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Today Tatuantes We suggest you take a look and learn more about a type of tattoo that, in recent years, has gained an important place when it comes to capturing a object that transmits commitment, dedication or freedom and trust. We talk about the key tattoos.to
In this article we will delve into the meaning of this tattoo while we also compile a gallery with different proposals. In addition, we will see how to take advantage of key tattoos and we will talk about padlock tattoos, a design that is closely related.
Meaning of key tattoos
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Delving into the meaning of key tattoos, we find a object that, embodied in the skin, evokes freedom, trust, commitment and dedication. In addition, the strength of its meaning can also be increased if next to the key we add a special date, name or an inscription.
Evidently neither can we leave aside the symbolism related to loveAs it is a design that inspires many couples to get a complementary tattoo, one with a key and the other with a lock. In this case, what this tattoo symbolizes is that the other person has the key to open our hearts.
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On the other hand, keys can also be associated with something mysterious or secret Well, it also allows you to ask yourself what that key should open.
Also, the keys too They are an object that symbolizes the ability to solve problems, especially if these are complex.
Skeleton key tattoos
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We also have the master key tattoos which, for those unaware, are keys that have the ability to open multiple locks the same type. For example, the janitor of a building, instead of carrying the keys to all the doors, carries one that can open them all.
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This type of keys in English are called skeleton keys (basically because of the master keys they use the skeleton of the normal keys to create them), which explains that combine a key design with a skull also be very popular. Thus, these types of tattoos also tend to be inspired by ancient objects, for example, with a skull on the head of the key, since the current ones are not so cool.
The meaning with which it is associated with the skeleton keys is that contain absolute wisdom, since they are able to open all doors and locks.
Linked directly with padlock tattoos
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And it's true, although we have talked specifically about key tattoos earlier, We cannot let this article pass without mentioning its relationship with padlock tattoos. And it is that both elements are chosen by couples to express their love. One person tattoos the padlock and another the key. A symbol of union and that both people have a relationship of love and affection. Therefore, we would say that it is a perfect tattoo for couples.
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Although since we talk about padlocks We would also like to make a special mention of these elements that serve to keep a door or a box closed. For this reason, together with the keys, they can be associated with something mysterious or secret.
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Who has not seen a padlock blocking something and wondered what to keep? We do not know if it also happens to you, but the rarer the padlock, the more curious we are to know what to hide, a meaning that they share, as we have commented before, with the keys. On the other hand, old locks are usually used as they tend to look better than current ones and give them a feeling of hiding something more important.
How to take advantage of key tattoos
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The first step in knowing how to take advantage of key tattoos is to be clear about what we want it to symbolize. For example, it is not the same as we want it to symbolize our ability and intelligence, for which a black and white design can be very cool, than a double tattoo to show our love for another person, for which a somewhat more baroque design can very well combine or, at least, in the same style as the other tattoo.
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In addition, as you can see in some of the examples that we have given you, keys can be combined with other components. For example, a padlock that closes a chain around the wrist to indicate that there is something important to protect and that only the correct key can open it. Another example would be to combine a key with a name or a date to indicate that this padlock symbolizes a special moment and that only a specific person has the possibility to open it.
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Although we have seen key tattoos that occupy the entire forearm or padlocks tattooed right on the nape, they are usually used to tattooing a small part of the forearm, on the wrist or in the hand since they are used to making small.
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On the other hand, the keys do not open any padlock, that's why it is especially important to pay attention to all the details of the tattoo and make this as personal as possible. Try that your tastes and personality are reflected both in the upper part of the key and in the teeth that are used to open doors or locks.
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Ultimately, the key (or rather the key?) to make the tattoo look cool is to find the right design, without much detail, but that at the same time knows how to transmit the secret that the key locks up. For example, a golden key combines very well in meanings related to love, while a small silver one can refer to a more personal secret. The place is also very important, although this is only on an aesthetic level: as we always say, small tattoos look better in small places such as the wrist, ankle or arm, while larger ones look good on the back, legs , the chest…
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We hope this article on key tattoos helped you find your ideal tattoo and inspired you with its meanings. Tell us, do you have any tattoos of a key or a padlock? What does it mean to you? Have you combined it with any element?
