First Tattoo Tips for Beginners
There is nothing quite like the rush of booking your First Tattoo while checking flight times, then actually sitting down for the First Tattoo later that afternoon, hearing the buzz of the machine, and realising this is not a Netflix episode you can pause. These Tattoo Tips for Beginners collect everything our artists at Mad Steel.Tattoo wish every
Why tattoos stay in your skin
Ever wondered how ink can outlast the skin cells that replace themselves every month? This article unpacks the science behind tattoo permanence—diving into immune-cell “curators,” pigment chemistry, and the dermal architecture that keeps your artwork vivid for decades. Read on to discover why each needle stroke turns into a lifelong partnersh
The eight Tibetan Symbols
Explore the timeless wisdom behind the Eight Auspicious Tibetan Symbols—parasol, golden fish, conch, lotus, endless knot, victory banner, treasure vase and dharma wheel—in this engaging guide for tattoo enthusiasts. Discover each icon's historical roots, spiritual meaning and contemporary design tips, plus cultural-sensitivity advice for travel
Tattoo blog — Mad Steel, Prague
Guides, studio stories and honest answers to the questions clients actually ask: how to choose your first tattoo, how line work heals, what separates a good machine from a cheap one, which ideas age well and which do not.
The articles are written by the artists who work in the studio on Na Příkopě, not by a copywriter — so if something here contradicts what you read elsewhere, come in and ask us about it.