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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Vermont

14 of the 87 tattoo shops we track in Vermont have custom design work. Full listings for every city are on the Vermont page.

14studios
10cities
87studios 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.

Burlington 3

  1. Vermont Custom Tattoo and Piercing

    104 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401-4291

    Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm, Closed Tue-Wed

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Burlington

  2. Body Art Tattoo Studio

    178 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401-8311

    Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm, Closed Tue-Wed

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Burlington

  3. The Inkwell Emporium

    236 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401-8322

    Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Burlington

Randolph 2

  1. Black Meadow Gallery and Tattoo

    22 Pleasant St, Randolph, VT 05060-1141

    Wednesday & Friday 10 & Saturday 10-6

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Randolph

  2. Arc & Curve

    15 N Main St, Randolph, VT 05060-1126

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Randolph

St Albans 2

  1. High Road Tattoo

    156 Swanton Rd, St Albans, VT 05478-2601

    Tue–Sun, 12–8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCard accepted
    Call Website All St Albans

  2. 181 Tattoo

    181 N Main St, St Albans, VT 05478-1524

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCard accepted
    Call Website All St Albans

Brandon 1

  1. Black Cat Custom Tattoo

    1410 Franklin St, Brandon, VT 05733-9784

    Tue-Sat 11am-5pm

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Brandon

Brattleboro 1

  1. Faithful Few Tattoo

    698 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301-9012

    Thu 1pm-6pm, Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Brattleboro

Newport 1

  1. T N T Explosive Tattoo

    189 E Main St, Newport, VT 05855-5562

    Mon-Tue 10am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Newport

Rutland 1

  1. Maverick Tattoo

    40 Strongs Ave, Rutland, VT 05701-5016

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call All Rutland

Stowe 1

  1. World Famous Monkey House Customs

    454 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672-4628

    Tue-Sat 11am-6/7pm, Closed Sun-Mon

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Stowe

White River Junction 1

  1. Be You Tattoo

    144 Palmer Ct, White River Junction, VT 05001-9876

    Custom design
    Call Website All White River Junction

Winooski 1

  1. Aartistic Inc.

    7 E Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404-2210

    Mon-Sun 11am-9pm

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Winooski
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.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Vermont. You can browse 14 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 Vermont, our directory includes 14 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.