Looking for a popular tattoo design that would look great on you – but not sure what to choose? If you come from an Irish background then why not stay true to your heritage and choose one of the many Celtic designs. These particular tattoos are becoming ever more popular among people because of the deep symbolism that they have and also for their intricate and beautiful designs.

Choosing a Celtic design for your tattoo is becoming quite popular among people. The two most popular designs are the Celtic knot and the claddaugh. The claddaugh is a symbol for love and is usually found in the form of a ring. The design is a pair of hands holding a heart with a crown on top of it. When the heart if pointing towards your heart it means that you have opened your heart to love and someone has accepted it. This is great for a couple who are married and going strong.

The Celtic knot can be found in many different varieties – which means that there are many designs to choose from giving you more options. Each knot can symbolize something different. You can either choose a knot because you like the way that it is designed or you can research the different ones and choose one that best reflects you.

Keep in mind that both types of these tattoos can be very intricate. The Celtic knot can be left black and white – but the claddaugh looks better when you have filled it in with color. However, there are other Celtic designs that you can choose from that include creatures, religious, tribal, cross, and astrological designs.

Deciding on whether or not you want a tattoo is only the beginning of the decision making process. Now you have to decide how much you want to spend on one. Many of us don’t want to spend lots of money on a tattoo. So how much does a tattoo cost? That actually depends on quite a few things.

It is hard to determine exactly how much a tattoo will cost because it depends on many different things. Obviously you are going to be spending more money if you want a tattoo that will cover a large area of your body. However, when it comes to getting a smaller one that is easy and fast to get then you may be able to spend less then $100.

Another factor is the type of tattoo you want to get. When you go to a parlor the artist will usually have books full of designs to choose from. Usually these designs are cheaper then custom designs. It depends on how intricate the custom design is.

Color is another factor. Those who want to color in their tattoos will usually pay more then those who will keep it black and white.

But even with all of these factors it all really depends on the tattoo artist that you choose. Every artist is different and prides themselves on the work that they do. With that being said in in the end it is up to who you choose and we recommend that you choose the best no matter what the price.

Jack London once said “Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” I am sure there are lots of you out there ready to start your interesting past by getting a tattoo – but remember there are pros and cons to a tattoo. Here are some things you should go over before you do.

Before getting a tattoo take the time to talk to your tattoo artist. Before moving forward with your decision, prepare a list of questions. Here are a few ideas questions you should think about.

How long has the tattoo artist been in business? A tattoo artist that has been in business longer will probably have a better reputation and be more professional.

What qualifications does the tattoo artist have? Make sure that the tattoo artist has all the proper qualifications this will insure the work is does right. An individual’s training history and qualifications will tell you about what to expect. Read the rest of this entry »