Tattoos are essentially a labor of love: the process isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but if you do choose to take a walk in the park afterward, you’re probably going to get some compliments on your fresh ink. While most of us choose...
1. The first electric tattoo machine was based off an invention by Thomas Edison. Artists had often experimented with different machines, but Samuel F. O’Reilly patented the first electric tattoo machine in 1891 after garnering inspiration from Edison’s autographic printing pen. The electric pen was...
If there’s one thing I know in life, it’s that we don’t deserve our pets. They’re cute, they’re always happy to see us, and they love our scent enough to chew on our clothes and bury themselves in our sheets. They love us unconditionally simply...
When you have strict parents, there’s no good time to break the news that you got a tattoo without telling them. Even when you're a grown ass adult, who can serve in the military and vote for the president, your parents can still make you...
We here at Platinum Ink believe that tattoos are an expression of your experiences, your values, and your dreams. The skin you wear is your own to don whatever you want, from intimate reminders to sentimental designs. Body modification isn’t wrong—it’s a beautiful way to...
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” –Jack London I like to refer to this quote when I see cringe-worthy tattoos on the internet, to remind myself that some people still understand what I believe are...
The connection you have with your dog is really an amazing thing. It transcends that of a regular friendship, because you two are mutually dependent: your dog relies on you to feed and care for it, while you require a constant stream of affection so...
There are lots of stigmas when it comes to tattoos. If you ask your grandparents, they might tell you that men with tattoos are deadbeats who worship Satan and do hard drugs. If you ask a twenty-something single woman, however, she’ll most likely tell you...
Nobody, ever, in the history of time, has stated that getting a tattoo is 100% painless. We aren’t making that claim either. Whether you’re getting a large elaborate design or treading lightly with a minimalist sketch, it’s going to take some time and a bit...
In this world, there are countless career paths to choose from. You can be a firefighter, or an accountant, or the girl who makes sex noises to appear in the background of rap songs. All you have to do is find your niche and go...