What You Should Know When Getting a Koi Tattoo
What You Should Know When Getting a Koi Tattoo
Koi tattoos are very in and Zen, but there are some things to think about before getting one of these good luck fish on your skin. After all, you don't want all that good luck to be ruined by a bad plan.
Color
Do you know what color you would like for your koi tattoo to be? Some people choose a very Yen Yang color selection of black and white. If this is too tame for you, you may want to go with your favorite color. Choose a bright hue if you have a darker skin tone so that it will show up better.
If you are wanting to go more traditional, you may want to choose one of the koi's natural colors such as white, red, black, yellow, or gold, or a mix of those colors.
It is a good idea to pick colors that go well with your skin tone. If you have yellow undertone in your skin it might be best to go with a gold or yellow and red tattoo. If you have pink to your skin, black, white, red, or blue may be the way to go.
Koi Tattoo Position
Do you know where your koi is going to go? You want to make sure that your koi tattoo will have a place of honor on your body, but you should also make sure it is in a place on your body that you can live with.
For example, if you work at a company that has a strict dress code you may not want a koi tattoo on your hand, where it is hard to cover with clothing.
On the other hand, if you are free to show the little luck fish off, think about putting your koi tattoo on the small of your back, your forearms, around the side of your neck, or swimming around your ankle.
Koi Environments
Now that you've thought about what your koi tattoo is going to look like and where it is going to be put, where is it going to live? A koi might look kind of lonely all by itself on your skin. Adding a flowing stream, a calm pool, rocky rapids, or a little friend can make your tattoo really original. Do you have a favorite Japanese symbol? It may look perfect with your koi, too.
Getting a koi tattoo can be a thrill and a meaningful milestone. With enough thought it will be cherished throughout the years and admired by those who see it.