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Tony Malo: Tattooist, Musician, and Artist
Tony Malo, also known as Toni Malo, was a man driven by creativity and passion. His wide-ranging interests took him from tattooing...
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January 22, 2025 70
Tattoo Removal Methods Used by Tattooists in the Late 1800s and Early 20th Century
Tattoos have been part of human history for thousands of years, used for personal expression, spiritual meaning,...
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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 132
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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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 69
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 73
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 172
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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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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From Vintage Stencils to Thermal Transfers
100 Years of tattoo transfer paper making.
Edwardian tattoo supply companies,...
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Needles for tattooing formed from bone, bronze and iron have been used through the ages. This changed with...
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Photo Circa early 1960's
Terry Wrigley
Tattoo artist, magazine editor, writer and President of the National Tattoo Club Terry Wrigley...