The Most Mindblowing 3D Tattoos of All Time

Ashley Reign

Updated October 14, 2018 4.0M views 36 items

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Although 3D technology used to be considered a novelty, these days you can see almost any film that hits your local movie theater in three dimensions for only a few extra bucks. While the whole 3D fad may sound like old news, however, we assure you that there are a few art forms in which the use of 3D technology is still pretty impressive. While you might not think much of being offered the chance to see a 3D movie, or a 3D piece of artwork, these 3D tattoos are pretty awesome to behold.

A tattoo parlor might not be the first place you’d expect to see a bunch of cool 3D artwork, but there are tons of great 3D tattooists out there. We’ve put together a collection of killer 3-D tattoos that’ll knock your socks off. These 3D tats are not only impressive because of their realism and intricacy, but also because the artist was able to create the illusion that the tattoo is coming to life - without the need for 3D glasses.

Check out the wide range of pieces that these tattoo artists have been able to work their 3D magic into. An extra dimension can transform a normal butterfly into an impressively realistic piece of inked art. Adding a three-dimensional look to a tattoo can also add a surprisingly gruesome edge to pieces that look like they’re bursting right through the client’s skin. Whether your aesthetic falls more in line with the whimsical, or leans a bit more on the side of bold, dramatic, hardcore tattoo design, we guarantee that there's something for everyone in this awesome collection of 3D tattoos.

Vote for your favorite 3D tattoo below!

1. This 3D Cut-Out Leg Design
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
4,754 votes
2. This Butterfly Looks Like It Could Really Fly Away
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
3,827 votes
3. This Intricate Homage to the Mayan Empire
Photo: flickr / CC0
3,301 votes
4. This Guy Wears His Values on His Sleeve
Photo: flickr / CC0
3,159 votes
5. This Trippy Optical Illusion Tattoo
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
3,336 votes
6. This Antique Map Was Found Underneath the Skin of His Shoulder
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,986 votes
7. This Human Is Clearly a Robot in Disguise
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,875 votes
8. This Nerve-Wracking Back Piece
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,957 votes
9. This Bashful Butterfly Just Landed There, Obviously
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,845 votes
10. This Corset Back Tattoo Is So Lifelike, It's Actually a Little Creepy
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
2,744 votes

11. Bluer Skies Lie Beneath Her Skin
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
2,408 votes
12. We Found the Missing Piece of the Puzzle!
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,377 votes
13. This Radical Rabbit Hole Ink Will Suck You into a Vortex
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
2,203 votes
14. A Secret Identity Slip-Up
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
2,313 votes
15. This Steampunk Back Tattoo Is the Perfect Combination of Sci-Fi and Mechanics
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,412 votes
16. This Creepy White-Ink Tattoo Is Extra Terrifying
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,468 votes
17. He'll Never Have to Search for His Lost Pen Again
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
2,363 votes
18. This Zip-Up Sleeve Is Just Too Realistic
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
2,128 votes
19. A Bear Seems to Have Left Quite an Impression on His Leg
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
1,956 votes
20. His Arm Looks Like It Could Actually Inject You with Venom
Photo: flickr / CC0
2,215 votes

21. This Realistic-Looking Transformer Skeleton
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
1,859 votes
22. A Guitar That You Can Carry With You, Wherever You Go
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
1,972 votes
23. This Cool 3D Compass
Photo: flickr / CC0
1,735 votes
24. This Realistic Button-Up Bust Tat
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
1,836 votes
25. This Guy Knows How Hard-Headed He Can Be
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
1,750 votes
26. The Third Eye Is Always Watching ...
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
1,757 votes
27. This Lifelike Lizard
Photo: maleva apaixonada / Flickr
1,536 votes
28. A Photographer Should Always Be Camera Ready, Right?
Photo: flickr / CC0
1,729 votes
29. Give the Appearance That You're Breastfeeding Long After Your Kids Have Grown Up
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
2,249 votes
30. This Creepy Kid Is Giving You Nightmares Already
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
1,713 votes