Rabid Hands Tattoo
Rabid Hands Tattoo is a custom and flash tattoo studio in Ballard, Seattle. It offers tattoos in traditional, neo-traditional, illustrative, fine-line, and Japanese styles, among others.
Ballard · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Ballard, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 618-1447
- Website
- rabidhands.com
- Social
- Hours
- Mo-Su 12:00+
- Published prices
- Shop minimum $150Rates vary by artist.From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo, walk ins, custom design, flash
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 2025 · City account number #0008842930801492 · data as of October 17, 2026Source: City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services. A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- State tattoo shop license
- Verify this shop’s license at WA DOLLicense lookup by the Washington State Department of Licensing
- Listing status
- Listed open · data as of October 18, 2026
What to know about Rabid Hands Tattoo
- Scheduled appointments require a deposit at booking
Artists at Rabid Hands Tattoo
All tattoo artists11 artists listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Doc Blackwolf
Tattoo artist
American Traditional · Neo-Traditional · Japanese (Irezumi)
@artoftheblackwolf
Map & directions
Local context
Rabid Hands Tattoo is one of 11 studios we list in Ballard. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
Rabid Hands Tattoo: common questions
Where is Rabid Hands Tattoo located?
Rabid Hands Tattoo is at 4775 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood (King County).
How do I book a tattoo at Rabid Hands Tattoo?
Reach Rabid Hands Tattoo through the website (rabidhands.com) or phone at (206) 618-1447. Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
Is Rabid Hands Tattoo licensed?
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists Rabid Hands Tattoo as a registered City of Seattle business since 2025 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.
What other tattoo shops are near Rabid Hands Tattoo?
Nearby studios include Electric Kitten Tattoo (0.3 mi), Dark Matter Gallery (0.4 mi), and Ink Bunny Tattoo (0.4 mi).
Does Rabid Hands Tattoo take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are taken whenever there is availability or an open gap in the schedule.
What is Rabid Hands Tattoo's shop minimum?
The shop minimum is $150.
Does Rabid Hands Tattoo require a deposit for appointments?
Yes. A deposit is required when booking a scheduled appointment. Deposits are usually $100–$200, or may be larger for large-scale projects.
How do I book an appointment with an artist?
Contact the artist you want to work with directly to book an appointment.
