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Design 01 · Upper arm
Carnation and Bud Fine Line Tattoo
A black fine-line carnation paired with one closed bud on split stems, with two pointed leaves, shown upright on the inner forearm.
BlackworkCarnation
10 reviewed designs · 5 placements
Carnation tattoo ideas
Pick your carnation tattoo. Compare ruffled blooms and slender stems in color or black ink, then try your favorite in the Builder.
Builder placements: Forearm, Lower leg, Wrist, Back, Chest, Thigh, Shoulder. Every piece opens in Remix or enters the Builder as the matching reviewed asset.
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10 carnation tattoo designs, clean and on skin
Read the silhouette first, then check how the same lines sit on the suggested body area.
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Design 02 · Shoulder
Bold Coral Carnation Shoulder Tattoo
A bold coral-pink carnation with black petal folds, two teal leaves and gold vein accents, shown as a compact flower on the upper shoulder.
Old schoolCarnation
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Design 03 · Forearm
Pink Carnation Forearm Tattoo
A pink carnation with densely ruffled petals, two dark teal leaves and a slim green stem, shown upright at the center of the forearm.
IllustrativeCarnation
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Design 04 · Forearm
Slender Fine Line Carnation Tattoo
A black fine-line carnation with a rounded ruffled bloom, a long slim stem and two pointed leaves, shown vertically along the inner forearm.
BlackworkCarnation
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Design 05 · Calf
Fine Line Long Stem Carnation Tattoo
A fine-line carnation with a tall curved stem, two narrow leaves and a softly ruffled bloom, shown vertically on the lower leg.
Fine lineCarnation
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Design 06 · Hip
Carnation and Bud Hip Tattoo
A coral-pink carnation with a red-tipped unopened bud, dark teal leaves and a slim branching stem, shown upright on the outer hip.
IllustrativeCarnation
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Design 07 · Thigh
Twin Pink Carnation Bouquet Tattoo
Two pink carnations on branching green stems, one taller and one lower, with pointed teal leaves, shown as a compact bouquet on the thigh.
Neo traditionalCarnation
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Design 08 · Wrist
Small Fine Line Carnation Wrist Tattoo
A small black fine-line carnation with layered petals, a short curved stem and two slim leaves, shown vertically on the inner wrist.
Fine lineCarnation
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Design 09 · Collarbone
Fine Line Chest Carnation Tattoo
A round black fine-line carnation with layered ruffled petals, a slim stem and two angled leaves, shown upright in the center of the upper chest.
Fine lineCarnation
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Design 10 · Upper back
Three Carnation Back Spray Tattoo
A fine-line spray of three carnations on branching stems, with one large top flower and two smaller side blooms, shown across the upper back.
DotworkCarnation
How to plan carnation tattoo patchwork layouts
Start with the ruffled flower head, then choose a stem shape that fits your placement.
Choose the bloom
Compare single flowers with small bouquets. The serrated petal edges should remain distinct at your chosen size.
Follow the stem
Long stems follow a forearm or calf; curved sprigs work across a collarbone. Check the on-skin preview before placing the design.
Balance the color
Try a coral or pink bloom as an anchor, or keep the outline black to sit alongside existing linework.
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