When you think of a tattoo, you'll almost certainly imagine it made up of either black or colored inks. However, there some tattoo designs that contain nothing but a single white ink, and their delicate and subtle nature is becoming more and more popular.
We here at Bored Panda have put together a list of white ink tattoos that embrace the lighter side of things. Either as standalone, tasteful works that are nearly invisible, or using the contrast of white against darker colors, these truly unique tattoos will have you planning your next ink in no time! Scroll down to see them for yourself, as well as find out more about this subtle tattoo style.
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Getting a white tattoo isn't a decision to be taken 'lightly,' they are harder to do correctly and require an experienced tattoo artist to pull off well. Ideally, the artist will already have worked with white ink before, because it takes a well-trained eye to see the ink as it is added. Much depends on the color of the skin of course.
Artists that have worked with white ink tattoos before will know that the tattoos can look much more striking and professional if a small splash of color is mixed together with the white ink. The additional color, no matter what it is, will bring the white out more, making it ‘pop’ and be much more noticeable. Because the amount of color added is so miniscule, it will still appear white to the naked eye.
Look like you can run your finger down her arm and feel the texture. It is a beautiful design.
oowww how do people get tattoos on their necks? it just sounds painful. imma wimp lol
If you choose to go with a pure white ink, the tattoo may fade and end up being nearly invisible, and look instead like a raised scar. Simple tattoo ideas that are well suited to white ink are always a good idea, which is why choosing to go ahead with white must be thought out properly, and planned carefully.
Does it stay raised like that when done with white ink??? Mine is flat as the skin it’s on...😳
While white tattoos are subtle and discreet in normal light, it's a completely different story under UV light. The white ink will glow, making your tattoo spring to life in the nightclub. Keep this in mind when planning your white ink tattoo!
If the picture wasn't focused on the whale I would have never noticed it
I hate most white ink tattoos, but I don't hate this. The artist packed the color in thick and it actually stand out nicely.
That look ready good and even if he had a shirt on the art work that shows is flattering.
AHHH i don't care if you hate my opinion and downvote me but gosh I hate this one!! Why would you tattoo a scar onto yourself?? Gah this frustrates me...
White ink tattoos are probably most commonly used in small ornaments or in tattoos on otherwise atypical body places.
I bet that look weird from a distance, because the white isn't that visible
I would have loved to see one on dark skin!
Someone needs to make a compilation of that on BP!
Oh yes, sure would be nicer !!!
Yah must look gorgeous! I always find classical tatoos "uneffective" on dark skins because we don't see them much so a white one would be really nice!
quick question- why are most of the snakes? (i still love them-im just curious)
Whitesnake was apparently a well loved band
they still are
Really nice looking tattoos, but these have nothing to with runes as the title suggests.
I would have loved to see one on dark skin!
Someone needs to make a compilation of that on BP!
Oh yes, sure would be nicer !!!
Yah must look gorgeous! I always find classical tatoos "uneffective" on dark skins because we don't see them much so a white one would be really nice!
quick question- why are most of the snakes? (i still love them-im just curious)
Whitesnake was apparently a well loved band
they still are
Really nice looking tattoos, but these have nothing to with runes as the title suggests.