Slave to the Needle
Tattoos
Featuring the Slave to the Needle Tattoo Artists. Located in Ballard and Wallingford, we’ve been doing tattoos since 1995! Slave to the Needle is the premier tattoo studio in Washington State.
Slave to the Needle Tattoo is an internationally known award winning tattoo and body piercing studio. We’ve been voted ‘Best Tattoo & Piercing Studio’ by the Seattle Weekly readers poll for 10 consecutive years, have received the title of ‘Best Tattoo & Piercing Studio’ from Seattle’s Citysearch.com for 4 years, and are also a four time recipient of the ‘Nicest Studio’ award at the annual National Tattoo Convention.
Each of our artists are completely dedicated to the art of tattooing, and it shows. Most of the tattoos done here are fully custom, however we also have thousands of designs to choose from. We proudly boast one of the most extensive flash collections on the west coast!
Slave to the Needle
Tattoos In Seattle
Tattoo Booking
Swing on by to check out our portfolios, and schedule a free consultation with the artist of your choice. Consultations are short, so be sure to bring in any reference, and have ideas together to make the most of the time. Although custom drawings are free, we will require a deposit to schedule the appointment, and to actually get started on that masterpiece of yours. What happens to the deposit? No worries… it’s applied towards your actual tattoo.
Live far away? A phone appointment can be made with your Visa or MasterCard, but if possible, it’s definately preferable to meet with an artist to ensure that we block out enough space. Deposits for basic tattoos are $50-$100, and $200 for multiple session projects. ‘Deposits are non-refundable’. Deposits and appointments are made by phone or in person, as we don’t do the online schedule thing. Shop minimum is $150 bucks, and any appointment 2 hours or less will be bid outright. Multiple sitting pieces are $200.00 an hour, which is generally our quantity discount rate -cuz we love you serious enthusiasts who get the big ones! Seriously, we love you all… in fact, the ‘lil ones give our lower backs a break.
Tattoo Prices
Deposits for basic tattoos are $50-$100, and $200 for multiple session projects. ‘Deposits are non-refundable’. Deposits and appointments are made by phone or in person, as we don’t do the online schedule thing. Shop minimum is $150 bucks, and tattoos taking 2 hours or less are bid outright. Multiple sitting pieces are $200.00 an hour, which is generally our quantity discount rate -’cause we love you serious enthusiasts who get the big ones! Seriously, we love you all, in fact, our backs and wrists are grateful for the small tattoos.
Tattoo Policies
ID Required
- We will not tattoo anyone under the age of 18, no exceptions. It is a misdemeanor in the State of Washington (RCW 26.28.085).
- We will not tattoo toes, fingers, faces, ears, genitals, or white only tattoos (occasionally exceptions are made at the artist’s discretion, however, these areas are not guaranteed).
- A minimum deposit of $50.00 is required to hold a tattoo appointment ($100-$200 for pieces that will take over 2 hours). We will not schedule the appointment until the deposit is paid (cash, credit or debit). The deposit will be credited towards your final tattoo session.
- Deposits are non-refundable. Your deposit will still be deducted from your tattoo total if you are rescheduling your appointment and give at least 24 hours notice. Any other circumstances will result in the forfeiture of the deposit (cancellation, no show, etc.).
- State or Federal issued identification (driver’s license, passport, armed services, etc.) must be presented at the time of your appointment in order to be tattooed.
- We will not tattoo anyone under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
- Multiple cancelations could result in project termination, including forfeiture of deposit.
Resources
Whether you’re looking for answers to common questions in our FAQ, guidance on proper tattoo aftercare, or details about our studio policies, we’ve got you covered. We’re committed to ensuring that every step of your experience, from booking to aftercare, is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.