There is a vast range of fonts to choose from. Most tattoo shops and artists will be able to help you choose the best font for your script tattoo, or customers can bring in a printed version of the tattoo from which a stencil can be made.

Handwritten designs by yourself, a child or parent for example, are an excellent way to really personalize a script tattoo.

The placement of a script tattoo will have an impact on how large the lettering can be, so it’s important to consider the amount of space into which the design will be placed. When choosing a small space like a wrist or ankle, it is better to choose a simple font as too many curls or flourishes can make the words unreadable.

A font that is too small will also not hold up in years to come, as the skin changes and the letters merge and become a blur.

Choosing the design, size and placement of your script tattoo are all part of the expressive process, especially for those who feel their word or phrase can best be expressed through the use of body art.

Portrait tattoos are very personal pieces of art, so you need to be 100% confident of the tattoo artist who is going to be doing your tattoo. Portrait tattoos require a certain amount of skill that not every tattoo artist has. You want to be sure that the completed tattoo is realistic and looks like the person/animal it’s meant to resemble.              

Most seasoned tattoo artists will have a portfolio displaying samples of work they have done. The best portfolios will have a picture of the finished tattoo alongside a copy of the original photograph. A clear picture with high resolution so the smaller details can be seen and one that is of an appropriate size is the best way to ensure that the tattoo will be created to the best of the ability of the portrait artist.  

You will want to find the best picture you can that’s at least 3″ x 3″ but no smaller. Remember that the bigger you want your tattoo, the bigger the picture should be.

Having chosen the perfect picture and artist, you are on your way to creating a lasting and meaningful work of art.

Nowadays tattoos are becoming more and more popular and less taboo. People are getting tattoos at a growing rate but there are still some risk factors that we should be aware of.

Prevention is better than cure, so choosing the proper tattoo studio in Cape Town and tattoo artist in Cape Town should be of the utmost importance. Make sure the studio is clean and the equipment is sterile and the artist is qualified.

The tattoo machine that the artist uses has needles that puncture the outer skin and deposit ink. With each puncture, your skin gets inflicted with a wound, and as it is with any kind of wound, the tattoo punctures are susceptible to infection.

Usually, the skin around a newly done tattoo will be red with some swelling, which is absolutely normal, until at least 24 hours. If the swelling has not subsided after one day and the pain has begun to get worse, then it could be the onset of an infection, and you must get advice from your doctor.

Sometimes, in certain cases the infection is deep-rooted in the skin, and superficial symptoms are not recognizable until after a few days of getting the tattoo. The signs of an infection can vary but here are a few:

Greenish/yellowish discharge from the tattoo can indicate pus formation and deep-seated infection.
Another sign of infection in the tattoo can be a temperature. Even slight fever after getting a tattoo must not be taken lightly.

Initially, the tattoo and the area surrounding it can become red and slightly inflamed due to puncture in the skin. However, if the redness has increased with a tingling sensation and the site of the tattoo is itchy, then you have definitely contracted an infection.
If the tattoo feels hot and you experience radiating pain or a foul odor is emanating from the tattoo is an indication that the infection has worsened.

Any of these symptoms will require urgent medical attention.

Remember, you are getting a tattoo that represents something that is important to you. It will become part of your body so take proper care and cherish the experience.

The origin of tribal tattoos dates back thousands of years, in fact the first tattooed man was found frozen in ice and dates back to 5000 BC.

Tattoo began as a tribal practice. The tradition marked a person as a member of a certain tribe, often as an initiation into adulthood, marriage or to represent a new social status. The tattoos sometimes even had medicinal or mysterious meanings behind them.

Modern day tribal tattoos are based on the designs of many of these tribes such as, Aztec, Samoan, Polynesian, Indian, Hawaiian, Egyptian, Mayan and Maori.  All with their own unique style.

When you search for tribal tattoo pictures you will see that they have evolved into many different styles, some tribal tattoos now include colours, or even images such as flowers, animals or butterflies. Neo-traditional tribal tattoos are becoming more popular as they fuse the old style with more modern tribal designs.

Tribal tattoos make up at least one third of all tattoo designs worn be individuals. What they symbolise varies according to the origin of the design and of course by the person who chooses the design.

So no matter what type of tribal design you desire there are an endless number of styles and designs to suit you.

So it goes without saying that choosing the right tattoo artist is just as important, after all, you want to get a tattoo you can be proud of – its going to be there for life!

So where do you start when looking for the best tattoo artists in Cape Town?

Most reputable tattoo studios in Cape Town now have portfolios online, so checking out some tattoo websites or Facebook is a good place to start.

Visit several tattoo shops of your choice and have a look at the artist’s portfolios.

Ask the artists questions and see if they are friendly and willing to help. Find out what kind of custom design they specialize in. Most shops will have artists that specialize in different styles.

Talk to your tattooed friends or relatives and find out who worked on each of their tattoos and where they had them done. If they had a good experience, they will probably recommend the artist.

Another way is to walk up to someone whose tattoo you like, and ask him/her who their tattoo artist is.

Lastly, and this may be the most important part when choosing tattoo artists in Cape Town. You must be sure of the level of hygiene the shop maintains. If the artist uses dirty needles, ink or equipment you could end up with an infection or even a disease like Hepatitis or even HIV.

With all these points kept into consideration, you should be well on your way to choosing from the best tattoo artists in Cape Town and a rewarding tattoo experience.

Contact Fine Lines Tattoo Studio in Cape Town for the best Tattoo artists in Cape Town

That being said, as with any product the cost of a tattoo varies from tattoo artist to tattoo artist. Popular or well-known tattoo artists in Cape Town will always charge more; you are paying for quality after all.

Prices are set according to how long it will take the tattoo artist to complete the tattoo and how much work is involved.

The work of professional tattoo artists will last a lifetime, so why price shop?

So why wouldn’t you want to look for cheap tattoos in Cape Town?

Considering a tattoo is a lifetime commitment, wouldn’t you want the best quality money could buy? When asking yourself how much you want to spend on your tattoos, your answer should be; as much as it takes.

The idea of going somewhere because they charge less should make you question why they are cheaper.

Shops offering cheap tattoos often have inexperienced artists who are just out to make a quick buck. Not only could you end up with a terrible tattoo that you will be stuck with for the rest of your life, but you could also walk away having had a terrible experience with an infection or something worse. There are a myriad of incurable blood born pathogens that can be picked up in unhygienic tattoo studios in Cape Town.

Here at Fine Lines Tattoo Studio in Cape Town we don’t provide cheap tattoos, we do however offer cost effective, quality tattoos. We guarantee your tattoo experience with us will be a safe and memorable one.

Feel free to contact us for more information.