Michael Bridges

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Tattooing has been practice since the stone age, given mummified evidence. So the question lingers, what is the significance of tattoos and what is the traditional practices that comes with this form of art? History gives us a little inside look. History…

Tattoos are permanent. However, they can fade over time. Tattoo fading is unavoidable. But, depending on the tattoo placement, you can avoid faster fading. Areas that are likely to be exposed to the sun are more likely to fade. Also areas that will have a lot of contact; if you wear…

All piercings require after care. But depending on the type of piercing, after care length can differ. Piercings are like tattoos, in the sense that they are an open wound. When you invest in a navel piercing, you need to be aware what the after care entails, to ensure the…

Tattoo Consortium is looking for a shop experienced custom tattoo artist with a professional work ethic who wants to build an art conscious client base. Qualifications Professional, reliable, and hard working Practice safe tattooing Skilled designer Committed to a client first experience Have a passion for top-notch customer service Requirements:…

  Investing in your tattoo or your body piercing should always be a top priority. Spending extra on a well known and established tattoo shop can save you time, money, and even your health.  Risking Your Health Tattoos are essentially open wounds. Leaving them very susceptible to infection. It is…

The Importance of Staying out of the Sun Summer is in full swing, and for those who are not aware, the sun can significantly damage your new tattoo. The risk that is associated with exposing your new ink to the sun too soon is infection, fading, color spreading, and scarring…

Finer Line Tattoos: What Is This Stitching? The thin nano needle used in fine line tattooing creates clear, straight or slightly curved lines on the skin. Hue, shading, and texture are seldom used in thin line tattoos, which tend to be black or gray in color. Intricately detailed fine line…

Irezumi, which means "insert ink" in Japanese, became a common word in Japan around 1720. During the Edo era (1603-1868), tattooing was first employed as a punishment in Japan in this year. Depending on the kind of crime or locality, several irezumi symbols were employed to identify those responsible. Forearm…

There is a combination of spending your tax money wisely. New customers, repeat customers, people finishing up elaborate tattoos, they all come in when their refund arrives. First step is to plan your tattoo. Tattoos can be of all sizes and most of the business this time of year is medium to larger…

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