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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Boise, ID

11 of the 87 tattoo shops we list in Boise 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. McNabb's Tattoo and Piercing

    1505 S Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83709-1374

    friendly and knowledgeable staff, and an emphasis on safety and hygiene, we make the tattoo and p...

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
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  2. Addictions Tattoo and Piercing - Boise

    514 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705-1709

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
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  3. Blackhole Tattoo and Art

    13075 W Persimmon Ln, Boise, ID 83713-1986

    Tue-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun-Mon closed

    Custom designCover-ups
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  4. Inkvision Tattoo

    516 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83702-6729

    Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm

    Custom designAppointment only
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  5. Deb Bryant Tattoos

    1541 N Wildwood Way, Boise, ID 83713-5334

    Mon 12am-12am, Tue 12am-12am, Wed 12pm-4pm, Thu 12pm-4pm, Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

    Custom designCard accepted
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  6. All You Can INK

    1101 N 28th St, Boise, ID 83702-2215

    Custom designCover-ups
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  7. BlackThrone Tattoo

    6730 W State St, Boise, ID 83714-7413

    Sun 11am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
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  8. Treasure Valley Ink

    611 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702-7121

    mongst the best in the area. With a diverse range of styles and expertise, we pride ourselves on ...

    Custom design
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  9. On Point Tattoo Collective

    1455 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704-8400

    months See details 30

    Custom designCard accepted
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  10. Kilgore Custom Tattoo

    532 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705-1709

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
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  11. True Grit Tattoo

    7015 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704-8506

    thusiastic artist who has been tattooing for 3

    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.