History
A brief tattoo history
by Ripple on Jun.05, 2009, under History, Tattoo & Body Art
We know that almost all cultures throughout history have subscribed to some form of body art or body manipulation, and for many, thisincluded tattoos.
Pre-Biblical
Over the last 150 years, archaeologists have unearthed several mummified remains marked with tattoos:
In 1991, the frozen, well- preserved body of a Siberian ” Iceman” was discovered in the Alps. More than 5,000 years old, the body had 57 tattoos.
In 1948, a Russian archaeologist who was excavating a group of tombs found the mummy of a Scythian Chieftain. On the mummy’s right arm, there were tattoos of a donkey, a mountain, and two deer. As well, there were tattoos of four running rams that encircled his shin.
In 1891, archaeologists discovered the mummified remains of an Egyptian priestess named Amunet, who likely lived some time between 2160 BC and 1994 BC. Her body had tattoos on its arms, legs, and below the belly button.
In Japan, scientists have discovered clay figurines—more than 3,000 years old —painted with markings that resemble tattoos.
Biblical
During the time of the Old Testament, much of the pagan world was practicing the art of tattooing as a means of deity worship. This, of course, necessitated a negative response from Israel, which attempted to separate itself from the adoration of false gods:
“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you. I am the LORD.”–Leviticus 19:28
Biblical scholar M.W. Thomson suggests, however, that Moses favored tattoos. Thomson speculates that Moses introduced tattoos as a way to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. In his 1859 study, Thomson suggests that Moses believed the prohibition above applied only to heathen, pagan images.
Just before the birth of Christ, Roman writers such as Virgil, Seneca, and Galenus reported that many slaves and criminals were tattooed.
Post Biblical
Early in the fourth century, when Constantine became Roman Emperor and rescinded the prohibition on Christianity, he also banned tattooing on face, which was common for convicts, soldiers, and gladiators. Constantine believed that the human face was a representation of the image of God and should not be disfigured or defiled.
It is documented that a monk who lived in the late fifth century had a tattoo on his thigh that read:” Manim, the disciple of Jesus Christ.”
Procopius of Caesarea, who lived during the first half of the sixth century and wrote number of official histories, oncereported that many Christians were tattooed, on the their arms, with a cross or the name of Christ.
Charles MacQuarrie, in his work, ”Insular Celtic Tattooing: History, Myth, and Metaphor,” details how “marks” that are mentioned in the Life of Saint Brigit may have been tattoos. He also suggests that Celtic Christians approved of some, but not all, tattoos.
At the council of Calcuth in Northumberland, the 786 Report of the Papal Legates mentioned two types of tattooing: one of pagan superstition, which doesn’t aid any Christian, and another for the sake of God, which provides certain (unnamed) rewards.
Crusaders, arriving in the Holy Land, often tattooed a small cross on their hands or arms as a sign that they desired a Christian burial.
Temporary tattoo – Sensual, Fun, No Regrets
by Alice on May.26, 2009, under History, Tattoo & Body Art, Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Knowledge, Tattoo Machine & Guns, Tattoo kits, Tattoo needle
Have you ever wanted to have a permanent tattoo on your arm or back but was ：1) afraid of the pain, 2) not sure that you want it forever as the fashion trend might change, what if you put on weight and the tattoo now looks terrible on your belly when you wear a bikini, what if you take on a job and tattoos are frowned upon and you have one right on the back of your neck?
How wonderful it will be if you can have the sensuality and fun of tattoo but without the pain or remorse! Well now you can with temporary tattoo. With temporary tattoo we use the latest techniques to paint cosmetic tattoo using stencil and condensation liquid. The cosmetic tattoo is waterproof, non-toxic, looks real and can last up to 5 days with proper care. It takes less than 2 minutes to put a cosmetics tattoo on your body. It is quick, it is easy. There is no pain, no regrets as it can be removed easily with rubbing alcohol when the occasions require it. For example, an executive or a student can have cosmetic tattoos painted on conspicuous parts of the body for Friday night party and have those tattoos removed on Sunday night and be ready for work & school on Monday.
temporary tattoo comes in a variety of colors and designs. There are hundreds of stencil designs that you can choose from. We also have UV Glow Ink – fluoresce ink that is invisible in white light but comes alive when hit by UV light at discos and night clubs.
With temporary tattoo you can live the life that you want, the way you want it. You can change your style every week and be in the forefront of fashion trends. It is fast, it is easy and it is safe. temporary tattoo is the epitome of Sensual, Fun & No Regrets lifestyle.
“Getbetterlife” will be available at leading beauty & hair in China in near future onwards.
About “Getbetterlife”
“Getbetterlife” is an experienced company focus on serving the beauty and lifestyle segments of the market. For more information about Health & Beauty – please visit our website at http://www.getbetterlife.com.
Background
Cosmetic tattoo owes it origin to the Hollywood special effects makeup industry.
They had to develop realistic body makeup for actors that looks like blood, bruises, age lines, tattoos, etc that is long lasting, rugged, waterproof and non-toxic – so that an actor can virtually eat, sleep, shower and perform action scenes in his makeup.
In recent years, cosmetic tattoo has become popular in the US among young and trendy people as it supports their needs to look fashionable, colorful and body beautiful. Celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie and David Beckham are known to wear their tattoos proudly on their bodies.
Nick Zou
Manager
Tel: 86+13576883763
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Is temporary tattoo safe?
Yes, temporary tattoo is perfectly safe. We use only cosmetic ingredients that are approved by Cosmetic Laboratory (Health Science Authority). A thin layer of cosmetic ink is painted onto the skin – nothing is injected into the skin. As the skin exfoliates the cosmetic ink will naturally be shed off by the body over a 1 week period.
2. How long can temporary tattoo last?
With proper care, up to 7 days. Do not scrub the tattoo hard during shower! Just rinse with water. Apply baby talcum powder to the area after shower and keep it dry. Keep away from alcohol based ointment, Chlorine, oil and soap.
3. How do I prolong the life of my temporary tattoo?
Keep the tattoo area dry and do not wear tight clothing over it. Do not scrub the tattoo hard during shower! Just rinse with water. Apply baby talcum powder to the area after shower to keep it dry. Keep away from alcohol based ointment, Chlorine, oil and soap.
4. Is temporary tattoo removable?
Just scrub it with rubbing alcohol and it will come off easily. So for executives going for a party on Friday night – they can apply temporary tattoo on conspicuous parts of the body and have it remove on Sunday night – ready for work the next day!
5. What is the advantage of temporary tattoo over Henna?
Temporary tattoo is more realistic looking & colorful than Henna and is less messy to apply. It can be applied in 2 minutes for simple design and can be removed easily with rubbing alcohol.
6. What is UV Glow Tattoo?
It is a special UV cosmetic ink that glow under UV light that you find at disco and night spots. This UV glow temporary tattoo was developed for the party goers that want to make an impact at night. Now you can really shine at your favourite discos and pubs!
7. How many designs do you have?
In addition to the one hundred designs that we launched with, we also have Chinese New Year and Valentine Day’s designs. Please see our website http://www.getbetterlife.com for details.
Singapore Tattoo Show brings about Tattoo Age in Asia
by David on May.15, 2009, under History, Special tattoo, Tattoo & Body Art, Tattoo Knowledge, Tattoo images, Tattoo news
A person is getting tattooed on the neck during the Singapore Tattoo Show in Singapore.
“It’s about being who you are,” said Goh, a Singaporean who was got his first tattoo at the convention as a 21st birthday present to himself.
Goh is part of a young generation in Asia, particularly in the more cosmopolitan cities, who have increasingly embraced tattoos as a form of self-expression.
Tattoo artists from 25 countries around the world gathered in Singapore for the event that began Friday. Organizers said it was the first of its kind in Asia, highlighting the surging popularity of an art that has been practiced in the region for thousands of years.
“Tattooing has become so global, there are guys doing great stuff everywhere,” said American tattoo artist Chris Garver of Pittsburgh whose hit reality show “Miami Ink” helped popularize tattoos in Asia. “Japan, the U.S. and Western Europe have always had a lot of high-quality tattoo artists, but now it’s starting to spread.”
Indigenous peoples of Japan, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand have used body markings as amulets, status symbols, signs of religious beliefs, and adornments for at least 2,000 years. Scientists in Europe even found tattoos on the fingers of a 5,000-year-old mummy.
In the 20th century, tattoos in most Asian societies were associated with criminal gangs and other outcast groups. But during the 1990s, tattooed music, sports and movie stars — led by hip-hop artists aping U.S. prison culture — helped bring tattoos from fringe subcultures to the mainstream.
In Singapore, it’s not uncommon for a young professional woman to sport, say, a butterfly tattoo on her shoulder.
Garver predicted tattoos will continue to develop ever-more complex and colorful designs as some of the world’s most-talented artists are drawn to the ancient practice.
“The quality of the art has jumped incredibly since I started 20 years ago,” said Garver, as hundreds of fans waited to take pictures with him. “Anybody that says tattooing isn’t an art — that’s just ridiculous.”
Small Female Tattoos
by Ripple on May.07, 2009, under Arm & hand tattoo, History, Tattoo & Body Art, Tattoo Knowledge, Tattoo news
Many women are physically smaller and more delicately built than men and in general, we consider smaller, more delicate things more feminine. That’s why tattoos for women are generally smaller and prettier than male tattoos.
It is rare, though not unheard of, for a woman to have a full sleeve tattoo that covers much of her arm., but usually feminine tattoos are more likely to be isolated in one or two areas of the body.
Women’s tattoo designs are also less heavy, less aggressive looking compared to men’s tattoos. They tend to have thinner lines, though this is, of course, a generalization rather than a rule.
Woman with a full sleeve tattoo
Celebrities and Lower Back Tattoos
by Ripple on May.06, 2009, under Back & neck tattoo, History, Tattoo & Body Art, Tattoo Knowledge
The list of celebrities that have a lower back tattoo is endless, here’s a selection:
- Angelina Jolie: she has 3 lower back tattoos: a tribal, a blue window, a Bengal tiger and a dragon. The blue window and the dragon are partly covered by the tiger tattoo.
- Brandy: has a lotus flower on her lower back.
- Lindsay Lohan: has the words “La Bella Vita” (Italian for The Good Life) on her lower back.
- Aaliyah: late R&B star, had a dove tattoo on the small of her back.
- David Beckham: one of the few male celebrities with a lower back tattoo. He has the name of his son Brooklyn on his lower back.
- Victoria Beckham: she has 5 stars on her lower back, one for each family member.
- Britney Spears: has a fairy tattoo on her lower back.
Maria Carey: has a butterfly tattoo on her low back (might be a fake, a temporary tattoo).
- Geri Halliwell: another Spice Girl with a lower back tattoo, here’s is one of a black panther.
- Norah Jones: jazz singer with a star tattoo on her lower back.
- Jordan: this super model has a pink bow on the low back.
- Anna Kournikova: celebrity with a large lower back tattoo.
- Eva Longoria: has a Celtic cross tattoo on the small of her back.
