Where should it go?
Tap on an area. You will see how sensitive it is as a rough guide, which sizes and styles work well there, and work from the Ateliers.
Forearm
The spot you see yourself most often. Flat, easy to access and with room for almost any style, from fine lettering to a portrait.
- Pain, guide value
- low
- Size, guide value
- Small to large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Visible in summer, quickly covered with long sleeves.
Upper arm
Rounded, well padded and easy to cover. The upper arm has room for large designs, and it is the classic starting point for a sleeve.
- Pain, guide value
- low
- Size, guide value
- Small to very large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Half covered by a T-shirt, fully covered by a shirt.
Full arm
SleeveA design that follows the whole arm. A sleeve takes shape over several sessions and is planned as a whole from the start.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Very large, the whole arm, over several sessions
- Visible
- Visible from the elbow down with a T-shirt, covered with long sleeves.
Full leg
Leg SleeveA design that follows the whole leg. As with the arm, it takes shape over several sessions and is planned as a whole from the start.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Very large, the whole leg, over several sessions
- Visible
- Covered by long trousers, visible with shorts.
Hand, fingers & foot
Small, striking and personal. On hands, fingers and feet, bold, clear designs work well because the skin here is under a lot of strain.
- Pain, guide value
- noticeable
- Size, guide value
- Small to medium, 2 to 15 cm
- Visible
- Hands are almost always on show, feet rarely.
Chest
A large, symmetrical area close to the heart. For designs with weight, and for everything you only show when you want to.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Small to very large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Covered by a T-shirt, visible at the neckline depending on size.
Ribs & side
Long, narrow and usually hidden. The side suits lettering and flowing designs that follow the shape of your body.
- Pain, guide value
- noticeable
- Size, guide value
- Small to large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Almost always covered, visible only when you show it.
Stomach & underboob
From a delicate line under the chest to a large design across the stomach. A spot where you decide when it can be seen.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Small to very large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Covered in everyday life, visible in summer and at the beach.
Nape & neck
Small, fine and quickly covered with your hair down. The nape is the spot for a quiet design that is only seen now and then.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Small to medium, 2 to 15 cm
- Visible
- Covered with your hair down or a collar, visible with a ponytail.
Back & shoulder blade
The largest continuous area on the body. For designs with lots of detail, for entire scenes or for a small design on the shoulder blade.
- Pain, guide value
- moderate
- Size, guide value
- Small to very large, 2 cm up to the whole back
- Visible
- Almost always covered. You mostly see it yourself in the mirror.
Thigh
Plenty of space, well padded and easy to cover. The thigh carries large, colourful designs and ideas that need room.
- Pain, guide value
- low
- Size, guide value
- Small to very large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Covered by trousers, visible with shorts or a skirt.
Calf & shin
Well padded, nicely rounded and with room for classic and colourful designs. The calf is a good choice for your first larger tattoo.
- Pain, guide value
- low
- Size, guide value
- Small to large, 2 to 30 cm
- Visible
- Covered by long trousers, visible in summer.
ForearmPain (guide value): lowSmall to large, 2 to 30 cm
Upper armPain (guide value): lowSmall to very large, 2 to 30 cm
Full arm · SleevePain (guide value): moderateVery large, the whole arm, over several sessions
Full leg · Leg SleevePain (guide value): moderateVery large, the whole leg, over several sessions
Hand, fingers & footPain (guide value): noticeableSmall to medium, 2 to 15 cm
ChestPain (guide value): moderateSmall to very large, 2 to 30 cm
Ribs & sidePain (guide value): noticeableSmall to large, 2 to 30 cm
Stomach & underboobPain (guide value): moderateSmall to very large, 2 to 30 cm
Nape & neckPain (guide value): moderateSmall to medium, 2 to 15 cm
Back & shoulder bladePain (guide value): moderateSmall to very large, 2 cm up to the whole back
ThighPain (guide value): lowSmall to very large, 2 to 30 cm
Calf & shinPain (guide value): lowSmall to large, 2 to 30 cm
ForearmPain (guide value): low
Upper armPain (guide value): low
Full armPain (guide value): moderate
Full legPain (guide value): moderate
Hand, fingers & footPain (guide value): noticeable
ChestPain (guide value): moderate
Ribs & sidePain (guide value): noticeable
Stomach & underboobPain (guide value): moderate
Nape & neckPain (guide value): moderate
Back & shoulder bladePain (guide value): moderate
ThighPain (guide value): low
Calf & shinPain (guide value): lowStill unsure?Raise the placement in the consultationIn the free consultation
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