How to Design a Tattoo

The next most important decision you make after deciding to get a tattoo is which design to choose. You would be surprised at how many people just randomly choose designs from a tattoo catalog or the just pick the first one suggested by the tattoo artist. Although some people may be happy with a random design, most of us would want to take time to choose a tattoo that reflects our character and personality. The obvious solution to this problem, however is to design a tattoo for yourself.
Step 1 - Get A Design Idea
Let me start by saying that you don't need to be an artist to design a tattoo. Of course, it helps if you have an eye for design and at least some idea of what kind of tattoo you would like. Most people choose a design that reflects something about them, or even some important event that has happened in their life. That could be something like the birth of their child, their partners name, or even - believe it or not - a sporting link such as a team they follow, the possibilities are infinite . Crucially, you should choose a design that reflects something about you - and hopefully something that will still be important to you over the years.
Step 2 - Find A Design That's You
Every artist has, at some time sought inspiration to create that masterpiece. If you are not an artist then its really vital that you research your design in depth. A sensible place to start looking for a design is to look at existing tattoo designs. There are a huge number of good quality tattoo designs available on the internet for example. The only real issue with this is that most free tattoo designs are a bit dated and definitely not the unique design you are looking for.The best option, friends, is to subscribe to a paid tattoo design service.
Step 3 - Find an Artist
After you have chosen your design, its time to find a good tattoo artist. Most tattoo parlours are willing to do your own artwork. You could, of course, just trawl the local directories or visit some local parlours but that can be a bit hit and miss. The best tattoo websites all have active forums where you can ask for advice as well as tattoo parlor reviews and locators - that can save you a pile of time.
Step 4 - Test Your Tattoos
I would always recommend, once you have managed to design a tattoo, that you test it using a temporary tattoo. Again, the best tattoo website enable you to upload your design and they send you a temporary tattoo for this purpose. Once again, the best tattoo design websites allow you to upload your own designs and try them out.
Step 5 - Go For It
Now that the groundwork has been done, you've managed to design a tattoo, you've chosen an artist who you trust and you've even tested it, its time to take the plunge. You will now be the proud owner of a beautiful new individual design that, thanks to all of your hard work, you will be enjoy for many years to come.