Saturday, February 27, 2010

Tattoos I Know: Anna's Culinary Ink

Several months ago, one of my co-workers, Anna, wanted to commemorate the completion of her externship from culinary school.

It was funny, because at the time, she didn't realize I wrote Tattoosday and then discovered the site through googling. She stumbled upon this post that featured a chef's knife.

Anna liked the idea of using a knife, but wanted a whisk too. She spotted this piece and met with Vinny Romanelli at Red Rocket Tattoo in Manhattan, giving him the several source images she had found and explaining what she wanted.

He designed this for her and then completed the tattoo for her in about twenty minutes. She had him stick with black and gray and wanted him to emphasize the shading. This is the end result, positioned just above her ankle:


Other work from Red Rocket has appeared on Tattoosday here.

Thanks again to Anna for sharing her culinary ink with us here on Tattoosday!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Tattoo Wings

Tattoo Wings Are Becoming Popular Tattoo Designs


More and more people get tattoo wings on their shoulders today. This may be due to both to see if you are bare-chested or to make you feel like you're an angel. But Tattoo Wingswhatever the reason is behind it, there really many people who like this design ink on their bodies. Since there is only a number of options available to you can have a tattoo wings, this article will give you some help deciding what to design you choose.




Angel tattoo wings, as mentioned, is usually done on the back of the shoulder, so there is the attraction more realistic for them. These people can have it done by a tattoo artist and ask them to do more detail to the wings so that they will be more credible. Usually, the people who decide to have a tattoo of angel tattoo wings have been doing so they can express their symbolism and religious beliefs. However, the devil wings very similar to this angel tattoo wings. And they can also express a belief and symbolism. The only difference between them is how they look as opposed to one another.




Tattoo WingsA more subtle option you can have is either a fairy or butterfly tattoo wings. People who like fantasy fairy wings to go to so they will feel like they are one. Typically, more women get the ink tattoo designs behind them and on their shoulders. In addition, the butterfly tattoo wings are preferred by the women rather than men. Getting tattoo wings of a butterfly is just one of the general design.




Usually, if you get a tattoo wings on his back, a tattoo artist would be a great and realistic. But if you prefer to have smaller tattoos, you can have it done in other parts of the body such as legs, shoulders, lower back, legs, stomach or arms. In addition, getting a tattoo fairy or butterfly wings will usually need to put some kind of ink colors. Tattoos can not be achieved only in one session and will ask you to come back several times so that the tattoo artist can finish it.




Tattoo WingsAlthough there are many women who choose to be a wing tattoo ink on their bodies, men also have the option to design this tattoo. Apart from the tattoo wings of angels or demons, they can also have wings of an eagle or other bird, and even get a spare wing. But this does not stop there. In the middle of the wing, there are so many things that can put like a sword, crown, heart, skull, cross, or star. You can choose between them or you can even let it empty and just select the wing. By Jennifer Langston




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Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 within 5 minutes

Windows 7 provides lots of new features along with a newly designed interface. It looks very similar to Windows Vista but there are many GUI changes like redesigned taskbar, Explorer, new boot screen and login screen, etc.

If you are still using Windows XP but want to enjoy the new Windows 7 look, then this tutorial will definitely help you.

After following this tutorial, you'll get the same Windows 7 look in your Windows XP. Following is a list of things which are going to change after following this tutorial:

* Windows Theme or Visual Style
* Icons
* Boot Screen
* Login Screen or Welcome Screen
* Cursors
* Taskbar
* Wallpaper
* Progress Dialog Box
* Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box
* About Windows Box
* System Properties Dialog Box
* Volume Control Window
* Extras like "Aero Shake", "Aero Snap", "Aero Peek", "Calculator" and "Paint"
* A Few Other Mods...

So here we start our transformation tour:

1. Windows Theme or Visual Style:

Windows 7 provides a new refreshing look which includes redesigned taskbar and start menu, Windows Explorer and a few other small changes.

You can get the same look in Windows XP by using following theme:





Theme Download Link
How to Use :
1. Once you download the ZIP file, extract it. You'll get a folder "SevenVG RTM Theme for Windows XP".

2. In this folder, you'll get 5 more folders:

* Extra Common Tasks (This folder contains 2 extra shell styles: Bottom and Left dark blue.)
* Fonts (This folder contains Segoe UI fonts required for the theme. Run Fonts.exe file to install them.)
* Iconized Taskbar Hack (This folder contains registry script to enable Iconized taskbar in Windows XP.)
* Styler Toolbar (This folder contains "Styler" setup file and "SevenVG RTM" Styler skin. You can apply it to get Windows 7 look-like commandbar in Windows XP Explorer.)
* Theme (This folder contains the main theme. Run Theme.exe file to install it.)

3. Run "Theme.exe" file present in "Theme" folder and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.

4. Also make sure you have patched the "uxtheme.dll" file to be able to use 3rd party themes in Windows. If its not patched yet, download and run UXtheme Patcher using following links:

Since Windows XP SP3 Final version has been released, most of the people are using it in their systems. If you are also using SP3 in Windows XP and unable to use 3rd party themes, then download this new UXtheme Patcher:

Download Windows XP SP3 UXtheme Patcher

Run the EXE file and click on "Patch" button. It'll take a few seconds and then you can restart your system to take effect.

This patcher works in SP3 RTM version only. If you are using SP3 Beta or RC version, then I'll advise you to not use this patcher. You can download the required patched "UXtheme.dll" file from following link and then copy it to "%windir%\System32" folder using "Replacer":

Download Patched UXtheme.dll File for XP SP3

Download Patched UXtheme.dll File for XP SP2





2. Icon:

You can get Windows 7 icons in XP using "SevenVG Icon Pack":

Download SevenVG IconTweaker Pack

More Info

After downloading the file, extract it and you'll get a folder containing the Icon Pack. You'll need "IconTweaker" to apply this icon pack which is free and included in the ZIP file.

First install "IconTweaker", then double-click on "SevenVG Icon Theme.itt" file. It'll open IconTweaker window, click on "Apply" button to apply the new icons.




3. Boot Screen:


Windows 7 contains a new animated boot screen which shows animated items/balls that come together to form Windows logo.

You can get a similar boot screen in Windows XP:


You can download the boot screens using following links:

Download Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows XP

Download Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows Vista


You'll need "Tuneup Utilities" to apply these boot screens.
NOTE: The above boot screens are not animated.



4. Login Screen or Welcome Screen:

Windows 7 login screen looks similar to Vista login screen except the new background image and the text displayed at bottom.

You can download it using following link:

Download Windows 7 RC Login Screen for XP

More Info

After downloading, extract the ZIP file using WinZip, WinRAR or 7-zip and look for the "LogonUI.exe" file. That's the file which contains the login screen. You'll need to replace existing "logonui.exe" file present in "%windir%\System32" folder with this downloaded one. Use "Replacer" to replace the file which you can find in our "Downloads" section.

You can also use Tuneup Utilities to easily apply the login screen which is very safe.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Body Art Tattoo Designs-Good and Bad

Body Art Tattoo Designs-Good and Bad Having a body art tattoo is pleasing to seem at and can be a source of concentration for the one who is sporting it. This is particularly true that’s why it is frequently availed to by people who want to grow concentration like thespians, athletes and musicians. Concentration can be either positive or negative and in the case of tattoos, mostly negative. This is why having tattoos are discouraged by many people even while the thinking of it is quick becoming more and more popular.
Body Art Tattoo Designs-Good and Bad The negative concentration at the back having tattoos was greatly influenced by the fact that it mostly linked with criminality and bad activities. It is a normal practice for gangs to sport a precise type of body art tattoo as a sign of membership and recognition. It is a normal view in prisons where jailed criminals get tattoos to represent the crook acts that they have done. This is why persons with many tattoos are simply linked with serious criminals who have lived a life that is complete of crime and misdeeds.

Aside from these, tattoos are also link with people who spends most of their lives at sea. Memorize “Popeye the sailor man” with his prominent anchor tattoo? Being a sailor is just one of the many professions that regard tattoo as a normal practice and culture. Others consist soldiers and circus workers. This is why parents who don’t want their children to be linked with these professions frequently smirk at the view of even the simplest and most blameless – looking tattoo.

No matter what the reasons at the back having a body art tattoo are, the significant thing is that it is used as a medium of self – expression. Hopefully, as time goes by it shall be accepted eventually by everybody in the world.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Hot Design Tattoo for Girls

Hot Design Tattoo for Girls
Hot Design Tattoo for Girls
Hot Design Tattoo for GirlsI thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as I would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to my amazement, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from my good buddy Jerry Chuan finally set me on the right path and helped me accomplish my mission with relative ease. Here are some tips that you should do well to remember when looking for unique : Tattoo Pictures Hot,

Sexy Tattoo for Girls

Sexy Tattoo for Girls
Sexy Tattoo for Girls
Sexy Tattoo for Girls
Joe thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as Joe would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to his amazement, Joe couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from his good buddy Joe Chan finally set him on the right path and helped him accomplish his mission with relative ease. Here are some tips that you should do well to remember when looking for unique : Tattoo Pictures Hot.

Koi Tattoo Design Girls

Koi Tattoo Design Girls
Koi Tattoo Design Girls
Koi Tattoo Design GirlsJack thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as Jack would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to his amazement, Jack couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from his good buddy Jack Chuan finally set him on the right path and helped him accomplish his mission with relative ease

Saturday, February 20, 2010

New Best Tattoo German

New Best Tattoo GermanOctopus Tattoo
The Octupos Tattoo picture is very popular tattoo today, octopos tattoo special designed for back body / back tattoos

Flower Tattoo for Girls

Flower Tattoo for Girls
Flower Tattoo for Girls
Flower Tattoo for Girls
I thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as I would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to my amazement, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from my good buddy Jerry Chuan finally set me on the right path and helped me accomplish my mission with relative ease. Here are some tips that you should do well to remember when looking for unique : Tattoo Pictures Hot, Tattoo Style,

Tribal Tattoo for Girls

Tribal Tattoo for Girls
Tribal Tattoo for Girls
Tribal Tattoo for GirlsI thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as I would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to my amazement, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from my good buddy Tom Chuan finally set me on the right path and helped me accomplish my mission with relative ease

Butterfly Tattoo for Girls

Butterfly Tattoo for Girls
Butterfly Tattoo for Girls
Butterfly Tattoo for GirlsWe thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as we would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to our amazement, we couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from our good buddy Jerry Chuan finally set us on the right path and helped us accomplish our mission with relative ease

Tribal Tattoo Design-The Best Innovation

Tribal Tattoo Design-The Best Innovation
Tribal Tattoo Design-The Best InnovationTribal Tattoo Design-The Best Innovation
The potential variations in creating unique tattoo designs are endless. Each and every day, there are fresh designcreations added to studios and online tattoo websites. Tattoo art becoming more attractive these days, making the designs all the more important. Although flowers and other designs are popular, tribal designs seem to be one of the most fashionable.

The greatest outstanding factor with tribal tattoos is the innovation. Tribal tattoos feature unique artwork, with mostly being more or less solid black with no other colors. This type of style can have various meanings as well, as it all depends on the image that the artist is trying to bring to life. Tribal artwork can be a design that you, or your artist already had, or the entire tattoo either can be a freehand design as the artist goes along, while taking your feedback. Experienced tattoo artists can normally do great work freehand, as it gives you the ability to customize given material as he or she goes along.

The most popular Tribal designs include animals, skulls and letters being reassembled by using this magnificent style. They are very often just solid black, quiet simple, and really fascinating. Those uniqe tribal tattoos are also frequently to be seen, especially those, that males like to use for arm bands, or on the upper back, although tribal designs are perfectly compatible with any other type of material, and can be put virtually anywhere on the body, just like any other tattoo. Depending on the design you have in mind, it may take quite a few hours for the artist to get your tattoo done. With the larger, and heavily detailed tattoo, you might need to schedule several appointment to have the work finished.

Before you bring your ultimate decision over a tribal tattoo, first you will have to decide on the design. If you don`t have the concrete idea in mind, then this can take you quite a bit of time, especialy if you are truly dedicated to create that genuin piece of tattoo design you will fall in love with for life. If you see something that would be very close, but you want to be more creative, you have tremendous quantity of options to customized the design. For example if you see a tribal dragon that you would like, you can make it bigger or change just about anything in the design that would make it unique for you.

If you want the entire tattoo to be absolute genuin, you can always have your artist draw the whole tattoo from scratch. Mean time you can give input as well, so it will encouraging the artist to creat your exact dream. Drawing a custom tattoo can take anywhere from an hour to several hours, depending on the size and detail of the content. Tribal designs that have a lot of detail can be a bit complex, both to draw and to tattoo. No matter what the idea is for your design, one thing is garanteed: it can be neatly accomplished with tribal style.

Dragon Tattoo Collection II

Friday, February 19, 2010

Guide for Making Tattoo

Guide for Making TattooNowadays, engraving fashionable, graceful and innovative tattoos on distinct body parts has become a raging fashion statement amongst youngsters. Drawing permanent pictures, since ages has been deemed as the most well-liked ways to embellish your body. These are accessible in diverse sizes, shapes, patterns, ranging from small foot tattoo to the one which covers the overall back or complete arm. This stylish form of body art is generally substance free and causes no side effects or allergies but it is optional to consult a skin doctor before engraving it.

Guide for Making TattooOne can choose for engraving tattoos which represents or signifies a theme, principle, human nature, wish or something. Etching colorful tattoos not merely beautifies your personality but also seems very charming and eye-catching. It is proposed to visit top-notch tattoo parlor, they might charge you a bit high but ensures high-quality and consumer satisfaction.

It is major to note that the permanent tattoo stays life long so ever seem for expert artists who might help in selecting the most suitable design and pattern. They also notify about distinct side-effects or precautions that should be taken before and after engraving the tattoo. The experienced and experts know how to dig the needle inside your body to etch a tattoo so that it does not cause bleeding or intense ache. They also protect ragged tattoos and sure highly creative and charming tattoo design. Most of the artists charge according to patterns and time taken though drawing the design. Some tattoos take less time whereas others end up taking numerous hours.

There are distinct things which should be kept in mind though engraving an image on your body.

1. It should be done using a sterilized needle.

2. One should ever sure disposable ink pots to compact the risks of contagion or infection

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3. The tattoo artists should ever put on latex gloves though drawing the image.

4. Ignore applying Vaseline over the design as alike products tends to percolate the ink from the tattoo.

5. Ignore going out in sunlight at least for a week as cruel sun rays might lighten the color of a new tattoo.

6. Ignore taking bath with hot water.

Evade going for swimming for few days after engraving a tattoo because chlorinated water might prove to be harmful for your skin and can lead to skin-infections or allergies.

Various Tattoo Designs

If you are searching for a greatest design, picture or an image then you can go through some of the most well-liked tattoo designs as mentioned below:

Butterfly Design:

This is one of the most well-liked designs particularly prominent amongst women or girls. You can opt from dissimilar butterfly colors, patterns, shapes and sizes which point out s self-confidence, independence love and trust for our own instinct or soul. A person can etch a butterfly on arms, neck, ankle, and wrist or anyplace he/she likes.

Angel Design:

Angel tattoos are popular generally by women. The most suitable place to etch an angel design is chest, shoulder blades, upper arms, or tummy etc. Some women get angel tattoos on wrists and foot which is deemed the most exceptional place for this design. This tattoo represents purity of the soul and divine beauty.

The Dragon:

This design is favorites mostly by men as it signifies potency, power and manages. You might choose for engraving this design on arms, back and shoulder blades. Now that day’s boys opt engraving it on their overall backs and complete arms. It seems impressive and charming as well.

A person might even choose for other designs such as flowers, stars, sun, or any other picture.

Celtic Tattoos

Let Your Skin Tell Something About History Celtic Tattoos.


For Christians the cross is the original symbol for the love of God to mankind. But Celtic Tattoosapart from that, many people believe that the cross represents the four elements, including fire, earth, water and air. These days, the crosses are used in fashion through the tattoo. And in between tattoos, Celtic tattoos cross are said to be the most popular designs. Whether you're a solid Christian or not, Celtic tattoos designs are great choices to express themselves.




Cross tattoos




Do you believe that the cross was first made by the circle? Believe it or not, the cross is one of the old symbols are made by children from different cultures. As years turned into decades and the decades turned into centuries, the symbol of the cross on to the era of Celtic and Germanic cultures fall in Europe. And like other symbols used from this period, the Celtic tattoos cross is now present in the modern era through the Celtic tattoos designs.




Celtic TattoosBasically, Celtic cross consists of a cross and circle. And for Christians, the Celtic cross tattoo symbolizes the cycle of death. If going by the Bible, Jesus died from the cross and after a few days, he rose from the dead. Christians believe that Jesus Christ was there again and again.




Celtic tattoos designs to choose from




Celtic tattoos designs consist of nodes work from beginning to end. In some cases, there are similar design puzzles and mazes. While on the other hand, the design consists of complex lines and curves. These include butterflies, flowers, thorns, wine and so on. There is also a design consisting of a beautiful spiral pattern and represent important things in life such as death, rebirth and death.




Celtic TattoosWhen it comes to color, the artist used black and gray to create a Celtic tattoos designs. However, the entry of other colors are also welcomed. To cross, gold and green are common colors used. And the tree of life to design, green and black are always combined. Although not all people have the ability to make a Celtic tattoos, there are free to get his design. Choosing a good artist is something that you should consider when planning a tattoo. In this way, you can ensure safe and clean tattoo. You must understand that tattoos are forever. By Joanne R. Graham




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Simple Tattoo for Girls

Simple Tattoo for Girls
Simple Tattoo for Girls
Simple Tattoo for GirlsI thought it would be next to impossible to find a collection of one-of-a-kind tattoos as I would have to trudge through God knows how many websites but to my amazement, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Some words of wisdom from my good buddy Jerry Chuan finally set me on the right path and helped me accomplish my mission with relative ease.

Dragon Tattoo Collection I