Instead of the rebellious symbols they once were, tattoos are now much more intimate, personal expressions. It is now popular to design one’s own tattoo instead of choosing from the designs the artist owns. Stars as tattoo designs are not as simple and common as you may think they are.  There are numerous potential designs, and your imagination is the limit when it comes to creating an original tattoo. Not being artistic should not stop you from designing a tattoo, as there are many tools and resources available to aid you with this task.

Ideas For A Star Tattoo Design

The basic star shape has many alterations and customizations that can be used to distinguish your tattoo. The number of points of the star usually varies between four to seven, and anything above seven is usually considered too much. Too many points can make your design confusing and make people unsure of what they’re looking at.  If too many points are added, you will have a sun instead of a star.

Some artists encourage shooting star designs for an uncommon, fashionable look. As with other tattoos, many variations exist so you can customize it into something that fits your personality. The difference between shooting stars and regular stars is that shooting stars feature a depiction of a trail, along with dust and sparkles. For best results, these tattoos usually look best on a shoulder blade or on the lower back, visible above jeans. You can make it work in other places as well, from the ankle, to the arm, to the wrist.

Do not limit yourself to just a star; other objects can be incorporated as well. To really accentuate your tattoo, consider a moon or a sun. In addition to heavenly bodies, you can match essentially anything to a star that you enjoy, from a favorite quote, to a sword, to tribal lettering.

Stars can be either monotone or color, but color tattoos have become the much more popular choice recently. Many people decide upon multiple colors for their star, and others choose to have the entire range of one color. This is not for everyone, as some still prefer a more basic design with one color or tone.