Issue 5 – the celebration issue – what’s inside?
Sneaky peek inside the contents page of the latest issue
4. Art for things&Ink – Artwork by Mister Paterson
5. We love ink – Tattoos as a celebration
6. street spotter – London Tattoo Convention special
9. Wonderful Christmas time – Samantha’s festive sleeve
10. the virgin columnist – Our columnist Jenny visits her first ever tattoo convention
11. Reader ink – Your celebratory tattoos
12. My first time – Sarah shares her first tattoo experience
13. The opinions of ReeRee – This issue, ReeRee talks about her tattoos with meaning
14. Dear blue... Into You’s shop mother answers your problems
FASHION & BEAUTY
16. Saturnalia – Celebrating beauty with colour
20. East Meets West – Things&Ink/Gypsy East collaboration
Misconceptions
28. PIT TIPS – Sarah’s armpit epiphany
30. Interview with Sam Smith – Sarah meets tattooist Sam in Canada
32. We All Have Scars – Writer Kelli broaches the sensitive issue of tattooing over scars
35. Don’t Fuck With Librarians – Things&Ink talk to some kick-ass info-pros about misconceptions and tattoos
41. A celebration of my absurd life Writer Kimberly celebrates her birthday with a tattoo
42. Pop culture Cult tattoos featuring Breaking Bad’s Jesse and Larry David
44. Maid of Dishonour Best friends get tattooed for the big day, plus a chance to win photography for your wedding day
Things
48. Object on a desk – Tattoo artist Mister Paterson gives us a glimpse into his work space
51. The tattooed book Cara reviews Original Skin and The Tattooed Girl
52. Phantasy homes How to make your house beautiful with tattoo-inspired kit
54. Th:Ink Music Reader tattoos, girl bands, Drew Linden’s playlist and an interview with Johnny Cupcakes’ Kellen Ellis
58. The beautiful world of Flora Amalie – Interview with Conspiracy Inc.’s co-owner and shop manager
History & Culture
62. Latin tattoos Purveyors of dead expressions
66. The changing shapes of beauty Amelia Klem-Osterud explores the tattooed female body
69. Last writes Tattooed mortician, Carla Valentine, explores the death and tattoos
Behind the needle
74. Diary of a tattoo apprentice Before reading this, Google ‘Hannah Mosley repulsive’. At your own risk
76. Let’s celebrate A party with our cover stars, Tiny Miss Becca and Amy Savage
84. Black Tattoo Art Review of Marisa Kakoulas’ latest book
85. This is a job, but it’s not ordinary Interview and photo shoot with tattoo artist Joao Bosco
90. PMA Writer Fareed stumbles across a secret in Portugal
The directory Tattoo shops personally recommended by the Things&Ink team
94. Meet Vicky Morgan A glimpse into her tattoo world