Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Shreveport, LA

5 of the 29 tattoo shops we list in Shreveport 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.

Artiszen Studio Custom designAppointment only

512 Crockett St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3602

+13183014442 Website Directions

Ghostfire Tattoo and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

1614 Market St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4047

🕒 Mon-Sun 12-8pm

+13185623021 Website Directions

Midnight Sun Tattoo Studio PiercingCustom design

3330 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107-4009

+13182000819 Website Directions

NewInk TattooShop Custom designCard accepted

1277 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105-2405

🕒 monday

+13188282616 Website Directions

Pens and Needles Tattoo Studio Custom design

984 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4310

🕒 tue: noon-8:00pm-ish

+13186589727 Website Directions

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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Good to know

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.