White inc tattos

White ink tattos do not follow the usual tatto process of stenciling and outlining in black.

Instead, the tatto itself is completely done with white ink leaving a ghostly image that looks quite different from a traditional tatto.

These tattos can look like brands (or scarification), or they can appear to be very subtle.

This can be a good alternative for someone who wants a tatto but can't have obvious bady art in their work environment.

White ink tattos is not the same ink

The white ink used for white ink tattos is not the same ink you might have seen used for mixing shades in a color tat. Instead, it is a thicker, high quality white ink that is specially made to stand out on its own.

A stencil can be used with a white ink tat, or the tatto can be done freehand. If a stencil is used, the artist must be careful to make sure that the ink from the stencil does not mix with the white ink being used - this can dull the brightness of the ink.

Also, white tattos can require several passes over the area to make sure that the white ink sinks fully into the skin.

White is not as likely to be absorbed by skin as black or colored inks are.

White Ink Issues

While white ink tats are gaining in popularity, there are still some issues that need to be worked out with this type of tatto.

Many people, especially those with darker skin tones can not absorb enough of the white ink for it to appear brightly on their skin.

Some of these people may also find that they have a reaction to the white ink. This is much more common than a reaction to black tatto ink. In some cases, the white ink areas will swell, itch and may even ooze from the tatto.

This can be a sign of your skin actually rejecting the white ink, and you may end up with no tatto in that area at all.

Another issue with white tattos is that these tats are not ideal for areas of the body that will be exposed to the sun and weather elements.

White ink can turn quite dull if frequently exposed to the sun, so it's important to choose an area that will be covered when outdoors such as your chest, back or even the underside of your arm.

White ink is not a good idea for hand tattos or tats in other exposed places.