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dscott · Tattoo lover Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

Hey Everyone!!!!

I've got my mind set on a new tattoo but would like some help with ideas. Let me just start at explaining what I'm planning on. I'd like a 1/4 or 1/2 sleeve in the Asian style. I'd like mostly black and grey with some color. I was thinking of a dragon or snake weaving in and out of some bamboo. On the inside of my arm I wanted some Chinese/Japanese characters with a meaninful saying or words.

Now here is my question:
1. Are there any things in the Japanese/Chinese culture that symbolize family? I'm really close wth my family and they actually had a tough time this year.

dscott · Tattoo lover Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

Does anyone have any information or suggestions??

midge · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:00 am Post subject:

Google says this is chinese symbol for family, if it is or not i dont know Laughing

I would have a Snake around the Bamboo aswell.

dscott · Tattoo lover Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

Thanks. Although I can't seem to see the picture you posted. I've noticed this on other posts. People will be talking about a picture but I can't see it.

Anyway, I was thinking of an actual "thing" that is a part of the tattoo. Like bamboo symbolizes strength and flexibility, Tigers sybmolize self confidence, etc.....

midge · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject:

[quote="dscott"]Thanks. Although I can't seem to see the picture you posted. I've noticed this on other posts. People will be talking about a picture but I can't see it.

Anyway, I was thinking of an actual "thing" that is a part of the tattoo. Like bamboo symbolizes strength and flexibility, Tigers sybmolize self confidence, etc.....[/quote]

You have to click post reply then scroll down and the link will appear.

And i didnt know about that other bit, learn something new every day Very Happy

dscott · Tattoo lover Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

[quote="midge"]

You have to click post reply then scroll down and the link will appear.

And i didnt know about that other bit, learn something new every day Very Happy

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How weird is that? Why doesn't it just come up? Oh well....at least I know now. Smile

midge · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

[quote="dscott"][quote="midge"]

You have to click post reply then scroll down and the link will appear.

And i didnt know about that other bit, learn something new every day Very Happy

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How weird is that? Why doesn't it just come up? Oh well....at least I know now. Smile

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I dont know, we shall have to have a word with the Mods Evil or Very Mad