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Design 01 · Collarbone
Blackwork Wings Chest Tattoo
Two blackwork wings rise from the sternum in matched arcs, each built from layered white-broken feathers across the upper chest.
BlackworkWings
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Chest tattoos for men
Chest tattoos for men often span 6 to 12 inches when they cross the upper chest, while a centered sternum piece stays narrower and vertical. Wide animals, wings and mirrored shapes can use both sides of the chest; single emblems sit cleanly on one pec. Most shirts cover the area, but low necklines may reveal the upper edge. Compare each clean design for symmetry and line weight, then use the upper-chest Builder template to judge width. Leave space near the collarbones and sternum if more patchwork pieces will follow.
Builder placements: Forearm, Chest. Every piece opens in Remix or enters the Builder as the matching reviewed asset.
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Design 02 · Collarbone
Blackwork Scarab Chest Tattoo
A symmetrical black scarab with curved horns, raised forelegs and striped wing cases sits centered on the upper chest with strong white line breaks.
BlackworkScarab
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Design 03 · Upper chest
Blackwork Snake Chest Tattoo
A long blackwork snake crosses the upper chest in a shallow wave, with a left-facing head, forked tongue, pale belly plates and irregular dark patches.
BlackworkSnake
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Design 04 · Upper chest
Blackwork Winged Scarab Chest Tattoo
A blackwork scarab emblem with feathered wings, open geometric shell panels and two small side beetles, centered beneath the collarbones.
BlackworkWide blackwork winged scarab
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Design 05 · Collarbone
Fine Line Lightning Pair Chest Tattoo
Two slim outlined lightning bolts face inward from opposite upper-chest sides, each with long tips and one sharp central zigzag.
MinimalistLightning-bolt
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Design 06 · Upper chest
Roaring Tiger Chest Tattoo
A frontal orange tiger head with striped cheeks, yellow eyes, a red open mouth and teal shadow accents, centered high on the chest.
Neo traditionalTiger
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Design 07 · Collarbone
Traditional Anchor Chest Tattoo
A blue and gold anchor wrapped with pale rope, red flukes and tasselled ends spans the upper chest in traditional color.
Old schoolAnchor
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Design 08 · Upper chest
Bold Rose Upper Chest Tattoo
A wide black-and-grey open rose with a tight spiral center, scalloped outer petals and two dark veined leaves sits across the upper chest.
Old schoolRose
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Design 09 · Collarbone
Traditional Tiger Head Chest Tattoo
A front-facing orange tiger head with cream cheeks, teal shadow accents and long black whiskers is centered high on the chest.
Old schoolTiger
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Design 10 · Chest
Ornamental Flame Sun Chest Tattoo
An open center sits inside eight broad flame rays, each split by a pale inner curve, forming a shaded black-and-grey ornamental sun for the chest.
OrnamentalSun
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Design 11 · Upper chest
Paired Swallows and Peony Chest Tattoo
Two mirrored black-and-grey swallows fly toward a centered open peony, with raised wings, forked tails and shaded leaves across the upper chest.
BlackworkPeony
How to plan mens chest tattoo patchwork layouts
Placement decides scale. Pick the chest design whose silhouette matches the space you actually have, then leave enough skin around it for the next piece.
Measure the gap
Check the on-skin preview against your own chest: a design that fills the whole area leaves no room for a patchwork neighbour.
Match the direction
Vertical pieces follow the limb; round emblems sit on joints and centerlines. Rotate the design in the Builder until it reads naturally on the chest.
Keep negative space
Patchwork works because each piece stays separate. Keep at least a finger of clear skin between this design and the next one.
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