Slave to the Needle Tattoo
Slave to the Needle Tattoo is a tattoo and body-piercing studio with a Ballard location at 508 NW 65th Street in Seattle. The studio offers tattoo styles including Japanese, traditional, neo-traditional, and realistic, and says its artists do custom work.
Ballard · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Ballard, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 789-2618
- Website
- slavetotheneedle.com
- Online booking
- slavetotheneedle.com/book-tattoo
- @slavetotheneedle
- Social
- Published prices
- from $200/hour · Shop minimum $150From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo, piercing, walk ins, custom design
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 1999 · City account number #0005334440536525 · 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
- Free 15-minute tattoo consultations are available
- Tattoo bookings are handled by phone or in person, not email
Artists at Slave to the Needle Tattoo
All tattoo artists9 artists and 1 guest artist listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Andrea Ottlewski
Tattoo artist
Danny ‘One-Shot’ Chan
Tattoo artist
Julie Bolene
Tattoo artist
Tako Hsu
Tattoo artist
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 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.
Slave to the Needle Tattoo: common questions
Where is Slave to the Needle Tattoo located?
Slave to the Needle Tattoo is at 508 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117, in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood (King County).
What are Slave to the Needle Tattoo'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 Tattoo?
Reach Slave to the Needle Tattoo through online booking (slavetotheneedle.com/book-tattoo), the website (slavetotheneedle.com), phone at (206) 789-2618, 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 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 Slave to the Needle Tattoo as a registered City of Seattle business since 1999 (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 Tattoo?
Nearby studios include Gray Wash Tash Tattoos (0.8 mi), Ink Bunny Tattoo (0.8 mi), and Rooster Down Tattoo Gallery (0.8 mi).
How much does a tattoo cost?
The shop minimum is $150. Larger, multi-session pieces are priced at $200 per hour.
Are tattoo consultations free?
Yes. Consultations are free and last 15 minutes.
