Friday, January 7, 2011

Researching A Great Book On Cross Tattoos

By Leon Laffoon


If you are planning on getting a tattoo of a cross plan your design well ahead of time. A tattoo is permanent and once you get it that's what you live with. Referencing a book on cross tattoos might save you from a lifetime of unhappiness, take some time to research your design by examining cross tattoos in a bookstore.

Celtic crosses are very popular, they are beautifully detailed. Also called a high or Irish cross they are found throughout Ireland. Based on a Latin cross design they have the addition of a circle around the cross intersection. The Celtic cross actually predates Christianity, St. Patrick is thought to have used symbols that the Irish were familiar with to convert them to Christianity. These crosses began appearing since the 7th century.

The Latin or Christian cross is regarded as the popular style of cross. The upper and side arms of the cross are equal in length and the lower portion is twice as long. Christ was crucified on the cross and it became an accepted symbol in Christianity.

Tribal cross tattoos can also be Celtic in origin. Some of them may have a shamrock pattern added. Other additions can be praying hands, dragons and angel wings. Daggers, swords and skulls are also added.

Gothic cross tattoos have an iron feel about them, they are heavily adorned and often combined with barbed wire and daggers. They have a German design element to them. They provide Christian cross design.

As you can see it has an extensive variety in cross design and it would be recommended to take a look at the book by Johnny Karp on Cross Tattoos at your local bookstore. Choosing the right design will make for a happy customer ultimately.




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