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The Top 25 Zipper Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

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The Top 25 Zipper Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

Zipper tattoos are great statement pieces when inked as stand-alone designs or as part of a multi-layered image.

For some tattoo enthusiasts, zipper tattoo ideas can be implemented to cover up or augment scars or injuries, while for others they can be purely aesthetic choices.

Black ink or classical black and gray designs are the most popular style choice, while another application method utilized is to create the effect of skin being opened up to show a tattoo image underneath.

Check out these 25 examples of zipper tattoo ideas that you can use as inspiration for a piece of your own body art.

1. Zipper Tattoo Ideas for the Arm and Shoulder

Arm Zipper Tattoo -daddestark

Source: @daddestark via Instagram

Unique Zipper Tattoo -octopus_tattoo_bohmte

Source: @octopus_tattoo_bohmte via Instagram

Simple Zipper Tattoo -emiliartattoo

Source: @emiliartattoo via Instagram

Shoulder Zipper Tattoo -mr.jones.tattoo

Source: @mr.jones.tattoo via Instagram

2. Body Part Themed Zipper Tattoo Art

Heart Zipper Tattoo -earlnixon

Source: @earlnixon via Instagram

Leg Zipper Tattoo -marklovelessink

Source: @marklovelessink via Instagram

Realistic Zipper Tattoo -hailmarytattoos

Source: @hailmarytattoos via Instagram

3. Zipper Tattoo Ideas for the Leg

Leg Zipper Tattoo -aaronjtattoos

Source: @aaronjtattoos via Instagram

Leg Zipper Tattoo -beardedink252

Source: @beardedink252 via Instagram

Leg Zipper Tattoo -louiskonstantinou

Source: @louiskonstantinou via Instagram

Leg Zipper Tattoo -squaredcircletattoos

Source: @squaredcircletattoos via Instagram

4. Innovative Zipper Tattoo Ideas

Realistic Zipper Tattoo -garrybevantattoos

Source: @garrybevantattoos via Instagram

Realistic Zipper Tattoo -jefferysteinketattoos

Source: @jefferysteinketattoos via Instagram

Traditional Zipper Tattoo -hocispocus

Source: @hocispocus via Instagram

5. Scar Covering Zipper Tattoos

Realistic Zipper Tattoo -yoeinktattoos

Source: @yoeinktattoos via Instagram

Scar Zipper Tattoo -dziaruszka_tattoo

Source: @dziaruszka_tattoo via Instagram

Small Zipper Tattoo -tattoosbycurr

Source: @tattoosbycurr via Instagram

Small Zipper Tattoo -malistudiokrapina

Source: @malistudiokrapina via Instagram

6. Simple Zipper Tattoo Ideas

Simple Zipper Tattoo -andiiimck

Source: @andiiimck via Instagram

Small Zipper Tattoo -vezetattoo

Source: @vezetattoo via Instagram

Traditional Zipper Tattoo -john_tattoo_zeewolde

Source: @john_tattoo_zeewolde via Instagram

7. Alien Creature Zipper Tattoo Ideas

Arm Zipper Tattoo -tattoos_by_rhino

Source: @tattoos_by_rhino via Instagram

Unique Zipper Tattoo -k_randall_carl

Source: @k_randall_carl via Instagram

Unique Zipper Tattoo -stephanie_at_legend_tattoo

Source: @stephanie_at_legend_tattoo via Instagram

Realistic Zipper Tattoo -koszegivivien

Source: @koszegivivien via Instagram

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Zipper Tattoo FAQs

What do zipper tattoo ideas mean?

Zipper tattoo ideas come in a few different types. They can be implemented to cover up or augment scars or injuries, while for others they can be purely aesthetic choices.

An application method used to great effect is partially opening a zipper to show a tattoo image underneath, in much the same effect as ripped skin designs show a 3D style image.

Why are zipper tattoos used to cover scars?

For some collectors, using a zipper tattoo to cover or incorporate into old scars has two benefits; making an old wound into a piece of art, or using humor and irony to take the pain away from the cause of the scar (whether it’s surgery, a wound or some other cause).

In simplest terms, creating a cool zipper tattoo idea takes the pain away and replaces it with your own sense of individuality and power.

Where can I place my zipper tattoo?

For covering tattoos the scar will dictate placement, but for others, they can be etched in many different places. 

The upper arm, spine, and the backs of the legs are some of the most popular zipper placements for aesthetic designs.

How much do zipper tattoos cost?

A small linework zipper with little illustration can cost in the vicinity of $150-$200.

A larger, more detailed piece done in classical black and gray or incorporating basic colors can be around $300-$400 for 2-3 hours of work from an established professional.

Big zipper pieces made to create a 3D effect can cost $150-$200+ per hour for the use of artists specializing in these types of designs.

Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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