I have always wanted to get a tattoo but I don't know enough about it to decide
Well they are made by putting ink and dye into the skin to change the color.
Where did tattoos originate?
It seems very long ago but the first solid evidence we have of it goes back to the 4th millennium BC
How were tattoos different then?
I'm not really sure what the meaning was then. Over the last 100 years it was more associated with sailors and criminals.
What kind of safety procautions have to be taken by tattoo artists now?
They use a machine and different procedures and accessories to help reduce risk to human health.
What kind of specialty equiment is needed?
I'm not really sure, I'm sure each person has something different they use. People usually pick a tattoo that is decorative, symbolic, or pictorial.