Small Tattoos
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A small tattoo is the easiest way to find out how ink looks on you: big enough to read from across a table, compact enough for a wrist, an ankle, a collarbone or the back of the neck. Every design here is printed in jagua ink, which develops in the skin instead of sitting on top, so it passes for the real thing up close.
What counts as small here
Compact, but not micro. A small design leaves room for detail a tiny motif can't hold: shading inside a petal, the texture of a feather, a short word in readable script. Want something even more discreet? Our tiny tattoos scale things down to a single mark. Prefer pared-back line work to detail? Browse the minimalist collection.
Motifs and styles in our small tattoos
- Florals, leaves and branches in fine line or dotwork
- Animals, from paw prints to birds in flight
- Symbols such as hearts, arrows, compasses, moons and stars
- Short words and flowing script
- Bold blackwork pieces that still keep a modest footprint
Where they work best
Placement changes how long a design stays with you. On the forearm, shoulder, upper back or nape, count on up to two weeks. Hands, fingers and feet get washed and rubbed more, so the color fades sooner there. If a finger is still the spot you want, browse our finger tattoos.
Application takes under two minutes. The design looks pale at first, then darkens to blue-black over 24 to 48 hours. Keep it away from water and friction for the first 8 hours; after that it handles showers, swims and workouts.
Small tattoos are also a clever way to rehearse a permanent piece: live with the size and the spot for a week or two before you book an artist. Got your own sketch? Turn it into a custom tattoo.
Small tattoo questions
How long do small temporary tattoos last?
Up to two weeks. Designs on the forearm, shoulder or upper back hold longest; on hands, fingers and feet they fade sooner because those spots get washed and rubbed the most.
Can you turn a picture into a temporary tattoo?
Yes. Upload your own drawing, artwork or handwriting through our custom tattoo option and we print it in the same ink as the rest of the collection.
