Slave To The Needle
Slave to the Needle is a tattoo studio at 403 NE 45th Street in Seattle. The site lists Japanese, traditional, neo-traditional, and realistic tattoos, and says its artists do custom work. Tattoo bookings are made by phone or in person.
Wallingford · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Wallingford, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 545-3685
- Website
- slavetotheneedle.com
- @slavetotheneedle
- Social
- Published prices
- from $200/hour · Shop minimum $150From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo, walk ins
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 2012 · City account number #0007428250653084 · 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 Slave To The Needle
- Tattoo bookings are made by phone or in person
- Free 15-minute tattoo consultations are available
Artists at Slave To The Needle
All tattoo artists9 artists listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Hours
Open daily| Monday | 9am–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 9am–5pm |
Hours from the studio's own website. They can change, so call ahead.
Map & directions
Local context
Slave To The Needle is one of 4 studios we list in Wallingford. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
Slave To The Needle: common questions
Where is Slave To The Needle located?
Slave To The Needle is at 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105, in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood (King County).
What are Slave To The Needle's hours?
Published hours: Mon–Sun 9am–5pm. Hours change — confirm with the studio before you go, especially for walk-ins.
How do I book a tattoo at Slave To The Needle?
Reach Slave To The Needle through the website (slavetotheneedle.com), phone at (206) 545-3685, or Instagram (@slavetotheneedle). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
Is Slave To The Needle 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 Slave To The Needle as a registered City of Seattle business since 2012 (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 Slave To The Needle?
Nearby studios include Deep Roots (0.5 mi), Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor (0.5 mi), and Mind's Eye Tattoo (0.6 mi).
Does Slave to the Needle take tattoo walk-ins?
Yes, walk-ins are accepted if time is available. The studio recommends scheduling an appointment to guarantee your time.
How can I book a tattoo appointment?
Tattoo appointments are booked by phone or in person, not by email.
How much does a tattoo cost?
The shop minimum is $150, and its hourly rate for larger multi-session pieces is $200 per hour. Other pricing varies based on the tattoo.
Does Slave to the Needle offer consultations?
Yes. Consultations are free and last 15 minutes; they allow customers to discuss ideas and options with an artist.
