Cross tattoos are incredibly popular, and you don’t have to be a devout follower of any religion to have one on your skin.
Any tattoo artist can tell you that Celtic tattoo designs in general are always in demand. However, Celtic crosses are among some of the most popular cross tattoo designs. Celtic cross tattoos are full of intricate knot work, never ending and never beginning. Some people decide on Celtic cross tattoos simply because of their beauty. They do have deeper meaning than that to others though. Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descendants often have a Celtic cross tattoo to show their pride in their heritage. The cross also symbolizes constant spiritual development.
Another cross tattoo design that some may get because of their heritage is the Iron Cross. Originally the Iron cross was the symbol of the Teutonic Knights in the 14th century. Later it became a German military symbol in 1870. Today those who decide on Iron cross tattoos may decide on them because they stand for honor and strength. The Iron cross is a shorter version of the typical cross, along with it being wider at each end.
The Gothic cross generally has no religious or heritage based meaning behind it. Its basis is on the Christian cross, but it’s usually the center of attention in a tattoo design, along with things like knives, swords, or wires woven through it.
The Christian cross tattoo is obviously another very popular cross tattoo design. There are generally two main crosses that can then be interpreted artistically from the tattoo artist. The Latin cross is the simple wooden cross. The Crucifix is the cross with Jesus on it. It may or may not include the nails and the crown of thorns.
With any of these cross tattoo designs you can add whatever you need to make it your own. Some people decide to get a cross tattoo that also serves as an in loving memory tattoo. Tattoo artists can easily add a banner with names and/or dates to incorporate into your cross tattoo. Another popular idea is rosary beads with the cross at the end. A tattoo artist could work wrapping the beads around your wrist.
For less religious symbolism, some people like to have cross tattoos designed out of things that generally wouldn’t be considered a cross. For example, two swords crossing in the middle or a skull with the blades crossing through it. Others enjoy a simple wooden cross with vines or roses wrapped around it. The possibilities are endless.
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how much do u think it will cost for a tattoo on your forearm, medium size tattoo?
hi im looking for a funky cross tattoo that will go on the middle of back
Tevin
medium sized cross tattoos I would say anywhere from $150-$300. Depends on how much color and detail work is involved. Remember to consider the tip as well, if you have some extra $$$
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Did you check out these Cross Tattoos?
I’m looking for a cross tattoo that i can integrate with skeleton wings and some other things for a memorial back piece to the people in my life
Perhaps trying checking out these posts as well to see if you can’t come up with any ideas.
tattoos-and-art.com/skeleton-tattoos
tattoos-and-art.com/wing-tattoos
tattoos-and-art.com/in-loving-memory-tattoos
i want to get a tattoo behind my ear going down my neck but i dont know what i should get. have any ideas?
my name is ryan and im gettin a tat of a cross with my mom & dads names in it (14/24 on the first page of cross tattoos)
right on man, upload it to the forum when its finished
Hey, i really like the Cross tattoo which is the 1st picture in the 4th column down, the cross with the hands praying in it… i was thinking of getting it id just like to know if i just print out the pic or if there is another way to get the stencil etc…
hi… i cant wait to get my first tat but how much you recon it will cost for my lower bac black nd white medium size??? ily to all my grilzz
I’m looking forward 2 getting my 1st tat. I want 1 on ma arm a cross. My neck maybe a music note…and chest, 2 represent my mom 1 angel wing on the right side of my chest (maybe leading to my arm, shoulder area with her name on it)
I was wondering, how much would it cost to get that third tattoo, that is the blue cross with the angel wings, I would put the cross centered on my back, spine, and have the wings come off onto my shoulders. Also how difficult would it be to change the color from blue to red?
i am looking for a butterfly with a cross tattoo…any ideas? im looking for something somewhat small, and girlish
Something like this? You can try checking these butterfly tattoos as well
hi all im looking for a tattoo and wondering if u could help
it is an “only god can judge me tattoo” it’s basically a cross and on the arms it has a a scale such as the one for justice ans the other has a book both hanging from the cross
Check out: http://tattoos-and-art.com/only-god-can-judge-me-tattoos/
do you have any turtles or like cross i want a cross but also a turtle can you do anything like that. how much does that run?
hey, i was looking for a good cross i could get between my shoulder blades for a memorial tattoo for my bestfriend that died a year ago on August 18. He was only 17 years old. He died of suicide. So i was wondering if you could help me out and find a good design cause i want his name birthday and d.o.d on there. so yeah get back at me if you can. thanks
Im looking for a unique cross witha trical mixed in to go up near my shoulder blades do you have any ideas or suggestions?
im looking for something unique. something that i can put on my shoulder with my gpa’s death date. any one have any ideas for me?
i need some help i am trying to finish up my back peace ok here is my problem i have a 6in. cross in the middle of my back that says only god can judge me and to the left 3 hearts that tear down that says love me now i need to think of something that stands for hate so it will read love me , hate me only god can junge me
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I have a cross tattoo on my back that I totally LOVE – can I upload to your site? Thanks!
I’m looking for a cool one for my leg.
I am looking for a cross tattoo for my upper arm. I want something that is squared but isn’t just a plain cross. Any suggestions on where to look?
hey does anybody no what website i can go 2 c dis tat i want its a cross and it says only god can judge me
hi i was intersted in getting atattoo of my last name on my upper back (blasingame0 in old english lettering and two nautical stars on my upper back shoulder area both as big as possible how much would u say it will cost?
It is really interesting to see all the different pictures and read the descriptions of tattoos that people are looking for and wanting to find. Thanks for all the great ideas
hey im looking for a bigish cross, with a yellow rose in the middle with a scroll around the cross with my brothers name, birthdate and death date in the sroll/ribbon, help?
I’m looking to get my first two tattoos. I am 50 and to be honest for years I didn’t think tattoos were a good thing but after reading the meanings, I’m all for it. I’m not a wuss and have a high pain tolerance, however, I’m thinking of a cross with a rose on my right inside of arm – not too big and wondered about time and pain. I’m also thinking of a vine of roses on my lower outside of leg maybe up a bit from the ankle. Any advice? Thanks!
I want a tattoo of a cross with nails somewhat realistic and then with the A.A. Logo encircled in it. I’d like to get something like this on my left shoulder (hopefully to cover a tat I got long ago).
Hey my boyfriend wants to do a cross right above his wrist on the inside, nothing overly big do you have any ideas??
i want a tatoo for a memory for mii grandma cause when ever i want 2 see her i just look 2 mii right arm and she is right there 2 miii side
im looking for a cross tattoo that has a rebel flag around it for my upper arm and about how much would it cost?
does it hurt to get a tattoo between your shoulder blades
how much for a cross that would fill up my back and a freinds name on it
Hey do you know where i can find a heart with a wooden cross through it? And also my friend and i want tu get small matching tattoos (not girly but not to harsh) but i want it where i can cover it up and she wants it on her hip or some place where it wont hurt. any suggestions?
Hello, I was thinking of a cross made of nails with a crown of thorns around it. You have anything?
I am looking for a small tat for my foot, I want a cross made of rose vines (with purple roses) and some how work Matt 28:19 in it too (not the whole verse just that)
I want to get a tattoo of a cross with a rosary wrapped around it. Know where I can find a picture of one.
I’m looking to get a black christian cross(filled in) starting from the middle of the top of my wrist to right beneath(about an inch) my middle knuckle.
this is the cross( a little thinner)
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cari373.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/320px-christian_cross_icon_svg.png&imgrefurl=http://cari373.wordpress.com/&usg=__eH8nX8OoXhIkyODqbvaP9igu1zI=&h=480&w=320&sz=2&hl=en&start=2&sig2=IcvaJp83Dt9CZBwJxexvzw&tbnid=fJOCT65MRssXWM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=86&ei=j4FPTPLNHcT68Ab04PiqAg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dblack%2Bchristian%2Bcross%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1007%26bih%3D723%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1
i was looking for a tribal cross tattoo, but i want it all like woven vines.
its for a 18yr olds upper back, want the length of the cross to go down my spine with the top part of the cross higher up, not quite centred, all in an intricate feminine kind of way? can anyone help me find one?
how much would a tattoo with a 6 letter last name arched across and a medium sized cross underneath? and could you find any pictures of something similar to this
im trying to think of a tattoo i want for all three of my kids..any ideas?
i need a good website of crosses that i can draw on my wall and put in loving memory of my sister if anyone know any then please email me at [email protected] thanks i really appreciate it
im trying to look for a tattoo of 2 guns one on each arm and when u put yr arms together then it makes a cross. Is that possible to tattoo on each arm to make a cross when putting them together?
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Im looking to get a christian tattoo, a cross of some sort on my rib cage. Any ideas??
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I’m looking for a tat from a Caravaca cross in light blue colors….anyone???