Chinese Tattoo Design

A tattoo is a sign that was applied on a person’s body that is supposed to say a lot about that individual. Also, a tattoo can show the belonging to a certain group or it is simply a marking that looks cool. Many people get tattoos nowadays, and the tattoos are said to be a new form of body art.

So, if you are planning to get one, you should definitely check out the models and the possibilities that you have when it comes to mark your skin for good. People choose to get tattoos on different parts of their bodies; some simply cover all their skin with tattoos, so the tattoos are like armor for them.

But where can you find the coolest tattoos? If you haven’t got any clue on how should your tattoo look like, you can get an idea from the numerous online tattoo galleries. You can get a tattoo that is in the form of a text, some letters, Chinese or Japanese calligraphy, or you can get all sorts of shapes of tattoos. The star shaped tattoo is a very popular one to have, but there are several ways to represent the star: there are 4-pointed stars, 5 or even 9 pointed stars. Each have a different significance, so make sure you know what you get tattooed on yourself. Women usually prefer more delicate tattoos such as flowers, butterflies, fairies. However, the number in which a flower or a butterfly is represented are also very varied, so if you are thinking about one of these models, browse through some models to find the one that you would like to adorn you skin. If you want to get a totally original tattoo, you can visit a tattoo shop and ask the artist to draw you something special. Another idea to find a tattoo is to look at the VIPs. Many of them wear a tattoo, and you could get inspired by one of these tattoos that the celebrities have.

Is it tough to decide which one you get? Then you should try a temporary tattoo, and see if you like it. Wear a different tattoo each week and decide which one you want for good. This is the advantage of a temporary tattoo: it goes away.

Chinese Amazing Tattoo Designs

Let's face it, people who like tattoos are always looking for the next amazing tattoo design to set themselves apart from the crowd and although this might seem like an easy task, anyone who has been through it knows differently. Sometimes it can just hit you, you see something in a picture or in a museum or even in a movie and bingo! that's it - you know straight away that this is your next tattoo. If you're one of the lucky ones (those who can draw beautifully from imagination) you can scribble it down and take your own amazing tattoo design to your tattooist and within no time at all your dream is a reality. However, most of us are not that lucky and whilst we have willing and creative minds which think up all these amazing tattoo designs we have weak and stubborn fingers who insist on not getting the picture (literally!).

Body art has been with us from the year dot when ancient cave men used it not only for camouflage but also to mark themselves and their tribesmen out from other rival tribes. Indeed, the word ' tattoo' is derived from the ancient Tahitian word "tattau" meaning to mark. Since then tattoos have evolved into a serious art form and most people are into their body art because it is beautiful and because it makes a personal statement about themselves. Choosing your amazing tattoo design can be a minefield though. Just think of all the Chinese symbols for example. Do you know what they mean - and moreover, do you expect your tattooist to know? A very good friend of mine had a Chinese symbol tattoo done a couple of years back. It was a beautifully intricate design on his left shoulder with symbols surrounded by oriental dragons and magnificent colours. He was born in the year of the dragon and his wife was born under the sign of the dog. The symbol was suppose to say something like ' dragon will honour dog in life and death". However he has since discovered that although it does say that it could also be construed as "dragon will curse dogs honour in life and death".

The same is true of Celtic or Egyptian symbols, and if you fancy something a bit out of the ordinary it's best to do loads of research first and be sure your symbol says exactly what you want it to say. Remember, your tattoo artist is just that, an amazing artist - NOT an expert in all sorts of ancient scripts and symbols!!

When you know it's time for another tattoo (or indeed when you've taken the decision to have your first) it is wise to take some time and look into various styles and designs and also think hard about where on your body you want to have it done. I know some women who have had amazing tattoos designed and inked all around their belly buttons only to discover that when they are pregnant (and subsequently left with stretch marks) the fabulous butterfly looks just a bit less fabulous than it did on a tanned and taut abdomen! Also, think about it from an employment point of view. Like it or not, a tattoo is not always viewed favourably by prospective employers. This is not such a problem for males, however lots of women get tattoos around their ankle or lower leg and, if in a professional capacity you need to wear a smart skirt suit, then it could make things just a little bit difficult.

Consider also, that your tattoo will be with you for life. Now, I know this is always the argument against having a tattoo, especially when it's your first one, however it is a valid one. You must be committed to the design you choose as it will be with you for a very long time. In my opinion, it's best to steer clear of the 'fashionable' tattoo styles, the ones that come in fad's and disappear a year or two later leaving your skin very 'last season'! Choose something that means something to you, something that has a little personal story behind it. Then, when people remark on your tattoo and ask about it (and they will!) you have something interesting to say about it and about yourself too.

Chinese Tattoos Gone Wrong

Many people feel that tattoos are a creative way to express their personality, remember a key moment in their lives or use it as a way to demonstrate their love or commitment by having a name of a loved one or a poignant proverb permanently etched into their skin. However, when these tattoos go wrong it can be a life-time's disaster ruining what should be a special symbol that has personal meaning and significance behind it.

Chinese characters are popular tattoos because they are fashionable and exotic, however many people who get these tattoos cannot speak or read Chinese characters so they are placing a lot of trust in their artist to translate their names or sayings correctly. For example Vince Mattingley wanted to tattoo his name onto his chest in Chinese characters and asked the waiters at his favourite Oriental restaurant to write his name in Chinese symbols. He then took this to a tattoo parlour and had it tattooed onto his skin. 18 years later on holiday in Thailand a local barman asked why he had Coca-Cola tattooed on his chest. It was only at this point that Vince realised he had been at the butt of a "cheeky waiter's" joke for almost a quarter of a century and a walking advert for Coca-Cola! In a similar scenario a boy asked for "Love, Honour and Obey" to be tattooed on his arm but actually end up with one that read "At the end of the day...this is an ugly boy".

Another woman asked for a tattoo of the word "family" written in Arabic. Although the symbols were correct they had been written left to right instead of the Arabic way right to left.

It is vital that you research all your options before getting any sort of permanent tattoo as there are many risks involved including contracting life-threatening blood borne infections as well as the artist making a mistake. If you are getting a tattoo in a foreign language it might be best to look up translations yourself, ask any friends you know who can read or speak that language, as well as asking for professional advice and your tattoo artist for translations to check that they all tally up and that nobody is playing a practical joke and making you a laughing stock.

However tattoo artists can also make mistakes so that your design ends up wonky, asymmetrical, off centre, missing detail or even contains incorrect detail. For example one lady wanted a pair of detailed wings, which she had designed herself, tattooed across her back. When she went to the parlour she deliberately gave them only one wing so that they would be symmetrical, because they were so large they had to be done in separate sessions. Once they had both been completed she took a photo and realised that the second wing was much smaller and some of the detailing was either wrong or missing.

In some cases mistakes can be covered up, for example colours can be made brighter or corrected with touch ups. Some artists actually specialise in doing touch ups where they go over outlines to make it neater or clearer, or they add or correct detail to make the tattoo symmetrical or more central by adding detail to one side. They can also add backgrounds or more detail to hide the mistakes or to incorporate them into new designs or backgrounds. Therefore if you have a tattoo that goes wrong removal is not your only option. It is advised that you use a different tattoo artist to correct mistakes as you cannot trust the first artist's ability to correct it. Before you get a tattoo you should do some research on which artist to use, ask to see their previous work, get a tour of their parlour so you can check out whether they are registered and follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the conditions are hygienic and sanitary. Also many artists specialise in specific designs such as Chinese characters, Celtic designs, birds, flowers or portraits so it may be worthwhile using a specialist to minimise the risk of mistakes. Also get recommendations of friends or family as word of mouth can be the best way to find a good tattooist. If a mistake is made the same research should be done to ensure another mistake is not made and that your tattoo is actually improved and not made worse.

If you feel that removal is the option for you, or tattoo artists do not think that they can rectify the damage, you will require laser treatment. This is extremely expensive and painful because it involves burning away the stained dermis or skin: the dermis is the lower layer of skin and does not flake away which is why tattoos are permanent. By burning this away you will get scars that may be more unsightly than your bad tattoo. Also laser treatment is not guaranteed to remove your entire tattoo; it may only fade it or partly remove it as some tattoo dyes resist laser removal and some dyes are too deep Black dyes absorb all laser wavelengths so they are most easily removed while other colours such as red can only absorb certain lasers such as selective green laser light making lasers less effective for these tattoos. Also different lasers work on different colours so you may need several visits to remove the different colours in your tattoo. You will probably need at least 4-6 visits anyway depending on the size and colours of your tattoo.

However if you have suffered mistakes similar to those described above such as incorrect symbols or designs, asymmetrical tattoos, tattoos that are off centre or wonky or tattoos that don't resemble the designs you desired you could be entitled to compensation towards any extra treatments that you require either to repair, touch-up, cover-up or even remove your tattoo and towards any discomfort or embarrassment that you felt while you were recovering.

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