Temporary Tattoos

The New Fashion Accessory

Temporary Tattoos may have started out as a bit of a fad when they were given away in a packet of chips or bubblegum. However, over time they have evolved and have now become a full blown fashion accessory. They find the greatest popularity amongst teenagers and adults but their popularity does not end there. Many adults are also enjoying wearing them at parties, hens and stag nights, weddings and more.

What types of Temporary Tattoos are there?

Several types of removable tattoos exist. One of the most common types is a water slide decal. In the US tens of millions of water slide decals are manufactured every day and shipped all over the world. The designs on these can vary greatly in range. Common children's designs can include animals, fairies or butterflies. More popular among the teenage group are tribal patterns, glitter tattoos and decorative designs. Additionally, many companies use temporary tattoos as promotional items. For these tattoos a company design or slogan is imprinted on the tattoo. It is then usual to give the tattoos away as gifts at a promotional event or in promotional packs. Some other types of tattoos include Henna and Mehindi Tattoos.

How safe is a temporary tattoos?

Water slide tattoos have been approved by the FDA and are considered to be extremely safe. If in doubt you can check the back of the tattoo for safety instructions or ask a supplier.

How long will a tattoo last?

Your first experiences with a fake tattoo may have been a long time ago when they were a vastly different quality. The original type often didn't apply to the skin well and easily flaked off. Now a days,tattoos are high quality and can produce bold, full colour designs on the skin which last up to several weeks.






By Rowan Fry

Russian Criminal Tattoo

Russian Criminal Tattoo

Russian criminal tattoo are incredibly interesting in both their symbolism and their honor system. Here are the different aspects to a Russian criminal tattoo:

1. Initiation.

Usually a new recruit to a gang or organization will receive an initiation tattoo. This tattoo will be placed on the chest, and sometimes may incorporate a rose. The Russian Mafia was particularly known for using the rose tattoo on the chest.

2. Phony tattoo.

Within the Russian criminal tattoo world, if one is found to be wearing an unearned or "phony" tattoo, that is one which the wearer got inked on to try to pose as a criminal or someone who supposedly earned certain ranks, then severe punishment was inflicted on the wearer. Even death was seen as verifiable form of punishment to posers who went around adoring criminal tats.

Also, if one chose to get out of an organization, he would have to painfully remove his tattoo through a process consisting of magnesium powder application which would dissolve the skin, and hence, remove the tattoo.

3. Punishment Tattoos.

Not all Russian criminal tattoos are worn voluntarily. Some criminals have the ink forced upon them. These criminals will have committed some wrong in the eyes of the Russian underworld. Not paying debts, performing disservice to an organization, and breaking the criminal code can all result in forced ink.

These punishment tattoos often take the form of sexual explicit designs, aimed at embarrassing the wearer. Many of the forehead tattoos seen in the Russian criminal underworld were forced ink, which were used to warn others about that persons connections, or simply were a harsh way of embarrassing that individual through ethnic or sexual slants.

By Chess McDoogle

New Tattoo Collections Dragon Tattoo Art

Finding Printable Designs For Your Dragon Tattoos

Dragon tattoo art has been one of the most sought after designs especially among male tat enthusiasts. The creature, although mythical and non-existent has strong symbolism attached to it, not to mention the artistic appeal it has when inked on one's body.

Dragon tattoo art can represent two different meanings depending on how they are portrayed. In the West, they are regarded as an evil and mean winged creature who breathes fire and guards caves with golds and jewels. Those who want to get these treasures have to slay the dragon first. In this case, dragon tattoos can mean fearless, power, courage and strong will.

The other symbolism of dragon tattoo art is good luck, fortune and wisdom as how they are look upon in the East. In China, they are the main symbol during the celebration of Chinese New Year as they are believed to bring prosperity, benevolence and good will. As a tattoo design, they can mean intelligence, protection, balance and harmony.

Dragon tattoo art designs are very adaptable and flexible body art and looks great on large areas of the body such as the arm, rib cage, chest, back and shoulder blade. They can be seen inked in colors such as red and green while others opt for the plain black ink with some tribal touch. They can be portrayed as terrifying or monster-like, charming and kind and even small and innocent. It all depends on what kind of message the person sporting the tattoo wants to portray.

When it comes to resources for design of dragon tattoo art, its always best to do your research first before purchasing one. Read reviews online of the tattoo gallery membership being promoted and see which one best suit your need.

By Peter Brat

Ankle Tattoo Design

Getting a Sexy Ankle Tattoo Design Gives You the Choice of When to Show It Off

Tattoos are always a sexy addition to any girl's outfit. Ankle tattoos have the benefit of being easy to hide away, so you can show that sexier, wilder side of yourself when you want to. Simply putting on socks or taking them off changes your image drastically with a sexy ankle tattoo design22.

When you've made the decision to get a tattoo on the ankle tattoo design, visit a few tattoo parlors in your area to see if you are comfortable with the cleanliness of the parlor and to see what custom designs they offer. Each tattoo parlor runs by their own sanitary standards since laws on them are very lax. Besides that, each tattoo artist has their own style and how one inks might not be the same way another inks. Be sure to shop around, because if you go to the wrong parlor you might come out with an ugly ankle tattoo design rather than a sexy ankle tattoo design, and that would ruin the point entirely.

Do you want your tattoo to be more cute than sexy? Or do you want it to just ooze sexiness? Different designs project a different image of your personality. Some cute sexy ankle tattoo designs for girls are: hearts, stars, musical notes, flowers, or a butterfly or two. These designs on your ankle are still sexy, but give off a more playful feel. If you want your sexiness to really shine through your ankle tattoo, Chinese characters, wrap-around vines, or a tribal design really look good. There are endless possibilities for a good sexy ankle tattoo design.

The leg and ankle area is an especially sensuous part of the body, and getting a sexy tattoo only heightens that. Beautiful and sexy legs are always adored, and when you're wearing shorts or a skirt the sexiness really comes out. To show off your sexy ankle tattoo design, whether you're wearing pants or something shorter, wear a pair of sandals or strap heels. If you have to wear tennis shoes, go for low tops to at least show a little or half of your tattoo. The affect that your sexy ankle tattoo has on the people who see it cannot be understated. In some cases, you may even be seen as an entirely different person.

Like with any tattoo on any part of the body, know when to show it off. If you work in an office, it's probably not a great idea to come in showing off with sandals unless it's Casual Friday. The real problem with showing your tattoo off at work is that you may get some unwanted attention. But of course there are some people, at work or somewhere else, that you want to see your sexy ankle tattoo design. It's up to you when to show it off.

By Lindsy B. Emery