— Sun
Sun tattoos in Zurich — small suns and rays in fine line.
Sinkply draws sun tattoos in the fine line style — minimal suns with thin rays, calm circles and sun-and-moon pairs. A positive motif that works on many body areas. Founded by Aroa, Staffelstrasse 8.
What the sun tells as a motif
The sun is a universal symbol — energy, warmth, new beginnings. It appears in almost every culture as a sign for light, without being tied to a single tradition. That's what makes it such a calm motif: personal and timeless at the same time.
Many clients choose the sun as a first tattoo — the motif is small, positive and not too heavy with meaning. Others wear it as a marker for a turning point, or simply because it stands for hope and clarity. In practice we usually draw it as a quiet circle, with minimal rays, or — slightly larger — with delicate interior lines like eyes or a hinted smile.
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Popular combinations
The sun pairs nicely with other small motifs without becoming busy. Three combinations we tattoo often:
Sun & moon
As a pair on one side of the body, as a small diptych left and right, or split between two people — one on you, one on someone close. See also our page on moon tattoos.
Sun & waves
A sun above a fine wave line — horizon, sea, sunrise. Especially good lengthwise on the forearm or along the collarbone.
Sun with stars
A central sun surrounded by two or three small stars — a tiny celestial set, calmly arranged. Our page on star tattoos goes deeper.
Best body areas for a sun tattoo
The sun is small and flexible — it fits almost anywhere, as long as the lines can stay clean. Areas with calm skin surface hold the design best.
✓ Ideal
- · Shoulder
- · Collarbone
- · Ribs
- · Inner upper arm
- · Forearm (inner & outer)
- · Ankle & behind the ear (mini)
⚠ With care
- · Fingers (skin renews fast)
- · Palm (fades)
- · Elbow (folded skin)
- · Foot sole (blurs)
FAQ — sun tattoos
What does a sun tattoo mean?
The sun stands for energy, warmth and new beginnings — one of the oldest symbols for light. Many wear it as a quiet reminder of a new chapter, or simply as a positive motif. In the fine line style we usually keep suns small, with thin, evenly spaced rays.
How much does a sun tattoo cost in Zurich?
Starting at CHF 150 for 30 min. Exact price after sharing your idea on WhatsApp — size, level of detail and placement shape the final quote.
Which body areas work best for a sun tattoo?
A sun reads especially calmly on the shoulder, collarbone, ribs, inner upper arm or forearm. For mini suns, inner wrist and behind the ear also work well. The session is planned individually.
Can I get a sun and moon as a pair?
Very often. Sun and moon as a pair — mirrored on one side of the body, or shared between two people — is one of our most common combinations. Other favourites: sun with waves, sun with minimal rays, or sun with small stars.
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Ready for your sun tattoo?
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