Things You'll Need:
- Pencil and paper
- Marker
- Celtic art samples
- Finger to put it on
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Step 1
Decide on the size. Pick the finger you are going to adorn with your Celtic wedding ring tattoo and figure how much of that finger you want covered. Celtic designs often include a lot of crosses, so you can design one that goes down half your finger, or stick close to a band with a simple tribal design.
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Step 2
Look at some Celtic art for inspiration. Dig into your local library’s collection of Celtic myths, symbols or lore and search online for images of Celtic art. This will give you an overall feel for the artwork and some inspiration for creating your own personalized wedding ring. You can also search catalogs of Celtic art jewelry, especially rings, to see what designs others have incorporated into silver and gold.
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Step 3
Think hidden meanings or symbolism. You don’t have a lot of room to work with, so get extra oomph by including a symbol that translates to your new spouse’s nickname, or a Celtic rendition of your love’s initials.
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Step 4
Sketch a rough draft. You can use a marker to sketch a rough, rough draft on your actual finger, then translate the design on paper. Once you’ve hemmed, hawed and finished the final product, make a photocopy of it and carefully cut out the copy and wrap it around your finger to make sure it works.
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Step 5
Adjust design as necessary. You may need to tone down some details, add extra adornments, or simply adjust the band to be equally as symbolic on the inside of your hand. Just because the ring wraps under your finger where it’s not very visible doesn’t mean it has to be boring under there.
