Body Image Tattooing Piercing

Far out it’s almost Christmas again ! Where does the time go?? As always we have our ever popular gift vouchers available for that special someone you know who likes their ink . Just a heads up that we close shop on Saturday December 23rd at 6:30 sharp for our Christmas / New Year break so that will be the last opportunity to get a gift voucher if you are after one as a gift . They are cash only so they are only available in store . 👌👌👌

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Dropping a hint

in 1891 – The electric tattooing machine was officially patented by a New York Irish-American tattoo artist, named Samuel O'Reilly.

O'Reilly's rambunctious, enigmatic life began in May 1854 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Both his parents were Irish immigrants, and he was the oldest of five children. At an early age, he – like so many other Waterbury residents of that era – began working in the brass industry (Waterbury is nicknamed “The Brass City”).

The electric tattooing machine was officially patented on 8 December 1891 by a New York tattoo artist named Samuel O'Reilly. But even O’Reilly would be the first to admit that his invention was really an adaptation of a machine invented by Thomas Edison—the Autographic Printing Pen. O’Reilly witnessed a demonstration of the electric pen, a sort of writing drill that Edison had built to allow documents to be etched into stencils and then copied. The electric pen was a failure. The tattooing machine was an unqualified, worldwide smash.

O’Reilly’s tattoo machine worked by using a hollow needle filled with permanent ink. An electric motor powered the needle in and out of the skin at a rate of up to 50 punctures per second. The tattoo needle inserted a small drop of ink below the surface of the skin each time. The original machine patent allowed for different sized needles deliver varying amounts of ink, a very design-focused consideration.

Before O’Reilly’s innovation, tattoos—the word comes from the Tahitian word “tatu” which means "to mark something"—were much harder to make. Tattoo artists worked by hand, perforating the skin perhaps three times a second as they installed their designs. O’Reilly’s machine with its 50 perforations per second was an enormous improvement in efficiency.

Further enhancements and refinements to the tattoo machine have been made and the modern tattooing device is now capable of delivering 3,000 punctures per minute.

Sources: Bellis, Mary. "The History of the Tattoo Machine." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021

Further reading | The Tattooed Irishman by Carmen Nyssen

Featured image | John O’Reilly (brother of Samuel)

Some more custom drawn script work, tattooed by Adrian
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FRIDAY 1st OF DECEMBER AVAILABLE
Adrian has had a last minute rebooking, and now has Friday the 1st come available. Posted is a selection of his tattoo flash and drawings that he’d love to fill the day with. If you’re interested, message or call the shop to fill the spot. Or even message the artist directly from the link provided. Thanks all for looking, share and spread the word

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Moth/rose design tattooed by Adrian. Drawing used as reference based on some notes provided by the client to come up with the design.
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Just a heads up as a few people have asked . I’m at the studio Tuesday to Friday 👍👍

A bit of freehand fun today on Peter . Had no idea what I was gonna do until I did it 🤣. Love it when the costumer just says go for it . I wanna do more of this stuff next year

Something a little different for your viewing today. Some grim dark post apocalyptic heraldry, drawn by Adrian.
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Koi half sleeve, tattooed by Adrian. Side by side with his original drawing used as reference. For more examples of Adrian’s work, follow the link for more tattoos, drawing and available flash
https://www.instagram.com/tattoos_by_adrian/

Pink flowers 🌸 thank you Beth (in progress)🖤
Tattooed by Emely

The queen of scream, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Tattooed by Adrian, as usual with the original drawing created for the client as reference. Happy Halloween everyone 🎃 👻
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Carpet snake design from Emelys ‘up for grabs wall’. Thank you Olivia 🖤🐍
Tattooed by Emely

Surrealism style mash up by Adrian. With the drawing Adrian produced as reference, based on ideas that his client brought in. For more examples of Adrian’s work, and available flash, click on the link provided
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Added a koala to Jakes leg this week as we continue his Aussie wildlife themed leg piece . Piece by piece . Thanks for looking 👍.

True love

Custom drawn script by Adrian

Hey guys we will be closed today due to the AFL Grand final we’re back in the studio on Tuesday 3rd
Go Pies ⚫️⚪️

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Done by Emely

Fine line panther tattooed by Adrian. As usual, with an original drawing used as reference. Adrian is always up for custom drawn design, big or small. If you’re interested in booking in, feel free to message the shop, or the artist directly through the link provided. Happy Monday everyone 🤟🏻

https://www.instagram.com/tattoos_by_adrian/

We have a visitor at the studio today if anyone is looking for him call us at the studio 93696922

Space themed rib piece done by Adrian, for his client Danny. With bits and pieces taken from the clients passions and ideas to make a whole complete tattoo.
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Fox for kerstin done by emely
Thanks Kerstin, always a good time! 🖤🦊

Stuck for a gift for Dad this Father’s Day ? Why not get him a gift that he’ll never forget. Body Image Tattoo gift vouchers can be purchased in store for any amount & can be used for Tattoos, Piercing or Merchandise plus if dad don’t use it you can 😂

Much better than Socks or Jocks or 4711 aftershave pop in today & grab one

In Rat we trust. Rat Fink design tattooed by Adrian for Kim, one of his regulars. She’s been clocking up the hours with ink, so excpect to see more updates
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Some recent tattoos . Wolves still need a few hours to tighten up the detail and finish off . Tattoos by Frank . Thanks for looking 👍

Fine line religious piece tattooed by Adrian. with the original drawing used as reference.
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Fox skull and dagger tattooed by Adrian, for a friend, with the original drawing used as reference. Adrian is always up for tattooing and drawing skulls, human, animal, and or other 👽. If you’re interested in getting tattooed by Adrian, feel free to contact the shop anytime. Thanks Kim for coming down amd getting tattooed

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Check out this Beast 💪 Declan called in today for some fresh ink with Frank 👌what a machine.

Some recent tattoos. Haven’t added to this album for a while . Sorry if I’ve doubled up on any and as always , thanks for looking 👍

Tiger tattoo done by Adrian, with the design picked from one of his flash sheets. Adrian has a number of flash designs available ready to go. Ranging from traditional, Neo traditional, and fine line black and grey. Head over to his page with the link provided to view more examples of flash designs throughout the posts. If interested, feel free to message the shop, or the artist directly about designs and bookings.

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A bit of EMINEM . Tattoo by Frank . Thanks for looking 👌