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Rib tattoo design check: Body bends & rib flexes
Rib cages stretch and bend. A design that looks aligned when lying down can stretch out when you stand up. Check rib stencil spacing rules.
Physical warping guidelines
Skin stretches. Muscles contract. Here is how to verify alignment of any body placement stencil:
- Joint Clearance: Do not place complex micro-details inside bending creases (wrists, elbows, collarbones).
- Center Grids: Symmetry lines must align when standing in a relaxed posture, not when lying flat on the stencil table.
- Muscle Wrap: Outlines must follow the natural curves of the muscle groups rather than running horizontally.