" Variety is spice of life "
" WRITING POMES" -
" MUSIC " -
" READING " -
" ADVENTURE " - " PAINTING " - " TATOO "
Its indeed true that "Variety is spice of life" or we can also say that "change is constant". Our hobbies and interests gives us
added knowledge other than our field but also relaxation from the routine work. It helps in increasing our efficiency as well as productivity.
My interests and hobbies are not only varied but also many times weird. I like to listen rock music and at the same time I like classical music too.
I would keep this section very informative, so that I can share all my knowledge to those people having similar kinds of interests. Even I would like to
put some abstract articles based on my experiences or over some abstract issues. Information provided will be concise as most of the people
are lazy and don't like to read big articles and the same thing works for me too[;)].
| 15.05.2006 | Photos | Print |
" Tattoo "
What is a Tattoo?
A tattoo is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin; in technical terms, tattooing is dermal pigmentation. Tattoos may be made on human or animal skin. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification. It is commonly believed that the original root word of 'tattoo' comes from the Samoan or the Tahitian, word tatau, meaning to mark or strike twice. The first syllable "ta", meaning "hand", is repeated twice as an onomatopoeic reference to the repetitive nature of the action, and the final syllable "U" translates to "color". The instrument used to pierce the skin in Polynesian tattooing is called a hahau, the syllable "ha" meaning to "strike or pierce". Tatooing has beeen Eurasian practice since Neolithic times.
Purpose of Tattoo!!
Tattoos can be marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts. Today tatoos are fashion statement or may be a religious or magical reason for individual branding. A distinct tatoo adds a brand to ones status and thus tatoo of favourite band or team or some unknown script are famous nowadays.
Procedure of Tattooing!!
Some tribal cultures traditionally created tattoos by cutting designs into the skin and rubbing the resulting wound with ink, ashes or other agents. Some cultures create tattooed marks by hand-tapping the ink into the skin using sharpened sticks or animal bones or, in modern times, needles.
The most common method of tattooing in modern times is the electric tattoo machine, which inserts ink into the skin via a group of needles that are soldered onto a bar, which is attached to an oscillating unit. The unit rapidly and repeatedly drives the needles in and out of the skin, usually 80 to 150 times a second.A wide range of dyes and pigments can be used in tattoos, from inorganic materials like titanium dioxide and iron oxides to carbon black, azo dyes, and acridine,quinoline, phthalocyanine and napthol derivates, dyes made from ash, and other mixtures.
Hygiene, precautions and risks during Tattooing!!
Proper hygiene requires a body modification artist to wash his or her hands before starting to prepare a client for the stencil, between clients, and at any other time where cross contamination can occur. The use of single use disposable gloves is also mandatory. Before the tattooing begins the client is asked to approve the position of the applied stencil. After approval is given the artist will open new, sterile needle packages in front of the client, and always use new, sterile or sterile disposable instruments and supplies, and fresh ink for each session (loaded into disposable ink caps which are discarded after each client). Also, all areas which may be touched with contaminated gloves will be wrapped in clear plastic to prevent cross-contamination. Equipment that cannot be autoclaved (such as countertops, machines, and furniture) will be wiped with an approved disinfectant.
Because it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing may carry health risks, including infection and allergic reactions. Modern western tattooers reduce such risks by following universal precautions, working with single-use items, and sterilizing their equipment after each use. Infections that could be transmitted via the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment include surface infections of the skin, herpes simplex virus, tetanus, staph, fungal infections, some forms of hepatitis, and HIV. Tetanus risk is prevented by having an up-to-date tetanus booster prior to being tattooed.
Allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are uncommon except for certain brands of red and green. People who are sensitive or allergic to certain metals may react to pigments in the skin with swelling and/or itching, and/or oozing of clear fluid called sebum.
Temporary Tattoo
Temporary tattoos are not true tattoos, rather, they are a type of body sticker, similar to a decal. They are generally applied to the skin using water to temporarily transfer the design to the surface of the skin. Temporary tattoos are waterproof, but can be removed with oil-based creams, and are intended to last only a few days. Airbrush tattoos are another popular form of temporary tattoos. This process involves using a stencil design and spraying paint through the stencil onto the skin. This form of tattoo lasts approximately a week and is said to be the more realistic type available today.
Classification of Tattoo
››› Celtic: Known for its complex and beautiful knot-works (intricate weavings of a single line), the common themes include mythological characters, people, knots and scrolls.
››› Traditional: Also referred to as `sailor' style, it was popular in the 1940s and 1950s and uses few details. Typical ones would be flowers, mermaids, birds etc.
››› Oriental: The traditional Japanese tattoos cover a very large area on the body and should be carefully planned and custom-made.
››› Black and Grey: Also referred to as `Joint Style' or `Jailhouse', it uses only shades of black and grey, creating an effect similar to a black and white photograph.
››› Gangster/Biker Prison: Gangsters use these as `membership badges'.
››› Tribal: The designs are traditional and often black in colour, abstract and with bold silhouettes.
How much Tattoo cost to you?
Tatoo is indeed a costly affair. The cost of tatto varies with the size and colors used in it. In a proper hygienic parlour it might cost you from Rs.1000 to Rs. 96,000. And if are interested in catching up infection then one can go to low end parlours.
Places in Mumbai where you can have Tattoo
››› Funky Monkey,
Union Park,
Bandra
››› Hardcore Body Studio,
56, Rassaz Mall,
Opp. Asmita Singapore Plaza,
M ira Road (E) Mumbai
Tel No : 022 - 65786461
Cell No.: 9967000555 / 9819865130
www.hardcorebodystudio.com
››› Als tattoo and body piercing studio
5 Natraj Shc,
68 Hill RD,
Opp ST Peters Church,
Bandra (W) Mumbai-400050
››› Fanatics
Shop NO 8 Silver Oak,
Vasant Garden B R RD,
Opp Willows Tower,
Mulund WMumbai-400080
For more places go to justdial.com and just enter tattoo in the porduct or services section to get address of many tattoo parlours in town
| 18.04.2007 |
" Adventure Sports "
adventure is here
adventure is unique
adventure is roaring
adventure is the trip
adventure is growing
adventure is changing
adventure is essential
adventure is out there
adventure is adventure
adventure is a lot of fun
adventure is a way of life
adventure is in your blood
adventure is your heritage
adventure is just beginning
adventure is waiting for you
adventure is something wild
adventure is where you find it
adventure is about to grow up
adventure is what you make it
adventure is there life up there?
adventure is no day at the beach
adventure is a step along the way
adventure is that you do not need money
adventure is the responsible acceptance of risk
adventure is in a unique position to promote well being
This is all what googlism defines adventure as. But what is basically adventure? If we take the literary meaning of adventure it means a very exciting or unsually experience, which is bold or risky or realted with unknown outcomes. Living is the greatest adventure and life is a great adventure story. Generally we walk the way the life shows us, but adventure is when we show life the way we want to walk. Adventure is all about following your passions and full-filling the impossible dreams. The person who follows this is known as adventurer.
Sports like mountaineering, rock climbing, river rafting, sky diving, trekking, snow climbing etc, involves risk in it and hence they are termed as "Adventure Sports". Only a person passionate about these sports can take part in such activities. A person practicing them is always high on adrealine, with his blood ozzing with thrill and enthusiasm. These sports are not just sports, its an addiction or we can say its one kind of mania.
In the following articles one can find some interesting things about adventure sports. All this articles are from my brother's site. You will certainly find this articles helpful.
Wildlife sancturey and national parks
| 07.06.2007 |
" Learning to play Guitar "
Many people are interested in playing guitar. Some have started learning it while some wants to learn it in near future. Still most of them cann't answer this simple question, "what is guitar". If you listen to their answers they are funny and weird. Their answer is "Guitar is a musical instrument which makes sweet sound(every musical instrument does that). Guitar has strings which when hit makes sound (there are many stringed instruments).Guitar is most famous instrument because in any flim one can see it in hands of hero or heroine." Guitar is widely used instrument because by using guitar one can play base, melodies and rythm at the same time. Keyboard has also similar properties but there is more flexibility in guitar as compared to keyboard. So before starting playing guitar you must know something about the guitar, its hitory, its types, different parts of guitar and so on. The following link can give you details about all this. Here most of the guitar details are not written by, but I have searched over the internet about all articles, videos and other sections so as to present everything in easiest way.
When you start playing guitar the first thing you learn is how to hold the guitar. This is essential for the beginners. If you hold in most appropriate way, the less difficulty one will have to learn other things. As your learning progresses, holding doesn't matter much as at that time one will be comfortable in playing guitar in any damn position.The following article and video can give you a rough idea about holding guitar. If you are not able to understand the article just go through the video.