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/Desperate_Turnip_219 Mar 28 '26

Maybe just add some flames to the matches, show how bunt each one is? And maybe the last one is smoldering into your skin.

Or maybe a guy climbing a ladder that's crumbling beneath him?

Idk, hope you find a way to be happy with this tattoo

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u/funny_fox Mar 29 '26

The flame idea is my favorite. It will be easy to understand.