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Six of the best Mother’s Day Tattoos
We all love our Mummies, and thankfully there’s one day a year we can let them know. Apart from their birthday.
Aww, we all love our Mummies, and thankfully there’s one day a year we can let them know. Apart from their birthday. Or Christmas. Or basically any day we want. But there is only one day we can buy a card saying how great they are as a mother!
If you really loved your Whaea then let her know by permanently inking yourself!
Here are half a dozen ways you can remind her you’re her favourite and your siblings don’t love her as much as you.
Traditional
Ok, it’s safe to say we love a good ol’ traditional tattoo, so this one is close to our hearts. If your Mum doesn’t like this one, she’s probably not your real mum.
Minimalist
Aww, this one’s cute AF! A simple, artistic, yet personal tattoo is technically FOR a mother, but we couldn’t resist.
Leading the way
Aww, a wee cartoon like this one is a great way to have something personal for your mum, but still looks good as a stand alone tattoo.
Line art
Another stunningly simple tattoo which also looks like real artwork. Even mums who don’t like tattoos can appreciate this one!
A child forever
No matter how old we get, we’ll always be children in our mother’s eyes, and this lovely little tattoo is the perfect symbol of that.
A handwritten note
This is a great idea to carry your mum’s personal message with you wherever you go. Signing off on a letter is an eternal and universally known way of “I love you”.
5 of the best ANZAC tattoos
This ANZAC Day, take a look at some of the ways people have chosen to commemorate the fallen.
It’s with the utmost respect we write this blog post celebrating the memory of those who have fallen defending our freedom.
ANZAC Day is a moment to pause and take stock of where we are as a people, and how we came to be here. Some of us choose to remember family, friends or comrades with a permanent reminder, and it is in this vein we have found 5 of the best ANZAC tattoos from around the web.
The Kiwi Fern
This beautiful tattoo is as simple has it is though-provoking. Silhouettes of soldiers making up the shape of New Zealand’s national symbol has a resonance which transcends words.
The Somme Soldier
There’s a good chance you recognise this image, as it’ has been used as a symbol of remembrance for decades. Originally used to commemorate those killed at the Somme in World War I, it’s now used for all soldiers who have died in conflict.
Australia and New Zealand together
ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Armed Corps, and while the two countries have a friendly, sibling rivalry, they will always be united in their sacrifice.
Lest we forget
Robert Binyon wrote “For the Fallen”, a poem about the start of the Great War. The fourth stanza of the poem is also known as the ‘Ode of Remembrance’., part of which is still used today in Rememberance services around the world and is seen in this tattoo.
The Rising Sun badge
The Rising Sun badge, also known as the General Service Badge or the Australian Army Badge, is the official insignia of the Australian Army and is identified with the spirit of ANZAC, the legend of the Australian soldier (or digger), and the esprit de corps of the Army itself, due to its association with the landings at Gallipoli in 1915. Today, new recruits receive the badge with their initial issue of equipment, which happens within their first three days of enlistment.
Getting people's name tattooed on you - Yay or nea?
We all have Ex-partners, so what makes you think the person you’re with is The One?
Don’t get us wrong, we’re a tattoo studio; we’re all or tattoos… but sometimes you need to think about what you’re getting.
Should I get my partner’s name tattooed?
No.
Simple as that. No, don’t do it, don’t ever, no, no, no.
Now, we’re not saying that the person you are with is going to break up with you, but there’s always that possibility.
No matter, how in love you are now, you don’t know what will happen in the future, and ask anyone who’s been around for a bit, no relationship is guaranteed.
This advice applies to everyone, but especially if you’re under 25. Statistically, if you’re under 25, you will be with someone different 10 years from now, so having your ex’s name on your arm might be problematic.
You can love someone and be committed to them without having to get a tattoo. Not getting someone’s name doesn’t make you love them less, it just might help your future self. And don’t always assume that the object of your desires wants you to get a tattoo of their name. They might be freaked out by the idea!
There is an exception to the rule
There is one exception to the rule when getting someone’s name tattooed on you - a tattoo in memory of someone special in your life who has passed away.
It's very unlikely you'd have any reason to change your feelings about them once they're gone, and it’s a loving way to show that you will not forget someone from your past.
The only people still alive you don’t have to worry about are your children. You will always love them no matter what and getting a tattoo with their names is a great way to show how much you care.
Just think carefully before getting someone’s name tattooed on you. Tattoo removal is complex and painful - just like love!
When is the best time of year to get a tattoo?
Surely there’s no difference what time of year you get a tattoo? How can the months or seasons change anything about new ink? Read on to find out…
You may think it’s a silly questions, but what is the best time of year to get a tattoo?
Most would think it’s during the summer when it’s hot enough to strip off a little and show off your new ink, but you’d be wrong.
Why autumn/winter is the best time of year for a tattoo
Ok, so what’s wrong with summer? Well, for one, it’s hot as hell. Sitting for a tattoo is uncomfortable at the best of times, nevermind in sweltering heat.
Next, you’ve got the issue of the sun itself. Tattoos need time to heal, and you MUST keep them out of direct sunlight during this time. The idea of showing off your new tattoo to everyone at the beach is a nice one, but completely impractical.
On top of that, the healing process isn’t exactly a beautiful one. Even if you want to wear a short shirt in summer, your new tattoo won’t be pretty to look at yet, with all the scabbing and peeling.
Winter is coming
Hitting autumn and heading into winter is the best time to get a tattoo.
It’s not as warm, so you can cover up a little and protect your new ink, giving it time to heal. It also means people don’t have to see the “ugly” stages of your tattoo’s healing process.
Winter is also a slower time for most tattoo studios, so you won’t have to wait weeks for an appointment, or, even better, you might even be able to walk straight in.
The best part if, by the time your tattoo has completely healed, it’s already Spring and the sun is starting to come out again. Summer is just around the corner, and now is the time to show off your new ink!
Tattoos and an MRI scan - is there anything to worry about?
There are rumours about people with tattoos not being able to have MRI scans. Are these rumours true? Complete bollocks? Or is there one poor bugger who started it all by exploding in a hospital somewhere?
Some of us will be unfortunate enough to need an MRI at some point in our lives. We say unfortunate because if you need an MRI, that means something has gone very wrong somewhere.
If you do need one and have a tattoo, you may have heard some rumours about how the 2 things can interact with one another. But are these just rumours or is there a real possibility that an MRI can affect a tattoo?
What’s an MRI?
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and it’s the magnetic part that we’re worried about.
The force is so strong that even the “weakest” machine used is 10,000 times the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field. Small metal objects like paper clips or keys can become deadly projectiles when pulled through the air.
So what’s this have to do with tattoos? Well, back in the day, tattoo ink was completely unregulated, and could contain pretty much anything - even metal.
I have metal in my tattoo?!
No, you don’t. Well, probably not.
Because tattoo ink was unregulated (and still is to a high degree), any tattoos over, say 25 years old may contain some metallic fragments, or if you got your tattoo in some dodgy studio in Thailand you might be a little bit worried.
Some MRI patients who have had tattoos that dated back far enough have reported pain during MRI scans, ranging from slight to severe.
There are a few reasons this could be. One theory is that the magnetic force pulls on the metallic fragments so violently that it causes a burning sensation in the location of the tattoo, while another is that the pain is caused by built up friction between the particles.
Even if there is no pain at all, these fragments can cause distortions (called artifacts) in the results, rendering them useless.
How do I know if my tattoo has metal in it?
Honestly, you can't. But if you got your ink within the past 20 years of from a reputable studio, you can be pretty sure it's safe.
Even if you got a tattoo over 25 years ago, it doesn’t mean the ink contains metal. And even if it did, that doesn't always mean you'll have a problem with an MRI. There’s always alternatives to an MRI scan, people with pacemakers and metal implants also can’t use them, so chat to your doctor if you’re worried.
