Machine-free tattooing 101 with Boff Konkerz
Hand-poked or machine-free tattooing is an ancient practice, which can be used to create incredibly intricate and delicate designs on the skin. The process is much more serene and peaceful than getting tattooed by a noisy, buzzing machine, and for some people, it can be a more spiritual experience. Boff Konkerz is a nomadic tattoo … Read more
Worst Retirement Ever: Rat’s Tattooing Again!
It seems like yesterday that our pal Rat said that he was leaving his shop at Real Art and hanging up his machines for an early retirement. Since then, he’s done a hell of a lot of paintings and guest spots, but there were no signs of another permanent spot anywhere. Then, in what was … Read more
The New Painted Lady: Open for Business!
There is a new Painted Lady tattoo studio these days. There are now two Painted Lady studios, so to avoid confusion I’ll leave this to Dawnii Fantana’s own words: Painted Lady has a new shop – Painted Lady Tattoo Studio! Located at 6 West Heath Rd, just around the corner from our Parlour here in … Read more
A Surprise for Clare!
As I’m in such a hurry, I’m afraid I’m gonna have to leave the good stuff until tomorrow. Until then though, Clare Goldilox told me today she wants to be on Tattoosday UK, so here is one of my favourite pieces by her- beautiful! Most of Clare’s work is hand poked from the wonderful Painted … Read more
You need: Little Miss Delicious goodies
Little Miss Delicious is a site we’ve linked to for a few weeks here on Tattoosday UK, so when Maxine, who makes these lovely trinkets reminded me she’ll be at Tattoo Jam this weekend, I couldn’t help but cheer you all up with it! I know fine well from the many late nights … Read more
