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Line weight

The words for where a tattoo sits, how big it is, how heavy the lines are and what style it is in.

What to notice

Same design, same size; only the line weight changes. Thin lines do not tell you the needle or the technique.

These drawings explain a term. They are not anyone’s work or results.

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2 terms to explore
Delicate Linework

Thin, light line weight.

Bold Linework

Heavy, confident line weight.