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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Glendale, CA

4 of the 11 tattoo shops we list in Glendale have custom design work.

Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.

  1. Skin Deep Tattoo & Piercings

    1602 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201

    Mon-Sun 12-7:30pm

    PiercingCustom designCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  2. Inkmanic Tattoo Studio

    1108 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205-1309

    11032 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 818-769-4049

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  3. BrowTendre

    1351 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205-1462

    Custom design
    Call Website Directions

  4. Anew Tattoo

    3514 Foothill Blvd, Glendale, CA 91214-1828

    Custom design
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Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

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How much does a custom tattoo design cost?

Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.

How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?

Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.