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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Columbia, SC

7 of the 47 tattoo shops we list in Columbia 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. Copper Finch Tattoo

    10203 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229-4379

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  2. Born Again Tattoo

    2002 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205-1677

    Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  3. The Howling Dog Collective

    4018 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

    12 - 8      Tuesday to Saturday

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  4. 36 South Tattoo

    2301 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-5660

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  5. Integrity Ink SC

    514 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3057

    Tuesday - Saturday: 11am-7p

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  6. Shavon's Purple Lotus Tattoo

    1028 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205-1637

    THURSDAY - SUNDAY 10AM - until last client is served.

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  7. Black Dahlia Tattoo

    5424 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206

    Mon 11am-7pm, Tue 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm

    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.