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Two matching black diamond ornament tattoos on the lower legs of two people standing side by side

Matching Diamond Ornament Tattoos

Tattooed twin diamond ornaments on two clients standing side by side, scaling each one to suit the space it sat in. I kept the motif pared back: solid outline, a four-petal centre, graded black fills tapering to a fine point. Sized so they read at a glance, mirrored so the pair lines up when both clients stand together.

Small ornamental blackwork pieces like this age well because my outline weight is heavy enough to hold its edge and there's no fine detail to blur out. Good entry point if you and a friend want something restrained rather than literal. Matching bookings get planned together at my Wellington studio.

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By Rhys Thomas at Whitetail Tattoo, Level 3, 41–47 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

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Common Questions About Blackwork in Wellington

Does blackwork hold up better than colour?
Generally yes. Solid black ink stays denser and more legible over decades than colour, which can soften and shift. If you want something that still reads clearly in twenty years, blackwork is the safest long-term bet.
How long does a blackwork piece take?
Small blackwork pieces run one to two hours. A palm-sized graphic piece is usually a single sitting of two to three hours. Larger panels (forearm, calf, back placements) are typically booked across multiple sessions.
Can blackwork cover an old tattoo?
Often yes. Bold blackwork is one of the strongest cover-up languages going, especially over faded line work. Send me a clear photo of the existing piece in your DM and I can plan around it.