Want a new tattoo but looking for something unique? If so, you are going to love white ink tattoos. They look awesome and practically make your skin glow, making the designs very interesting and intriguing. Forget about using dark ink in your next session.
Many people haven’t seen white ink tattoos so they’ll certainly cause a stir and bring you a whole lot of attention.
White tattoos have become very popular, because their form of expression can be very original and incredibly beautiful on our skin.
The tattoos of white ink are made with an ink that is barely visible. This is a form of tattoo that is not too ‘noisy’ and makes your skin look like it has a pattern or design of its own.
Here are some of the best white ink tattoo ideas out there right now. Find one that you like and ask your artist to turn your dream ink into reality.
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1. Anchor
Anchor tattoo made with white ink
2. Elephant
Tattoo of an elephant with white ink
3. World map
Map tattoo with white ink
4. Birds
Tattoo of birds with white ink
5. Dog footprint
Dog footprint tattoo with white ink
6. Spaceship
Rocket tattoo made with white ink
7. Oriental style art
Oriental tattoo made with white ink
8. Semicolon
Knitted tattoo made with white ink
9. Ave
Bird tattoo made with white ink
10. Rose of the winds
Pink tattoo of the winds made with white ink
11. Arrow
Tattoo made with white ink
12. Luna
Moon tattoo made with white ink
13. Stylized fountain pen
Feather tattoo made with white ink
14. Stay strong
Tattoo made with white ink
15. Carriage of Cinderella
Cinderella carrous tattoo made with white ink
16. Bracelet
Tattoo made with white ink
17. Never miss yourself
Tattoo made with white ink
18. Little anchor
Tattoo created with white ink in the form of an anchor placed on the middle finger
19. Treble clef
Tattoo with white ink in the form of music lyrics
20. Dragonfly
Back of a girl with a white ink tattoo that is a dragonfly
21. Snowflake
Muleca of a girl tattooed with a snowflake
22. Balanced forms of elegance
Girl with a tattoo with white ink put on her neck
23. Compass
White ink tattoo in the form of a wind rose placed on the neck
24. Carpe Diem
Hands of a girl tattooed with white ink.
The phrase Carpe Díem is a literary topic that means to take advantage of the present moment without expecting anything of the future, in short ‘live the moment’
25. Bird with pastel outlines
Doll of a girl tattooed with a bird in white ink.
21. Tribal Markings
Tribal markings are regularly used for tattoos but why not change it up and swap the dark ink for white? It’s a good switch up from the usual and they look just as cool.
22. White Rose
White roses are the symbolizes innocence and purity. Sure, getting a tattoo may not epitomise these characteristics but the beauty is in the irony: a white rose in white ink. It’s like poetry.
23. Black & White
The great thing about this white ink tattoo idea is that it combines both lighter and darker inks. The snakes intertwine to symbolise they can work together, creating a really powerful message.
24. Pineapple
This shows the playfulness you can achieve with a white ink tattoo. Something as simple as a pineapple can look cute and do great things for your tattoo game.
25. Wrist Prints
These white ink tattoo ideas require getting a word or phrase that means something to you inked on your skin. It could even be someone’s name like your partner or one of your children’s names.
26. Shoulder Lace
Shoulder tattoos are awesome. Swapping black ink for a white ink tattoo is a great way to get an incredible piece of body art while still getting that full coverage. They can even complement your next outfit!
27. White Doves
This is similar to the white rose idea. White doves represent positivity and spreading love and joy. What better way to share these messages than with a white ink tattoo?
28. Calf Rose
Calves are awesome places to get a white ink tattoo as they can stand out just as well as a black tattoo. This is just one example of what you can do. The rose, in particular, is so detailed, bringing out all its great features.
29. Treble Clef
Anyone that is passionate about music should consider this white ink tattoo idea. It’s a way to show to the world what you love. The white ink gives it subtlety that its darker counterpart couldn’t provide.
30. Shoulder Compass
As you probably know, compasses are used to provide directions. Having a tattoo of a compass, particularly one of this size, will act as a reminder of where you are going in life and help to keep you on track.
31. Map Of The World
The world is such a large and wonderful place. There are so many people to meet and places to see. Getting a white ink tattoo of a map can inspire you to be great and help you achieve all you want in life.
32. Fan Symbols
Is there a symbol or logo from a book or movie you love? If so, they make for great white ink tattoo ideas. These are similar to the previous pineapple idea but have a bit more of a personal touch.
33. Side Head Tattoo
There are some parts of the body that get all attention from tattoos, like arms and legs. Since you’re getting a white ink tattoo, why not continue being different and get something else done like this?
34. Religious Symbol
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With this idea, you can literally wear your faith on your sleeve. When times get tough, you have a physical reminder to help you through time.
35. Infinity
The infinity symbol is a classic tattoo, but getting it in white ink gives it a more original feel. Remember, just because everyone else gets it in black doesn’t mean you should.
36. Half & Half
This is a really cool white ink tattoo idea: get one of the designs inked on one hand/wrist/leg/etc and the other half on the opposite.
37. Cute Butterfly
Some designs just look so much cuter in white ink. This is just one of the many you could do.
38. Finger Tattoos
This is a discreet way to get something important tattooed. You could put a name or date of something really important to you here.
39. Feet Tattoos
This white ink tattoo idea is the perfect way to make your feet feel loved. With the right pair of sandals and footwear, your feet will never have looked so good.
40. Glowing White Ink
This is taking it to a whole new level. If you really want to stand out when the sun goes down, there’s no other option you should even consider.
