Although this question will never have a solid, factual answer, personal opinions from thousands of people over time have formed a good solid base for deciding which areas on your body are likely to be the most painful places to get a tattoo. It’s important to remember once again though that everybody is different and […]
Embellishing the skin with permanent tattoos is an ancient practice that can be traced back thousands of years and to many different cultures of the ancient world. Historically humans all over the world have been adorning their skin for a variety of reasons; to mark their social status, in religious rites, to beautify, for protection, […]
We are glad to introduce you Gristle Tattoo – vegan tattoo studio from New York! Dina DiCenso, the owner of the studio, shared with us shop’s founding history, told about the Gristle family, tattoo fundraisers, animal adoption events and art shows that are organized regularly by Gristle. ” Tattoos are a great way to promote cruelty free […]
Here are 16 surprising facts about tattoos: 1. To get a tattoo, the skin is pierced between 50 and 3,000 times a minute by a tattoo machine. 2. Black tattoo ink is usually made of burnt animal bones and sometimes the resin of shellac beetles. However, a vegan tattoo is much more than just vegan ink. […]
We would like to introduce you to an amazing vegan tattoo artist from London – Jimmy Galan! Jimmy shared with us his path to tattooing, what’s inspiring him and gave some great advice. “It’s good to know that you are not harming anyone by doing what you love.” What got you into tattooing? Around the […]
If for some reason your current tattoo doesn’t appeal to you, you might consider concealing it with cover-up tattoos. Any tattoo can be covered up, although it may need to be faded with laser tattoo removal first (usually only 2-3 sessions are required). The design should be able to accommodate a large volume of black […]
We are happy to introduce you to an amazing vegan tattoo artist and creator of Dark Trash Realism style Anrijs Straume – Bold as Brass Tattoo Company, Liverpool! Anrijs started his tattooing path as an apprentice in Latvia. Few years after he moved to the UK to further his tattoo career. Anrijs shared with us […]
I get asked this question a lot, by both my vegan and non-vegan clients, so I thought it would be a good idea to outline what goes into a vegan tattoo, that way anyone could walk into a tattoo shop armed with the right information to sit down with their tattoo artist and make sure […]
Tattoo aftercare is just as, if not more important than getting the tattoo itself. You need to be sure that you are taking the best possible care of your fresh tattoo. Beginner mistakes can be: 1. Exposing it to the sun Over the years, the sun will fade and age your tattoo. Do not expose your […]
Aftercare for your tattoo is just as important as getting the tattoo itself. These products help to ensure that your skin is being nurtured with the most useful ingredients available for your tattoo and skin at the time of healing. These ingredients when applied to your tattoo can help to keep it in a supple […]
There are a lot of questions about tattoo fading. Just as Long as Regular Ink Some people have raised concerns about vegan tattoo ink fading more rapidly than regular ink. However, this is a myth. Vegan ink lasts just as long as regular ink. The reason why tattoos fade is because they’re either exposed to […]
MINIMALIST Minimalist tattoo is a laconic style that stands out for its simplicity and elegance of composition. The features of the style include geometric shapes, minimum colors, and small scales. Various characters, animals, flowers, illustrations from books can be notes of the main themes Basically, a tattoo in the style of minimalist can be seen […]
While the exact ingredient list varies from product to product, the most common animal ingredients in tattoo ink include bone char, glycerin, gelatin, and shellac: • Bone char is used to make black ink, the most commonly used color in tattoos. This ingredient is made from burnt animal bones to achieve the “crispest, darkest shade […]
