Crystal tattoo
In many ways, tattoos express the inner world of a person, they can tell a lot about a person. In this article, we will consider the meaning of a tattoo in the form of a crystal, options for sketches and styles, the best places to apply.
Meaning
To understand the meaning of a crystal tattoo, you need to understand what it is. Gemstones are not only energy sources, but also conductors. Many esotericists believe that stones are able to accumulate any flow of energy. But everyone decides for himself whether the chosen stone will carry some mystical meaning or not. Esoteric experts advise choosing stones as amulets. It can work for raising money, wealth, success, career advancement, and more.
But for many, crystals have a much more mundane meaning.
What a crystal can mean.
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Spiritual growth, development of the inner "I", deep knowledge of oneself. This variation has its roots in Buddhism. It is believed that wearing bright ornaments is an approach to the Buddha, since his throne and scepter were decorated with stones.
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Firmness and strength of character, steadfastness and stability. Everyone knows that crystals are highly durable. Therefore, a person who chooses such a wearable image is always calculating, with good willpower, knows how to withstand any difficulties. For a person, discipline, order are important, and his motives and thoughts are unshakable.
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Exclusiveness, catchiness and individuality... It is impossible to find two identical crystals in rocks. Only if they have gone through mechanical cutting, but even in this case, the stones will remain with their individuality, for example, their play in the sun does not repeat. So it is with people - despite the fact that outwardly we can be similar to each other, inside we still have our own exceptional qualities.
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Constancy, calmness and harmony... Before a person finds crystals, they can stay for a long time in the walls of caves at a depth of many kilometers, underground, in a state of untouchedness and tranquility. Therefore, people who choose tattoos with stones are very balanced, calm in nature.
There are a great many crystals in the world, but several stones are popular for tattoos.
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Diamonds... It's no secret that for all people on the planet, diamonds are associated with a luxurious lifestyle. Some are amazed at its hardness and crystal clarity. A diamond tattoo can be considered as a talisman to appeal for prosperity and money.
And also such a stone will serve as a barrier from the evil eye and failure. Most often, a diamond is applied to exposed areas of the skin.
- Rubies denote exclusivity, uniqueness, exclusivity. Ruby tattoos are very popular among women. They help to emphasize your individuality and exclusivity. And also the ruby symbolizes luxury and passion. The tattoo is applied to open parts of the body so that others can easily notice the pattern.
- Emeralds - beautiful green stones that represent calmness and health. For many peoples, emerald is a symbol of fertility and immortality, youth. In mythology, emerald means purity. Tattoos with emerald crystals are usually applied to places that are not immediately striking, they are often covered with clothing. For many, emerald is a talisman for health, and therefore it is better that only the owner knows about such a tattoo.
- Sapphires most often found in blue, and the blue tint is virginity and purity, the desire to know the truth. Sapphires, like emeralds, are applied to closed parts of the body.
- Agatha recognized as crystals of luck, fortitude and victory. In mythology, agate is a sign of peace.
Sketch options
Crystals are popular because they do not have any gender inequalities, everyone can choose one or another crystal as a tattoo.
The crystal can be chosen as a solo drawing, without any additions. Then the tattoo will be small. Or the stone will be played in the plot drawing, it can also become part of the sleeve.
If the sketch is small, then it can be easily supplemented with some kind of inscription. It can be a quote, motto or credo. You can play with the inscription itself either in a ribbon, or simply write in the lettering style.
There are such sketches when the depicted stone is neither a real rock, nor an artificial one.... Usually it can be a cartoon sketch or a selected stone from a book or movie fantasy. Usually, in such a sketch, not one stone is drawn, but a whole group of minerals.
There are also sketches where the stones are played in some kind of plot.
It can be a drawing of a person or an animal, but, for example, they have sapphires instead of eyes. Or a stone is drawn in the paws of a bird.
Styles
Currently, there are a large number of styles in which certain tattoos are performed. Much depends on the sketch itself and on the preference of the person.
Most often, crystals are made using the technique watercolor... It is quite bright and rich. And the color scheme will help you choose exactly the color you need. The peculiarities of this technique are the saturation and depth of the color, as well as the layering of one shade on another.
For those who do not like brightness, style is suitable dotwork or monochrome... The peculiarity is that color transitions are not used here, and shadows are created using dot interval drawing.
The style is also suitable for a tattoo realism - a three-dimensional picture will look very impressive on the skin both in composition and in solo performance.
Style graphics has a very interesting presentation of the picture. On the one hand, this is no different from the classical design, but the peculiarity is that the transitions and shadows in the drawing are done with shading.
And also for a tattoo with a crystal, the style is suitable neotradishnl... The sketch can be applied both in black and in color. The peculiarity of the style is that all borders and lines are drawn very clearly.
Best Places to Apply
Women most often get crystal tattoos on their wrist or finger. This is usually played out as a piece of jewelry (bracelet, ring).
Men choose a tattoo with a crystal in a certain pattern, it can be a sleeve detail or a large pattern on the back.
And also tattoos are performed on:
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the back of the neck;
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shoulder;
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ankles;
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ribs;
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behind the ear.