Tattoos Piercings and Body Jewelry

There is nothing hotter than an awesome tattoo on a fantastic body! Tattoos which are well placed and appeal to the eye tend to garner a lot of attention to themselves as well the people wearing them. Thus, tattoos really are the new in! However, even though tattoos do act as definite fashion statements, there's more to them than just that!

Tattoos are an ancient art inherited from ancient civilizations, where the symbolism behind the tattoo and its wearer was always more appreciated than its beauty. Tattoos were also used to show the rank of a person in his tribe. Individual markings in different tribes thus led to the use of tattoos as identification marks. Sometimes, if greater power or wisdom was wanted, tattoos were said to do the trick!

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Ireland is the home of the Celtic people. This warrior nation excelled in combat against such nations as Rome and Gaul. Sometimes the lost and sometimes they won, but they left a legacy that has transcended to modern times. These warriors were proud of their clan and practiced Celtic tattooing or body art as a form of expression that showed their loyalty and promoted the clan in which they belonged. Recently Celtic tattoos are becoming popular as a way to signify a purpose or statement. Even more common is that a person picks out their Celtic tattoo for aesthetic purposes only.

The Celtic tattoo patterns are found in the ‘The Book of Kells’ which is a pictorial display of Celtic tradition and heritage. Used by tattoo artist around the world the Celtic tattoo is the most recognizable among the tribal tattoo genre. Taken from the metalwork that resembled the tattoo and the tattoo themselves, the artwork and intricacy of each tattoo shows labor and faith put into its creation. The talent of the original artist should be sought in the tattoo artist that you choose. The process is labor intensive because of the intricate pattern and could be expensive, but you will come out with a tattoo that any person of Celtic descent would recognize with honor.

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Fireworks Hologram Cannister Plug(s)

The Hologram Canister Plug is made from 316LVM Surgical Steel. There are several different ones available and all imitate motion of some kind when tilted such as fireworks lips moving eyes opening and closing or human heads changing into a skull only. Another cool aspect of them is that they al have a hidden compartment that serves as a good hiding spot for umm your o-rings (which are not needed for them) yea that's it.

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Glass Twist

The Glass Twist are a very unique piece. The are commonly worn in the Ear. They are light weight and very comfortable to wear. All pieces are priced individually. For a pair order 2.

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Double Fimo Curved Barbell

Our Double Fimo curved barbells have a Titanium Curved Barbell. The inserts into the Fimo balls are also Titanium. The balls are made out of Fimo (Clay). All of the Fimo pieces are handmade so the ball sizes may vary in size and shape. This is a very nice piece to add to your collection.

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5 Gem Jacket Hybrid Curved Barbell

The 5 Gem Jacket Hybrid Curved Barbell has five round gems that are surrounded by 14k gold settings and attached to a 316LVM Surgical Steel Curved Barbell. The 5 Gem Jacket is permanently attached to the Curved Barbell. This piece gives you the option to have a Surgical Steel or 14k Gold Gem Ball as well. These two metals fuse well together to give you solid piece. These are also internally threaded for your comfort and the 5 Gem Jacket Setting can be made in either White or Yellow Gold.

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The popularity of lower back tattoos is completely monumental. 20% of women have a lower back tattoo -- quite a large percentage. That completely staggers the percentage of women who have some other kind of tattoo, only 5% of women have a tattoo on another part of the body.

Lower back tattoos are so popular because they are fun and sexy at the same time. Having a tattoo on her lower back shows that she likes to have fun and wants to look attractive. Initially celebrities like Angelina Jolie, pioneered lower back tattoos and set the trend that they were a sexy way for women to express themselves.

The lower back is a part of the body that gets a lot of attention from men in the first place, and a lower back tattoo serves to bring a lot more attention to it. Besides the attention the lower back tattoo brings to a woman, it also is very resilient to stretching. The lower back doesn't change much between gaining and losing weight, so the tattoo stays exactly the same through all phases of life and change. They last much longer than tattoos on the arms or stomach thanks to the lower back's consistency.

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There are a large number of sexy feminine tattoo designs now available, thanks to the growing popularity of tattoos among women, something that was unthinkable a few decades ago. Nowadays, you see an abundance of sexy feminine ankle tattoos, lower back tattoos and arm tattoos among many other feminine designs. Feminine tattoo designs are those designs that are created keeping in mind the smaller body frames of women and their tendency to like things that are small and delicate. They are very different from the typical male tattoo which tends to be heavy and large.

Women like tattoos on many different parts of their bodies. But, like with everything else, some locations for feminine tattoos are more popular than the others. Right at the end of what is considered one of the sexiest parts of the female body; tattoos at the ankle are amongst the most popular among women. Not only do they draw attention to the legs, they also accentuate the delicacy of the ankle.

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Examining Pop Culture - Body Piercing and Tattoos (paperback edition)
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Tattoos have been steadily gaining popularity since World War II, and in the 1990s even the practice of body piercing became a mainstream fad. The selections in this volume explore the history of tattoos and body piercing, the reasons people practice body modification, and the controversial nature of these trends. (20020401)
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Great guide for research papers   Review Date: July 16, 2006 Reviewer: Janet L. Leinen, This was another easy read. interesting pictures and great history. I used this book for my college paper.

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Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing and Scarification
	Manufacturer: Millbrook Press Customer Rating:   List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $46.68 Availibility: View Product Availability Buy Now
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Good book, but not the one of the best   Review Date: May 7, 2004 Reviewer: Heather, Los Angeles "Body Marks" is an interesting look into the world of body modification. Though its primary focus is tattooing, piercing and scarification, it also has sections neck elongation and body painting (henna is specifically discussed). The book briefly discusses other cultures, but is mostly on modern, Western modification. The book is well organised and each section is complimented with good photos (albeit sparingly). Some of the content is a bit outdated or inaccurate, but for the most part is well done. I gave the book 3 out of 5 stars because, while it is well done, both the content and the photography was significantly less valuable than that found in other books ("Return to the Tribal" and "Modern Primitives" are much better). The photos were good, but there were relatively few within the book. As aforementioned, the content was interesting and well structured, but a tad outdated and in some places inaccurate. If you're looking to expand your collection on body modification books, this is worth buying. However, if you're just looking for a starter book, I'd recommend "Modern Primitives" (or even "Return to the Tribal") instead.

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Are you looking for a tattoo design that is full of symbolic meaning, flexible and looks great all at the same time? Then you very well might be interested to learn more about lotus flower tattoos. Lotus flowers have been a part of many ancient religions and are a very significant symbol for many people. They also look great and are a very flexible design that can go just about anywhere on the body. Learn more about this great tattoo design below.

Benefits Of Lotus Flower Tattoos
Lotus flower tattoos work well for a variety of reasons. First they can be sized and placed just about anywhere. Of course they make super sexy lower back tattoo designs but they can also work for a man on his shoulder. They work well on a leg, calf, hip or just about anywhere and on either sex. This makes it a great tattoo design. It is also full of brilliant color making it a wonderful design that really stands out. It can easily be enhanced with vines, water, or even certain gods or other religious symbols. It can also be sized from really large for a full back design to really small for the top of a foot design. No matter where you want your next tattoo or what size you want it you might want to consider a lotus flower tattoo.

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14k Gold Pear Cluster Curved Barbell

The 14k Gold Pear Cluster Curved Barbells is a really nice piece for your body piercings. The Pear gem is 6x4mm in size and has ten 2.1mm round gems surrounding it. The Gold used in this Piece is Totally Nickel Free and available in either; solid 14K Yellow Gold or solid 14K White Gold. The Gems used are Genuine Swarovski Cubic Zircons. They are all hand set Not just glued in as with most companies. Naturally we can replace the Cubic Zircons for any Genuine Precious Stones you would like as you can see on our Genuine Gem Page. Just email us if we can help with anything.

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14K Gold - Trillion Ring

A brilliantly triangle shaped gem in Two different sizes. Whether genuine Swarovski Cubic Zircons or your favorite precious stone is the main focus on this charming ring. You can choose from a nipple ring (horizontal) or navel ring (vertical) in either 14K yellow gold or 14K white gold totally nickel free encasing the gem of your choice. Be the star of the show with this uniquely shaped original design.

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6-Prong Round Hybrid Fixed Ring

The 6 Prong Round Gem Hybrid Fixed Ring has a 6 Prong Setting made out of 14k Gold and the Ring is made out of Surgical Steel. The Gem is 6mm in size and is attached to the Ring. It can be set for a Horizontal or Vertical the option is up to you. These two metals fuse well together for a very solid piece. The Gem Setting can be made in either White or Yellow Gold at no additional charge to you.

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