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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…

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…

For 40 years, I have seen the evolution of the tattoo industry and developed many close relationships along the way. One of the most rewarding experience as a tattoo artist is working with families within three generations. It is great to be able to see parents, which I have tattooed,…

Going to get a tattoo spontaneously for the first time is very popular among many. However, some forget the permanence of this ink on your skin. Getting a tattoo is a life-long commitment, starting with scheduling your first appointment. During times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have noticed an increase…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unprecedented and difficult times for many businesses, including walk-in businesses like Tattoo Consortium. There are many ways on how COVID-19 has changed how walk-in businesses operate. How COVID-19 Has Changed How Walk-In Businesses Operate COVID-19 has changed many things for our business. In addition to…

The holidays are upon us! 2020 has brought many challenges with the coronavirus. Many may be looking for alternative ways to shop for holiday gifts this year to avoid the large crowds in retail stores and risking exposure. We will explain why gift certificates are the best holiday gift amid…

Many tattoo shops around the nation do Friday the 13th specials every time this day happens during the year. However, the idea of bring large crowds of people into a small shop during COVID-19 may not be the best. We will discuss the pros and cons of Friday the 13th special…

After months of lockdowns, many tattoo shops in Bryan/College Station, TX have finally reopened. However, visits are nothing like they were before due to COVID-19 guidelines. The pandemic has many walk-in tattoo shops acting like custom tattoo shops. We will discuss the difference between custom tattoo shops and walk-in tattoo…

The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has brought many changes to the way businesses are ran, including tattoo shops. We will discuss the changes we have made here at Tattoo Consortium with comparison between standard procedures vs. COVID procedures for tattoo shops. Standard Procedures vs. COVID Procedures for Tattoo Shops…

While tattoos are becoming more and more commonplace, there's still a stigma in many workplaces toward people who sport them. Depending on the location of the ink, the stigma can be inconsequential. Therefore, we will discuss the acceptance of tattoos in today's jobs and how the visibility of tattoos, as…