Everything you need to know about paired tattoos

Paired tattoos are a tradition that allows you to emphasize the commonality of interests or the depth of feelings. Small joint tattoos for two, inscriptions, other ideas and sketch options allow you to choose the best solution for a couple in love, close friends or relatives. Often, paired mini-tattoos on the hands (on the wrists or shoulders), on the legs are worn by brothers or sisters who want to emphasize their blood ties.

The very meaning of paired tattoos is that they complement each other. Often they are made like a puzzle or mosaic, consisting of separate elements that acquire true meaning only together. Joint drawings in this case can be halves of each other or complemented by meaning. Among the popular subjects for two, there are small tattoos applied to the skin of the wrist. Here is what can be depicted on them.

• Key with lock and heart. The meaning is clear. One of the lovers stole the keys to the heart of the second.
• Socket and plug... Additionally, sparks from electrical appliances may be displayed.
• Pieces of the mosaic... The image is made in such a way that when the hands of the lovers are closed, the puzzle coincides.
• Bracelet with heart and name. Usually, each of the couple puts the name of the partner on the body. The rest of the tattoo details are completely the same.
• Cardiogram line... It continues if you align your hands. Usually applied to the wrist.
• Crowns... They replace wedding rings. The male is slightly larger, the female is smaller.
• Wings... One on the hand of each lover.
• Animals... Most often, wolves or dogs are applied, symbolizing loyalty.Among birds, swans are the best choice.
• Foot prints. They start on one partner's hand and continue on the other.
• Airplane... Usually depicted is an old model of an airplane with a propeller flying in the clouds of hearts.
• Prince and Princess... A rather naive version of a tattoo, relevant for very young people.

These are just a few of the couple tattoo ideas used by lovers. Some people prefer inscriptions like "Together Forever" to any drawings, dividing them in half. Connoisseurs of minimalism can choose simple and laconic symbols - hearts, noughts and crosses, placing them in the ankle area.

Friendships are sometimes much stronger than any other bond. Many people value the concept of male brotherhood no less than blood relationship, and a best friend can easily replace a sister. In this case, the original paired mini-tattoos can be both funny and serious. Light, beautiful anime-style drawings or simple mottos repeated by friends will emphasize in this case the intention to keep a strong relationship forever.

A number of popular plots of friendly tattoos can be distinguished.

• Barcode... Paired tattoos contain stripes and numbers. They can display the date of acquaintance or another important day for friends.
• Puzzle... In this case, initials or fragments of shared memories are depicted on the pieces of the mosaic.
• Lettering... Most often, phrases are used here that only two friends understand. These can be Latin sayings or other proverbs, sayings, with the translation of which outsiders will have difficulty. The word "Friends", designed in the spirit of the screensaver of the series of the same name, is also suitable.
• Swallows... These birds are considered a symbol of strong relationships. Swallows can hold threads in their beaks, connecting if they combine the pattern.
• The Infinity symbol... A friendly disposition will be expressed by a double figure of eight or its image with dates and names.
• Tom and Jerry. These cartoon characters are inextricably linked with each other. In a pair tattoo, the mouse remains on the arm of one friend, and the cat goes to the other.

Interesting friendly tattoos can be created by paying attention to the hobbies of friends. For example, for those who have been together since their youth, the image of a popular cartoon character - a cat dog, is suitable. Girls who love pony stories can use horseshoe-shaped paired symbols of friendship.

Marriage is a period when people want to fully emphasize their unity. Unusual tattoos allow you to show the whole world the new status of the couple. Among the interesting options for married couples in this case, a number of plots can be distinguished.

• Yin Yang symbol. This sign of harmony between the feminine and masculine is popular in the East. It shows that spouses complement each other perfectly.
• Lion and lioness. These savannah animals always live in families. Unsurprisingly, spouses choose these symbols to represent their status as a couple.
• King and queen... You can take schematic images of chess pieces or plots of playing cards, give preference to real images of historical characters.
• Angel and demon. The juxtaposition of a beautiful girl and a sinner cast into hell is the best metaphor for a passionate family life.
• Dragons with intertwining tails. They can symbolize the unquenchable fire in the relationship of lovers.
• Portraits... Spouses may well wear images of each other on their shoulders and arms.

The color scheme of paired tattoos may well be laconic and simple. Monochrome solutions are optimal for inscriptions, sayings, initials. Colored tattoos are inherent only in certain styles, it is important to correlate the idea with the solution that is planned to be obtained.

As for style, for couples it is better to choose one of the popular trends in tattoo design.

• Old school. This classic style is characterized by the use of bright colors. Hearts, roses, keys prevail among the images. A clear black outline is required around every detail.

• Watercolor... Bright colors, blurred outlines, unlimited space for imagination. This style works best for friendly tattoos.

• Minimalism... In this style, paired tattoos are made with small schematic images, symbols. They can be colored or black.

• Geometry... All images are made in the form of shapes with a clearly shaded outline. Geometry allows for the creation of bracelets or simple patterns with continuous or matching patterns.

• Graphics... In this style, images of a cardiogram or gears, mechanisms that coincide with each other are made. The color of the picture is only one - black, the lines are thin and simple.

• Realism... This is how portraits and other images are created with an abundance of detail. Crowns, lions, and other complex ornaments will look especially impressive in this design.

Paired tattoos should be done only if both participants in the process are ready for this. Maintenance of a bright or monochrome picture will be required within the next month. This is important to consider from the very beginning when canceling vacation plans or extreme entertainment. It is important to make the choice of the image consciously, having discussed all its nuances with the second person.

The basic criteria are pretty simple.

• A clear understanding of the goal. A paired tattoo always has a deep meaning. You shouldn't do it just like that. A tattoo can be created for a specific event or date, at the time of the wedding, or as a sign of friendly vows.
• The need to prepare a sketch. The finished image may need to be modified. For example, in names or font choices. Sometimes it works best to develop a drawing according to the individual wishes of the couple.
• Execution style... It is important that it coincides with the general perception, worldview of a person. For couples, choose tattoos with a universal plot, suitable for both men and women.
• Scale... Large tattoos injure the skin more and can be noticeable under clothing. If there is no goal to declare to the whole world about the presence of paired patterns on the body, you should give preference to miniature options.
• Complexity... The more details, the longer the master will work. Sometimes it takes several sessions to create images. This should be clarified in advance, especially if the tattoo is done on a specific date.
• Appointment... Paired tattoos for friends or brothers, sisters are noticeably different from those that spouses or lovers do. It is worth warning the master from the very beginning about for whom the sketch is to be looked for.

When choosing a sketch, you have to pay special attention to the choice of the area of ​​tattooing. Small pictures can easily fit anywhere, large ones will have to be positioned so that together they look harmonious. Most often, preference is given to the following options:

• On the hand;
• on the wrist, as a bracelet or as an extension;
• on ring fingers instead of rings;
• on the collarbones;
• on the foot;
• on the ribs under the chest;
• on the shoulder.

Paired tattoos on the legs can be done on the toes or the surface of the arch of the foot. Ankles are a good solution if a spouse or a couple of friends have to adhere to a strict dress code. In this area, the body pattern can be easily hidden. On the back, paired tattoos with wings, images of an angel and a demon look spectacular. On the neck, you can apply the same pictures with the Yin-Yang symbol or triangles rotated in accordance with the person's gender.

On the chest, in the area of ​​the heart, a cardiogram looks appropriate, an inscription with the name of a loved one. The sides in the area of ​​the ribs are covered with vows of eternal love or portraits of each other. It is worth considering that the procedure in this part of the body is quite painful.

When planning to get a pair tattoo, you should make sure that there are no contraindications for it. It is important to visit the selected salon in advance, to agree with the master about the size and design of the sketch. An experienced specialist will warn you about a possible color mismatch on the skin of different colors. If the difference is very noticeable, it is better to stick with monochrome images.