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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Indianapolis, IN

14 of the 103 tattoo shops we list in Indianapolis 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. Artistic Skin Designs

    1101 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-3224

    Mon-Sat 12 PM-10 PM, Sun 12 PM-8 PM

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  2. Artistic Skin Designs Inc

    4955 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241-2200

    Mon-Sat 12 PM-10 PM, Sun 12 PM-8 PM

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  3. Salty Siren Tattoo Lounge

    716 E Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1609

    cover ups & custom work of all styles

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  4. Cleopatra Ink Indy

    429 E Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1501

    Mon-Fri 10 AM-8 PM, Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 10 AM-8 PM, Tue Closed

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  5. Big Time Tattoos and Piercings

    5353 S Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227-4243

    Wed-Sat 10 AM-6 PM, Tue Appointment Only, Sun-Mon Closed

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  6. Ink Haven

    5202 S Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227-4242

    Wed-Sun

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  7. Rachel Patterson Tattoos

    961 N Highland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3467

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Website Directions

  8. Steel Rod Tattoo

    3436 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2660

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  9. New Generation Ink Tattoo

    5306 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3604

    Custom designCover-ups
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  10. Speakeasy Tattoo Studio

    4340 W 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268-2920

    Custom designAppointment only
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  11. Voluta Tattoo

    5335 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3257

    Custom designAppointment only
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  12. Steel Rod Tattoo

    3436 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  13. Tattoos by Rob Sloan

    8644 Purdue Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1114

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  14. Tattoos by Luis Lorenzo

    3832 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208-4017

    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.