Stencil
Snake Tattoo Ideas — Try On & Print a Stencil
A snake tattoo stencil needs clean body lines and the right length for the placement — around the arm, down the spine or across the collarbone. Make the line art and print it at true size.
Make a snake stencil
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Placement & size
| Placement | Typical width |
|---|---|
| Forearm (wrapping) | 12–20 cm |
| Spine | 20–35 cm tall |
| Collarbone | 8–14 cm |
Stencil tip: Simplify scales to the outline and a few rows. Dense scales are best added freehand by your artist.
Try a snake design on meFAQ
How long should a snake tattoo stencil be?+
Measure the placement along the curve it will follow, then set that as the height or width.
Related ideas
Reference designs only. A licensed tattoo artist must review, adapt and apply. We block celebrity likenesses and copyrighted characters.