# Slave To The Needle

> Tattoo studio in Wallingford, Seattle. 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.

- Address: 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105
- Neighborhood: Wallingford, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 545-3685
- Website: https://slavetotheneedle.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavetotheneedle
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlavetotheNeedleTattoo
- 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, walk-ins
- City of Seattle registered business since 2012 (account 0007428250653084; 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: 47.661207, -122.323895
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle

## Highlights

- Tattoo bookings are made by phone or in person
- Free 15-minute tattoo consultations are available

## Artists at Slave To The Needle

- [Aaron Bell](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/aaron-bell) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Elijah Cole](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/elijah-cole) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Frank Phoenix](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/frank-phoenix) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Black and Grey, Color
- [Jaco Abarca](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jaco-abarca) — Tattoo artist · Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Janet Lucero](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/janet-lucero) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Illustrative
- [Lance Neatherlin](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/lance-neatherlin) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey
- [Tim Bradley](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tim-bradley) — Tattoo artist · Japanese (Irezumi) · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meanoldtim
- [Tim Kelly](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tim-kelly) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Color
- [Tony Fentress](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tony-fentress) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey

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

## FAQ

**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.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Deep Roots](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/deep-roots) — 4517 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 633-2639 · https://beststudioever.com/pages/deep-roots-seattle · 0.5 mi
- [Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/pierced-hearts-tattoo-parlor) — 5307 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 729-0200 · https://www.piercedhearts.com · 0.5 mi
- [Mind's Eye Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/minds-eye-tattoo) — 5206 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 522-7954 · 0.6 mi
- [Black Dolphin Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/black-dolphin-tattoo) — 5228 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 666-4708 · https://www.blackdolphinseattle.com · 0.7 mi
- [Bellwether Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bellwether-tattoo) — 4006 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 633-6210 · https://www.bellwethertattoo.com · 0.7 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._