All-in on bad decisions!

One-of-a-kind

“Traditional tattooing doesn’t mean staying stuck in the past. It means nurturing something that come way before you because you deeply hope it will continue after you. It’s about being in the middle, not being at the end.”

- Dan Higgs

Eight Ball Electric Tattoo focuses on upholding the history and traditions of tattooing while also understanding the benefits of new, modern tools. We curate an environment that welcomes every type of person, making our clients as a whole feel more like family than business. We pride ourselves on cleanliness, professionalism, no bullshit and a hell-of-a lot of fun. Come see for yourself!

  • A classic old fashioned cocktail

    Maud Wagner

    America’s First Female Tattooer

    Mastered the Traditional Handpoke

    19th Century

  • A key lime margarita

    Jessie Knight

    England’s First Female Tattooer

    “Expert Free Hand Lady Artist”

    20th Century

  • A glass of a scotch on the rocks

    Dainty Dotty

    Female Tattooer & Shop Owner

    Wife of Tattooer Owen Jensen

    1930’s

  • A martini cocktail with olives

    Millie Hull

    Burlesque Dancer turned Tattooer

    Opened and owned Manhattan’s “Tattoo Emporium”

    1940's

Bright, bold, fine or fancy!

If you’ve got the dime, we’ve got the time.

Take a gamble.

Walk on in and

pick something

off the wall!

In the heart of Austin, Texas

  • 2105 JUSTIN LN. SUITE 108

    AUSTIN, TX 78757

  • SUNDAY & MONDAY CLOSED

    OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY

    12PM - 6PM ISH

    WALKINS WELCOME

    BOOKS ALWAYS OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS. CONTACT ARTISTS DIRECTLY TO BOOK