this is so beautiful 😍
19 Tattoos That Have a Hidden Surprise Thanks to UV Ink
Art
05/14/2021

UV ink can let your creative talents run wild and breathe new life into your tattoos. While they may seem unassuming, they reveal secret colors and images when held under a black light. These UV tattoos are not to be confused with glow-in-the-dark tattoos, which may have some health risks. It certainly takes a lot of skill and practice to bring these tattoos to life.
At Bright Side, we want to share these talented UV tattoo artists with you to prove just how creative this art form can be.
1. The illusion of a lit candle
2. An eye transformed with light
3. A friendly snake revealed under a black light
4. A comet invisibly streaking across an arm
5. It shows its true colors under the black light.
6. A flower tattoo like no other
7. Beauty in the minimal
8. A delicate shoulder tattoo
9. A heart full of surprises
10. This tiny cat planet
11. A guardian radiating light
12. Secret sparkles
13. A special game console with hidden features
14. The butterflies are truly alive
15. An adorable friend lit up with glitter
16. A secret solar system
17. Creative attention to detail
18. A delicate flower with hidden beauty
19. Adding some magic to The Beauty and the Beast
What’s the most creative tattoo that you have? What do you think about UV tattoos?
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some of them look rather weird without light
they look like skin irritation
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agree, but incorporated in the black-and-white picture, it all looks good
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