We all know that getting a tattoo is no walk in the park. And if you don’t have one yet, don’t worry, it really isn’t as bad as you think...but it definitely isn’t pleasant. Let’s talk about the process of a tattoo, and how it’s done. Sometimes...
Read moreLyle Tuttle: The Father of Modern Tattooing
On March 26th, the tattooing community lost one of its greats - Lyle Tuttle. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 87. He was known as "The Father of Modern Tattooing", and for good reason. He was a respected artist among the industry and...
Read moreWomen of Emerald: KC Moore
Next up in our "Women of Emerald" series, is KC! She's a female tattoo artist that works out of our Modesto location. You can check out more of her work here. If you haven't been by to meet her, don't be a stranger! Keep reading to get some...
Read moreWomen of Emerald: Jen Culotta
March is International Women's Month! So we're taking time to spotlight all the women of Emerald Tattoo & Piercing, our female tattoo artists, piercers, and managers. We want to get inside their heads and find out what it's like to be a woman...
Read moreEmerald Cares
If you've lived in the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Stanislaus county then you know it's no secret that Emerald Tattoo & Piercing has always given back to its communities. Charity work is something that we've always prided ourselves on. It's...
Read morePiercing Trends of 2019
Can you believe that 2018 is already almost over?! It feels like the year just started! But we're quickly approaching 2019, which means what's popular this year, might not be popular next year! Trends come and go so quickly these days, and...
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