# Slave to the Needle Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Ballard, Seattle. 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.

- Address: 508 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117
- Neighborhood: Ballard, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 789-2618
- Website: https://www.slavetotheneedle.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavetotheneedle
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlavetotheNeedleTattoo
- Booking: https://slavetotheneedle.com/book-tattoo/
- Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (studio website)
- Published prices: Shop minimum $150 · from $200/hour (source: https://slavetotheneedle.com/faq/)
- Styles: American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Realism
- Services: tattoo, piercing, walk-ins, custom-design
- City of Seattle registered business since 1999 (account 0005334440536525; 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: 47.676077, -122.362824
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle-tattoo

## Highlights

- 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

- [Andrea Ottlewski](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/andrea-ottlewski) — Tattoo artist
- [Danny ‘One-Shot’ Chan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/danny-one-shot-chan) — Tattoo artist
- [Darryl Duncan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/darryl-duncan) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Realism, Color
- [Julie Bolene](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/julie-bolene) — Tattoo artist
- [Justin Pino](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/justin-pino) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Levi Polzin](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/levi-polzin) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Lindsey Rhoades](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/lindsey-rhoades) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey
- [Senem Büyükbalci](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/senem-buyukbalci) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Blackwork
- [Tako Hsu](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tako-hsu) — Tattoo artist

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

## Guest artists

- [Bruce Rivera](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/bruce-rivera) — Guest tattoo artist

## FAQ

**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.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [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 · 0.8 mi
- [Ink Bunny Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-bunny-tattoo) — 1417 NW 54th St Unit 305, Seattle, WA 98107 · (360) 339-8333 · 0.8 mi
- [Rooster Down Tattoo Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rooster-down-tattoo-gallery) — 7353 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 · 0.8 mi
- [Eric Eye Restorative Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/eric-eye-restorative-tattoo) — Seattle, WA · (206) 271-9349 · https://ericeyetattoo.com · 0.9 mi
- [Korazón Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/korazon-tattoo) — 8310 8th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 · (206) 920-4286 · https://korazontattoo.com · 0.9 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._