Front Skull
2.9 × 4 in / 7.3 × 10.2 cm
Skull Tattoo Stencils
Skulls from three angles, plus skulls paired with a rose, snake, dagger and wings.
Side Skull
3.7 × 4 in / 9.3 × 10.2 cm
Skull Crossbones
4 × 3.2 in / 10.2 × 8.2 cm
Skull Dagger
1.5 × 4 in / 3.9 × 10.2 cm
Skull Rose
3 × 4 in / 7.7 × 10.2 cm
Skull Snake
2.6 × 4 in / 6.5 × 10.2 cm
Skull Wings
4 × 2.6 in / 10.2 × 6.6 cm
Sugar Skull
3 × 4 in / 7.7 × 10.2 cm
Three Quarter Skull
3.3 × 4 in / 8.4 × 10.2 cm
Choosing a skull angle
| Angle | Looks like | Works well on |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Symmetrical and direct | Chest, back of the hand, centre of the calf |
| Side | Strong silhouette with the jaw in profile | Outer forearm, upper arm, thigh |
| Three-quarter | More depth, the most natural look | Forearm, shoulder, as part of a sleeve |
Combined designs
The rose, snake, dagger and wings versions are complete compositions. To build your own, print a plain skull and a separate element from the flower stencils at the same scale and arrange them on paper first.
Related stencils
New to stencils? Read how to print and transfer a tattoo stencil.
Questions
Which skull is easiest to tattoo?
The front skull: it is symmetrical and has the fewest overlapping lines.
What is a sugar skull?
A decorated skull from Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, usually with flowers and patterns on the forehead and around the eyes.
Can I flip a side skull to face the other way?
Yes. Most print dialogs have a mirror or flip option, or you can transfer the stencil face down.