Lower back tattoo designs are one of the sexiest forms of body art, but with that, comes the pain that you have do endure for this privilege. People ask all the time if it's going to hurt, how much it will hurt, and how long it will hurt. Some areas will feel like a sharp pain, others like a sunburn, and yet others like a cat scratch or bee sting.
Yes, getting a lower back tattoo design hurts, as any tattoo will. Imagine being poked by a needle just once. That would hurt, right? Now think about being poked thousands of times repeatedly... you get the idea.
A tattoo machine works similar to a sewing machine, in that a foot pedal is used to turn the needle off and on. While the needle will only need to go 1/16 of an inch into the skin to be sufficient, it can be very painful in certain areas.
The first part of the tattoo, the outline, is usually the most painful. Perhaps that's because this area takes the longest. Or maybe because it's the first session of needle penetrations, and your natural endorphins haven't had a chance to kick in yet to cause you do get a little numb.
During the Process of getting the outline of a lower back tattoo, the vertebrae area is very painful because of the thin layers of skin over the bone, which feels just like what it is, a sharp poking pain. Just outside of the boney area is a different kind of, and less pain. At first it feels like a constant deep cat scratching session on the same spot. But after a few minutes, the area becomes a little numb, and therefore much more tolerable.
Toward the outside of the lower back tattoo design, the love handle area, is yet another kind of pain. This area is less painful than boney areas, and feels like a bunch of bee stings. This area will eventually become more tolerable also.
The worst of the pain instantly stops once the needle stops; you will feel like you have a sunburn though. Just let the tattoo artist know when you need a break, and he/she will stop.
Your experience may differ a little or a lot. But the bottom line is that you get your lower back tattoo designs as big or as little, and as detailed as you want them to be, because the pain is short lived and the tattoo is forever.
Drop by and see the lower back tattoos on these girls.
IMPORTANT:
When browsing for lower back tattoo designs, please don't base your decision on how painful you think a particular tattoo design will be.
You don't want to look back after the fact and wish you would have went with more detail, or even with a different design altogether. I just don't like to see that happen to anybody. The important thing is that you're happy with your tattoo.
Come and look at some of the hottest, sexiest lower back tattoos at http://www.lower-back-tattoo-designs.com.
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Monday, June 4, 2007
Tattoo Dragons
Of all the subjects for tattoos, dragons are the most enduring and distinctive.
While women tend to like baby (smaller) dragons on their shoulder or foot, men prefer larger, fiercer dragons to be tattooed on their arms, shoulder, backs or legs. They are one of the few popular tattoo subjects which can extend up an arm or down a leg without looking distorted or contrived. The dragon design can also be used for armbands. At the end of this article you will find all the recommended web sites for the latest tattoo dragon designs.
The popularity of dragon tattoos is partly due to the number of fresh and exciting designs now available, but also due to the sharp, projecting elements of the dragon’s fangs, wings and claws which modern tattoo artists can now produce successfully, to give clean and striking definition to the tattoo image. When Kwai Chang Caine picked up the red hot dragon bowl in 'Kung Fu' using his forearms, thus imprinting himself with the dragon and tiger brand of the Shaolin Temple, he could not have received a dragon symbol half as sharp and striking as anyone can receive nowadays in a modern tattoo parlor, and without the pain.
So why would anyone want to have a tattoo dragon? Isn’t the dragon a mythical creature, created by the writers of legends and drawn from the minds of unreliable artists over the ages? Surely modern men and women are far beyond belief in such animals, unlike the medieval cartographers who lettered 'Here be Dragons' on the vague outlines of the unknown lands on the edges of their maps and charts, as a warning to the unwary.
It’s not enough just to assume that modern tattoo subjects think that a dragon has a ‘cool shape’. So do giraffes, humming birds and stick insects, but you don’t see many of those when the shirts come off at summer parties.
Dragons have a place in both eastern and western history and culture which gives a clue to their popularity. Dragons are always large, powerful and dangerous, and people who have dragon tattoos likely feel that yes, they are a bit like that too. In stories dragons are often imbued with some magical or supernatural power, far beyond that of ordinary animals. They can also talk in riddles, they can fly, and they are usually almost invulnerable, qualities which any human would be happy to acquire.
Dragons also have hoards of money and jewels, again an attractive characteristic which any modern urbanite would love to imitate.
People born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon (every twelve years, the next being in 2012) are considered to be brave, energetic and trustworthy. In western culture, from 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkein to 'Earthsea' by Ursula K. Le Guin to the 'Shrek' movies, dragons are powerful, greedy and fascinating. They are tremendous as friends and fearful as enemies.
It is well known that from prehistoric times right through to relatively modern tribal societies that people would adopt a creature as theirs, the symbol of their clan, and so hope to acquire some of its power. The tattoo dragons that modern people love to have on their bodies are simply a manifestation of the urge to be bigger, better and stronger than the rest.
So where are all the best tattoo dragon designs to be found? To see all the top tattoo design galleries, see the comprehensive resources at the tattoos page at kintraw.com.
Scott Kintraw likes to get under the surface of modern popular culture.
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While women tend to like baby (smaller) dragons on their shoulder or foot, men prefer larger, fiercer dragons to be tattooed on their arms, shoulder, backs or legs. They are one of the few popular tattoo subjects which can extend up an arm or down a leg without looking distorted or contrived. The dragon design can also be used for armbands. At the end of this article you will find all the recommended web sites for the latest tattoo dragon designs.
The popularity of dragon tattoos is partly due to the number of fresh and exciting designs now available, but also due to the sharp, projecting elements of the dragon’s fangs, wings and claws which modern tattoo artists can now produce successfully, to give clean and striking definition to the tattoo image. When Kwai Chang Caine picked up the red hot dragon bowl in 'Kung Fu' using his forearms, thus imprinting himself with the dragon and tiger brand of the Shaolin Temple, he could not have received a dragon symbol half as sharp and striking as anyone can receive nowadays in a modern tattoo parlor, and without the pain.
So why would anyone want to have a tattoo dragon? Isn’t the dragon a mythical creature, created by the writers of legends and drawn from the minds of unreliable artists over the ages? Surely modern men and women are far beyond belief in such animals, unlike the medieval cartographers who lettered 'Here be Dragons' on the vague outlines of the unknown lands on the edges of their maps and charts, as a warning to the unwary.
It’s not enough just to assume that modern tattoo subjects think that a dragon has a ‘cool shape’. So do giraffes, humming birds and stick insects, but you don’t see many of those when the shirts come off at summer parties.
Dragons have a place in both eastern and western history and culture which gives a clue to their popularity. Dragons are always large, powerful and dangerous, and people who have dragon tattoos likely feel that yes, they are a bit like that too. In stories dragons are often imbued with some magical or supernatural power, far beyond that of ordinary animals. They can also talk in riddles, they can fly, and they are usually almost invulnerable, qualities which any human would be happy to acquire.
Dragons also have hoards of money and jewels, again an attractive characteristic which any modern urbanite would love to imitate.
People born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon (every twelve years, the next being in 2012) are considered to be brave, energetic and trustworthy. In western culture, from 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkein to 'Earthsea' by Ursula K. Le Guin to the 'Shrek' movies, dragons are powerful, greedy and fascinating. They are tremendous as friends and fearful as enemies.
It is well known that from prehistoric times right through to relatively modern tribal societies that people would adopt a creature as theirs, the symbol of their clan, and so hope to acquire some of its power. The tattoo dragons that modern people love to have on their bodies are simply a manifestation of the urge to be bigger, better and stronger than the rest.
So where are all the best tattoo dragon designs to be found? To see all the top tattoo design galleries, see the comprehensive resources at the tattoos page at kintraw.com.
Scott Kintraw likes to get under the surface of modern popular culture.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tattoo-Dragons&id=584658
Tattooing Tips - 5 Tips to Tattoo Appointment Day
There are five key things you need to know before heading off to the Tattoo Parlor on tattoo appointment day. This article will cover those five key points to help ensure that when you finally put ink to skin, you are completely ready and do not have any last minute snags in your tattoo plan.
I have to admit, the first time I went to get a tattoo, I was pretty nervous, I absolutely had no idea what to expect at all and I was really wondering just "How painful is this going to be?"
Looking back on my tattoos now, and since I have undergone numerous tattoos, I know what to expect, and what to prepare for when it comes to Tattoo Appointment day.
Here five Tattooing Tips - Preparing for Tattoo Appointment Day
1) Tip 1: No Booze! I know you are nervous and you would not mind 'numbing' the pain with a few shots of liquor before you go. But doing this or any kind of drugs is a big no-no.
Alcohol thins the blood and thinner blood bleeds easier and takes longer to heal. Sure it might make it a little less painful, but bleeding like a stuck pig will make it more difficult for the tattoo artist to do his thing. You want the artist to have a 'clean' slate to work with and do not want him to have to battle with you bleeding all over the place every time he puts ink to skin. A tattoo that bleeds a lot is also messier to heal, which can result in a flawed "end result" tattoo.
2) Tip 2: Go in super clean! Take your your daily shower just before your tattoo appointment. If you are like me and have to have a shower every morning regardless, then either schedule your tattoo appointment shortly after you wake up or just take another one right before you visit the tattoo parlor. The Tattoo artist is going to be right up on you, and you want them to be extremely comfortable there. If you smell, at all, it is going to be a major distraction to the tattoo artist and they probably will not do as good of a job. Do not wear heavy perfume or cologne either, just nice clean skin.
Also keep in mind that post tattoo, you do not want to get your tattoo wet, especially right after having it done. Get clean first.
3) Tip 3: Wear comfortable clothes to your appointment! If your clothing is going to cover the tattoo, don't wear white. A little blood could get on your clothes from the bandage and, well, we all know what blood does to white . I also recommend wearing loose fitting clothes so they won't be too tight on the sore tattoo . If you are a woman and you are getting a tattoo on your arm, you might consider wearing a tank top so you don't have to remove your shirt, although you probably won't hear any complaints form the tattoo artist.
4 ) Tip 4: Take a DISTRACTION for yourself. Bring something with you to take your mind off having the tattoo done. A MP3 player is of course a good idea, as well as a book or magazine. Most tattoo artists ( like mine ) will talk to you during the process, but sometimes it is hard to hear over the buzzing of the tattoo gun, and the shooting pain.
5 ) Tip 5: Eat something before you go. Some people can get light headed and even faint while having a tattoo put on, and having food on your stomach will help. Also, it takes a while, typically a couple hours, for even small tattoos to be put on. You do not want to be hungry on top of enduring the tattoo application.
Alright, those are my five tips to preparing for tattoo appointment day. I hope this article has been informative and will help make your first tattoo experience more pleasurable . For more tips on tattoo's, including how to pick the perfect tattoo for you, visit www.mytattoosucks.com and you can get a FREE report on what NOT to do when selecting you tattoo!
Jason is an avid tattoo lover who helps tattoo seekers prepare for and find the perfect tattoo. Learn from his mistakes at the website, http://www.MyTattooSucks.com
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tattooing-Tips---5-Tips-to-Tattoo-Appointment-Day&id=585969
I have to admit, the first time I went to get a tattoo, I was pretty nervous, I absolutely had no idea what to expect at all and I was really wondering just "How painful is this going to be?"
Looking back on my tattoos now, and since I have undergone numerous tattoos, I know what to expect, and what to prepare for when it comes to Tattoo Appointment day.
Here five Tattooing Tips - Preparing for Tattoo Appointment Day
1) Tip 1: No Booze! I know you are nervous and you would not mind 'numbing' the pain with a few shots of liquor before you go. But doing this or any kind of drugs is a big no-no.
Alcohol thins the blood and thinner blood bleeds easier and takes longer to heal. Sure it might make it a little less painful, but bleeding like a stuck pig will make it more difficult for the tattoo artist to do his thing. You want the artist to have a 'clean' slate to work with and do not want him to have to battle with you bleeding all over the place every time he puts ink to skin. A tattoo that bleeds a lot is also messier to heal, which can result in a flawed "end result" tattoo.
2) Tip 2: Go in super clean! Take your your daily shower just before your tattoo appointment. If you are like me and have to have a shower every morning regardless, then either schedule your tattoo appointment shortly after you wake up or just take another one right before you visit the tattoo parlor. The Tattoo artist is going to be right up on you, and you want them to be extremely comfortable there. If you smell, at all, it is going to be a major distraction to the tattoo artist and they probably will not do as good of a job. Do not wear heavy perfume or cologne either, just nice clean skin.
Also keep in mind that post tattoo, you do not want to get your tattoo wet, especially right after having it done. Get clean first.
3) Tip 3: Wear comfortable clothes to your appointment! If your clothing is going to cover the tattoo, don't wear white. A little blood could get on your clothes from the bandage and, well, we all know what blood does to white . I also recommend wearing loose fitting clothes so they won't be too tight on the sore tattoo . If you are a woman and you are getting a tattoo on your arm, you might consider wearing a tank top so you don't have to remove your shirt, although you probably won't hear any complaints form the tattoo artist.
4 ) Tip 4: Take a DISTRACTION for yourself. Bring something with you to take your mind off having the tattoo done. A MP3 player is of course a good idea, as well as a book or magazine. Most tattoo artists ( like mine ) will talk to you during the process, but sometimes it is hard to hear over the buzzing of the tattoo gun, and the shooting pain.
5 ) Tip 5: Eat something before you go. Some people can get light headed and even faint while having a tattoo put on, and having food on your stomach will help. Also, it takes a while, typically a couple hours, for even small tattoos to be put on. You do not want to be hungry on top of enduring the tattoo application.
Alright, those are my five tips to preparing for tattoo appointment day. I hope this article has been informative and will help make your first tattoo experience more pleasurable . For more tips on tattoo's, including how to pick the perfect tattoo for you, visit www.mytattoosucks.com and you can get a FREE report on what NOT to do when selecting you tattoo!
Jason is an avid tattoo lover who helps tattoo seekers prepare for and find the perfect tattoo. Learn from his mistakes at the website, http://www.MyTattooSucks.com
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tattooing-Tips---5-Tips-to-Tattoo-Appointment-Day&id=585969
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