Des Moines Tattoo Studio
Your skin is not a canvas — it is the medium.
Every piece at 8 Daggers is drawn from scratch, tailored to the anatomy and story you bring. No stencils. No shortcuts. Just ink that belongs to you.
Des Moines Tattoo Studio
Every piece at 8 Daggers is drawn from scratch, tailored to the anatomy and story you bring. No stencils. No shortcuts. Just ink that belongs to you.
What We Do
Every piece is drawn from scratch based on your story, references, and the placement on your body. No templates, no repeats.
Bad ink shouldn't define you. We transform old, faded, or regretted work into something you're proud to carry.
We walk you through every step of the healing process so your tattoo stays sharp, vibrant, and healthy for years.
Delicate linework that holds up over time. We specialize in precision pieces that reward close inspection.
Large-scale pieces, sleeve work, and multi-session projects handled with the same care as a single small piece.
Not sure what you want yet? Bring your ideas to a free consultation and we'll figure it out together — no pressure.
Recent Work
A selection of recent work. Every tattoo here was custom-designed for the person who carries it.
About the Studio
8 Daggers was built on a simple belief: your tattoo should be as intentional as the reason you got it. We're not a volume shop. We take on a limited number of clients each week so every piece gets the time and attention it deserves.
Located on 30th Street in Des Moines, our studio is a space where you can come as you are — whether this is your first tattoo or your tenth. We handle every step: the conversation, the design, the needle work, and the aftercare follow-up.
If you're looking for a shop that treats your body like it matters, you've found the right one.
100%
Custom designs
Single-use
Needles & barriers
Walk-ins
By appointment
Get in Touch
Reach out with your idea, placement, and any reference images you have. We'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss next steps.
Studio Address
302 E 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50317-2468
Phone
(515) 916-0753Fill out the form and we'll reach out within 24 hours.
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