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Fine line single-needle spiderweb with a small spider behind the knee

Fine Line Spiderweb Tattoo

A fine-line spiderweb tucked behind the knee, with a small spider sitting just off-centre. Single-needle line work, no fill, just a clean radial web built from the lightest marks that still read. A tiny touch of colour on the spider's body gives the eye one place to land.

The back of the knee is a soft, high-flex spot, so fine line is about the most this area takes well long-term. I kept the web open and the lines economical on purpose, dense detail in a spot like this blurs out fast. Placed and cared for well, a light piece like this ages like a pencil drawing.

For fine line and dotwork in Wellington, get in touch through @pokestaytattoo or pokestaytattoo@gmail.com.

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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 Line & Dots in Wellington

How small can a fine line tattoo go?
Around 3 to 4cm at the smallest before detail loss becomes a real long-term risk. Tiny tattoos that look crisp in the photo often blur out within a few years, so I'll usually suggest the minimum size that gives a piece room to breathe.
Where on the body does fine line hold up best?
Upper arm, outer forearm, thigh, and back placements hold fine line work best. Hands, fingers, feet, and ribs see more skin turnover and movement, so detailed fine line in those spots softens faster.
Does dotwork hurt more than line work?
Slightly different sensation rather than more painful. Dotwork is a stippled tapping motion versus a continuous line. Most people find longer dotwork sessions easier to sit through than dense black-fill sessions.