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30 White Tattoo Designs That Look Like Magic Runes

30 White Tattoo Designs That Look Like Magic Runes

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When you think of a tattoo, you'll almost certainly imagine it made up of either black or colored inks. However, there some tattoo designs that contain nothing but a single white ink, and their delicate and subtle nature is becoming more and more popular.
We here at Bored Panda have put together a list of white ink tattoos that embrace the lighter side of things. Either as standalone, tasteful works that are nearly invisible, or using the contrast of white against darker colors, these truly unique tattoos will have you planning your next ink in no time! Scroll down to see them for yourself, as well as find out more about this subtle tattoo style.

#1

Arm featuring a white tattoo design of entwined snakes, resembling mystical magic runes.
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223points

Getting a white tattoo isn't a decision to be taken 'lightly,' they are harder to do correctly and require an experienced tattoo artist to pull off well. Ideally, the artist will already have worked with white ink before, because it takes a well-trained eye to see the ink as it is added. Much depends on the color of the skin of course.

#2

White tattoo design resembling magic runes on an arm, intricately detailed against a dark background.
170points

#3

White tattoo design on back shoulder reading "You see, but you do not observe", resembling magic runes.
161points

Artists that have worked with white ink tattoos before will know that the tattoos can look much more striking and professional if a small splash of color is mixed together with the white ink. The additional color, no matter what it is, will bring the white out more, making it ‘pop’ and be much more noticeable. Because the amount of color added is so miniscule, it will still appear white to the naked eye.  

#4

A woman with a white tattoo on her upper arm, featuring intricate patterns resembling magic runes.
160points

#5

White tattoo design resembling magic runes on a woman's chest, paired with a pendant necklace and colorful shoulder ink.
148points

If you choose to go with a pure white ink, the tattoo may fade and end up being nearly invisible, and look instead like a raised scar. Simple tattoo ideas that are well suited to white ink are always a good idea, which is why choosing to go ahead with white must be thought out properly, and planned carefully.  

#6

Hand with a white tattoo design resembling magic runes.
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134points

#7

White tattoo design on arm resembling intricate magic runes, detailed and elegant.
134points

While white tattoos are subtle and discreet in normal light, it's a completely different story under UV light. The white ink will glow, making your tattoo spring to life in the nightclub. Keep this in mind when planning your white ink tattoo!

#8

A delicate white tattoo of angel wings on a wrist, resembling magic runes, beside a bracelet with charms.
132points

#9

White tattoo design of a whale behind an ear; resembles magic runes.
131points

#10

White tattoo design on neck, resembling intricate magic runes and floral patterns.
122points

#11

White tattoo designs resembling geometric magic runes on an arm.
121points

#12

White tattoo design resembling a snowflake on wrist, looking like magic runes.
121points

#13

White tattoo design resembling magic runes on a person's hand, held by a gloved hand.
120points

#14

White tattoo design of a snake on forearm, resembling magic runes.
119points

#15

White tattoo design of a small dinosaur on skin, resembling magic runes.
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114points

#16

White tattoo design on forearm resembling magic runes in subtle script style.
110points

#17

White tattoo design with a rose and leaves, resembling magic runes against a white rose background.
106points

#18

White tattoo designs resembling magic runes on a shoulder near plants.
97points

#19

White tattoo design of a geometric bear resembling magic runes on skin.
95points

#20

White tattoo design on wrist with the word "adventure" resembling magic runes.
89points
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