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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Maine

31 of the 202 tattoo shops we track in Maine have custom design work. Full listings for every city are on the Maine page.

31studios
17cities
202studios statewide

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.

Portland 11

  1. The Eye of Henna & 13 Moons Tattoo Studio

    142 High St #418, Portland, ME 04101

    11am-6pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Portland

  2. Brass & Briar Studios

    85 India St, Portland, ME 04101-4210

    Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Portland

  3. Gemstone Tattoo

    305 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4604

    Thu-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
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  4. Ryan Fleming Tattoos

    1041 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102-1042

    Tue-Sat 11am-6pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
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  5. Broken Crow Collective

    1 Dana St, Portland, ME 04101-5107

    Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
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  6. Tsunami Tattoo

    21 Pleasant St, Portland, ME 04101-3956

    by appointment, 11am-6pm most days

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Portland

  7. Inkni Studios

    21 Pleasant St, Portland, ME 04101-3956

    Custom designAppointment only
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  8. Sanctuary Tattoo

    1041 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102-1042

    Custom designAppointment only
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  9. Sanctuary Tattoo

    31 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

    Custom designAppointment only
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  10. Burns Tattoo

    1041 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102-1042

    Tue-Sat opens 11am

    Custom design
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  11. Fortune Teller Tattoo

    82 Hanover St, Portland, ME 04101-1978

    Custom design
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Bangor 3

  1. El Dorado Tattoos

    585 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401-4512

    Mon-Tue 12:30-5:30pm, Wed-Sat 12:30-7:30pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Bangor

  2. Shield & Sigil

    58 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6304

    Various by artist

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
    Website All Bangor

  3. Forecastle Tattoo

    65 State St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Bangor

Ellsworth 2

  1. The Tempest Tattoo & Arts Studio

    5 Long Ln, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1734

    Custom designAppointment only
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  2. Shipwreck Tattoo & Art Gallery

    11 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1705

    Sun 12-4, Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 12-6

    Custom design
    Call Website All Ellsworth

Holden 2

  1. Nuclear Tattoo

    Holden, ME

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
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  2. Nightshade Tattoo & Laser

    30 Debeck Dr, Holden, ME 04429-7157

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Holden

Auburn 1

  1. Fianna Studio

    158 Court St, Auburn, ME 04210-5907

    Bimonthly booking

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Auburn

Augusta 1

  1. Highwater Studio

    65 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330-5236

    By appointment

    Custom designAppointment only
    Website All Augusta

Berwick 1

  1. Truth Custom Tattoo Design and Gallery

    6 Sullivan St, Berwick, ME 03901-2925

    Sat-Tue 12pm-7pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Berwick

Biddeford 1

  1. Sweaty Palms Tattoo

    2 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005-2041

    Custom designCard accepted
    Website All Biddeford

Brewer 1

  1. Sons of Loki Tattoo

    510 S Main St, Brewer, ME 04412-2423

    By appointment

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Brewer

Brunswick 1

  1. Black Element Tattoo

    17 Stanwood Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Brunswick

Farmington 1

  1. Sat Manav Tattoos

    186 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938-1904

    Custom design
    Call Website All Farmington

Hallowell 1

  1. Studio 201 Tattoo

    214 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1505

    Tue-Sat 11am-close

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Hallowell

Lewiston 1

  1. Professional Piercers of Maine

    1205 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240-5048

    Thu-Sat 12pm-7pm/8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call All Lewiston

Pittsfield 1

  1. Detail and Color Tattoo

    137 Crawford Rd, Pittsfield, ME 04967-5766

    Mon-Fri 12:30pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-close

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Pittsfield

Scarborough 1

  1. Cindi Bonet Tattoos

    152 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074-8365

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Scarborough

South Portland 1

  1. Dark Harbor South

    1200 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106-5652

    Wed-Sun 11am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All South Portland

Westbrook 1

  1. North Coast Tattoo Company

    39 Mechanic St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2855

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Westbrook
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.

Also in Maine

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.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Maine. You can browse 31 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Maine, our directory includes 31 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.