How do I choose forearm tattoo placement and size?

Compare the inner and outer forearm in a relaxed pose, keep the design within visible skin, and leave space from wrist and elbow creases. Use photo previews to compare proportions; ask an artist to measure the final stencil.

Inner or outer forearm?

Choose based on which surface you want visible in your normal resting posture. Photograph both surfaces: rotating your arm changes how a design looks. Compare the same artwork in both views, not two unrelated images.

What size should I start with?

Start with proportions, not an assumed centimeter conversion. A narrow vertical design can follow the forearm axis; a wide emblem needs a broader visible patch. If details disappear when the preview is reduced, compare a simpler design rather than only enlarging it.

How do I avoid placement errors?

Keep the artwork inside the photographed skin area, away from sleeves and the wrist and elbow creases. Inspect both the full-size image and a small thumbnail. A straight overlay does not prove that a design will follow a curved arm.

Does the scale slider measure centimeters?

No. The editor's scale is relative to the photograph. Catalog centimeter targets are design planning targets, not body measurements. Confirm size on your actual arm with an artist before committing.

What can I take to an artist?

Bring the clean artwork, your preview and the preferred body view. Explain which boundaries and orientation matter to you; the artist can adjust spacing, detail and the stencil.

Next steps and support

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