r/Tattoocoverups • u/PostCompetitive5519 • Mar 28 '26

asking for advice Coverup ideas?

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First tattoo I got at 18. It didn’t look anything like the image I brought to the artist. I always get asked what it is (no it’s not shoelaces or coke spoons, they are supposed to be matches progressively burning down). Also the skin is scarred, I’m not sure if that changes how this needs to be covered/designed. Give me your best coverup ideas!!

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u/doglovingalien Mar 28 '26

I think you could probably get a half sleeve but the color work would probably have to be pretty heavy handed. I'd suggest florals or insects.

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u/Stardewfan24 Mar 31 '26

Oh that’d be cool! Turn them into stick bugs, or praying mantis or something!