Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Bronx, NY

5 of the 44 tattoo shops we list in Bronx 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.

Dudes Tattoos Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsCard accepted

215 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467-2120

🕒 Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm

+13477504103 Website Directions

Ink Studio PiercingCustom design

1125 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10460-2310

+17188246416 Website Directions

Mobile Ink Tattoos Custom designAppointment only

1257 Beach Ave, Bronx, NY 10472-4701

🕒 By Appointment, 24/7

+17184154205 Website Directions

Tattoo Mayhem Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

3030 Middletown Rd, Bronx, NY 10461

🕒 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm, Sun by appointment

+19145137703 Website Directions

Tattoo mayhem Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

Castle hill ave, Bronx, NY 10462

🕒 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm, Sun by appointment

(347) 621-3514 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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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.