
To ensure the best customer service, as well as a calmer environment for our artists, we operate by appointment ONLY. Thank you for your cooperation.

Book a piercing appointment by clicking the button below! A deposit is required for the price of the piercing fee. Jewelry must be purchased in store to ensure the best outcome for your piercing.

Our artists are independent contractors! All tattoo artists must be contacted directly. Please read booking instructions carefully.
Tattoos may be booked out for months at a time. Thank you for your continued support and patience.

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Browse our wide selection of quality jewelry. We carry stainless steel, and take pride in our collection of titanium, gold, and niobium.

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*OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*
Use the "Piercing Appointments" tab where you will be prompted to select from our two locations
Woman owned studio operating since 2009. Bloomington's first and only APP Certified studio specializing in fine jewelry and quality custom tattoos.
I began piercing in 1997 and opened Evil by the Needle in 2009. I am a Fakir Intensives alumni and regularly attend the Association of Professional Piercers. My favorite part of the job is making people smile every day. We all have our reasons we chose to get piercings and I love to see people change and blossom like a butterfly.
Piercing since 2021, IU Student, Really Cool Gal
Bio pending...
Hello, I'm Kasey Ray! I'm a native Hoosier but I apprenticed in Cocoa Beach, FL in 2014. I specialize in tattoo styles that utilize lots of line, neotraditional, botanical, and more. I love what I do, thank you for choosing me as your artist!
Interested in working with us? Contact evilbytheneedle@hotmail.com and include your portfolio and/or resume. It’s important to include examples of fresh AND healed work.
You’d be a good fit if:
-You are a tattoo artist with at least 3 years experience in a professional studio environment.
-Have a strong work ethic and are willing to accept walk-in clientele.
-Strong communication and customer service skills.
Why should you work with us?
-Large, private booth with freedom to decorate.
-Booth rent OR commission based on experience.
-Strong existing clientele.
-Friendly, inclusive working environment.
-Social media advertisements.
-Busy, well established studio.
While we are excited to welcome another professional to our studio, we are not interested in:
-AI usage! We believe in the importance of human process and original design. If you use AI in any aspect of your creative, design, or marketing process—you would not be a good fit for our team.
-Unwillingness to accept walk-in clientele!
-Filters or editing! To ensure transparency with clients along every step of the process—using filters or editing your work would not make you a good fit at our studio.
If you think you’d make a great addition to our team please email Evilbytheneedle@hotmail.com and send your portfolio and/or resume. It’s important to include examples of fresh AND healed work.
Guests artists will always be announced on our Instagram!
Currently not accepting appointments

Basic prong helix piercing

Gothic cross conch piercing

Cosmic Dust helix piercing

Zia helix piercing

Halloween tattoo by Kasey

Elephant tattoo by Kasey

Purple themed ear curation

Faux-industrial connected with a gold chain
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours or make an appointment by clicking "Book an Appointment" at the top of the page.
1500 S Walnut St.
Open today | 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm |
Appointments always prioritized!
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