Forearm Tattoos

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Personally, I think that a traditional Celtic design look really cool as forearm tattoos.

The term Celts is used to describe any of the European peoples who spoke, or speak, a Celtic language.

Celtic history literally goes back thousands of years. In Britain, by the early first millennium AD, following the expansion of the Roman Empire and the invading European warriors, such as the Angles of Northern Germany, the Celtic culture had become restricted to the extremities of the British Isles – mainly Cornwall, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, which is where the of the Celts has survived, carved into standing stones and stone tombs as well as being discovered on pottery fragments and ornaments.

Elsewhere in Europe, Celtic areas refers to Brittany (France), Galicia (NW Spain), Northern and Central Portugal and Asturias (Northern Spain).

The early Celts displayed their skills in Celtic art forms such as metal, jewelry and weapons.

Typically, Celtic art is ornamental, avoiding straight lines and only occasionally using symmetry.

For people of Celtic heritage, having a Celtic tattoo design is often a way of expressing pride in ones heritage.

The most popular design searches for Celtic Tatoos include:

• Celtic cross tattoo designs (a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection)
• Celtic knotwork tattoos
• Celtic symbol tattoos
• Celtic art tattoo designs
• Celtic love knot tattoos

Wanting inspiration for a Celtic tattoo?

Maybe you are a Celt or you are looking for a tattoo that has both meaning and reflects your personality?

Gain access to a wide selection of inspiring designs at Chopper Tattoo!

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Tribal Tattoos: Designs & Origins

Ancient tattoos are often preserved when skin has been mummified or preserved in ice or peat, but nobody knows for sure when the first tattoo was inked.

This blog post is written to take you on a quick trip around the world looking at some interesting facts about the origins of tattoo designs.

The Pacific Islands

It is thought that the word tattoo originated from the Tahitian word tatau, meaning ‘to mark’.

Maori men tattooed their faces with fierce looking patterns and Maori women tattooed their lips and chins and were a sign of beauty.  These tattoos are caved into the flesh using a bone chisel, and ink is then placed in the cuts.  Recently Maori tattoos have become popular in the tattoo world.

In Samoa the tattoo marks the ability to bear pain and is still true today.

Tattooing in Japan is thought to go back some ten thousand years, with probably the most recognisable (and probably the most beautiful and elaborate) form of Japanese body art is associated with the organized crime group the Yakuza.

Central and South America

There is evidence showing that prior to the arrival of the Spanish in Central and South America that tattoos and body painting was widespread and largely used for social and spiritual purposes (rather than just decorative).  The arrival of the Spanish marked the start of a rapid decline and termination of many indigenous cultures, taking with them the knowledge of how these looked and how they were applied.

Central and South Africa

Tribal tattoos designs were traditionally applied using a the method of marking out the design on the skin with series of black dots, which works less well on darker skins.  This may explain why tribal tattoos are not as prevalent as in Central and South African cultures.  Rather than tattoos – skin painting and scarification is widely used as a way of decorating the body.

Europe

The remains of Ötzi the Iceman were found entombed in a glacier in the Italian / Austrian Alps and have been dated back some 5,000 years shows that he had about 57 carbon tattoos consisting of simple dots and lines on his lower spine, on his right ankle and behind his left knee.

Tattooing in Europe has obviously been around for many thousands of years (as seen on Ötzi the Iceman), although it was thought that Captain Cook ‘re-introduced’ tattooing back into Europe after his expedition around the Pacific in 1769.  Many sailors returned bearing permanent souvenirs on their bodies.  Since the return of this voyage, tattoos have been associated with life on the sea.

Tribal Tattoos Designs

Tribal Tattoos Designs vary considerably in terms of their design and style, however they mostly use large areas of solid black called ‘blackwork’

Below are a few links to other websites which, if you are looking for tribal tattoo designs or forearm tattoo designs would be a good place to start looking (please note we may get a commission if you purchase anything from these sites).

Tattoo Me Now (3,523 designs (and growing!) in 40 categories, including many blackwork designs)

Chopper-Tattoo (provides you with literally thousands of award winning tattoos, including tribal tattoos designs – easy to browse)

Print My Tattoo (7,500 tattoo designs ready to be printed and used, including many forearm tattoo designs).

See more information about tribal tattoo at: ezinearticles.

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This post isn’t necessarily about Forearm Tattoos – but now that Spring is in the air and summer is fast approaching (for us in the Northern Hemisphere anyway) – you could look to having a temporary tanned tattoo.

A couple of years ago, for a bit of fun and after a few beers around a BBQ we decided to apply some total sunblock designs to our backs (this can be done over existing sun cream (eg 8 or 15 strength) if it a particularly hot day).

It didn’t take long for the tanning to occur – it was a very hot day when we did this and after about 15 minutes we bottled out, but it was too late and I had a number of tanned tattoo (including a very rude word) stenciled onto my back which stayed around for nearly two years.

Be careful not to smear the sunblocks when you are applying it – and leave it undisturbed otherwise it will not look very good.

Remember to be careful of the sun and don’t get burnt. Darkening of the skin is caused by an increased release of the pigment melanin into the skin’s cells after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes and protects the body from direct and indirect DNA damage absorbing an excess of solar radiation, which can otherwise be harmful. Depending on a person’s genetic profile, some people can darken quickly and deeply whereas others do not darken much at all.

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For a bit of fun – I found some cool accessories to compliment your Forearm Tattoos.

Something for the Ladies…

Anuschka Hobo (Womens) – Premium Hibiscus Antique

Product Description

This hobo bag has a place for everything. Its two deep side pockets hold your necessities and inner zip, rear and multi-function pockets secure the rest. Top zip entry and wide shoulder strap. Hand Painted.

Dimensions: 12″ x 6.5″ x 4″

Drop Length: Drop (distance from shoulder or handle to top of bag): 11″

Made in: India

Features of this item include: Leather      

… And something for the gents

for when they can’t show off their forearm tattoos

Ravi Ratan Vermeil Skull and Crossbones (Mens) – Gold

Product Description (Men’s Ravi Ratan Vermeil Skull and Crossbones)

Classic skull and crossbones motif cufflinks is in a bright shiny vermeil finish. This is perfect for when you can’t show your tattoo.

Dimensions: 1/2″ x 5/8″ 

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I have just come across a great website at Flash Your Tattoo.

I think this sleeve tattoo is going to be a stunning when it is finished.

Check out the tattoo artist – Jeff Gogue – he has some pretty amazing and original designs

Let us know what you think.

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If, having had a forearm tattoo, you are not happy with it (or you have an allergic reaction) – what can you do?

It is worth noting that the expense and pain of removing forearm tattoos will typically be greater than the expense and pain of applying them.

The most common techniques used for tattoo removal are:

Surgical excision
A surgeon could remove the tattoo with a scalpel and then bind the wound using stitches.

Laser surgery
A tattoo could be removed by selectively treating the pigment colors with a high-intensity laser beam.  Lasers are now the standard treatment as they offer a non-surgical and highly effective approach with minimal side effects.

Dermabrasion
This involves the “sanding” of the skin to remove the surface and middle layers of the tattoo.

Side effects
Side effects may include varying degrees of skin discoloration, possible infection of the tattoo area, lack of complete pigment removal, or some scarring. A raised or thickened scar may appear three to six months after the tattoo is removed.

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