ECHO TATTOOZ®   

Here you will  find everything you ever wanted to know about the process of getting "inked" - from how to choose a design, to choosing a tattoo artist, to post-operative care.

We have included a chapter on what to expect when you visit a tattoo studio, what questions you should ask of the tattoo artist with regards to hygiene and safety as well as the top ten signs that you are in the right place.

As a tattoo is considered by many to be a rite of passage that marks significant periods in our emotional and spiritual growth, we have also included information about how to emotionally prepare you for "the chair." As well, we  provide you with plenty of tips on where you can find inspiration for custom designs as well as suggest ways to create your own custom designs. Unlike jewelry, a tattoo is a personal adornment that you will wear for life and the intention of this information is to help you make a decision that you can live with the rest of your life.

Tattoos are also works of art, and for this reason we have also included a chapter about the history of tattoos. It is our sincere hope that this information will help you to make intelligent and inspired choices before you decide to get inked.   

Table of Contents                Click this link    on any page to return to our Tattoo Info page.

• Chapter 1. Why Get a Tattoo?		Chapter 2. The History of Tattoos
  Why Get a Tattoo?		Primitive Tattoos	Good Luck
  Good Reasons to Get a Tattoo		Funeral Art	Celtic Tattoos
  Lousy Reasons to Get a Tattoo		Branding	Pilgrim Tattoos
  		Clan Markings	Oriental Tattoos
  		Rites of Passage	Sailor and Military Tattoos
  		Love Charms	Electronic Tattoo Machines
  		Physical Health	Modern Tattoos
  Chapter 3. Styles of Tattoos		Chapter 4. Tattoo Motifs & Symbolism
  Stock and Custom Tattoos		Animals	Fairies, Pixies and Nymphs
  Bigger is Better		Biker	Fantasy
  The Science of Tattoos		Biomechanical	Flames
  The Tattoo Gun		Birds	Flora and Fauna
  Tattoo Ink		Bones, Skulls and Skeletons	Goth
  Basic Inking Styles		Butterflies, Insects and Bugs	Griffins
  		Cartoon and Animated Characters	Hearts and Love Symbols
  		Celebrity Tattoos	Logos
  		Celestial Stars, Planets and Suns	Mermaids
  		Celtic and Irish	Ocean and River Life
  		Commemorative	Pin Up Girls Good and Evil
  		Criminal and Prison Tattoos	Portraits - Realism
  		Demons and Monsters	Religious - Symbols of Faith & Spirituality
  		Eastern Symbols	Tribal
  		Egyptian	Wiccan and Pagan Tattoo Motifs
  Chapter 5. Choosing A Tattoo Artist		Chapter 6. Getting Inked
  Reputation is all		Where Should I Put It?
  Don't Expect the Moon and the Stars		The Pain Factor
  Cost is a Factor		What to Expect
  Professional Considerations		The Chair
  Assessing the Artist's Practice		Preparing the Canvas
  Ten Signs You are in the Right Studio		Drawing the Outline
  		Applying the Color
  Chapter 7. Caring For Your Tattoo		Chapter 8. Tattoo Removal
  Post-Operative Care		You're Doomed
  The Healing Process		Tattoo Removal Technologies and Techniques
  Shaving a Tattoo
  The Golden Rules of After Care
  Touching Up Your Tattoo
  I Hate My Tattoo