Tattoo Pin

You probably still remember your grandmother’s belief that a pin fastened to your clothes can protect you from the evil eye. This belief has carried over into the art of body painting, so bodies are often adorned with images of pins. You probably suspect that in such a picture lies not only protection from the evil eye – in this it is worth to understand in more detail.

The meaning of the tattoo pin

Metal English pin, according to the belief of people of the older generation, is considered quite effective protection from the evil eye and evil spirits. Many in full force of such amulet transferred to the image (tattoo) in the form of a pin.

A tattoo depicting a pin carries the following meaning:

  • Single people have chosen the pin as a symbol that can protect him from the influence (bad or positive) of the outside world and society;
  • Tattoo as a talisman against enemies or evil forces;
  • A symbol of good luck and fortune in all endeavors.

The listed interpretations of the pin symbol as a tattoo are not all. A tattoo with a pin has a dual interpretation. The fact is that the position of the tip (whether the pin is closed or undone) can somewhat change the meaning of the tattoo. Most often, the tattoo, on which the pin is depicted open, is associated with a flamboyant person, capable of uncontrolled aggression. Also, the same open pin on the human body, on the tip of which is depicted glare, can be interpreted as a symbol of human wit or “sharpness” of his words.

The meaning of a tattoo with a pin can change when there are additional details in the picture. For example, a heart broken in half, held together by a pin, may indicate a mental trauma inflicted by a loved one. However, such a tattoo may not carry any meaning, and it is applied as a tribute to fashion.

Styles of Tattoo Pins

The most popular style in which tattoo pins are applied is realism and 3D. The high level of skill of the tattoo artist allows you to create a body pin design with photographic precision.

Additionally, we advise not to overlook the sketches of tattoo pins in the following styles:

  • Old-school;
  • Graphics;
  • Linework;
  • Thresh polka.

Places to Apply

Tattoo with the image of a pin, as a rule, is not too big. In view of this, place the desired tattoo on any part of the body. And if you have a desire to apply a tattoo so that it would not be visible to others, the similar with the image of a pin allows this freely.

Regarding the most popular places to apply a tattoo pin, it is the fingers, wrist and ankle. Young people, protesting against public opinion, usually apply the image of a pin on his face, imitating piercings. Quite often tattoos with a pin can be seen on the neck and collarbones.

Sketches of a tattoo pin

Despite the fact that the tattoo in the form of a pin looks simple to perform a drawing, a sketch for the work is required on a mandatory basis. We advise you to choose a suitable sketch in advance and spend a couple of minutes in the process of choosing.

Remember that getting a tattoo is a serious decision. For your tattoo to bring only positive emotions, carefully weigh the pros and cons, as well as make the most accurate description of the meaning that you put in the symbol. It is not superfluous to enlist the advice and help of an experienced tattoo artist.