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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Evansville, IN

9 of the 46 tattoo shops we list in Evansville 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. Chandra Richardson Tattoos

    737 N Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47710-3654

    PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  2. Fox & Crow Body Modifications

    904 S Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN 47714-4079

    Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  3. The Dead Yeti Tattoo

    6100 Oak Grove Rd, Evansville, IN 47715-2361

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  4. Crescent City Tattoo & Museum

    223 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708-1445

    Fri-Sat 12-6pm, Sun-Thu by appt/chance

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  5. The Secret Garden

    425 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708-1517

    Tue-Sat 2-10pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  6. Crescent City Tattoo

    204C Main St Rear ENTRANCEEVANSVILLE, Evansville, IN 47708

    Fri-Sat 12-6pm, Sun-Thu by appt/chance

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  7. AdlerTattoos

    2520 E Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN 47711-4489

    Custom designCard accepted
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  8. Burning Sage

    307 N 4th Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-1107

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  9. Kuba ink Tattoo Studio

    1431 S Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715-5657

    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.