In the future there will be genetic tattoos which will prevent infection and stay crisp longer, use natural colors of nature and even be 3D in depiction. This is pretty high tech stuff, but you can expect it to come into existence within a couple of decades as genetic manipulation or cell expression BioTech breakthroughs become more prevelant.
Recently this topic came up at an online think tank and a fellow thinker asked the question; "GENETIC TATTOOS sounds fascinating and smart job...genetic tattoos will that be transferred to the next generation?"
The short answer is No Way, but here are some additional thoughts below. Genetic Tattoos in this scenario could not transferred to the next generation. But with some additional work we maybe able to get them to thru a skip generation scenario, if we did it before procreation and thru modification of the sex cells and that would be a lot of work in that, theoretically you could screw around with it, but most likely not still?
We would really get into some major discussions, but such a process done over and over with the same family line and the expression of hormones could alter such, this is way out stuff, but still the answer is No, probably not. But if it was a sex organ or in one of those areas of the body there are some possibilities, but still probably not, although theoretically a possibility and if we could somehow affect the production in the mother of the hormonal bath of the baby in the womb you could modify the development some, but trying to do a 3D scene in skin, I would say still no way.
It would be easier in a test tube baby under specific conditions during formation, but would it indeed change so it would be passed on once more, next time; again most likely not again. But if you could splice in some "Jelly Fish DNA" to a test tube baby in a specific region only after stem cells have chosen you could have a start of something and I must say this thought came from the discovery of making translucent pigs using Jelly Fish DNA.
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I know this really bothers people to talk about, but I quite frankly find it rather fascinating for future of long-term space flight and trying to think on other potential types of life forms, which are possible. Consider all this in 2006, but wait for a few decades until it is available.
Lance Winslow
Filed under Tattoos by on Oct 29th, 2007. Comment. 
One of the coolest displays of art that I have seen was henna design - no, really. It was a really cool nature design and was utilized in the form of giving a tattoo. Tattooing is simply using what nature has to offer and using it as a form of expression on the human body. In many cases the natural ingredient is ink. But there is something so quaint and ethereal about henna design that I find it to be simply breathtaking.
The first time I had the opportunity to see henna design in action was during my trip to Rajasthan, India. It was quite an exotic odyssey. The state is located in the desert and is known for its large community fairs. It is a central meeting point where people from the neighboring villages gather to celebrate and they can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. The longer the duration, the bigger the fair. And the bigger the fair, the more mammoth the attendance.
I was there for the Fall fair. It was a four-day event and the energy there was absolutely astounding. The people were simple and their wants simpler. The colors and spirit found there were something that never before even remotely have come before these eyes. This is where I saw my first henna design, and I must say it was quite impressive.
I happened to notice the henna design as I was walking around the fair trying to capture the color of all that I saw. I saw two women sitting on the on ground and were totally engrossed in their task. When I moved closer, I saw that it was a henna artist and that she was applying one of the finest henna designs I have ever witnessed.
I just kind of stood there in a daze admiring her work in launching a much joy she spread by artfully sketching her henna designs on people's hands. It was a very simple operation and there were not a lot of implements require for her to create her art. Just a tube of henna and her active imagination. She had a book of designs that the customers can browse through to choose one they wanted. And she would set to work to draw the design in all its glory on their hands.
That's all that I needed to give me hooked on the art of henna designs. Now I'm actually compiling a book of henna designs. Guess who is going to be on the cover? My henna design muse of course! She is the perfect choice and I'm thrilled to include her.
Filed under Henna by on Oct 28th, 2007. Comment.
Jewelry has always enlivened the fashion wardrobe of the young and the old, bringing a dash of panache to special occasions. Jewelry fashion comes in many forms and types.
Body piercing jewelry entered mainstream fashion quite rapidly and is now an extremely popular category of jewelry with today's young generation in the United States.
The trend of body piercing jewelry started with circular earrings, but slowly ginning popularity, it has become a part of the today's' fashion world, with a wide variety of specially crafted jewelry now available in the markets. Body piercing is not only associated with the piercing of ear lobes, but other facial body parts such as cheeks, eyebrows, lips, and belly buttons. The popularity of this jewelry is not limited to women and girls, but it is considered a unisex mode of jewelry. Today's youngsters take it as symbolic of looking cool, advertising their status, strength, and virility.
The materials used for the production of this jewelry are not limited to the traditional gold or silver. Various other metals like surgical steel, titanium, glass, and plastic, wood, ivory, tusks and many others are used for designing this jewelry.
The most common designs of the body piercing jewelry available and popular among the youngsters are externally or internally threaded barbells, captive bead ring, claw, Prince's Wand, spike, stud, fresh tunnel, and tongue rings, with new designs coming up every new now and then.
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene while getting the body pierced or while wearing this jewelry is of utmost importance otherwise this cool look can end up with ugly scars and infections.
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Filed under Body Jewelry by on Oct 27th, 2007. Comment.
In the future of course there will be tattoos and there will be the latest cutting edge genetic tattoos in 3D and full color. And will appear to be below the skin, as the first layers of skin and the cells below will become translucent. Imagine that, very excellent indeed. Recently a futurist brought this concept to the attention of an online think tank. And another online think tanker was intrigued and called upon him for clarification in stating:
"But if its genes that maintains the tattoo they must be specific for an individual so that even if the tissue from that part is transferred for any illegal purpose to another those genes should not develop the same tattoo .....but the tissue should be capable of regenerating the same tattoo itself in case of minor injuries"
Yes, now you see what I am saying. Very good discussion here, my thoughts were that it could not be passed on and it would be specific in nature to the individual [unless a clone] then there maybe ways to make that happen in the future, but there are not now with current science. And since the code for the new cells is embedded it regenerates with each change. Although for high security clearances using genetic tattoos; eventually the tattoo should not regenerate perfectly and thus it would be the same as changing the code, combo or lock at the front gate? So you could modify the cells themselves instead and insure that the security clearance tattoo was only good for a couple of years max.
But for personal expression it makes the most sense to switch to genetic tattoos, as cutting up your body for a tattoo is medically dangerous and can lead to issues and infection. Perhaps a modification of cell expression like eating a lot of carrots turns you your skin orange or the little coy fish modifications for color we often see might be a good idea and then simply coat the cells like those original theories of stopping HIV from moving to AIDS. Fun stuff to think on and perhaps you will consider this in 2006.
Lance Winslow
Filed under Tattoos by on Oct 26th, 2007. Comment.
I will try to be as impartial as I can, what is sort of hard I have the tattoo bug?.but I do not want to go around telling people what I think is best, getting a tattoo is a serious thing, is something that you will be with you, engraved in your body for quite a while?so I decided to give you guys not a speech but to do more or less and encyclopaedia kind of thing?.I hope you all do not fall a sleep while reading it.
Tattoo Basics
Artists create tattoos by injecting ink into a person's skin. To do this, they use an electrically powered tattoo machine that resembles (and sounds like) a dental drill. The machine moves a solid needle up and down to puncture the skin between 50 and 3,000 times per minute. The needle penetrates the skin by about a millimetre and deposits a drop of insoluble ink into the skin with each puncture.
The tattoo machine has remained relatively unchanged since its invention by Samuel O'Reilly in the late 1800s. O'Reilly based his design on the autographic printer, an engraving machine invented by Thomas Edison. Edison created the printer to engrave hard surfaces. O'Reilly modified Edison's machine by changing the tube system and modifying its rotary-driven electromagnetic oscillating unit to enable the machine to drive the needle.
Modern tattoo machines have several basic components:
? A sterilized needle
? A tube system, which draws the ink through the machine
? An eletric motor
? A foot pedal, like those used on sewing machines, which controls the vertical movement of the needle.
Creating the Tattoo: Sterilization & Prep Work
A tattoo machine creates a puncture wound every time it injects a drop of ink into the skin. Since any puncture wound has the potential for infection and disease transmission, much of the application process focuses on safety. Tattoo artists use sterilization, disposable materials and hand sanitation to protect themselves and their clients.
To eliminate the possibility of contamination, most tattoo materials, including inks, ink cups, gloves and needles, are single use. Many single-use items arrive in sterile packaging, which the artist opens in front of the customer just before beginning work.
Before working on customers, tattoo artists wash and inspect their hands for cuts and abrasions. Then, they should do the following:
? Disinfect the work area with an EPA-approved viricide.
? Place plastic bags on spray bottles to prevent cross-contamination.
? Explain the sterilization process to the client.
? Remove all equipment from sterile packaging in front of the client.
? Shave and disinfect (with a mixture of water and antiseptic soap) the area to be tattooed.
How Much Does it Hurt?
People describe the sensation of getting a tattoo as similar to bee stings, sunburn or being pinched. Some say they experience a slight tickling or "pins and needles." Individual pain tolerance, the size and type of tattoo, and the skill of the artist all contribute to the amount of pain. Location also makes a difference - skin that rests right over a bone is more sensitive.
Caring for a New Tattoo
? Remove the bandage one to two hours after completion.
? Wash gently with cool or lukewarm water, using a mild antibacterial soap
? Pat dry. (Don't rub!)
? Apply very thin coats of antibacterial ointment and work into the skin. Too much ointment can pull colour out of the tattoo.
? Avoid soaking the tattoo in water or letting the shower pound directly on it.
? Avoid the sun, sea and swimming pull until healed.
? Refrain from picking at scabs. They will fall off as the tattoo heals, usually in one to three weeks.
? Use ice packs if swelling or redness occurs.
? Call a doctor if you have even the slightest signs of infection.
Some health & Safety Precautions
? Checking gloves for pinhole tears during tattooing, since petroleum-based ointment erodes latex
? Pouring ink in advance, using clean tissue to open ink bottles during tattooing and preventing nozzles from touching contaminated surfaces
? Patting tubes dry after rinsing during color changes - never blowing excess water from them
? Spraying liquid soap into a tissue, not directly onto bleeding area, since blood can become airborne when the spray hits it
? Giving pens used for drawing on the skin, which should be medical grade and sterile, to the client
The tattoo artist must:
? Wash hands thoroughly and often.
? Inspect hands for cuts or sores and cover them with bandages.
? Remove hangnails and keep nails short to prevent punctures to gloves.
? Refrain from tattooing when experiencing lesions, dermatitis or allergic reactions.
Identifying a Safe Tattoo Parlour
Other than the use of universal precautions and laws requiring minors to have parental permission, few regulations cover tattooing. Licensing usually involves completing a health department course on infectious disease transmission and passing an exam, but no governing body inspects tattoo businesses. Laws allow anyone to buy a machine, get a license and start tattooing whether or not they have any artistic ability, a situation that professional tattoo artists object to.
Here are some basic steps for choosing a safe tattoo parlour
? Look around to see if the studio is clean and professional.
? Ask questions: Is there an autoclave? Are the needles and other materials single-use? Are EPA-approved disinfectants used? Do the tattoo artists wear gloves? Professional artists won't mind the questions.
? Watch the artist and pay attention to health and safety precautions.
? Watch the artist open all needles before beginning work.
? Ask about the staff's professional memberships. These are not required, but artists who participate may have the most current information about trends, innovations and safety issues.
Ok, now you have a tattoo!!!!!
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Filed under Tattoos by on Oct 23rd, 2007. Comment.
Have you ever seen henna design? It's simply captivating as an art form. It's used in society as a popular way to produce natural tattoos that are temporary by nature. It harnesses the power of nature and produces beautiful manmade results in the form of temporary tattoos.
Henna designs are rich with colour. Artists that perform henna design often have a portfolio of designs to hand that you can choose from. Find one you like and have it put on you by the artist. There's no need to worry about any long term effects due to the fact that by nature itself they aren't long lasting. The artists requirements in terms of what they need to work with is quite minimal. A portfolio design and some henna combined with a large helping of creativity is all that's needed. The henna design is then drawn onto the subject as per their requirements.
Henna designs tend to last for the longest duration of time on both the hands and feet, so this is where they are most commonly drawn. It is then put on the skin using something such as a brush, then once completed it its wrapped which results in a vibrant colour. Henna designs last anywhere from one to four weeks in duration. This is largely dependent upon what quality of henna paste was used.
Some henna designs can be very finely detailed with great complexity, which you may find surprising for something that is most certainly finite. I guess all good things come to an end, but the great thing is you can get another great design drawn onto you whenever you like. If you decide you do ever want a henna design or a permanent tattoo be sure to check out our site for more great coverage.
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Filed under Henna by on Oct 21st, 2007. Comment.
When you walk into a tattoo parlor, you are instantly greeted with eye-catching designs filled with color and complexity. Unless you have already decided on a design, it can be very difficult to select one on the spot. Even if you have a selected design already in mind, the artist may present you with varying possibilities that will present you with a difficult decision.
Before arriving for your tattoo, it is a good idea to have a selection of designs that you are interested in. Men and women will naturally select different images whereas the gentleman may prefer a masculine and powerful tattoo and the woman may prefer something dainty and pretty. For example, a gentleman may prefer a large tattoo with a lot of color or something that symbolizes the love that he shares for his wife or girlfriend. It is advisable that tattoo recipients give careful consideration to personalized tattoos. Why? If the relationship ends later, the tattoo will still remain unless it is surgically removed. Therefore, many gentlemen are electing to have symbols that remind them of something that they enjoy, such as a career, a hobby or a symbol that means something special to their life.
Women who decide to have a permanent tattoo will often select a dainty image, such as a heart, butterfly or floral depiction. These are small and can be placed anywhere, but most commonly are located on the hip, ankle or back of the shoulder area. Women typically select a smaller tattoo in an effort to make a statement of beauty and yet something that draws attention to a certain area, such as the leg or hip.
Even with these thoughts in mind, a tattoo is a very personal thing and must be a reflection of something that is important to the recipient. Therefore, there really isn't a universal ?man' or ?woman' tattoo. Upon discussing various choices with the artist, a tattoo recipient will gain a better understanding of options and design choices. In addition, they will be able to browse through an image book or folder that will show a number of different tattoo choices, which will enable them to better decide which is right for them.
This article is to be used for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice or recommendations for tattoo placement. Before deciding on getting a tattoo or having one removed, the patient must consult a licensed medical doctor for medical advice and/or to determine the best course of action for his/her individual healthcare needs.
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Filed under Tattoos by on Oct 20th, 2007. Comment.
Once body piercing was limited to those that were adventurous and, piercing was limited to a few parts of the body. However, trends have changed and many people are in to body piercing on various parts of the body including the navel, eyebrows, lips and tongue. Cheeks are pierced with labrets - another current trend.
Among the most popular body piercing jewelry, earrings once topped the list. But with its increasing popularity, eyebrow rings, navel rings, nipple rings and labret rings have grown in popularity as well. Other types include bent barbells, belly rings, labret studs, captive bead rings, nose rings and tongue rings
In body piercing, the use of proper metal is very important. This also determines the success of body piercing jewelry. Usually a metal that does not react with the skin is popular. Sterling steel or titanium and gold have the least reaction rate with the skin, and the chances of infection are reduced. Metals like nickel and copper react with the skin, and should be avoided completely.
Piercing is safe when done by a professional, as some parts of the body can be severely damaged if the piercing process goes wrong. Home piercing kits can be very dangerous and should be strictly avoided. Each piercing has its own procedure, and the process usually hurts a bit. You can expect to feel bad pain for about 30 seconds, while the piercing is being done and sometimes for a while after.
With the increasing popularity of body piercing, a wholesale body piercing jewelry business can be a very good business opportunity for people. A small investment can get you started in the business, and you can usually be assured of high returns. To become a body piercing, jewelry wholesaler, contact reputed manufacturers and find out their policy about enrolling new wholesalers.
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Whether you are getting your first tattoo or already have half your body covered with tattoos I am sure you will find some valuable information here. As a tattoo addict and someone who spends most of his waking hours coming up with tattoo ideas I would like to share some of what I have learnt over the years.
I have spent a great deal of time amongst tattoo artists in tattoo studios around the world and have encountered a wide variety of different people coming through the doors of the tattoo studio to permanently mark their bodies. Many times I have questioned why it is so many people go under the gun to get inked.
People get tattoos for lots of different reasons. Some people simply because they love them and think they look good or enhance their appearance, others to be a part of a 'tribe' or group, while others to mark a significant event in their lives such as a bereavement or to express love for another person. You could say that there are as many reasons for getting tattooed as there are human experiences. Because of the uniqueness of each persons life journey no two reasons are ever the same.
In these situations the person wanting a tattoo has probably put a great deal of thought into the tattoo and perhaps the tattoo itself will have some kind of psychological meaning; for example when someone gets a portrait tattoo of a loved one who has recently died that psychologically they want to keep close to them for the rest of their lives. Or maybe a person has been jilted by a spurned lover and wants a tattoo of a broken heart or caged bird to signify their loss.
Human beings have being modifying their bodies with ink and steel for many thousands of years. Many people see tattoos and body modification as a spiritual practice. Before the advent of modern pain management, pain was seen as a natural part of life carrying a variety of spiritual and social meanings. But as time rolled on we began to deny the very existence of anything beyond our physical bodies.
As a result many people without tattoos cannot see past the image etched onto the persons body to the deeper meaning or symbolism behind the tattoo. It can often cause a wide variety of reactions in the 'uninitiated' from mild curiosity to extreme disturbance resulting in fear and mistrust of the person. Tattoos by their very nature cause a reaction especially on those who do not have them.
This begs the question on why anyone would want to get a tattoo without considering the wider implications and deeper meaning behind the tattoo. So many people wander into a tattoo studio and have no idea why they want to get a tattoo other than seeing their favorite rap artist or basketball player and thinking it looked cool. So they waste the tattoo artists time by saying they want a Nike swoosh on their butt or a tattoo the size of a button on their back. Many tattoo artists will just put up and shut up because they see this as 'bread and butter' work.
The implications of this are two-fold. Firstly the person is left with a really 'dumb' tattoo that most likely will be regretted at some stage in their life. This can lead to many years of regret perhaps leading the person to be forced to cover up their bodies as a result. Ot it can result in many hours of painful tattoo removal costing ten times as much as the original tattoo.
Secondly getting a tattoo without due consideration can often lead to a badly placed tattoo or badly thought out tattoo design. The results of this are obvious but this is the number one reason why people get tattoo removal in worst case scenarios or tattoo cover-ups. Some tattoo artists are becoming renowned for their cover-up work as they are for their actual artistic skill. Yet people do not realise the placement of a small unambiguous tattoo may have later on if they want to get another tattoo or the social restrictions it may bring.
Finally before getting tattooed (either for the first time or the twentieth!) is important to deeply consider the design as well as the placement of the tattoo and how it may interact with other tattoos further down the track. Many people have gotten tribal armbands (when they were cool!) and later decided that tribal tattoos carry no meaning to them and that traditional style tattoos or celtic tattoos may have been more suitable. I myself have been guilty of this and as a result had a poorly thought out tattoo covered up.
Don't make the same mistake!
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Filed under Tattoos by on Oct 17th, 2007. Comment.
Henna tattoos are a natural form of body art - a safe and temporary alternative to getting a real tattoo. Henna tattoo artists use a natural henna ink which is made from powder from the leaves of the henna plant. They make a paste with the henna powder and paint a henna tattoo anywhere on your body.
The tradition of henna tattooing, also called mendhi, has been practiced for millions of years. They have found henna art traces as far as back as the tombs of pharaoh's day. Henna tattoo art is still a popular tradition today.
Before applying henna ink to your skin, make sure to test a small amount on your body and check for allergic reactions. Henna tattoos rarely cause reactions in people, but its important to make sure. Once you know the henna ink will not cause a bad reaction, you or your henna tattoo artist can begin the work of art on your skin.
The sky is the limit with the patterns and images of henna tattoos, but the colors are usually limited to dark shades of red, green, brown, or black. This also depends on how your skin reacts since every skin tone will take the henna tattoo ink a little differently.
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