Tattoo Blog

Dermal Piercings; history and maintenance
Dermal piercings were born around the early 2000´s, evolving from the micro-piercings; in reference to a trans-dermal implant (body modification used both in a medical and aesthetic context). The dermal

Ben Gun Glass Heart Girl Time-Lapse Tattoo
Take a look at this Glass Heart Girl Tattoo – By Ben Gun in time-lapse. New content & videos posted weekly here on our website! Follow our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpoXNET7DajkiBLI9AH4Fw/videos

Spring Break and Mantra Tattoo, a winning combination!
Spring break is around the corner, and at Mantra Tattoo we are getting ready to welcome all! Denver is a great destination for spring breakers. It offers snowboarding, skiing and other winter sports

Mantra’s salute to Spring!
The sky is now blue and the flowers bloom… Spring is here! The days are now warmer and longer… you are at the park, looking at all this amazing changes

Tips for Piercing After Care
At Mantra Tattoo Studio we are very conscious about the work we do and while providing the best piercings in Denver, we have one or two tricks up our sleeve when it

Tax Return … Tattoo Fund!!!
So you did your taxes, filled all the necessary forms and made it through. Now your tax return is coming and the ideas start flowing … what to do with
Looking for more than just tattoos; Mantra is your choice.
Shoppers in general don’t really know what they are looking for most of the time. They will walk around the mall or even drive from one shop to another

Kitsune Time-lapse tattoo by Ben Gun at Mantra Tattoo
A time-lapse video of a Kitsune tattoo sleeve by Ben Gun at Mantra Tattoo in Lakewood, CO. Thanks for looking! Follow our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpoXNET7DajkiBLI9AH4Fw/feed

Mantra Artists head to the 8th annual MUSINK fest in California!!
At Mantra Tattoo Studio, Ben and a few artists are getting ready to head to the 8th annual MUSINK festival in Costa Mesa, CA! This music and tattoo weekend festival

A look into tattoo artist Steve Martin
Long way from home One of the best tattoo artists here at Mantra Tattoo is Steve Martin. He actually reached out to Ben to be part of the crew, a crew that

Friday 13! What better day for a Tattoo and a great Party?
Join us for FREE TEQUILA at our customer appreciation party – starting at 6pm Friday 13 has been seen as a bad luck day not only because of the number 13, but also
Vote for Ben Gun & Mantra Tattoo!
Mantra tattoo would love your support and vote! Go to the link provided and cast your vote for Ben Gun/Mantra tattoo in the Westword’s Ultimate Tattoo Competition sponsored by Peligroso
Mantra Tattoo Customer Appreciation Party, tomorrow Friday the 13th!
Join us this Friday the 13th for our Mantra Tattoo customer appreciation party! We will have complimentary tequila and an ice luge provided by our friends, Peligroso Tequila. Anybody and
Mantra Tattoo proudly brings you First Friday Art Show Party
What better way to start this new season with an all out art show and concert? After a long and cold winter, March brings us a new season. Spring will

Mantra Tattoo’s quick look into Piercings
Here at Mantra Tattoos we are proud to offer the highest quality piercings in Denver. From dermal piercings to our high end jewelry. With time piercings are becoming more and more accepted all

History lessons by the best tattoo shop in Denver
The art of marking the human body has been an intricate part of culture and society since the dawn of days. For it is our surroundings that most of the times end
Mantra Tattoo; your Denver connection
Going with the flow of History Body modification has been around since the birth of mankind. Throughout all human civilizations we have seen the different types of tattoos and piercings,

Mantra: the best custom tattooing in Denver since 2006
Denver’s best tattoo shop If you are looking for the best place for tattoos in Denver, Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing is your choice! Whether you are a seasoned tattoo

Looking for the best place to get pierced in Denver?
Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing IS the best place to get pierced in Denver At Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing you’ll find the best licensed and experienced body piercers in Denver, plus

Looking for the best place to get tattooed in Denver?
Best Tattoo Shop in Denver When planning to get a tattoo, no matter if it is your first one or not, one of the most important things besides choosing the right design

Denver’s Best Tattoo Shop
Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing has been offering the best custom tattoos and piercings since 2006. All of our artists have at least 7 years of tattooing experience or more,

Piercing in Denver. Why is Mantra Tattoo the best place to get pierced?
Experienced and professional body piercers plus the highest quality body jewelry It’s that simple! Quality doesn’t have to be complicated. Here at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing we believe in

Where should I get tattooed in Denver, Colorado?
Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing has the best quality and experience for your tattoo Mantra Tattoo is Colorado’s best premiere full service tattoo shop providing professional clean custom tattoos, piercings,

Super Bowl is upon us…perfect timing for a sports tattoo!
If you are a sports and tattoo lover, now is the perfect moment to ink it! The Super Bowl XLIX (49) is tomorrow and even though our beloved Denver Broncos

Get The Best Sleeve Tattoos in Denver at Mantra Tattoo
Need to complete or get started on your sleeve? Better come to Denver’s best tattoo shop! A Sleeve Tattoo –or tattoo sleeve– is a large arm tattoo. It can also be a collection

Want a killin’ Chest piece? Come to Mantra Tattoo in Denver
Another big open canvas to display a meaningful custom tattoo! As we have stated in previous blogs, tattoos are meant to be meaningful for the wearer and one of the

Get yourself the coolest Skull Tattoo in Denver at Mantra!
One of the most solicited and misunderstood tattoo designs Skulls are one of the most popular tattoos around the world. They are particularly interesting because they can sometimes mean something

The Best Ear Piercings in Denver are done at Mantra Tattoo
The most common and popular body piercing! Of all the different types of body piercings that exist today, ear piercing is probably the most accepted in society and the most

Why tattoo customization is your best option?
The best custom tattoos in Denver are at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing When you decide to get a tattoo, it is supposed to be about something meaningful for you.

Back Tattoos: the loving embodiment of art & ink!
Your back is an amazing open canvas to place a large custom tattoo design Tattoos are meant to be meaningful for the wearer. One of the steps to achieve a

BVLA: World’s Finest Body Jewelry available at Mantra Tattoo
The Pinnacle of Custom Body Jewelry in Denver! Body Vision Los Angeles is the world’s leading manufacturer of precious metal body jewelry. Each piece from Body Vision is handmade and

Any Day is a Good Day to Give the Gift of Art!
Mantra Tattoo Gift Cards are available year round! Yes, you heard that right! Just because the Holiday Season is over it doesn’t mean we can’t make our great Mantra Tattoo

Love sports & tattoos? Show it with a Custom Sports Tattoo!
A custom Sports Tattoo is the perfect combination to add to your collection A sport tattoo design is a great choice to show your love for your favorite Colorado professional

Tawapa: Designer Body Jewelry in Denver at Mantra Tattoo!
A unique and prolific collection of handcrafted jewelry Tawapa gets inspired and reflected in nature through their design. They blend modern fashion with influences and profound admiration for tribal cultures
Avoid tattoo regret by coming to the pros at Mantra Tattoo!
You deserve the best quality tattoo you can get! Whether you are a seasoned tattoo collector or you’re thinking of getting your first tattoo, it is always in your best

ANATOMETAL Body Jewelry in Denver at Mantra Tattoo!
The finest body jewelry since 1991 Anatometal’s mission is to blend the best of the 21st century technology with research and the refinements of the manufacturing technique, thus creating the finest

A New Year Begins…Happy 2015 Everyone!!
Happy New Year from Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing Another great year has passed and a new one begins. It is another opportunity for us to set new goals and

Meet Mantra Tattoo’s New Tattoo Artist: Chance Isbell – Pt 2
We are happy to announce our newest Mantra crew member, Chance Isbell! We hope you like learning more about him through this profile interview as much as we did, or

Meet Mantra Tattoo’s New Tattoo Artist: Chance Isbell – Pt 1
We are happy to announce our newest Mantra crew member, Chance Isbell! We hope you like learning more about him through this profile interview as much as we did, or
Merry Christmas to you all from the crew at Mantra Tattoo!
Happy Holidays everyone! Today it’s Christmas Eve!! On behalf of all of us here at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing we want to wish you a wonderful Christmas! We hope

Beautiful Maya Jewelry available in Denver at Mantra Tattoo
How about giving beautiful and high quality body jewelry as a Christmas gift? About Maya Jewelry Maya was created by Corey Lolley in 2006. Her inspirations include movement in the

Japanese Tattoos: a traditional art full of meaning
One of the most popular styles in tattoo art Did you know that every image used in Japanese tattoos has a meaning and purpose? This is perhaps one of the

Great Christmas Gifts in Denver available at Mantra Tattoo!
Mantra Tattoo is the perfect choice for the tattoo or piercing lover in your life If you are out there buying gifts for Christmas, you might want to consider our

Time Lapse Sparrow Tattoo by Geno Somma at Mantra Tattoo, Colorado
A small time lapse video of Geno Somma at Mantra Tattoo in Colorado! Check his profile for more great work!

Mantra Tattoo Presents: “Black Magic Woman”- Created by Ben Gun
A time lapse video of Ben Gunn’s creation “Black Magic Woman”. Enjoy!

Nose piercings: a popular adornment inspired by a Goddess
A great piercing choice to get done these Holidays! Nose –or nostril- piercings have been around for thousands of years in different native cultures aroudn the world, but especially in

Give someone the gift of ink this Christmas!
Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing Gift Certificates are the perfect option for your ink lover friend or family member! With the holidays in full swing, what better way to say

Get a sexy looking belly button these Holidays!
Come to Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing to get your Navel Piercing and beautiful jewelry to adorn it Navel piercings –A.K.A. umbilical dip piercings or belly button piercings– are one

Mantra’s Guest Artist of the Month: EddWord
Eddword will be tattooing at Mantra Tattoo from Dec 11th to the 16th – BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW! Here at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing in Lakewood we are so happy to

The tattooing art is older than you may think!
Tattoos are one of our oldest artistic creations Humans have marked their bodies with ink for thousands of years, and if you have a tattoo, then you’re part of a

Can’t miss: The Baby Dolls Premiere Party in Denver!
Come celebrate with us at the Tattoo Classic Holiday Party & Art Show tomorrow! Tomorrow is First Friday in Denver and that means it’s a night full of art, fun

Musical inspiration for your next tattoo in Denver!
Immortalize your love of music with a themed tattoo Are you a music lover? Do you find inspiration in your favorite band or singer? And are you thinking of getting

Dermal Piercings: A one-way-in body adornment
You can create a unique piercing pattern design or highlight your tattoo Dermal, single point or micro-dermal piercings are a relatively new and quickly rising in popularity type of body
Happy Thanksgiving from Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing!
We are thankful for our awesome artists, friends and clients Yes, today is a great holiday! A day to celebrate our appreciation capabilities and be thankful for the many good
The Tattoo Classic Holiday Party & Art Show on December 5th @3KingsTavern
Art by the Mantra Crew and many other Denver Tattoo Artists Mark your calendar and don’t miss this great event! That cold but beautiful time of the year is almost here!

Real Stone Gems with Industrial Strength Body Jewelry!
The highest quality body jewelry in Denver with the highest quality gemstones Industrial Strength’s line of Implant Grade Stainless Steel and Titanium Body Jewelry is known around the world for

High Quality Piercing Jewelry in Denver at Mantra Tattoo!
We use only the highest quality jewelry for body piercings At Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing we have a wide variety of high quality body jewelry in Denver from the

Mantra’s Jewelry Selection
Just a view of our fine jewelry selection at Mantra Tattoo! Come on in and let our experienced staff set you up with a piece that suits your tastes!

Meet Brian Blalock, our Black & Gray Specialist!
Profile Interviews with Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing’s Staff Here at Mantra Tattoo we would like you to get to know us better, so we’ll be writing specific posts about each

Popular tattoo styles: Black & Grey tattoos
A style that requires the artist to have advanced and subtle shading techniques Black & Grey tattoos are thought to have originated in prison in the 1970s and 1980s, and later

Popular tattoo styles: Traditional or Old School tattoos
A western classic American tattoo style Old School or Traditional tattoos are known for their bold thick outlines and solid colors. They are typically done in three parts: one part

Mantra Tattoo in Denver works with some amazing photographers!
Our Tattoo Shop in Denver has been working with some amazing photographers like: Hugo V James Stolzenbach Dan Henderson Caleb Gardner Ben Gun And will be working with many more.

What is the Best Way To Care For New Piercings?
We want to share with you the best and most appropriate aftercare procedures for Piercings for them to heal correctly. Recently we spoke with Mantra Tattoo’s new piercer, Lil’ Chris and his

United Magnetic: A Brotherhood of Tattoo Machine Builders
Custom-Built High-Quality Tattoo Machines United Magnetic is a collective brotherhood and outfit of professional and experienced tattoo machine builders, which came together as a concept idea inspired by some of the past

Industrial Strength Piercing Jewelry available at Mantra Tattoo
Top quality jewelry selection Here at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing we like to be the best at what we do, so we use only the best quality materials, inks

Horror Realism Tattoos in Denver: a popular art form & choice of ink
Celebrate your favorite monster or villain all year round! Horror movies have thousands of fans worldwide, and the villains and all kinds of monsters they feature are great inspiration for


How much of a Denver Broncos fan are you?
Show your support for our team with a custom Broncos Tattoo! If you are already a diehard Broncos fan and are thinking of getting a tattoo, why not go for
Our Passion for Motorcycles
Yes, here at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing we love motorbikes! Perhaps you noticed it because of the bike we have as decoration in our shop or the ones parked

How to take care of your new tattoo
Important aftercare instructions to heal your tattoo perfectly Yay! So the day has finally come for you to get your tattoo done! Those are exciting news, but whether you are
Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing has a new website!
Check out the new website layout and design We are happy to announce that our new website design went live on Monday Sept 29th. It has lots of new features, tons

How much does a tattoo hurt?
Probably one of the most frequently asked questions a tattoo artist gets If you are new to the inking scene but have been pondering for a while to get a

The Meaning of the Owl Tattoos
The Owl is usually recognized as a symbol of wisdom Owls are nocturnal hunting birds. They are terrifyingly quiet and stealthy, thanks to the unique serrated edges on their wings

History of Tattoos: ancient and varied origins
The tattooing art is one of the oldest human artistic creations Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years and if you have one, you’re part of

More Tattoo Placement Series: Hand Tattoos
A highly visible tattoo location These tattoos are very visible and since the hands are commonly used for greetings, you may want to make your best impression by choosing a

More Tattoo Placement Series: The Side Panel
Another great place for large and sexy looking tattoos Side tattoos (or Side Panels) are very popular, especially among girls. This part of the body offers a big area ideal

Tattoo Placement Series: Thigh Tattoos
A great placement area that calls for a unique design Thigh tattoos could very well be some of the most attractive tattoos that exist, but only as long as they

Tattoo Placement Series: Chest & Front Panel Tattoos
A great location to place meaning close to your heart If you are considering getting a Chest Tattoo, take into consideration that this type of placement is typically used for

Tattoo Placement Series: The Sleeve Tattoo
An interesting and intricate looking tattoo A Sleeve Tattoo –AKA tattoo sleeve– is a large arm tattoo. It can also be a collection of smaller ones which are usually linked together by similar

Tattoo Placement Series: Back Tattoos
A great location for a great custom tattoo design When choosing to get a tattoo done, it is very important that whatever you are inking on yourself is something meaningful

Single Points: an interesting form of body piercing
A one-way-in body adornment Single point piercings, or microdermals, are a relatively new and fast becoming popular type of body piercing. They are characterized for the piercing being inserted directly
Popular Piercing Types: The Nostril Piercing
A popular body adornment inspired by an Indian Goddess Nose –or nostril- piercings have been around for thousands of years, particularly in India, but they have also become very popular

Popular Piercing Types: The Lip Piercing
A very popular choice of oral piercing Lip piercings have become very popular and the standard ones are very simple, consisting of a single piercing just anywhere outside the perimeter

Tips to prevent your tattoo from fading too soon
Protect your body art to extend its life Just like a great piece of fine art hanging on a museum wall, you’ve invested probably a considerable amount of hard earned

Tattoo Design Series: The Dragon Tattoo
The meaning and history behind a powerful symbol Dragon tattoos are among the most powerful and popular tattoo designs, representing a huge range of qualities and emotions. The most common

APP: the Association of Professional Piercers
What is the APP and what does it do? The Association of Professional Piercers, or APP, is an international health and safety organization based in California. It all started in

Satisfied Tattoo Customers are our Biggest Inspiration
Great feedback that makes us be better everyday There’s nothing better for us at Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing than knowing that our customers are happy with our work.

The sexy and beautiful look of the Navel Piercing
A very popular body adornment choice Navel piercings may also be known as the umbilical dip piercings or belly button piercings, and it ranks at the top of popular

How to choose your perfect tattoo
Choosing the right tattoo design can be a little difficult sometimes, especially if you are new at it and are thinking of getting your first one. So it is very

How to Care for Oral Piercing
You went to a tattoo shop and got yourself a new piercing? Now you need to learn how to properly clean it and allow it to fully heal.

How to take care of your new tattoo
You have a new tattoo and now you need to take care of it. What are the steps to follow in the first few hours up to the time your tattoo completely heels? Read on.