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70 Crazy 3D Tattoos That Will Twist Your Mind

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Tattoo designs have come a long way from the simplistic tribal ornaments to everything sailor-themed to real artworks that we can see today. Now, the tattoo art mastery has advanced to the point where tattoo artists can create convincing and sometimes even photo-realistic optical illusions on their clients' skin. These tattoo ideas in this list are just a few of the amazing tattoos out there that seem to twist and bend on the wearer's skin.

Do you have an optical illusion or a 3D tattoo? Have you seen one? In any case, we'd love to see your pictures of 3D optical illusion body art and invite you to vote for your favorites in our tattoo gallery!

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#1

3D tattoo with swirling black stripes creating a mind-bending optical illusion on a person's leg.

Final score:

238points

VeidehiGite 10 years ago

The Illusion is insane..Brilliant job by the artist..

23points

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#2

3D tattoo of a butterfly on a shoulder, showcasing realistic depth and vibrant colors.

Final score:

235points

VickyMetcalfe 10 years ago

Love this

21points

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#3

3D tattoo of a man walking on a ledge, creating an optical illusion with buildings on a person's back.

Final score:

222points

Fox.E 10 years ago

this is incredible !!!! wow

16points

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#4

Man with a realistic 3D dolphin tattoo on shoulder, creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

220points

hvandegrift 10 years ago

This one is amazing. What a great way to make something cool out of something that would otherwise be considered by some to be disfiguring

24points

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#5

3D tattoo of a torn map and compass on a shoulder, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

Final score:

207points

DanielleBrown 10 years ago

Pretty Amazing

12points

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#6

3D tattoo with a ripped skin effect revealing a sky and flying birds.

Final score:

182points

KarenRitchel 10 years ago

Beautiful!

11points

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#7

A realistic 3D tattoo of a pen behind the ear, creating a mind-twisting illusion.

Final score:

169points

NicoleHildebrandt 10 years ago

Can I borrow your pen...uh nevermind.

23points

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#8

3D tattoo design on a person's leg with intricate geometric patterns creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

165points

RhondaDolan 10 years ago

Cool tat!

14points

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#9

3D tattoo of a zipper on a forearm, creating a mind-twisting illusion.

Final score:

162points

21rachel.hill 10 years ago

Ewwww

17points

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#10

3D tattoo of a corset and spine on a person's back, creating a mind-twisting optical illusion.

Final score:

158points

NickDale 10 years ago

This is fabulous - strangely beautiful

14points

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#11

3D tattoo on chest depicting a face pressing against the skin, creating a mind-twisting illusion.

Final score:

151points

SamanthaScott 10 years ago

This looks amazing

17points

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#12

3D tattoo of cyborg mechanics on a forearm, creating a mind-twisting optical illusion.

Final score:

148points

MaureenDaniels 10 years ago

Terminator surely?

12points

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#13

3D tattoo of mechanical gears on a woman's back, creating an illusion of exposed machinery.

Final score:

142points

JudiNaylor 10 years ago

love this one, very Steampunk looking! How long did this take?

23points

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#14

3D tattoo of a grinning face with glowing eyes, creating an illusion on skin.

Final score:

138points

MeganSteward 10 years ago

This is photshopped

11points

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#15

3D tattoo with optical illusion pattern twisting on skin.

Final score:

138points

AmandaHughes 10 years ago

So clever it's amazing

15points

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#16

3D tattoo of a cobra on a person's arm, showcasing intricate details and shading.

Final score:

134points

AliciaMccreery 10 years ago

I think I know this guy

12points

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#17

3D tattoo with intricate cutout design on a thigh, creating a striking illusion.

Final score:

134points

KelseyHall 10 years ago

I LOVE THIS!!!

31points

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#18

3D tattoo of a realistic tattoo machine integrated into lace design on skin.

Final score:

129points

GardnerDeAguiar 10 years ago

That is SWEET!

20points

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#19

3D tattoo of a bear paw on a leg, creating a realistic and mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

124points

DilaraYıldız 10 years ago

Tan Tattooartist Turkey

7points

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#20

3D tattoo of a doll's face on a hand, showcasing intricate details and realistic effects.

Final score:

118points

SemaFirestone 10 years ago

Creepy

16points

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#21

3D tattoo of a star with words like "family" and "love" on a person's upper arm, creating an illusion of torn skin.

Final score:

114points

JoyRobinson 10 years ago

wow

16points

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#22

3D tattoo of a brick wall illusion on the back of a person's shaved head.

Final score:

101points

StacyBolinFiock 10 years ago

Definetly hard headed

16points

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#23

3D tattoo of a realistic unzipped zipper revealing muscle tissue on shoulder.

Final score:

74points

LouisaDouw 10 years ago

Isnt the zipper backwards?

3points

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#24

3D tattoo of a guitar neck on an arm, creating a mind-twisting visual effect with realistic depth.

Final score:

73points

MiaSellers 10 years ago

You most certainly have the music in you! Awesome tattoo!

15points

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#25

3D tattoo of a skull with optical illusion stripes creating a mind-twisting effect.

Final score:

70points

JazHill 9 years ago

my favourite by far

4points

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#26

3D tattoo of realistic red ribbons around ankles, creating a mind-twisting optical illusion.

Final score:

48points

KimHealy 10 years ago

these are so cute and don't look like some cheap tattoo like I see so often

11points

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#27

3D tattoo of Jesus on a forearm, creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

46points

Claus Krogsgaard

JailiLocadelosGatos 10 years ago

The perspective is amazing!

10points

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#28

A 3D tattoo of a realistic eye on a man's neck creates a surreal visual effect.

Final score:

45points

SemaFirestone 10 years ago

Gross

15points

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#29

3D tattoo of a clock with Roman numerals on a person's shoulder, creating a mind-twisting illusion.

Final score:

42points

RachelWhite 10 years ago

This is awesome. Very much steampunk, I LOVE IT!!!!

7points

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#30

3D tattoo of puzzle pieces on foot, creating the illusion of missing skin and revealing blue scales underneath.

Final score:

40points

shaeP 10 years ago

Ouch

4points

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#31

3D tattoo on a person's arm with realistic torn skin revealing text underneath.

Final score:

38points

KimHealy 10 years ago

Beautiful art work

9points

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#32

3D tattoo of a woman with sunglasses on an arm, showcasing realistic art.

Final score:

36points

shaeP 10 years ago

Awesome right down to the reflection and perspective in her glasses. Very realistic

10points

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#33

Close-up of a person with a detailed 3D skull tattoo on their hand, holding it over half their face.

Final score:

36points

NoelyB. 10 years ago

Well thought out. Very clear this woman know what she wants. Great work.

9points

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#34

3D tattoo of a realistic bee on a person's ankle.

Final score:

33points

hvandegrift 10 years ago

I wonder how many times this gets slapped by well meaning people trying kill the bee before it stings

14points

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#35

3D tattoo of a spider on a person's thigh creating an optical illusion with a realistic, lifelike appearance.

Final score:

32points

ChrisSue 10 years ago

It's all fun and games until you get stabbed in the leg.

16points

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#36

3D tattoo with optical illusion design creating a mind-bending, twisting effect on forearm.

Final score:

31points

LeneBerggraf-Larsen 10 years ago

Impressive, one wrong cube and the illution would be gone

9points

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#37

3D tattoo on chest resembling ripped skin revealing a spider design underneath.

Final score:

24points

SyedMoosaHassan 10 years ago

awesome !

8points

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#38

3D tattoo with optical illusion lines on a forearm, creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

24points

StephenMcIntosh 10 years ago

Me likey!

3points

#39

3D tattoo of a realistic face, including eye and lips, on a person's arm, creating a mind-twisting optical illusion.

Final score:

24points

KeraTucker 10 years ago

The color is stunning

8points

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#40

A woman with a realistic 3D tattoo of a baby on her arm, showcasing mind-bending artistry.

Final score:

23points

KristaSchwabe 10 years ago

I can't help but wonder if she lost a child. Beautiful, bittersweet.

12points

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#41

A mind-twisting 3D tattoo of a realistic eye with tear detail on an arm.

Final score:

21points

tarebear 10 years ago

Gorgeous

8points

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#42

3D tattoo of a mechanical spring design on a person's calf, showcasing depth and intricate detail.

Final score:

19points

SyedMoosaHassan 10 years ago

Mech Engr.?!

5points

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#43

3D tattoo of armor on shoulder with intricate knot design, creating a mind-twisting illusion.

Final score:

18points

KimHealy 10 years ago

Wow

6points

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#44

3D tattoo of a detailed compass and map on upper arm, creating a twist on classic tattoo designs.

Final score:

17points

Susan Raskin 1 month ago

very nice

0points

#45

Person with a realistic 3D tattoo of an eye on their chest, creating a surreal and mind-bending effect.

Final score:

16points

Sylwia Jankowska

shaeP 10 years ago

Wtf how could you ever get close to her in the summer?

4points

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#46

3D tattoo of realistic nails with shadows and blood effect on a person's shoulder.

Final score:

15points

Susan Pearlman 8 years ago

The nails need more work.

4points

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#47

3D tattoo of a realistic skull on an arm, showcasing intricate details and depth effects.

Final score:

15points

Vern Blissitt 6 years ago

Wow!

2points

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#48

3D tattoo of a ladybug on a foot, showcasing incredible realism.

Final score:

15points

#49

3D tattoo of puzzle pieces on a foot, with one piece revealing a blue pattern beneath the skin.

Final score:

13points

RahelLove 10 years ago

he iz a FISH!!

2points

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#50

3D tattoo of a magnifying glass on an arm, creating an illusion of an enlarged cross under the lens.

Final score:

13points

Laquita Anderson 6 years ago

Wow

1point

#51

3D tattoo of a realistic notepad page on skin, with "Don't Forget" written in bold letters.

Final score:

13points

RahelLove 10 years ago

wow. nice job, mom.

6points

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#52

3D tattoo of Converse sneakers on feet; optical illusion design.

Final score:

12points

KarenRitchel 10 years ago

Sorry - All I see is future regret.

16points

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#53

3D tattoo of muscle tendons on a forearm, creating a realistic and mind-bending optical illusion.

Final score:

11points

RahelLove 10 years ago

um..sir u need a ride 2 hospital?

2points

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#54

Close-up of a crazy 3D tattoo of a realistic green eye on an arm.

Final score:

8points

jerry 10 years ago

Don't know

3points

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#55

A forearm with a crazy 3D tattoo featuring intricate line work creating an optical illusion, seen under indoor lighting.

Final score:

7points

CrystalNonya 10 years ago

No reason this one should even be here...

3points

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#56

Realistic 3D tattoo of claw marks on skin, showcasing an illusion of depth and texture.

Final score:

4points

Elizabeth Smith 1 year ago

Wow ouch!!

1point

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#57

Intricate 3D tattoo of a biomechanical design on a foot, creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

2points

ChrisSue 10 years ago

Bwahaha....While the artistry is amazing, the 12 year old in me cannot help but laugh at the camel toe.

11points

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#58

3D tattoo of a blue origami crane on an ankle, creating a realistic and mind-twisting effect.

Final score:

2points

Eva Cameron 3 years ago

woah i've never seen one like that

1point

#59

3D scorpion tattoo on a person's shoulder, creating a realistic and mind-twisting effect.

Final score:

1point

Laquita Anderson 6 years ago

Cool

0points

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#60

3D tattoo of a tattoo machine with lace, creating a mind-twisting optical illusion on the skin.

Final score:

1point

Laquita Anderson 6 years ago

This isn't here twice

2points

#61

3D tattoo of a spiral design with a torn skin effect on a person's back.

Final score:

0points

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#62

3D tattoo of Jesus on a cross on a man's forearm, creating a mind-twisting visual effect.

Final score:

0points

Russ Renney 6 years ago

how much

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#63

3D tattoo of a seashell with Hindi script on an arm.

Final score:

0points

#64

3D tattoo with a heart, arrow, pencil, and target design on arm.

Final score:

-1point

#65

3D tattoo of a realistic strawberry on a foot, showcasing intricate design and vibrant colors.

Final score:

-4points

ThomasBiggs 10 years ago

ha, I'm thinking people didn't like the foot more than the tatt(which looks ok to me@Tatt)...

3points

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This lazy panda forgot to write something about itself.

This lazy panda forgot to write something about itself.

What do you think ?

21rachel.hill 10 years ago

Omg...all look so real!

4points

RahelLove 10 years ago

so real!

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DanChlebanowski 10 years ago

Well what I've learned from Ink Masters is that these are all terrible tattoo's and designs. Dave Navarro said so

2points

DakotaMartin 8 years ago

One persons opinion doesn't make up for a whole population. What you think is terrible tells another persons story.

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SiobhanJenkins 10 years ago

I watch inkmaster n think that Dave Navarro is a tit! N the tooth pick chewin judge is a f*****g c**k. They only tryin to boost own egos!

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21rachel.hill 10 years ago

Omg...all look so real!

4points

RahelLove 10 years ago

so real!

1point

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DanChlebanowski 10 years ago

Well what I've learned from Ink Masters is that these are all terrible tattoo's and designs. Dave Navarro said so

2points

DakotaMartin 8 years ago

One persons opinion doesn't make up for a whole population. What you think is terrible tells another persons story.

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SiobhanJenkins 10 years ago

I watch inkmaster n think that Dave Navarro is a tit! N the tooth pick chewin judge is a f*****g c**k. They only tryin to boost own egos!

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