So, You've Decided To Get A Flower Tattoo
So, You've Decided To Get A Flower Tattoo
Now what? You need to determine where on your body you want the flower tattoo, what exact design you want and what artist to stick the ink in. You just can't get a flower tattoo on a whim - which is, on the one hand, a very good thing. Otherwise, everyone would be probably walking around with a skull and crossbones on their forehead. ("It seemed like a good idea at the time.") Do comparison shopping and be patient.
Temporary Tattoos
Determining what part of your body should get the flower tattoo is where the help of temporary tattoos really shine. You can find temporary tattoos in gift shops, toy stores and on line. You can usually find temporary flower tattoos, as flower tattoos are very popular. You just place them on the skin, wet the back and after a while, peel the paper off. (Be sure to read the instructions). When figuring out where to place the permanent flower tattoo, you need to be sure that you can reach the area easily to clean it. You also might want to consider more numb areas of your body, like your ankles or shoulder, as the needles will hurt beyond belief. If you are worried about your boss or your relatives not liking the flower tattoo, consider getting it placed where clothes can easily cover it up entirely.
Picking A Flower Design
There are many online sites that feature tattoo galleries and stencil of flower tattoo designs. Many of these stencils are free. A stencil is a strong black outline of your flower tattoo. It's like a coloring book design. The tattoo artist will need this stencil in order to best do his job in the quickest time possible. If you are very good at drawing, you might be able to draw a tattoo stencil yourself.
Picking A Tattoo Artist
Although you might not have much of a choice as to what tattoo parlor to go to, check it our first to be sure it is clean and that the artists use sterile equipment and surgical gloves. Some may also wear surgical masks, but this is not a requirement. All of the artists there will usually have portfolios of their work. This way you can find an artist who can best do your chosen design. They might also have designs there that you like better than what you saw online. They will already have stencils for any design they sell.