Lip Tattoo Designs

Posted on September 1, 2011
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Today we are going to speak about unusual tattoos belonging to the most extreme part of tattoo art. These are lip tattoo designs, the tattoos that are extremely personal and private and signify an interesting personality for not every dares to wear such a thing. Why then?

Lip tattoo is done on the inside part of your lip. As a rule, people tattoo their lower lip so that it would be easier to show off a tat on public if needed. However, it is not the kind of a tat to be appreciated by the majority of people for they may find it non-esthetic. But what can be said for sure is that you’ll definitely stand of the crowd of tattoo fans if you decide for such a crazy tat.

Lip Tattoo Designs The main disadvantage of a lip tattoo is its exceptionally painful character. After you have this tattoo done, you shouldn’t eat for a couple of hours and be careful to rinse your mouth after every meal. At the same time, the tat won’t last forever in comparison with standard tattoos. It tends to fade away due to chemicals and acid in your mouth, which gradually destroys the tattoo. The life span makes from 1 to 5 years depending on a person. Then you need to refresh the tat and spend quite a big sum of money on it.

All the tats should be done by professional tattoo artists, but with a lip tattoo you should prepare in the best way. Find the best master in your area and make sure he or she is capable of doing such a tat to avoid unpleasant consequences. Afterwards, follow the aftercare tips precisely.

Lip tattoo designs can be very different. You may choose a word, a word combination, a symbol, or a name of your beloved. Lip tattoos are cool in the way that nobody will see them without your permission. And it is not permanent. So if you get bored with your lip tattoo, just wait for a couple of years and it will disappear with no efforts from your side.

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Ancient Tattoo Art: Egyptian Tattoos

Posted on August 25, 2011
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Ancient Tattoo Art: Egyptian Tattoos In many cultures around the world tattoos play a role of a pass given to a person for him or her to enter the other world. The same is true as well for the Ancient Egypt that is considered to be a cradle of tattoo art where it was widely spread there in 2000-3000 BC.

Such early beginning of Egyptian tattoos is signified by the results of excavations during which archeologists found the bodies of noblemen from the 11th pharaoh family that lived between 2160 and 1994 BC. For instance, you can find some primitive tattoos in the shape of lines and dots on a mummy of a Thebes priestess who worshipped goddess Hathor.

Similar tattoos together with scars on a lower belly can be seen on other mummies from this period. The technology - tattoos and scars – was also popular among some African tribes. A row of dots on a woman’s body symbolizes protection while the rhombs are connected with maternity.

Traditionally, old Egyptian tattoos were done either to show the connection between men and God, or to pay tribute to some divine being, or to ensure magic protection against evil spirits. In the latter case a tattoo acts as a talisman that cannot be either lost or stolen.

All ancient Egyptian tattoos were done with religious purposes. However, they were not that simple as they were in the beginning. For instance, a mummy dating back to 1300 BC features pictogram tattoos devoted to a female deity Neith.

Ancient Tattoo Art: Egyptian Tattoos The most ancient of the real Egyptian tattoos is a picture of Bes, a god of carouse, dancing and musicians. It can be seen on a number of Egyptian tattoos painted on the thighs of women dancers. Bes tattoos are also found on mummies from 400 BC.

Unfortunately, the majority of old Egyptian tattoos are lost as European archeologists didn’t pay much attention to them during excavations due to the negative attitude of the westerners to this art.

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Dreamcatcher Tattoos

Posted on June 8, 2011
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Dreamcatcher tattoos belong to the group of Native American tattoos for they depict an object borrowed from Native American culture, namely the talisman that guards a sleeping person from evil spirits while good ones can slip through the hole in its middle.

A dreamcatcher should be hung above the bed to secure a person in it. It is made from coarse threads and deer sinew wrapped around the willow branch circle. The amulet also includes several feathers. Now you can buy it at a gift shop or make yourself.

Dreamcatcher tattoos, in their turn, may serve as protection against evil spirits or just indicate your interest in Native American culture, mythology and legends in general. The symbol became known among the non-Indians in the 60s-70s of the 20^th century on the wave of the “pan-Indian” movement, so nowadays it neither stands for anything particular nor it is connected with this or that Native American tribe. Dreamcatchers retained only their recognizable looks and pseudo-Indian styling.

Dreamcather tattoos can be interpreted in different ways as Native Indian tribes put different meanings into this symbol. The Lakotas, for instance, believed that a dreamcatcher catches good thoughts and dreams while letting everything negative out. The Ojibways thought that it makes us dream only positive dreams while evil dreams get caught in its web and disappear with the first sunbeams.

The folks from Siberia also used to make dreamcatchers that were shaman attributes there. It was believed that a dreamcatcher could not only sort dreams and deliver good ones to a sleeping person but it was also able to catch and reinforce as many as possible images that come to a person as he or she sleeps . Thus, the device was used to help shamans investigate into their dreams and remain conscious during sleep.

Dreamcather tattoos are great as shoulder and neck tats as they are closer to the head in this way. They are cool and attractive thanks to bright and colorful feathers in their design.

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Hummingbird Tattoos

Posted on May 30, 2011
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Hummingbird tattoos are cute and nice, colorful and bright. They are extremely popular among girls alongside with butterfly and flower tats yet they are far more exotic and non-standard than the latter.

Hummingbird lives in North and South America. It is as little as a bumblebee and can develop speeds of up to 50 mph making about 1,400 flaps per minute with its tiny wings. Hummingbirds are not only peculiar by their size but are also quick, lively and brave, so they are associated with rapid life movement.

Hummingbird, or Calibri, is a universally recognized symbol of cheerfulness and love for life. For hummingbird is a bird it also symbolizes freedom that wings give to all flying creatures. At the same time, it looks like a butterfly due to its diminutive size and bright colors, that’s why hummingbird tattoos borrow some meanings from butterfly tattoos. For instance, they can they can stand for gentleness, grace as well as carelessness and would suit those who prefer to take all life difficulties easy rather than worry about them too much.

Hummingbird Tattoos Hummingbird doesn’t belong to widely spread bird species that’s why it doesn’t feature that international symbolism other birds carry. Many folks including Maia and Aztecs treated hummingbird as a love symbol and made love potions from its feathers while people from the Caribbean believed the bird is a symbol of nature riches, its power and diversity.

Hummingbird tattoos are often chosen by people who value every day of their life, who are able to enjoy every moment of it and can find small joys in everyday routine. Hummingbird tattoos depict their strong desire to live in harmony with nature, with people around and of course with themselves. People who choose hummingbird tattoos are often sensitive, gently and open-minded. They stay optimistic and positive in any situation and often suggest non-standard solutions of the tasks life offers to them.