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Tattoo Apparel

aerynna — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:57:55 +0000

Tattoo Jacettes (sleeves)

I’m starting to admire tattoo inspired apparel, especially the creations of Ed Hardy. I think he’s brilliant tattoo artist, and has successfully captured the fancy of many people who are into art and imagination. I think they are really cool and I like the intricate details that come with many tattoos. I like Ed Hardy’s stuff because they’re of high quality and classy, with some cool clothing styles that came with the art. Thanks to the TV show’s popularity, LA Ink and Kat Von D made tattoos totally mainstream and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon to get a tattoo or two. While I think tattoos are cool, some people have to think twice about what kind of tattoos do they want to get? Because they’re permanent until the day you die. While making a decision whether to tat or not, why not get some tattoo apparel, including those temporary tattoo sleeves that you can don on your arms and go out. You may freak or impress some people wearing these. I’ve seen some good and awful sleeves, but the ones you should check out are Wild Rose Tattoo Shirts site. See a sample below of their jacettes.

They’re pricey compared to many others that are available on the market, such as VampireFangs.com and GoneBlue.com. I’m thinking of getting a pair so if the mood strikes me fancy, I’ll don the temporary tat sleeves without getting real ink.

However, I’m still working on the art for my tattoos. I’m getting a few down the road. But I won’t get any tats on my arms for sure because I like my arms the way they are. Once I decide on the art, I’ll share when I’m ready! Look out for some of my stuff later.

To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo

aerynna — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:23:25 +0000

I went to this site and that’s where I got the most information from about tattoos and behind their origin. It seemed scary to read but resonates everything what I have talked with God and what He was trying to show. But we have freedom to choose. I found it humorous that the author of the website wanted to steer us away from changing our culture of today’s times. I don’t think God wants to control us like brainwashed puppets. I think we are living in an age where things are different than it was back then in the Old Testament.

To see the site, go to Origins of tattoos. Enjoy and made me really think. I know that not everything that is written is always true…after all this is written by a human being, not God Himself. The verses I was thinking about is taken from these.

Leviticus 19:28-29
“28 – Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

29 – Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of wickedness.”

I know that they are taken from the Old Testament…but the point of these verses is that we may live in the world but we (Christians) aren’t of this world. People who live in the world and are of the world they wouldn’t care whether they gain one, two, or 100th tattoo on their bodies. Once a person becomes tempted and falls to temptation, it can lead to a regret for donning tattoos that have no meaning later in life. Too many young people would get tattoos and then regret them later when they are older. Some of them even went that far by removing the tattoos. I totally understand that. Again, I’m not totally against tattoos and I don’t believe in judging anyone who gets or forgoes a tattoo. Heck, I have one tattoo which I had during university but want to get a few more. I love tattoo art. But I don’t want to adorn my whole body in tattoos like some people do. I like well placed tattoos on my body. I may add tattoos of black rose, black cat, a bat, spider web and black wings (on back). I’ve not decided yet. I could change my mind easily. Who knows?

Scarification: the new tattoo?

aerynna — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:40:01 +0000

I received the most horrifying email from a friend…there is a new trend in town. I hope it doesn’t spread. I have no problems with people getting some tattoos or piercings because they are mere decorations of the flesh that can be removed at a later date. But a new scary trend has come to such extremes that tattoos and piercings no longer satisfy one’s sensations and awe so they have to take this next step to shock and degrade our bodies further through desensitization and glory of our flesh. This is the work of the dark forces in our world. Your flesh may not be very important or long lasting, but it is still your responsibility to be a good steward to it. Skinning doesn’t cut it. There’s no beauty to skinned skin compared to tattoos, no matter what these proponents have to say. It’s unsanitary and has long lasting impact on our subculture who are into body modifications because they would think it’s gonna be cool and okay that they would jump on this frenzy whenever a new thing comes and it’s something no one has done since it hasn’t become a commonplace. We need to learn how and where to draw the line because it’s not worth to scar our appealing flesh into unappealing piece of skin any more further than we can with environment pollution, diseases, aging, and overbearing pain from external factors. It’s okay to be different but don’t be pressured to be the “cool” one because it’s something you’d do that the others wouldn’t. I’d not want to be doing this thing but I’d warn my friends or anyone who considers this thing because it’s not gonna be pretty.

Taken from Skin carving entry

Final result:

What is scarification? by Bmezine.com

Skin Removal (or “Skin Peeling” or “Skinning”) is a form of scarification consisting of the removal of areas of skin (rather than just making a cut).

Procedure

As with cutting, skin removal is made using a surgical blade or scalpel. In order to remove a piece of skin, first the area has to be outlined like a single cutting scarification, but on a minor depth level. Then with the help of a Kocher or dissection clamp the tissue to be removed is pulled back while “slicing” on the bottom to free the skin from beneath. It is not recommended to remove large amounts of skin due to the fact that our skin is the first barrier between us and the medium that surrounds us. It is very important that you follow the aftercare guidelines that your practitioner considers best for the result you want to achieve.

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