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Worthing, West Sussex · Est. 2010

Broken
Puppet
TattooAward-Winning Custom Tattoo Studio in Worthing

Custom tattoos designed to fit you. Not just placed on you.

Custom Designs Only ✦ Free Consultation ✦ Free Aftercare Included ✦ Free Touch-Up If Needed ✦ Five Specialist Artists ✦ 20+ Years Experience ✦ Custom Designs Only ✦ Free Consultation ✦ Free Aftercare Included ✦ Free Touch-Up If Needed ✦ Five Specialist Artists ✦ 20+ Years Experience ✦
Rick Shaw working in Broken Puppet Tattoo Studio Worthing
About the Studio

A home for creativity
and craft

Broken Puppet Tattoo is an award-winning studio based in Worthing, West Sussex, specialising in custom tattoo work across a wide range of styles. Our experienced team includes artists with over 20 years in the industry, known for traditional, Japanese, realism, fine line, ornamental, cover-ups and large-scale tattooing.

Every tattoo we create is designed specifically for you. We work closely with each client to develop ideas into high-quality pieces that not only look great on the day, but heal and age properly over time.

20+
Years experience
5
Specialist artists
148K
Instagram followers
★★★★★
5-star rated
Traditional X-Ray tattoo by Rick Shaw Worthing
Rick Shaw
Traditional X-Ray
Ornamental mandala tattoo by Simon Watkins Worthing
Simon Watkins
Ornamental
Collaboration realism ornamental back piece tattoo Worthing
Rick & Simon
Realism & Ornamental Back Piece
What We Do

Tattoos of
all kinds

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Traditional tattoo Worthing
Traditional Bold, timeless designs built to last
Neo traditional tattoo Worthing
Neo Traditional Modern take on a classic art form
Black and grey tattoo Worthing
Black and Grey Realism, stipple and fine line
Ornamental mandala tattoo Worthing
Ornamental Decorative, geometric pieces
Colour realism tattoo Worthing West Sussex
Colour Realism Lifelike portraits and bold colour
Stipple shaded tattoo Worthing
Stipple Dotwork shading and texture
Cover Ups

Got a tattoo you
want to change?

Old, faded or no longer you? Rick has over 20 years of experience reworking tattoos into something you are proud to wear. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly what is possible.

The Resident Artists

The Broken Puppet Team

Five specialist artists. One studio. Every style covered.

Rick Shaw lead tattoo artist Worthing
Lead Artist · Studio Owner
Rick Shaw
Traditional · X-Ray · Large Scale · Gold Drip
Simon Watkins tattoo artist Worthing
Resident Artist
Simon Watkins
Ornamental · Animals · Flowers · Ear Tattoos
Zoe A G tattoo artist Worthing
Resident Artist
Zoe A G
Pixel Art · Gaming · Stipple · Micro
Sarah Peters tattoo artist Worthing
Resident Artist
Sarah Peters
Fine Line · Feminine · Pop Culture · Colour
Chloe Toogood apprentice tattoo artist Worthing
Apprentice Artist
Chloe Toogood
Traditional · Japanese · Apprentice Rates
What Clients Say

The reviews speak
for themselves

★★★★★

"Can't recommend this place enough and made to feel welcome every time. They're professional, take every precaution and most importantly have some of the best artists in the country."

Steff Morgan
★★★★★

"Rick is a real craftsman. I couldn't be happier with his work and customer service. A great friendly atmosphere in the shop. I will be back soon."

Simon Rosas
★★★★★

"Zoe listened to what we wanted, looked at our ideas and came up with her own designs which were perfect. The atmosphere was upbeat and the whole experience was relaxing. We'll be back!"

Amanda Morcombe
★★★★★

"Simon is honestly one of the greatest tattoo artists I have ever seen. He can help you come up with a design from just a small idea. Everybody needs to book in with this shop."

Ryan Bridget
Recognition

Podium Finishes at the London Tattoo Convention

Two of our resident artists brought home trophies from this year's London Tattoo Convention, one of the most competitive stages in the industry.

Rick Shaw third place best traditional neo traditional tattoo award London Tattoo Convention
3rd Place Rick Shaw Best Traditional / Neo-Traditional
Simon Watkins holding his third place Best Ornamental trophy beside the client wearing the winning head tattoo
3rd Place Simon Watkins Best Ornamental
Rick Shaw and Simon Watkins with London Tattoo Convention award trophies
Broken Puppet Rick & Simon Podium Together
Rick Shaw teaching a tattoo art seminar at the London Tattoo Convention Rick Shaw presenting Breaking Bad Habits in Tattoo Art seminar London Tattoo Convention
On the Seminar Stage

Breaking Bad Habits in Tattoo Art

Rick was invited to host a seminar at the London Tattoo Convention, sharing two decades of experience with artists from across the industry. Breaking Bad Habits in Tattoo Art looked at the technique and thinking habits that quietly hold artists back, and how to unlearn them.

It is the same knowledge behind The Tattoo Apprentice book, brought to the convention floor for a room full of working artists.

"We don't just tattoo, we create art designed for your body."

The Broken Puppet Studio · Worthing
Neo traditional feminine back piece tattoo Worthing
Rick Shaw
Large Scale Back Piece
Back to the future cover up tattoo Worthing
Rick Shaw
Cover Up
Neo traditional tiger head tattoo Worthing
Rick Shaw
Neo Traditional
From the Studio

Guides, news
and inspiration

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Inside Broken Puppet Tattoo Studio Worthing
Studio
Inside Broken Puppet Tattoo Studio

A look inside Worthing's award-winning custom tattoo studio. The space, the team, and what makes us different.

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Getting your first tattoo guide Worthing
First Tattoo
Your Complete First Tattoo Guide

Everything you need to know before getting your first tattoo. From choosing a design to what to expect on the day.

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Cover up tattoo guide Worthing
Cover Ups
What Can Be Covered Up?

Thinking about a cover-up tattoo? We explain what's possible, what to expect, and how our artists approach the process.

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How much does a tattoo cost Worthing
Pricing
How Much Does a Tattoo Cost?

Tattoo pricing explained honestly. What affects the cost, from size and complexity to placement and artist experience.

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Drawn2Ink

Tattoo tools, made by someone who tattoos.

Procreate brushes, builder sets and 4K 3D body models from the studio. Download them, open them in Procreate and start drawing.

See Drawn2Ink
Back piece tattoo on a 4K 3D body model from Drawn2Ink 4K 3D body models
Find the Studio
4 Gratwicke Road
Worthing, West Sussex
BN11 4BH
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Opening Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
11am – 6pm
Closed Sunday & Tuesday
Call 01903 231951 →
Get in Touch
Free consultations available.
No pressure, no commitment.
We'll talk through your ideas first.
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Broken Puppet Tattoo Studio Worthing West Sussex
Ready to get started?

Your design.
Your skin. Your story.

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