hadrian I banned tattooing in the Christian nations back in the late 700s AD. It took the tattoo practice over a thousand years…
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Ed Hardy and the New Start for American Tattoo
by Elisha Belden April 8, 2016Don Ed Hardy – his name is recognized by just about everyone. His designs are everywhere, displayed prominently on t-shirts hanging in just about every shop across America. While most know Ed Hardy as a…
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Do you have a tattoo? Do you love it? Chances are, you’re tattooed with a symbol, saying, or graphic that holds deep meaning to you. I would assume its something that jumped out of…
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If you’ve been following the history of the tattoo industry, you’re well aware who Samuel O’Reilly is – the man who patented the first electric tattoo machine, thus kick starting the modern tattoo industry.…
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Historic Tattoo Instruments – No pain, no gain
by Elisha Belden March 30, 2016You go in to get a tattoo and you plan on spending how long in the chair – one hour, three hours, four, perhaps? Tattoos can vary in application time depending on the size…
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If you want a tattoo, what is the first step? Yes, yes… you have to decide on a design and a location to place it, but what’s the first step after you’re really ready to…
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The Rebirth of Tattoos into Western Civilization
by Elisha Belden March 24, 2016Many cultures across the world have had an on again, off again love affair with tattoos, including Europe, the British Isles, Greece, and Asia. This affair has stretched across the centuries, with what seems to…
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Captain James Cook and his Contribution to Tattooing
by Elisha Belden March 22, 2016When I say the word tattoo, do you immediately think of Captain James Cook? No? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, let’s change that, shall we? Whether you know it or not,…
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Samoan Tattoos: Two Thousand Years of Culture
by Elisha Belden March 16, 2016The art of Samoan tattooing is believed to be over 2,000 years old. Let that sink in – 2,000 years old. To put it into perspective, the oldest city in the United States dates back…
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Tattoos seemed to make their largest appearance in tribal cultures in the early days. Whether it was religious, ceremonial, or just for appearances, ancient tribal cultures lived and breathed the tattoo culture. For most tribes,…