Tattoo Placement and Design

The Importance Of Considering Tattoo Design & Tattoo Placement

Two of the most crucial factors in getting a permanent tattoo are the design of the tattoo itself and the placement of the tattoo. Both of these factors are equally significant and both are interdependent on each other. However, of these 2 factors, the choice of design still remains a purely preferential factor; dictated exclusively by the individual’s personal preference. When it comes to tattoo placement on the other hand, a lot of other factors come into play.

Zeroing in on The Perfect Tattoo Design

While some people have a preconceived image in mind and decide that that’s the image they want to flaunt, others are fascinated by the idea of getting a tattoo and then look for the perfect design.

Either ways, the one overruling consideration is whether or not you are prepared to live with that tattoo for the rest of your life. You should never acquire a tattoo if you are not fully committed to the image that you are thinking of having inked on your skin.

Consider this: Once you get a permanent tattoo, it will accompany you everywhere you go. Can you live with that? If the answer is an overwhelming “yes”, go ahead. If you have the slightest hesitation, a little more time spent thinking about it will prevent a lifetime of regret. Many people who get a permanent tattoo on a "whim" will later regret ever having gone and done it. 

Which Body Parts are Conducive for Tattooing?

The fact of the matter is that you can literally get a tattoo on any part of your body. However, many tattoo artists will hesitate to ink tattoos in areas such as the face or genitals either because they feel it is too dangerous or they are simply not comfortable with it.

There are three locations of tattoo placement that are most common in the world of tattoo art. These three locations include the lower back, the upper back and the shoulder. There are two main reasons for this.

• Your Professional Life v/s Tattoo Placement: Though tattoos are acceptable in common day society, many companies and organizations do not allow their employees to have visible tattoos. However, a tattoo on the back or shoulder tattoo can easily be covered up and rendered invisible, which is impossible with a face or neck tattoo. This is something to think about if you are concerned about your professional career.

• The Pain Factor in Tattoo Placement: Certain locations on your body that are closer to the bone make for more painful tattooing as compared to are that are fleshier. For instance, a tattoo on the shoulder is much less painful than a tattoo on the back of the shoulder blade or on the ankle. This is due to the amount of flesh that is between the skin and the bone. The bonier the body part, the more painful that it will be. If you have a low pain threshold, then you will want to take your time in choosing the placement of your tattoo.

Investing some time in choosing your tattoo design as well as its placement will ensure that you get a tattoo that you will be happy to live with.

Practice with a Temporary Tattoo

If you have decided on a design but are still unsure where you would like to place the tattoo then a trial run with a temporary tattoo may be the solution. Online temporary tattoo shops such as Stick on Tattoos can print made to order low quantity temporary tattoos. This water applied temporary tattoos will allow you to experiment with size, placement and design before making the commitment to a real tattoo.