Star Tattoos Aren't As Easy As They Look
When you plan to have a tattoo, you usually fall into one of two camps: Those who know exactly what they're going to get and those who have no idea and just plan on getting whatever they see sampled on the tattoo parlor wall, choosing whichever tattoo catches their eye. However, no matter how you choose your tattoo, you want it to come out perfectly. Tattoos are permanent, and nobody wants to have to regret their tattoo after they got it. That's why something should be said about star tattoos. Star tattoos make for great tattoos. If done correctly, they can make any tattoo stand out as a counterpart or they can make great tattoos all by themselves. Star tattoos have long been included in tattoos ever since Navy men got nautical star tattoos printed on their forearms. However, star tattoos aren't as easy as they look.
Straight Lines
A star tattoo contains several straight lines that must be drawn perfectly if the star is going to actually look like a star. That's the problem with people wanting stars on their bodies. They rarely come out the way the person intended. Even if it's drawn perfectly on the wall, or it's drawn perfectly on the drawing you hand the artist, unless the artist is good at drawing the shapes that comprise stars, the tattoo is likely to come out a little crooked.
Check Your Artist
If you want your star tattoo to come out great, you want to make sure your artist can draw one. You can do this by having him or her draw an actual star right in front of you. Is the star symmetrical? Does it actually look like a star? Are the lines straight? These are things you want to check, no matter how annoyed the artist seems at your request. However, just because an artist can draw a star on a piece of paper doesn't mean he or she can do the same on an actual body. So ask to see pictures of star tattoos that the artist has done in the past. Most tattoo artists have photo albums of their previous work. Ask to see these photos of stars to see how the artist tattoos on skin.
Whether you're getting a star tattoo, or anything else for that matter, make sure you are completely trusting in your artist, as well as completely satisfied with your choice of tattoo. If done correctly, a tattoo can be a beautiful work of art and a great addition to a person's skin. If done incorrectly, however, it can become a hindrance, and a source of serious regret.
