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Getting Your First Tattoo
Getting your first tattoo can be an exciting and scary time! It is, after all, a change to your body for life and therefore should be taken seriously. That said, it is also important to enjoy the process and the experience. Ultimately, you will never know how you will feel about your decision to be tattooed in 10 or 20 years' time, but considering this can only be a wise thing. From my ten years of experience, people get tattooed for all different reasons; some for fun, some for meaning,... Read more...
Our Best Marvel Superhero Tattoos Inspired By The Avengers And Marvel Universe
Our Best Marvel Superhero Tattoos Inspired By The Avengers And Marvel Universe
Looking for Marvel tattoo ideas? Check out our gallery of epic superhero ink, including Iron Man, Deadpool, and Groot, done by Monumental Ink artists. Read more...
Is your Tattoo Artist wearing headphones?
Why do tattoo artists wear headphones? Naturally if your artist puts on his headphones you would assume he/she is being rude, I completely understand and empathise with that assumption. I thought this myself when I saw it for the first time at a tattoo convention but then as I continued to push my own standards I found myself more and more often struggling to concentrate between chatting with the client and reading my evermore complicated tattoo stencil. Nowadays in order to compete at the higher level in this industry tattoo... Read more...
Tattoo Preparation
Get ready for your next tattoo with our expert preparation guide. Learn what to wear, what to eat, and what to avoid before sitting in the artist's chair. Read more...
White ink tattoos and why we don't think their a good idea!
We have noticed the massive rise in the popularity of “white ink tattoos” and thought we would give you guys our opinion on them. So this looks pretty freaking awesome, right? Well as you can see most of the pictures you will see were taken either on the day or the day after, as the skin is still clearly raised off the normal skin surface.White ink tattoos are sometimes made by using white u.v ink, which is legal in the U.K but is very watery and very hard to work... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Getting That Tattoo Cover-Up
Want to cover up an old or bad tattoo? Learn what makes a successful cover-up, when to use laser removal first, and what designs work best. Read more...
Tattoo Misconceptions
Discover the truth about tattoo fading, raised lines, and scarring. Monumental Ink explains the science behind a high-quality tattoo that lasts a lifetime. Read more...
Choosing a Tattoo Design
Really want a tattoo but have no idea what design you want? Let us help you with some easy steps to help you choosing a tattoo design that you’ll be happy to wear on your body forever. Before even thinking about design you need to figure out where you want it. This can greatly change what design will best suit that area of the body, a tattoo design for the ankle is going to look silly on your shoulder and so forth. You should also think about work and how... Read more...
How much does a full sleeve cost?
How much does a full sleeve cost?
Wondering how much a full tattoo sleeve costs? Learn why you shouldn't price-shop for tattoos and how to find the right artist for your budget. Read more...