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January 14, 2025 77
Was the Horograph the First Clockwork Tattoo Machine?
Could a Victorian stencil-making tool have inspired the modern tattoo machine? The Horograph, designed by Newton Wilson & Co. 144 High Holborn,...
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January 02, 2025 89
The Life, Legacy, and Mysteries of Prince Giolo: The Painted Prince of Southeast Asia
The story of Prince Giolo (Jeoly) intertwines intrigue, tragedy, and exploitation, serving as a vivid reflection...
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December 18, 2024 65
Redditch Needles: The Hidden Backbone of Tattoo History
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine stepping into the shadowy world of the late 1800s. The hum of early electric tattoo machines vibrates...
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December 17, 2024 62
A Golden Age of Tattoo Transfers
By the early 1900s, a wave of British tattoo artists had embraced the electric tattooing revolution with fervor. The commercial benefits were undeniable: quicker tattooing...
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December 16, 2024 62
A Sign of Respect: The Importance of Calling It a Tattoo Machine
Calling a tattoo machine a "gun" may seem like a minor detail, but it carries deeper implications and can be disrespectful to professional...
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November 25, 2024 165
You Want to Know the True Story Behind Bug Pin Tattoo Needles?
You might think you know, but the real origin is surprising. Bug pin tattoo needles, essential for fine-line work, actually started...
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February 06, 2023 1005
The secret aroma of the tattoo studio
Uncovering the Mystery Behind the Strange Aroma in Tattoo Studios of the 1970sIt was 1972 when I encountered...
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