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Shoulder tattoo design check: Deltoid caps & flows
The deltoid is a dome. Flat circles placed here warp when arms move. Learn to position your shoulder cap stencil correctly.
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.