Tattoos by Jef Palumbo. Posted on July 9, 2012 by lenny . Jef Palumbo is a tattooer based in Berlin, Germany. Ultraviolet Tattoos | Random Stuff. 8 Flares Facebook 1 Twitter 1 Google+ 1 StumbleUpon 0 Pin It Share 5 5 8 Flares × UV tattoos are also known as black light tattoos. These tattoos are made with a special ink which becomes visible under a black light, though the tattoo itself is invisible in regular light.
In the last decade these tattoos have become popular among party-goers as they are readily visible at parties where a black light may be used. The tattoos placed with UV ink are invisible in regular light, but become visible under black light. The black light causes the UV ink to light up in different colors. The bright appearance of the colors is very captivating. The majority of these UV tattoos are placed on the visible parts of the body such as the face, arms and legs. Thank you for visiting, we hope you find our site, enjoyable, informative and educational. Around the World in 25 Tattoos.
Although tattoos have significantly gained popularity in recent years, the idea is certainly not a new one! A common practice throughout Eurasia since Neolithic times, tattooing is also commonplace among indigenous tribes throughout the world. Examples of ancient tattoos include those found on the mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman, found in a melting glacier in the Ötztal Alps in 1991. Traditional designs are still popular today, with ancient tribal markings, oriental dragon motifs and Chinese symbols still being widely requested. Modern techniques allow for a rainbow of colours to be applied, resulting in bright and intricate designs which would have been impossible with more primitive equipment.
Here we take a look at designs from around the globe – a ‘world tour’ of tattoos from specific countries and cultures! New Zealand We begin in New Zealand, where tattoos form part of the Maori tradition of body markings known as ‘ta moko’. Samoa Polynesia Japan China India Thailand Cuba Ireland. 1302953945654_f.jpg (JPEG Image, 375 × 500 pixels) Vuelven las chavalas tatuadas. Xoïl Tattoos | Needles Side Tattoo | French Tattoo Artist | Ink Army™ Xoïl Tattoos January 16, 2012 | Posted by admin in Featured Artist - 16 Comments Xoïl tattoos out of “Needles Side Tattoo” in Thonon-les-Bains, France.