Whether you're decorated with tattoos or planning your first one,
online tools and resources can help you design something you'll love.
Even if you're not an artist, Web applications and image libraries can
help you craft the perfect graphic. When you can't design one yourself,
some sites pair you with an artist who can help. If you still can't
visualize -- or commit -- to permanent body art, consider a custom
temporary tattoo of your design to try before you buy.
Lettering Resources Names, religious verses, song lyrics and poetry
help people create some meaningful tattoos. If you hope to incorporate
lettering into your design, you'll need to find the right font. You can
search font directories like FontSpace and Fonts.com
for "tattoo" to download and install fonts on your computer. You can
then use the fonts in your favorite word-processing application to
create your tattoos. However, not all fonts that display in search
results will be suitable for tattoos, and you may want to consult a
tattoo artist before making your final selection.
Other Web applications allow you to enter your tattoo text and then sample it in various fonts, colors and sizes. Tattoo Lettering
offers about 35 fonts and several colors from which to choose. Once you
find a lettering that you like, you can either print or download it to
take to your tattoo artist, or download the font to work within your
favorite word-processing application. The Tatuaze Tattoo Lettering Designer
offers a few additional sizing options, multiple lines and different
fonts. However, this site only allows for right-click image saving to
your computer
Do-It-Yourself Design
When you want a graphical tattoo, but aren't quite sure of the exact graphics, other online resources can help. Tattoo Planner , for example, not only offers design tips
and fonts, but includes a library of images. The site also provides
access to custom design services. If you choose this service, you can
submit a picture of yourself and the artists who run the site will show
you how your one-of-a-kind design looks on your body. You can also
browse online galleries, such as Free Tattoo Designs , Tattoodles , Tattoos By Design and Flash and Furious . Find elements you like, and then use free image editing tools, such as Pixlr , to piece them together.
Partner With Artists
Not everyone will be able to make the picture in their head
materialize on the screen regardless of available pictures and tools.
Those people can search for an artist on websites such as Create My Tattoo and TattooDesign.com
. Create My Tattoo has a database of thousands of artist profiles and
portfolios you can browse. You can also describe your tattoo to create a
contest wherein artists submit their designs in hopes of securing your
business. Either way, you'll get at least 10 designs from which to
choose. You select one and take it to your favorite tattoo shop. You can
also submit a description of the picture in your head to
TattooDesigns.com to receive a custom sketch from a professional artist.
If you like the sketch, the artist works with you to perfect your
one-of-kind tattoo.
Think Before You Ink
Still
having trouble committing to your design or placement? Try a temporary
tattoo. You can submit your image to websites like StickerYou and Tattoo Fun
and order custom temporary tattoos. They go on with water and can give
you a few days to decide whether you really want the tattoo. Try it out
in different placements, sizes and colors. StickerYou allows for orders
by the sheet, but Tattoo Fun requires purchase of a multi-sheet package
of the same design, which works if you want to try the tattoo in
different placements. Try before you buy to ensure you are totally
satisfied with your tattoo.
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