— Mini Tattoo

Mini Tattoo Zurich — small pieces, drawn with precision.

Sinkply specialises in mini tattoos in the fine line style — single needle, discreet, clearly drawn. Motifs between 1.5 and 4 cm, tattooed at Staffelstrasse 8 in Zurich. Most common placements: inner forearm, wrist, collarbone, behind the ear. By Aroa and the Sinkply team.

— Inspiration · 17 curated pieces

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Ready for your mini tattoo?

Send us your idea on WhatsApp — we'll reply with sketch suggestions and an exact price. Includes consultation, design, second skin patch and free touch-ups.

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What is a mini tattoo?

A mini tattoo is a small, precisely drawn fine line piece — usually between 1.5 and 4 cm. It's done with the thinnest needles in the industry, often using the single needle technique: one single needle, one single point carrying the line.

The result is the opposite of a classic tattoo. No thick contours, no filled flat areas. Instead: a line that sits quietly on the skin as if drawn with a pencil. A symbol, a letter, a flower, a wave. Small enough to stay private, large enough to still be legible in years.

Mini tattoos are the most common entry into the fine line world. If you're thinking about your first tattoo, most of our clients start right here.

Sizing — how we decide

We discuss size together — depending on the motif, the body area and what you want to express. Send us your idea on WhatsApp and we'll come back with a sketch and size proposal before the appointment. Most pieces sit between 1.5 and 4 cm; ideal placements are inner forearm, wrist, collarbone, behind the ear and ankle — all spots with calm skin and good line longevity.

Single needle technique

Single needle means: one single needle, not a bundle. While classic tattoos use 3, 5 or 7 needles at once, our fine line machine works with just one — the smallest tool that exists in the tattoo world.

The result is a line barely wider than a pencil stroke. For mini tattoos this is crucial: a 2 cm motif with ten details needs lines that don't bleed into each other. Single needle makes that possible.

What single needle does

· Hair-thin details
· Smallest letters from 5 mm
· Delicate shading
· Botanical micro work

What it isn't

· Not classic old school
· No large colour fills
· No thick contours
· No fast full-area shading

How to book

01 Write to us via WhatsApp with your idea, references and desired body area.
02 We usually reply within 24 hours with a rough estimate on size, duration and price.
03 Appointment is booked at the studio on Staffelstrasse 8. No design preview needed — we draw on the day.
04 On the day: draft, placement, size check, transfer to skin. Only then do we tattoo.
05 Second-Skin patch applied, aftercare guide to take home — fully healed in three weeks.

Tip: try your mini tattoo on a photo of your own skin in our tattoo simulator before the session — fonts, sketches or your own design.

Frequently asked questions

How small can a mini tattoo be?

Most mini tattoos at Sinkply are between 1.5 cm and 4 cm. Smaller than 15 mm becomes technically tricky — fine details need space, otherwise the line loses clarity over the years.

How much does a mini tattoo cost in Zurich?

Starting at CHF 150 for 30 min · Exact price after sharing your idea on WhatsApp.

Does a mini tattoo hurt?

Thanks to the very fine needles, most clients describe the pain as 2 out of 10 — like lightly scratching the skin with a pen cap. The session is often over before you get used to it.

How long does the session take?

The session is planned individually. We take our time during the consultation and discuss the schedule before any needle touches skin.

Which body areas work best?

Inner forearm, inner wrist, ankle, behind the ear, collarbone and inner upper arm are ideal. Fingers and palms look great short term but don't hold as well as other areas.

How long does a mini tattoo last?

A mini tattoo is meant to last forever. At Sinkply we use single needle technique at the right skin depth — so the line stays clean for years. Free touch-ups are included.

Can I get two mini tattoos in one session?

Yes. Many clients combine two or three mini tattoos in one session — for example one piece on the wrist and one on the ankle. We'll discuss it in the consultation.

Is a mini tattoo a good first tattoo?

Mini tattoos are the most common entry into the fine line world. They're quick, discreet and emotionally easier to carry. Most of our clients start here — and come back for their second piece.