# Rare Breed Ink > Tattoo studio in Tacoma, WA. Rare Breed Ink offers custom black-and-gray tattoos, including memorial pieces, Chicano-inspired artwork, religious imagery, nature pieces, portraits, and large-scale projects. The studio offers free consultations to discuss tattoo size and placement. - Address: 711 St Helens Ave #201, Tacoma, WA 98402 - City: Tacoma, WA - County: Pierce County, Washington - Phone: (253) 301-1107 - Website: https://www.rarebreedinkstudio.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rarebreedinkstudio - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rarebreedink66 - Booking: https://www.rarebreedinkstudio.com/booking - Hours: the studio's website lists conflicting hours; check with the studio - Styles: Black and Grey, Chicano - Services: tattoo, custom-design - City of Tacoma registered business since 2023 (account 500196538; source: tacoma.hub.arcgis.com; as of 2026-10-16). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license. - Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-09-23) - Coordinates: 47.25732, -122.442331 - Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rare-breed-ink _The information and data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the City of Tacoma. The City of Tacoma makes no claims as to the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any information and data contained in this application; makes no representation of any kind, including, but not limited to, warranty of the accuracy or fitness for a particular use; nor are any such warranties to be implied or inferred with respect to the information or data furnished herein. The information and data is subject to change without notice. It is understood that the information and data contained in the web site is being used at user's own risk._ (https://tacoma.hub.arcgis.com/pages/disclaimer) ## Highlights - Free consultations are limited to 20 minutes - A non-refundable deposit is required to start the design and confirm an appointment - The studio charges by the piece, not by the hour - The studio is cash-only ## Artists at Rare Breed Ink - [Los](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/los-rare-breed-ink) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey, Chicano _From the studio's own website. Professional information only._ ## FAQ **Where is Rare Breed Ink located?** Rare Breed Ink is at 711 St Helens Ave #201, Tacoma, WA 98402 (Pierce County). **What are Rare Breed Ink's hours?** The hours on Rare Breed Ink's website don't agree with each other, so we don't list them. Check the studio's website or call before you go. **How do I book a tattoo at Rare Breed Ink?** Reach Rare Breed Ink through online booking (rarebreedinkstudio.com/booking), the website (rarebreedinkstudio.com), phone at (253) 301-1107, or Instagram (@rarebreedinkstudio). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first. **Is Rare Breed Ink 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 Tacoma, Tax and License open data lists Rare Breed Ink as a registered City of Tacoma business since 2023 (data as of October 16, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license. **What other tattoo shops are near Rare Breed Ink?** Nearby studios include Visualize Tattoo (< 0.1 mi), Artifact Ink (< 0.1 mi), and The OG Tattoo Shop (< 0.1 mi). **Are consultations free?** Yes. Consultations are free and limited to 20 minutes. **Does Rare Breed Ink require a deposit?** Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to begin the design and secure the appointment. The deposit amount is discussed during the consultation. **How does Rare Breed Ink price tattoos?** The studio charges by the piece rather than by the hour. The price is provided during the consultation and depends on the design, size, detail, and placement. **What forms of payment does Rare Breed Ink accept?** The studio is cash-only and does not have an ATM on the premises. ## Nearby tattoo studios - [Visualize Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/visualize-tattoo) — 625 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 281-6012 · https://www.visualizetattoo.com · < 0.1 mi - [Artifact Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/artifact-ink) — 313 S 7th St Suite 7, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 766-5977 · https://www.artifactink.org · < 0.1 mi - [The OG Tattoo Shop](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/the-og-tattoo-shop) — 306 S 7th St, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 213-2970 · < 0.1 mi - [TygerWolf Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tygerwolf-tattoo) — 539 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (206) 713-2006 · https://www.tygerwolf.com · 0.1 mi - [Tough As Tacoma Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tough-as-tacoma-tattoo) — 702 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (206) 280-4036 · 0.1 mi _Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Tacoma, Tax and License, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._