Style
Dotwork Tattoo Ideas — Try On & Print a Stencil
Dotwork builds shading from thousands of dots — mandalas, sacred geometry, animals and moons. The stencil carries the outline; your artist adds the stippling by hand.
Start from an idea
dotwork mandala with stippled shadingGenerate designs →dotwork moon with stippled cratersGenerate designs →dotwork geometric wolfGenerate designs →
Designs are generated as original references for your artist.
Placement & size
| Placement | Typical width |
|---|---|
| Forearm | 8–14 cm |
| Back of arm | 12–18 cm |
| Sternum | 10–16 cm |
Stencil tip: Use a higher threshold so only outlines remain. Stippled areas do not belong in the transfer.
Try a dotwork design on meFAQ
Do dotwork tattoos fade?+
Like all shading, dots soften over time. Your artist will space them to age well.
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Reference designs only. A licensed tattoo artist must review, adapt and apply. We block celebrity likenesses and copyrighted characters.