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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Modesto, CA

6 of the 38 tattoo shops we list in Modesto 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. Rise Up Tattoo & Piercing

    3540 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95357-0719

    12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
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  2. Underground Tattoo

    1508 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-3181

    Mon 5pm-6pm, Tue 5pm-6pm, Wed 5pm-6pm, Thu 5pm-6pm, Fri 5pm-6pm, Sat 10am-11am

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
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  3. Mourning Dove Tattoo

    3600 Sisk Rd Suite 4C, Modesto, CA 95356

    Thu-Sun 11am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
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  4. Emerald Tattoo & Piercing

    125 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95354-0541

    PiercingCustom design
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  5. Emerald Tattoo & Piercing

    4213 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1591

    PiercingCustom design
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  6. Hella Tattoos and Art

    140 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95354-0568

    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.