Dotwork tattoos use stippling technique to create intricate shaded patterns.
Dotwork Tattoo Ideas
Discover the best dotwork tattoo ideas. Explore 500+ intricate tattoos composed entirely of dots and patterns. Find your perfect dotwork tattoo.
Pain Level: Medium
Duration: 4-10 hours
From $300-600
Style Characteristics
- • Stippling technique using only dots
- • Creates shading through dot density
- • Often geometric or mandala patterns
- • Time-intensive technique
Popular Placements
Forearm Upper arm Back Chest Thigh
Price Range
Small (2-5cm) $300-600
Medium (6-15cm) $600-1300
Large (16cm+) $1300-2800
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Dotwork Tattoo Tips & Aftercare
Before Getting Your Tattoo
- • Research artists specializing in dotwork style
- • Bring reference images and discuss your vision
- • Stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep beforehand
- • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
- • Eat a good meal before your session
Aftercare Instructions
- • Standard healing, intricate detail requires careful aftercare, avoid picking
- • Apply thin layer of healing ointment 2-3 times daily
- • Avoid swimming, soaking, and direct sunlight
- • Don't pick or scratch at scabs or peeling skin
- • Contact your artist if you notice signs of infection
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