Being huge and descriptive in design, sleeve Tattoo Ideas requires lot of planning, time and money. Using Celtic patterns is a great tattoo idea for the hands. Like tribal patterns, Celtic designs are large and can incorporate lots of colors, if you fancy colorful tattoos. Though traditionally inked only in black colors, an experienced tattoo artist should be able to put in the right color combination for you. Most of these designs are meaningful or symbolic of something. Tattoos being a lifetime embellishment, you may want to first understand what you are being inked with. Also make sure that the tattoo you choose, once finished, should be worth the money and efforts as it involves lot of them.