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Moth Tattoo Stencils

Free moth tattoo stencils traced from public-domain natural-history engravings and plates. Ideal for symmetrical chest, sternum and throat pieces.

Printing a moth stencil at the right size

Click Resize & print on any design. It opens in the stencil maker with the size set to 10 cm tall; change it to the size you want on skin, tick Mirror if you transfer with thermal or hectograph paper, and download the PDF. Print at 100% (“Actual size”). Larger designs are split across sheets with crop marks. Need help choosing a size? See the size guide.

Moth tattoo ideas

Moths (death’s-head and luna moths especially) are popular in dark and neo-traditional styles. They are associated with transformation and being drawn to the light. Their symmetry makes them a favourite for sternum, chest and throat placements.

Put several designs on one sheet

The flash sheet maker lays out up to nine of these designs on one page of A4, Letter or tabloid paper, at true size, with credits in the footer.

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