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Thinking about possible getting a full sleeve tattoo or just wondering what the heck they are? Well, full, half and quarter tattoo sleeves are very hot items right now and many people are getting them. This doesn't mean you should just run out and get one because other people are but if you want to know more about full sleeve tattoos then this can help give you some of the basic information. Women don't hold back on this one either as there are more and more women today then ever before sporting full and half sleeve tattoos. So let's get started and down to the basic level to explain all of this. First of all you are probably wondering what the heck a sleeve tattoo is anyway. A sleeve tattoo is a any tattoo design that full covers an area of the arm. For example a full sleeve tattoo is like wearing a long sleeve shirt. It is a tattoo or group of tattoos that full cover the skin from the shoulder down to the wrist. A half sleeve covers the area from the shoulder down to the top of the forearm and a quarter sleeve covers the area of the upper arm. The two most common way that people end up getting sleeve tattoos are either by individual designs or as one large design. The individual design route usually works for people that have already gotten a few smaller tattoos on their arms and later they decide to connect them all together into one large design. The second way is to start out with a blank slate and completely do the design at one time. Individual Tattoos: One way to get a full sleeve or any size sleeve tattoo is to simple connect up a series of tattoos that one already has done. For example the person might have a beautiful lotus flower tattoo design on their should and some waves down on their forearm. These two separate tattoos can then be connected together with a unifying design. One Project Method: Another way in which people will go about getting a sleeve tattoo design is to design the whole tattoo at one time. This is not done by connecting up individual designs but instead starts with a blank slate and the design is unified and created at one time. This can make for a wonderful looking sleeve tattoo that is very unified and well put together. Tattoo Inspiration, Designs and Ideas: Choosing the perfect design for your sleeve tattoo can be a long and sometimes painful or frustrating process. It can be had to find a pre-made flash design that is exactly what you are looking for. It is therefore often better for people that want to get a sleeve tattoo to work with a competent tattoo artist and get a custom design done. Take your time with this process and don't try to rush it or be in a hurry to get the work finished. Once it is done you will have the design for the rest of your life and you want it to be something you are proud of and satisfied with. Therefore take your time and look at existing ideas, designs and photos. From every source you look at try and find the things you like and the things you don't like. This should help clarify the elements you want in the design. Then you can work with a professional and competent tattoo artist to come up with a custom full sleeve tattoo design. What Is Popular? Of course your tattoo design will be something that you live with for the rest of your life and you do not want to decide or choose a design just because it is popular. However below there are some ideas of common full sleeve tattoos. Look through and see if any spark an interest for you. Sleeve Tattoo Designs: Flames - Flames are a very popular item or design idea for people getting full sleeve tattoos. These designs work great and look awesome if they start down at the wrist and the flames go up towards the shoulder. One can then add in other tattoos as the flames spread upwards. Tribal Sleeve Tattoo - Tribal designs work well and really lend themselves to sleeve tattoos. They are often comprised of strong and bold black lines that will stand out very well on the arm and make a big bold statement. They are not overly delicate or too intricate and therefore will look better over time. You do not have to get stuck with the standard almost over done tribal tattoo either. There are tribal tattoo designs from many of the ancient cultures including Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan and Pacific Islander just to name a few. So be creative and find a patten that you really like. Celtic Knot work Sleeve - Another popular option is the Celtic knot work sleeve. These can come in a variety of designs and also are bold and make beautiful designs. Things like intertwined animals, illuminated letters, step patterns and spirals all make great tattoo sleeves. Floral Patterns - Floral patterns also make great sleeve tattoo designs. The vines, buds, and flowers can easily be intertwined up and throughout the arm. These are great for women and also very popular among men. Time, Cost and Commitment If you are thinking about getting a full sleeve tattoo then you should be prepared ahead of time. This is typically a big project that will cost a good deal of money and time. Prices and times will vary greatly depending on the design chosen for the tattoo and the shop. However a good guide is they take around 20 hours of work to get done and can cost between 1,000 to 2,000 dollars. The popularity of the shop and artist will change the price a good deal as will the amount of business they currently have. So shop around and don't be afraid to ask questions. Find a tattoo artist you are comfortable with. Once you know the amount of time, cost and commitment it will take on your part and you still really want to get a full sleeve tattoo then go for it. Spend some time planning the design carefully before getting started and make sure you choose a tattoo artist that you can communicate with and someone you feel listens to you.
By: Chris Smith
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