Candle skull tattoo
An original blackwork design of a skull with a melting candle on top. See it on your own skin through the camera before you book, free in TattooLab.
What a candle skull tattoo means
A skull with a melting candle is a classic vanitas symbol: time burns down, so live fully.
Placement and size
It works best on the forearm, one of the easiest spots: low pain and easy to show or cover.
Style and how it ages
Blackwork relies on bold outlines and solid black fills. Solid black is the longest-lasting ink, so blackwork stays crisp for decades with little more than sunscreen.