Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
Modernity casts spell over magic tattoos in Cambodia
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So you have the coolest tattoos and the last thing you want to do is cover them up. Believe me, I know! Unfortunately, you have one of those jobs that requires you to hide your tattoos. Now maybe you don’t love your job, but the paycheck is kind of nice or maybe you really dig your job and you just play along when you have to. So, what do you do?
Depending on the size and location of your tattoo, you might be able to get away with a bandaid. But you know most people don’t usually stop at one tattoo or their tattoo is larger than a postage stamp. I will assume your tattoo needs more than a bandaid. Besides, bandaids can get pretty irritating to the skin when you have to wear them all of the time.
Your first option is an Ace bandage or maybe even a sock you made into a sleeve cover up. There are all kinds of creative ways to cover a tattoo! Ace bandages make you look like you are injured and may get you some unwanted attention. Someone may ask you “Do you need help carrying that?”. If you would rather not have that kind of attention, you may want to try something else. Ace bandages and “socks” don’t necessarily hold up well to multiple washing and may not look so nice after a short time.
Your next option is makeup (concealer). There are various types of makeup cover ups out there. Some of them can be effective depending on your tattoo (color, size of tattoo, etc.). Some of the drawbacks are it is messy, very time consuming and it may not hold up well if you are active. The makeup will come off pretty easy, which defeats the purpose. You guys out there may not be too excited to use makeup anyway!
You could always wear long sleeves all of the time. I know that option isn’t the best on a hot day. Besides, it cuts down on what you can wear to work. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could wear short sleeves even though you have a half or full sleeve tattoo?
So, what options are left? Well, if you don’t like your tattoo or you think all of the other options are just not worth it anymore, you might be thinking about tattoo removal. Tattoo removal can be very expensive and not very effective. There are many people who have not been happy with the result. It just may not be worth the pain or scarring.
In the past, I would have had to end the article, because there were no other options. Not anymore! The Ink Armor Full and Half Sleeve might be just what you are looking for. They are available in a light skin tone or suntan / dark skin tone colors. There are four different sizes to choose from. Men and women will be able to find a size that works for them. How great would it be for you to be able to just pull on a sleeve? No fuss or muss! Your tattoo is covered, so your boss will be happy. Maybe it could help you get a new job or promotion! The sleeves are made to be comfortable even on a hot day. Ink Armor Sleeves are just one more option to consider when you have to cover up your art.
Mo Nelson is a USMC Veteran, retired Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and co-founder of Ink Armor, a company specializing in Tattoo Cover Up Sleeves. The quickest, easiest way to cover tattoos when you have to.
The Most Important Things That You Need To Know Before Getting Japanese Kanji Symbols For Kanji Tattoo Designs
Today, thousands of people from western countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and from most of European countries have already some Japanese Kanji symbols tattooed into their skin. In other interesting cases, the Japanese Kanji symbols are often placed on cards, cars, motorcycles, and other personal things to express their uniqueness. Most of those people are eager to find a way of having one, or information about the Japanese Kanji symbols.
For those who have considered themselves more unique than others, or who want to stand out from the crowd, having a tattoo designed with the Japanese Kanji symbols seems to be one of the best solutions for them, because of the fact that the Japanese Kanji symbols have three distinctive features; form, sound, and meaning. Kanji is a set of ideographic alphabets which represents concepts and ideas, by which you can easily put your thoughts and ideas in the Kanji symbols used. This is why Kanji tattoos have gotten so popular among unique people all over the world.
With a Kanji tattoo, you can express how unique and special you are considering these features of Kanji symbols mentioned above. When having your name, a word or phrase translated into Kanji symbols, therefore, it is extremely important to choose accurate and appropriate ones that convey the meaning you wish to express with the Kanji tattoo.
Why am I saying this here? Because I have seen so many people who unfortunately have wrongly-put Kanji symbols tattooed, or have them tattooed upside down in their skin! I really want you to avoid this kind of situation. Also, beware of picking wrong Kanji symbols scattered across the Web, and some of the Japanese name generators that you can access for free, which may only cost you in the end.
In order for you to avoid this situation, I would strongly recommend consulting with a native speaker of Japanese who has a solid knowledge of the Japanese Kanji system. Based on my research on this subject, Your-Name-In-Japanese.com would be the best solution to this. Mr. Ken Suzuki, the operator of this site, is a native speaker of Japanese, and has been a reliable Japanese translator for many years. In case you decided to create a Kanji tattoo on your own, it is always safer for you have a Japanese translator check the Kanji symbols you are going to use, or consult a reliable resource like “The Image Dictionary of 500 Japanese Symbols for Creative People.”
Either way, just be sure to have the Kanji symbols that you are going to use for your tattoo checked by a professional Japanese translator.
Jun Yamamoto
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Jun Yamamoto is a professional translator (from English to Japanese) for many years, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. For more information about the article, please visit http://Your-Name-In-Japanese.com.
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Tattoos as Art
by: Morgan Hamilton
There are no doubt a range of different perspectives when it comes to tattoos. Many people get tattoos to express how they are feeling, or what they care about. Others use them to make statements, whether it be political, Read the rest of this entry
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Your tattoo design is a big decision, do your homework before you get to the tattoo parlor, and walk out with no regrets.
Most people prefer that their tattoos carry a personal meaning to their own life. Others just go with the beauty of a particular popular Read the rest of this entry
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