# Rabid Hands Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Ballard, Seattle. 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.

- Address: 4775 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- Neighborhood: Ballard, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 618-1447
- Website: https://rabidhands.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/169752613088691
- Hours: Mo-Su 12:00+
- Published prices: Shop minimum $150 · Rates vary by artist. (source: https://www.rabidhands.com/faq)
- Styles: Fine Line, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Illustrative
- Services: tattoo, walk-ins, custom-design, flash
- City of Seattle registered business since 2025 (account 0008842930801492; source: data.seattle.gov; as of 2026-10-17). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.66427, -122.380922
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rabid-hands-tattoo

## Highlights

- Scheduled appointments require a deposit at booking

## Artists at Rabid Hands Tattoo

- [Jerad Shealey](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jerad-shealey) — Owner and tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeradshealey
- [Christopher Gay](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/christopher-gay) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_vaughn_gay
- [Denise Pinto](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/denise-pinto) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowsofpain
- [Doc Blackwolf](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/doc-blackwolf) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artoftheblackwolf
- [Em Alderks](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/em-alderks) — Tattoo artist · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Anime, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emalderkstattoos
- [Hannah Ashmore](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/hannah-ashmore) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugs.n.ink
- [Hildur Blom](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/hildur-blom) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, Blackwork, Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hildurblom
- [Kingsley](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kingsley-rabid-hands-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Blackwork, Black and Grey, Script and Lettering · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrthlsstattoo
- [Ryan Wiebusch](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ryan-wiebusch) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwiebusch_tattoo
- [Ryan Williams](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ryan-williams) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritofgoodliving
- [Sullivan Giles](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/sullivan-giles) — Tattoo artist · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivangiles

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**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.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Electric Kitten Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/electric-kitten-tattoo) — 5309 22nd Ave NW #E, Seattle, WA 98107 · (971) 910-6661 · https://www.electrickittentattoo.com · 0.3 mi
- [Dark Matter Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/dark-matter-gallery) — 4818 14th Ave NW #7, Seattle, WA 98107 · https://www.darkmattergallery.com · 0.4 mi
- [Ink Bunny Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-bunny-tattoo) — 1417 NW 54th St Unit 305, Seattle, WA 98107 · (360) 339-8333 · 0.4 mi
- [Gray Wash Tash Tattoos](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/gray-wash-tash-tattoos) — 1417 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 · (206) 395-5647 · https://graywashtashtattoo.com · 0.4 mi
- [Anchor Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/anchor-tattoo) — 5451 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 · (206) 784-4051 · https://www.anchortattoo.com · 0.4 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._