The Filip Leu Family's Family Iron Tattoo

In 1976 Felix Leu, a Swiss-born traveller, was accosted by a passer-by in Yugoslavia as the artist responsible for the tattoos of a travelling companion. He was not, but somehow then determined to learn the skills of the tattooist. With advice, he found and served his apprenticeship at Jocks Tattoo Shop, in Kings Cross, London.For almost 30 years Felix and his family travelled the world, learning their crafts and art. They now practice at their famous studios in Lausanne. In addition to Japanese and Indian styles, they are also linguists of the African traditions, having worked alongside Berber tribesmen, along with Indonesian, Polynesian and North American Indian masters.But perhaps what they are most known for is their own personalised style, described by afficionados as 'soft and psychedelic'. Filip, Felixs son, became specialised in large pieces, body-suits even. Clients, over several years, offer up their bodies, their hands and even their faces for decoration.The photographer Fabio Paleari has documented the studio and the designs of the Leus work in Lausanne and beyond. The results are phenomenal; no-one with skin can expect to be unaffected by his photographs, nor anyone who has admired the work of the tattooist, from Polynesia to King's Cross.Estee Lauder it is not.It is the miraculous and sublime.About the AuthorFabio Paleari was born in Milan in 1963. After finishing his studies in photography at UCLA, Paleari divided his time between advertising photography - working with among others Vogue and Saatchi & Saatchi - and photographing his extensive travels in Latin America, Australia and Morocco. Paleari is also a film-maker, and is presently collaborating with Italian television on a documentary film about Allen Ginsberg and another about the Leu Family. He is the author of La mia incapacità di stare al mondo and La Goccia.

Antique clothing is often beautifully made or it would not have survived so long. But lets remember that it is second hand and all second-hand garments have by definition been worn before. As such you should always check particular stress points such as under the arms, zips, fastenings and look out for tears, moth holes and other problems. Some damage is perfectly repairable, but if the material is too worn, it will eventually disintegrate into nothing.

Vintage clothes often need to be professionally cleaned, watch the cost of this as it may turn out to be more than the clothes you purchased in the first place. Try your best not to allow them to get stained with those ever so nasty substances like grease and liquids like red wine or in fact anything that todays extensive biological detergents would have no problems removing.

Where you can wash, but be careful when using a delicate hand wash liquid as they usually contain chemicals that can increase the deterioration of vintage materials. Wash and rinse, rinse, and rinse again. When it comes to our trusted washing machines, again, common sense is a needed. Wash on delicate at a warm to cold temperature, and hang out to dry, never, never, never tumble dry. I have always found that if you are unsure consult a book, there are quite a number of them on the market.

It may be possible to remove small spots but be careful not to damage the fabric. Before attempting to remove any spot you should always test the fabric, whether its spot cleaner, alcohol, water etc. Test in an area that is not noticeable. The removal of a stain successfully usual depends on the stability of the dye and its good to remember that red is the least stable colour so be extra careful with this colour. I would not advise one of the more modern stain removers as who knows what kind of effect that the chemicals used in these may have on your piece of vintage history. Rayon, velvet, acetate and weighted silk all of these fabrics, especially in older clothing can be quite fragile. You should not try to clean weighted silk in any way. Bring it to a professional cleaner. Older rayon and acetate become very weak when in contact with water. Alcohol can make dyes run in rayon and acetates. Cleaning fluid is your best bet for removing spots from these fabrics. Be kind and gentle with all cleaning methods. Wringing, scrubbing fabric weakens it. It is best to press water and cleaners through the fabric with the flat of your hands.

Sometimes the clothes you buy may not need extensive cleaning but they have an overwhelming and totally undesirable musty smell, An air ionizer works great at getting odours out of otherwise clean clothing. Just put the clothing in a fairly sealed room with the machine for a day or so and the problem is solved. This is especially good if it has a smoky odor to it. Be careful though, do not put items with rubber or elastic, or vinyl in with the ionizer. It will cause those materials to disintegrate!

Debra spends most of her time on her vintage clothes blog, Vintage Clothes.

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Vending machines can be found all around us, but unless you are interested in what they offer you may not realize what is in them. If you make a conscious effort though you will see many things in them that you may not have realized before. All of us are familiar with those that offer snacks and drinks. Even ice cream and hot cups of coffee can be found dispensed from some of them.

Basically, a vending machine is a place to sell items that a person may need in that vicinity. They don't require a person to be there to complete the sales transaction as it is all automated. I have seen some very creative items in vending machines. For example I recently went to the bowling alley with my kids for a birthday party. I had on sandals and realized that I couldn't bowl without a pair of socks. Guess what I found in the vending machine?

The key is to fill the vending machine with whatever may sell well at that location. For example many hotels have vending machines that offer razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, mouthwash, and more. These are all common items that people may forget to pack for their trip but really need. They love being able to insert some money and get that item without any problems.

Even newspapers are found to be offered in vending machines. The days of someone standing on the street corners with them is in the past. You can just insert your coins and get the newspaper you want though. It isn't uncommon for several different newspapers to be offered in a common location either.

Nothing is off limits when it comes to the world of vending machines though. You could buy fresh flowers for $10, $20, and even $50 depending on what type of arrangement you were interested in. The convenience of this makes sense and plenty of people were taking the time to buy them as well.

The last time I was at the airport I noticed people buying fresh flowers from a vending machine. That is a perfect gift you can get to greet someone you are picking up at the airport. You can also buy them when you get off the plane to take to the person you are meeting. Such convenience is something that consumers love to have right at their fingertips.

Japan has the most vending machines of any country. It shouldn't be surprising given the number of people who live there. Yet they have the most of them compared to people. In fact there is one vending machine for about every twenty people in Japan. So regardless of where you go there you will be sure to find one.

Vending machines certainly offer us much more than we often realize. They are located in places we frequent not by chance but in an effort to get us to make a purchase. Behind every vending machine is a business owner who has taken a risk. They have invested in the machines and the products they place in them. They do all they can to ensure they have consumers who will continue to buy these items.

Robert Farnham built a profitable vending business after starting totally the wrong way. He now writes about building a a vending machine business and the pitfalls to avoid. Visit his website at My Vending Uncle for more.

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Starting a carpet cleaning business is one of the most affordable small businesses opportunities. Many homes need to have carpeting done at least at least once a year.

Some homes have their carpets cleaned several times a year. This is because they have small children who tend to drop things or they have a pet. Another reason people often hire someone to come in and clean their carpeting is because of allergens. Dust and pet dander can become lodged within the fibers of carpeting and although regular vacuuming helps the problem, having the carpets cleaned really attacks the problem.

There are several different approaches to pursue when you want to start a carpet cleaning business. One is to join with an established business by purchasing a franchise. There are several companies that have made a strong name for themselves in the carpet cleaning business. These companies often want to expand their business and the easiest, quickest and most profitable method is to offer franchise opportunities.

This means that an interested party can purchase the right to use the name of the carpet cleaning business for a fee. The business provides training and guidance to the franchisee and in some cases a monthly fee is required.

In most instances of buying a franchise you'll also be required to purchase your equipment including the carpet cleaning machine. The business you become associated with will require that you purchase the type of carpet cleaning machine that all their other franchisees use. This is an initial part of the investment and depending on how busy you become it will be paid for in no time at all.

If you are not comfortable buying a franchise to begin your carpet cleaning business, you might decide to dive into the venture on your own. If you don't have a strong background in business management or marketing it might be beneficial to hire someone who does. Although operating the machine is a fundamental component to carpet cleaning business, the marketing and business operations are essential.

Without customers you will not have any carpets to clean and your business won't have the chance it needs to flourish. You have to get word out about your new carpet cleaning business and one of the most effective ways to do this is to sponsor a promotion. This can be in the form of a percentage off the regular cost or perhaps you will clean an additional room at no cost if the customer is paying to have the carpets in two rooms cleaned.

If you are going to invest some money into a venture, make sure it has the best chance at success. A carpet cleaning business one such a business that can be profitable. It is also interesting as you can meet different people while you can be on your own.

Joshua Poyoh is the creator of http://www.business.resources-to.com where you can find out more independent information on Where To Find Franchise Information

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Antique clothing is often beautifully made or it would not have survived so long. But lets remember that it is second hand and all second-hand garments have by definition been worn before. As such you should always check particular stress points such as under the arms, zips, fastenings and look out for tears, moth holes and other problems. Some damage is perfectly repairable, but if the material is too worn, it will eventually disintegrate into nothing.

Vintage clothes often need to be professionally cleaned, watch the cost of this as it may turn out to be more than the clothes you purchased in the first place. Try your best not to allow them to get stained with those ever so nasty substances like grease and liquids like red wine or in fact anything that todays extensive biological detergents would have no problems removing.

Where you can wash, but be careful when using a delicate hand wash liquid as they usually contain chemicals that can increase the deterioration of vintage materials. Wash and rinse, rinse, and rinse again. When it comes to our trusted washing machines, again, common sense is a needed. Wash on delicate at a warm to cold temperature, and hang out to dry, never, never, never tumble dry. I have always found that if you are unsure consult a book, there are quite a number of them on the market.

It may be possible to remove small spots but be careful not to damage the fabric. Before attempting to remove any spot you should always test the fabric, whether its spot cleaner, alcohol, water etc. Test in an area that is not noticeable. The removal of a stain successfully usual depends on the stability of the dye and its good to remember that red is the least stable colour so be extra careful with this colour. I would not advise one of the more modern stain removers as who knows what kind of effect that the chemicals used in these may have on your piece of vintage history. Rayon, velvet, acetate and weighted silk all of these fabrics, especially in older clothing can be quite fragile. You should not try to clean weighted silk in any way. Bring it to a professional cleaner. Older rayon and acetate become very weak when in contact with water. Alcohol can make dyes run in rayon and acetates. Cleaning fluid is your best bet for removing spots from these fabrics. Be kind and gentle with all cleaning methods. Wringing, scrubbing fabric weakens it. It is best to press water and cleaners through the fabric with the flat of your hands.

Sometimes the clothes you buy may not need extensive cleaning but they have an overwhelming and totally undesirable musty smell, An air ionizer works great at getting odours out of otherwise clean clothing. Just put the clothing in a fairly sealed room with the machine for a day or so and the problem is solved. This is especially good if it has a smoky odor to it. Be careful though, do not put items with rubber or elastic, or vinyl in with the ionizer. It will cause those materials to disintegrate!

Debra spends most of her time on her vintage clothes blog, Vintage Clothes.

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