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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Missoula, MT

9 of the 14 tattoo shops we list in Missoula 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. Brightside Body Art

    1555 Liberty Ln, Missoula, MT 59808-2000

    Appointment only

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
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  2. 5th Street Ink

    1701 S 5th St W, Missoula, MT 59801-2217

    Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

    PiercingCustom designCard accepted
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  3. Altered Skin Tattoos & Body Piercing

    714 Kensington Ave, Missoula, MT 59801-5720

    Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

    PiercingCustom design
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  4. Altered Skin

    103 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801

    Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  5. Montana Tattoo Company

    2825 Stockyard Rd, Missoula, MT 59808-1502

    Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

    Custom designAppointment only
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  6. Skinjob

    127 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802-4448

    Custom designAppointment only
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  7. Blaque Owl Tattoo

    307 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802-4537

    Wed-Sun 11am-5pm

    Custom design
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  8. Bound By Glory Tattoo

    111 W Main St, Missoula, MT 59802-4311

    Custom design
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  9. Emerald Tattoo

    120 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802-4259

    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.