Tattooing Process Explained – Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you know the similarity between Kat Von D, Tofi Women of New Guinea and Otzi the Iceman? Their tattoos! Getting inked is an age old trend, and several reasons make tattoos popular. 

Otzi, who is 5,300 years old, was found in a preserved condition in a glacier in the Otztal Alps. Most interestingly, he had got more than 60 tattoos in his joints. The placement of the tattoo clearly suggested that even in primitive ages tattoo were used to treat or combat joint pains, today we name it as arthritis.

The Tofi women carry swirl patterns on their faces. These swirls indicate their family lineage. On the other hand, Kat Von D, the famous American tattoo artist, holds the Guinness World Record as he is the only person who has got the maximum number of tattoos in a single day. Can you guess the number? 400!! 

So, be it an articulation of religious beliefs, a celebration of passion, or a rite of passage, tattoos are probably the best means of describing a person’s interests and personal preferences.

But do you know the tattooing process in detail? How much time does it take for healing? This post reveals all that’s involved.

How Tattoos Were Made?

The process was very simple in which very little amount of ink was pierced into the skin using an instrument similar to a needle. Let’s have a breakup of the entire process.

It starts with choosing the best design that goes well with the personality of the person and then choosing the best artist for the particular design. The design could be custom or inspired from other designs also. It depends on the expertise of the artist.

Then you have the placement where you need to decide the best place to get the tattoo. Placement of the tattoo plays an important role in the overall success of the design. You just cannot get a design randomly on your body.

For instance, large designs with complex markings always look better when made on broader space like on the back. But if you want to get a small design like a butterfly, it looks good on the ankle.

In addition, you should also think about the tattoo lines and how they will work as fillers.

Now, you’re all set to get inked. However, before you make that appointment, it’s vital to make sure that the studio’s environment is hygienic. The artists should always use disposable needles and fresh inks, and there should be enough supply of sterilization equipment. 

If everything looks satisfactory, go ahead and get the tattoo!! Getting inked is always a blissful experience. So, enjoy the moment to the fullest!!