- Tattoos originated as early as 3300 BC among ancient cultures like those in Egypt, China, Japan, and Polynesia. The modern practice of tattooing was rediscovered by Europeans when they encountered Polynesian and American Indian cultures. - Tattooing involves inserting pigment under the skin using needles, and the word "tattoo" comes from the Polynesian words "tatau," meaning "to tap," and "tau," meaning "color." - Proper tattoo aftercare involves keeping the tattoo moist with ointment during healing to prevent infection and allow the tattoo to fully integrate with the skin.

1. TattoosTattoos
Brittany ChavezBrittany Chavez
November 3, 2010November 3, 2010
Internet PublishingInternet Publishing

2. An indelible mark or
figure fixed upon the
body by insertion of
pigment under the
skin or by production
of scars.
An indelible mark or
figure fixed upon the
body by insertion of
pigment under the
skin or by production
of scars.
Many say tattoos originated in
3300B.C. with the Iceman. But if
that were to be a fact, then Tattoos
must have been around the
Egyptian & Nubian mummies date
which was 2000B.C. Tattooing was
rediscovered by the Europeans
when exploration brought them
into contact with the Polynesians
and the American Indians
Many say tattoos originated in
3300B.C. with the Iceman. But if
that were to be a fact, then Tattoos
must have been around the
Egyptian & Nubian mummies date
which was 2000B.C. Tattooing was
rediscovered by the Europeans
when exploration brought them
into contact with the Polynesians
and the American Indians
The word comes from Polynesian
Language. The word “Tata”
means to tap repeatedly by hand.
“Au” means color.
“Tata” “Au”
The word comes from Polynesian
Language. The word “Tata”
means to tap repeatedly by hand.
“Au” means color.
“Tata” “Au”

3. From The Best…From The Best…

4. To The Worst!To The Worst!
P.S. Always go to
an artists if you
don’t want your
portrait tattoo to
come out like this!
P.S. Always go to
an artists if you
don’t want your
portrait tattoo to
come out like this!

6. (Side Story)(Side Story)
“She was awake all
the time. I did not
hypnotize or dope
her, as they say, it
was with agreement.
No way could I have
tattooed so many
stars on her face
against her will”
“She was awake all
the time. I did not
hypnotize or dope
her, as they say, it
was with agreement.
No way could I have
tattooed so many
stars on her face
against her will”
56 stars engraved on a teenagers face.
This 18 year old teen claimed she had asked
for 3 stars on her face but instead got 56.
Click on the side story to get more information.

7. Tattoo Aftercare:
After you get inked up the
artist puts a piece of thick
bandage. Your supposed to
keep it on for about 2-4
hours so dirt won’t enter
since a tattoo is like a fresh
cut. When you remove the
bandage wash it with warm
water and anti bacterial
soap. After that your
supposed to put some
ointment called “A&D”
personally I use Neosporin.
When it starts heeling it’s
going to itch, so don't peel
off the scabs.
After you get inked up the
artist puts a piece of thick
bandage. Your supposed to
keep it on for about 2-4
hours so dirt won’t enter
since a tattoo is like a fresh
cut. When you remove the
bandage wash it with warm
water and anti bacterial
soap. After that your
supposed to put some
ointment called “A&D”
personally I use Neosporin.
When it starts heeling it’s
going to itch, so don't peel
off the scabs.
I’m an
infected
tattoo!
I’m an
infected
tattoo!
Always make
sure the
needles
that are being
used are brand
new and out of
the package.
Always make
sure the
needles
that are being
used are brand
new and out of
the package.
Look at the
persons
artwork
before
anything.
Look at the
persons
artwork
before
anything.
Good tattoos are
not cheap, and
cheap tattoos are
not good.
Good tattoos are
not cheap, and
cheap tattoos are
not good.

8. What do others think?
Not everyone thinks the same
about ink. Your parents might
not like it or
your grandparents, and so on.
You might good compliments
and you might get bad. People
like to judge a book by it’s
cover. When your walking down
the street and others see you
covered in tattoos they
automatically think you’re a bad
person, but really you might be
the most caring person in the
world. As time goes by more
and more people are starting to
accept the fact that ink is the
way people express their
selves.
Not everyone thinks the same
about ink. Your parents might
not like it or
your grandparents, and so on.
You might good compliments
and you might get bad. People
like to judge a book by it’s
cover. When your walking down
the street and others see you
covered in tattoos they
automatically think you’re a bad
person, but really you might be
the most caring person in the
world. As time goes by more
and more people are starting to
accept the fact that ink is the
way people express their
selves.
•Career Limitations
•Style of Clothing
•Relationship
Conflicts
•Decrease in
community
involvement
•Compromise health
•Career Limitations
•Style of Clothing
•Relationship
Conflicts
•Decrease in
community
involvement
•Compromise health
Disadvantages

10. I have 5 tattoos and many more to come. Once you start you can’t stop.
I’ve started getting them when I turned 16. Up till now I already have
ideas of my next ones. The one on my my right wrist means “Love” the
one on my left wrist means “Faith.” The one on my right inner arm says
“Never let the hand you hold, hold you down.” The one on my ribs is a
cross. The one on my back is a sugar skull flower of some sort, with the
female sign embedded. The one on my back I designed, when I first
drew it out it was just a normal flower, then I added the face, and then
the female sign. It’s my favorite one because it’s original, no one has it
but me…at least I think so. None of them hurt except the one on my
ribs. My next idea in mind is an eye behind my neck. We’ll see how that
one turns out. When people ask me if I have any trouble with them, the
truth is no. I’m not planning to get into any fancy career. A plumber or a
technician don’t have to worry about hiding their ink…at least I don’t
think so. Well that’s it for now.