Great Ideas for Tattoo Quotes and Word Tattoos
One of the hottest trends with tattoos these days are tattoo quotes or word tattoos, as they are also called..
That is where the tattoo is made up of letters and words instead of a picture or sometimes combined with a picture.
For years tattoos were mostly art work, but today tattoo sayings, words, quotes seem to be what everyone is looking for.
If you are looking for tattoo quote ideas or short phrases that make great tattoos you will find help here.
You will also learn some important tips that you must keep in mind if you are going to have tattoo letters and tattoo words put on your body.
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What to Consider Before Getting A Tattoo Quote
Many people feel that tattoos with words more accurately express the message they want to convey. Perhaps that is why word tattoos are so popular today.
But before getting a tattoo of letters there are some very important things you must consider.
As you get older your body and skin will age. This will cause your skin to sag, wrinkle and stretch. The tattoo on those areas of your body wil experience the same changes and it will be reflected in the way it looks.
So, it is critical you think ahead before getting a tattoo with letters instead of a picture, especially if you want the phrase to still be readable as you get older. For example, if the print is to small or too close together, in later years it could turn into a blob of ink that is hard to make out.
Keep in mind that tattoos with letters are best placed on parts of the body that will experience the least change over the years like ankles or wrists.
Most important--Have the work done by a tattoo artist that specializes in tattoo lettering. Doing lettering is much different than doing art work. You want someone that has lots of experience in this area.
Tattoo Quotes for Best Friends
Here are 5 Very popular Tattoo Quotes for Best Friends:
Friendship is one mind in two bodies
Together, forever, never apart. Maybe in distance, but never in heart
Friends are the sunshine of life
A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
Tattoo Quotes for Lovers
Here are the Top 5 Tattoo Quotes for Lovers
Dreams only last one night, but love can last forever
My heart is ever at your service
True love begins when nothing is looked for in return
In love, one and one are one
Some love lasts a lifetime. True love lasts forever
Top Italian Word Tattoos
Italian Word Tattoos Are Very Popular-Here are the Top 5
l'amore è un viaggio, non una meta - Love is a journey not a destination
Ti amo con tutta l'anima - I love you with all my heart
l'amore bella - beautiful love
la vita è bellissima - beautiful life
La famiglia sempre - Family forever
Life Tattoo Quotes
Here Are the Top 5 Life Tattoo Quotes
This is the real me
Each day is a new life. Seize it Live it
Turn your wounds into wisdom
I am the captain of my soul
Let your joy scream against the pain
Tattoo Quotes to Consider From Favorite Movies
You may want to consider a phrase from a popular movie for your tattoo quote. Here are some favorite lines from movies that would make great word tattoos.
As you look these over, have some fun. See if you can guess which movies these are from. The answers are located below.
1. "When you give up your dreams, you die."
2. "Aaaaawl-right-y-then."
3. "If you build it, he will come."
4. "I know you are, but what am I?"
5. "You had me at hello."
6. "May the Force be with you."
7. "Go ahead, make my day."
8. "Love means never having to say you're sorry."
9. "Hasta la vista, baby."
10. "I feel the need for speed."
11. " Greed is good."
Tattoo Quotes Book on Amazon Kindle
If you have Amazon's Kindle you can get this cool book all about Tattoo Quotes. It can also be downloaded to your Iphone or droid using the free Kindle app.
This Ebook has similar information as here on this lens, but it goes into MUCH MORE detail and has lots and lots more tattoo sayings to choose from.
Having this resource so that you can take all these tattoo quotes with you to your tattoo artist can be a big help.
Inspirational Tattoo Quotes
Keeping in mind that a tattoo quote is often best said with as few words as possible, consider these short phrases if you are looking for inspiritational or motivational sayings to carry with you forever.
Failure is success if we learn from it
Dare to be remarkable
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Follow your own star
Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often
Anything Is Possible
What's done is done
It's never too late
He is richest who is content with the least
Happiness Is A Choice
Never stop dreaming
Don't dream it, be it
12 Tattoo Quotes That Will Make You Think --Plus One More
If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine
Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle
Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen carefully
Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall
Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll
When your heart speaks, take good notes
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give
The only disability in life is a bad attitude
Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future
Dreams are free, so free your dreams
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you
Tattoo Lettering
What Type of Tattoo Lettering Will You Choose?
If you are having a tattoo quote or a tattoo of words put on your body you will need to select a particular tattoo lettering style.
The tattoo lettering you choose will reflect a certain font and writing style.
When selecting the lettering look for your tattoo, keep in mind this will also add something unique and personal to the words. From one person to the next having different lettering can make even the same tattoo quote take on different meanings.
Two of the more popular trends today feature tattoos with Chinese lettering or characters and Old English lettering.
It is important to remember that if choosing a letter style that is in a language foreign to you, make absolute sure to understand what the letters and characters mean. Sometimes a translation from one language to another will take on different meanings. Or worse, you can be told the characters or letters mean one thing and that is not accurate.
Tattoo Quotes for Adversity
These Tattoo Quotes Are Great for Making it Through Times of Trouble
Pain is inevitable-suffering is optional
Adversity is the path to truth
Things are not always what they seem
A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn
A path with no obstacles probably does not lead anywhere
Adversity is the first path to truth
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile
Interactive Tattoo Quote Fun
Give This a Try for a Litle Tatto Fun!
Here is something fun. You can type in the tattoo quote you are considering and see how it might look as a lower back tattoo.
Hint: It works best if you choose a short phrase.
How to Find a Good Tattoo Artist for Tattoo Quotes
Doing Tattoo lettering and tattoo quotes is very different than tattoo art. For that reason you want to make sure you use a tattoo professional that has lots of experience in this area.
So how do you find the Best Tattoo artist for lettering in your area? Talk to and ask other tattoo enthusiasts like yourself. Word of mouth testimonials are always the best.
Another great idea is to talk to people online that are all members of respected tattoo forums. These people are always happy to share their experiences. Especially if you are new to an area you are sure to find people on a tattoo forum that are familiar with just about all locations and can be a big help.
Tattoo Pain
How Much Will it Hurt to Get My Tattoo Quote?
If you are overly concerned about the pain associated with getting your tattoo quote, then you probably shouldn't get the tattoo done. It is going to hurt. There is no way around that.
However there are some things you can do to minimize the pain.
One of the easiest things you can do to lessen the pain is to have the tattoo done on an area of the body where the pain will be least severe.
The wrist, upper arm, upper leg, and shoulder area, for most people, are areas where there will be the least amount of pain. Areas you should avoid, where there will be more pain are places where the skin is close to the bone like the foot, knee, sides of the torso, sternum as examples. The stomach and upper chest area can be somewhat painful as well.
Another thing you can do to make the pain less is to have a smaller tattoo. The smaller the letters and the fewer the words are the way to go. That way the tattoo artist will be working on you for a shorter time that if you have a whole paragraph crafted on your body.
There are creams that will numb the area and these are good for lessening the pain. Best to ask your tattoo professional about which he or she recommends. You don't want to be putting anything on your skin that might affect the quality if their work.
Want Even More Tattoo Quotes Ideas ?
You will find Lots and Lots of great SHORT phrases perfect for tattoos here.
Tattoo Quote Aftercare
Here is How to Properly Take Care of Your New Tattoo Quote
Once you have your new tattoo quote done you want it to stay nice for years-after all it is going to be with you forever. It will be important to properly take care of your new tattoo especially in the first few weeks.
1. Don't submerge your new tattoo in water for the first few weeks. That means no swimming, soaking in a bath tub or lounging in a spa. You can take a shower. Just wash it gently with water and a little soap and pat dry quickly.
2. Apply a thin coat of moisturizer after washing. Use a moisture recommended by your tattoo artist.
3. Keep your tattoo moist with an approved lotion or moisturizer for the first week.
4. Try to minimize exposure to the sun for the first three weeks. Once the tattoo is healed be sure to put a sun block on it to preserve the look.
5. If during the healing process it scabs, try not to pick it. Let the scab come off naturally.
6. If a scab forms during the healing process do not pick at it-let it heal and come off naturally. As well, try to resist itching it. Keeping it moisturized will minimize the itching.
Answers to Tattoo Quotes From Favorite Movies
Were you able to guess the movies these phrases from favorite movies came from?
They would make great tattoo quotes. I'm sure you can think if more.
Here are the answers--
1. Flashdance
2. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
3. Field of Dreams
4. Peewee Herman's Great Adventure
5. Jerry McGuire
6. Star Wars
7. Dirty Harry
8. Love Story
9. Terminator
10. Top Gun
11. Wallstreet
CAUTION--WARNING !!!! Drinking and Tattoos Do NOT Mix
4 Reasons Why You Should You NEVER Get a Word Tattoo After Drinking (Alcohol)?
It may seem like a good idea at first, but you should never get a word tattoo done while under the influence of alcohol or anything similar.
Some people believe that drinking and getting a tattoo mix well. They think it might help minimize the pain or relieve the anxieties that are part of the tattoo process. But having a tattoo done after you have been drinking is a very bad idea. Here are 4 reasons why
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First-A tattoo is something that is very permanent, you will have it the rest of your life. It is important to make sure you are of clear mind when you have it done. You do not want any regrets.
Second-If you are intoxicated, you may have a hard time sitting still and that leaves a lot of room for the tattoo artist making a mistake. Especially getting a word tattoo done-- it takes careful, precise work. The last thing you want is for a mistake to be made in permanent ink that will be on your body forever and can't be changed.
Third-Depending on how much alcohol you have in your system, this will thin the blood. That could cause excessive bleeding and result in healing problems. If there are healing problems the tattoo may not have the desired look or worse it could get infected.
Fourth--Many tattoo artists will not apply tattoos if they know you have been drinking. That alone should tell you not to go there. So you could end up going to the tattoo parlor and be refused service. It will end up being a total waste of time and embarrassing.
So when is the best time to have a drink?? After you have had the tattoo quote done is the best time to have a drink. Then it will be time to celebrate!
How to Make Sure That New Word Tattoo Doesn't Keep You From Getting a Job
Tattoo Cover Up Ideas
Tattoos are becoming more and more accepted today. However, if that tattoo is in the wrong place on your body or too prominent it may still be frowned upon in the work place.
Here is how to make sure that new word tattoo doesn't get in the way at work, or keep you from getting a job.
First consider carefully where your tattoo quote will be located on your body. A popular location for this type of tattoo is on the neck and underside of the wrist. Think carefully if you want the tattoo in these locations. Those are areas that are hard to conceal with clothing. So make certain that having a tattoo in these areas won't be a problem.
Obviously the best way to hide a tattoo at work or during an interview is to cover it up with clothing. Keep that in mind when getting your tattoo. Sometimes it is better to have it placed where it can be easily covered by your clothes if needed.
Another option is to use a special tattoo cover up makeup. These are designed to cover tattoos and hold up well for several hours without smearing and wearing off too fast.
For tattoos on the arms there are skin and flesh colored sleeves that can be worn that provide temporary tattoo cover up.
Finally, if the tattoo is discrete, but visible, you may also want to consider the words that are used. Even though you want the words to mean something special to you, it is worth considering that you may not want to select words that might be viewed in an offensive way by the rest of the world.
Tattoos with words are very popular today, but as we suggest here keep in mind these considerations so you won't have problems at work or getting a job in the future.
Ambigram Tattoos
Take Your Word Tattoo to a New Level with an Ambigram
Ambigram tattoos are phrases, usually just a single word or two, that can be read both forward and upside down. The lettering is generally very ornate. Most tattoo anagrams are from four to nine letters long, but there is no limit to size.
An ambigram tattoo can either read the same when you turn it upside down or it can become a completely different word or words. It's very cool.
If it reads the same (right side up and upside down) it is called a symmetrical ambigram. If it reads something different when viewed upside down it is called an asymmetrical ambigram.
If you are considering having a word tattoo this is an idea you should really look at. They are creative and will make your new word tattoo even more personal.
Here are some popular word combinations that make great tattoo ambigrams:
Family/Forever
Dream/Believe
Forever/Always
Love/Pain
Hope/Faith
Angel Devil
Never/Forget
Courage/Strength
Regret/Nothing
Beautiful/ Disaster
Loyalty/Respect
What Doesn't Kill Me/Makes Me Stronger
Dream/Believe
Family/Friends
Addiction/Temptation