42 Reviews

Big Time Tattoos and Piercings

Indianapolis, Indiana
General Info
Featuring the very finest in both custom and flash tattoo artistry. Covering everything from Traditional to New Skool, Color Bomb to Black & Grey, Portraits, cover-ups, custom lettering and much more. Come on through or give us a call, our award winning staff is sure make your next tattoo a pleasurable experience.
Reviews
Alesha B.
9 Nov 2018
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This was my first time here. I went in for a piercing and the staff was very friendly and straightforward. The actual piercing time was approximately 10 minutes if that. I was provided with wound care... Read More
This was my first time here. I went in for a piercing and the staff was very friendly and straightforward. The actual piercing time was approximately 10 minutes if that. I was provided with wound care instruction and was provided with the piercers personal card, just in case I had any additional questions or concerns. Price was pretty reasonable as well $70.00 for two piercings. Read Less
Angela M.
4 Sep 2018
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This was the best piercing experience I have ever had.  My friends agree that we will be recommending 'Piercings by Froggy' to anyone of any age- he was amazing.  I had two piercings and had no discom... Read More
This was the best piercing experience I have ever had.  My friends agree that we will be recommending 'Piercings by Froggy' to anyone of any age- he was amazing.  I had two piercings and had no discomfort, immediately was very pleased with the placement and jewelry he chose Read Less
mal c
7 Jul 2018
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Shop was SPOTLESS, everyone was so nice. And made sure I was comfortable since I was a little nervous. Their piercer, Froggy, did an awesome job of making sure I was okay. It's worth the drive from Br... Read More
Shop was SPOTLESS, everyone was so nice. And made sure I was comfortable since I was a little nervous. Their piercer, Froggy, did an awesome job of making sure I was okay. It's worth the drive from Brownsburg! Couldn't have dreamed of a better place to go! And they're not overly expensive! Read Less
Lisa Anderson
24 Jun 2018
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The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Big thanks to Bill for his amazing work and sharing some of his story with us. Genuine people here! I will definitely be back for more!
Sarah Wise
9 Jun 2018
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Shop was spotless, the guys working out the entire gun together in front of you so you knew that everything was new and sterile. Tank was very friendly, understanding and worked well under pressure as... Read More
Shop was spotless, the guys working out the entire gun together in front of you so you knew that everything was new and sterile. Tank was very friendly, understanding and worked well under pressure as I only had 45 min to get my tattoo. This may look like a simple small tattoo but the meaning is apart of my heart and soul. Thank you tank! Read Less
shanna hobson
8 May 2018
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I was a walk in as the shop first opened and Tank was able to fit me in right away. He did an amazing job and he was very professional and clean. I love the piece he did at a very reasonable price and... Read More
I was a walk in as the shop first opened and Tank was able to fit me in right away. He did an amazing job and he was very professional and clean. I love the piece he did at a very reasonable price and I will definitely be going back to see him! Read Less
Kaleigh Woolsey
17 Mar 2018
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I went in today for a piercing and to get a ring for a different one. Jason did an amazing job of doing my new piercing and even put my other earring in for a good price all together. Was very nice, c... Read More
I went in today for a piercing and to get a ring for a different one. Jason did an amazing job of doing my new piercing and even put my other earring in for a good price all together. Was very nice, clean and very professional can't wait to go back to get a tattoo. Read Less
Erin Whitted
1 Mar 2018
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My niece and I went to big time on a Saturday evening, we had no appointments made. I was looking to get a new tattoo and she wanted her nose pierced. We were greeted as we walked in, the shop was ver... Read More
My niece and I went to big time on a Saturday evening, we had no appointments made. I was looking to get a new tattoo and she wanted her nose pierced. We were greeted as we walked in, the shop was very clean and the guys are great there. I was able to get my tattoo done and I was really impressed with Jason and how professional he is and how he makes sure to answer any questions and talks to you during his sessions. I will definitely be back for more ink in the future. You guys rock! Read Less
Angela J.
1 Mar 2018
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I'm officially up to 18 tattoos. I'm also married to a man with tattoos covering 3/4th of his body. So I've been in my fair share of tattoo parlors in my lifetime. I have to say, by far, this is my fa... Read More
I'm officially up to 18 tattoos. I'm also married to a man with tattoos covering 3/4th of his body. So I've been in my fair share of tattoo parlors in my lifetime. I have to say, by far, this is my favorite shop yet. Moreover, Bill is my favorite tattoo artist to date. He just started his 5th piece on me today, and I'm just completely in awe of him. Besides being an extremely talented artist, Bill runs a clean, professional shop. I found this gem a little over 2 years ago. Artist turn over is really low. Piercer Froggy and artist Jason are still there 2 years later. That's one of the first things I look at, if I have to get a new artist. Good artists, in good environments, will stay put. There's nothing worse than having an artist skip out on you in the middle of a piece and having to find someone else to finish it. Not to mention the money you lose. Speaking of other artists, Froggy pierced my tragus, in hopes of relieving my migraines. It didn't work for me, but the whole experience was quick and easy. He explained everything really well and talked me thru my anxiety. (I loooove tattoos. Piercings, not so much.) I've never had any work done by Jason, but both he and Froggy are really social and friendly, nice guys. If they don't have a client and you're waiting, they hang out and chat. The work that I've seen of Jason's is really good.The shop is decorated in a lot of Bill's artwork and seriously cool, funky eclectic collections of carnival/slasher type decor. The bathroom is always clean and has never grossed me out. The whole shop feels and smells clean. The first time I stopped to check the shop out, after checking them out online, I was really impressed. You can tell Bill takes pride in his work and his business.  That's the kind of artist that I want putting permanent art on my body.So I'm halfway thru my 5th piece from Bill, working to fill out my sleeve. I swear, every tattoo he does becomes my new all time favorite tattoo. His line work is SO clean. He put nickel sized ladybugs on my chest and they look so lifelike. I get compliments on the pieces he's done for me daily. The detail work is just so intricate in places...it's amazing. Pricewise, he is worth way more than he charges and he makes great deals with you the more you come back to him. And if you're settling in for a piece that's going to take a few hours? Bill is a really cool, older cat. Like, I LIKE this guy. He's really interesting to chat with about anything from politics, deep life stuff and crazy current events. And for those moments when you're getting drilled in a spot that leaves you unable to verbally respond, he listens to a fantastic mix of music! Read Less
Adrian Sandoval
17 Feb 2018
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Hands down the place to go! Everyone in there is great and 2 hours flew by before I knew it. Jason did an amazing job. He does everything in front of you to let you know everything is safe and clean. ... Read More
Hands down the place to go! Everyone in there is great and 2 hours flew by before I knew it. Jason did an amazing job. He does everything in front of you to let you know everything is safe and clean. If your looking for a great tattoo shop in Indy this is the place to go. Read Less
Morgan Prisciliano
31 Jan 2018
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Great Experience at this place.. went in for 1st tattoo super nervous but after all my questions were answered and TANK started working on the design he created with me I felt way better! I love my ta... Read More
Great Experience at this place.. went in for 1st tattoo super nervous but after all my questions were answered and TANK started working on the design he created with me I felt way better! I love my tattoo. It's beautiful and better than I imagined! True artists at work! Jason was so sweet and polite too. I felt like I was really heard and had some great conversations during the process! I got a dahlia flower with script (written beautifully by hand by Tank) for the stem. Flower done in full color! It's perfect! Read Less
Hallie H.
31 Dec 2017
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Got my first ever tattoo here by tank he did an amazing job and was super kind and funny. The place was extremely clean and the artist went into depth about caring for the tattoo. Great experience and... Read More
Got my first ever tattoo here by tank he did an amazing job and was super kind and funny. The place was extremely clean and the artist went into depth about caring for the tattoo. Great experience and I'll be going there for future tattoos. Also considering this is my first tattoo I was twitching a lot and the letters are tiny so he really did a great job! Read Less
Geoffrey B.
5 Oct 2017
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Best tattoo shop in town. Jason is an amazing tattoo artist. Hope he stays there for awhile as I still have a few tattoos left to do.
Jessica C.
20 Aug 2017
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I brought my daughter here to get her nose pierced. I looked at a lot of reviews of different places and was so glad we chose Big Time! Froggy was great, explained everything! Very impressed!!
Vicki May
26 Jul 2017
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I had Jason he did an amazing job on a sun I had drawn and wanted on my shoulder blade, tattoo was beautiful and he kept it straight to the picture which is what I wanted!! very professional! Will be ... Read More
I had Jason he did an amazing job on a sun I had drawn and wanted on my shoulder blade, tattoo was beautiful and he kept it straight to the picture which is what I wanted!! very professional! Will be going back in the future! Read Less
Amairany Cruz
21 Jul 2017
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Best tattoo shop I've been too. The environment is so great and my tattoo turned out so good! I would recommend this shop to anyone !!
Dakota Burks
21 Jul 2017
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I had the BEST experience here, I was recommended by a friend and I'm so happy that I followed through and met with Jason! He did an amazing job at interpreting my idea and translating it into the col... Read More
I had the BEST experience here, I was recommended by a friend and I'm so happy that I followed through and met with Jason! He did an amazing job at interpreting my idea and translating it into the colors that would best fit me and what I wanted. I'm so happy and proud of this tattoo, I promise you you will not find a more down to earth, clean and professional place in Indy. Read Less
Zachary Musgrove
20 Jul 2017
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Yesterday, I had got an amazing tattoo started by Jason. A sleeve of dragon scales down my arm. This is my second tattoo, yet the first one from Big Time Tattoos. I cannot say enough how great the cus... Read More
Yesterday, I had got an amazing tattoo started by Jason. A sleeve of dragon scales down my arm. This is my second tattoo, yet the first one from Big Time Tattoos. I cannot say enough how great the customer service is, Jason is fantastic at what he does and a lot of fun to talk to, Froggy, the piercing guy is really cool as well. He photo bombed me as I was taking a picture of the beginning of my sleeve, my only regret is that the picture turned out blurry lol. However, the pricing is very fair, honestly, incredibly cheap for the amount of quality that these guys put in their work. The work place is clean, great music and a lot of fun to be in! I know hands down that I will keep coming back to Jason for all of my tattoos! Read Less
christina sabato
13 Jul 2017
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A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep s... Read More
A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep scars. Read Less
Christina M.
11 Jul 2017
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A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep s... Read More
A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep scars. Read Less
Crystal Russell
9 Jul 2017
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Jason is amazing!! In the last 2 months he has done 6 tattoos for my fiancé and I and we are already scheduled more for next month! Jason is so friendly and nice and honestly he has become a good frie... Read More
Jason is amazing!! In the last 2 months he has done 6 tattoos for my fiancé and I and we are already scheduled more for next month! Jason is so friendly and nice and honestly he has become a good friend! The atmosphere is so fun too! Froggy is awesome and friendly too!! Read Less
Brogan Shaffer
2 Jul 2017
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I will never go anywhere else for tattoos or piercings! Everyone who works here is so awesome and genuine. I got my second tattoo done by Jason and I'm more than happy with how it turned out. Thank yo... Read More
I will never go anywhere else for tattoos or piercings! Everyone who works here is so awesome and genuine. I got my second tattoo done by Jason and I'm more than happy with how it turned out. Thank you guys!! Read Less
Sanders Heather
30 Jun 2017
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I definitelyhad a great experience here they did such a great job on my 17-year-old's first tattoo I wanna send a big shout out to Jason it's awesome she loves it and she will definitely back to get ... Read More
I definitelyhad a great experience here they did such a great job on my 17-year-old's first tattoo I wanna send a big shout out to Jason it's awesome she loves it and she will definitely back to get lots more and thanks to Bill for recommending him Read Less
Sharon Alberts
27 Jun 2017
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I definitely found my new tattoo shop! The artists there are so friendly & down to earth but also very professional must say Jason was awesome and was very patient with me while I decided for sure wha... Read More
I definitely found my new tattoo shop! The artists there are so friendly & down to earth but also very professional must say Jason was awesome and was very patient with me while I decided for sure what colors I wanted, he took his time I did not feel pressured at all. And the place is really super clean, I'm so pleased with the tattoos I got! Thanks again Jason! Read Less
Guido Marcus
20 Jun 2017
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Had been going to this tattoo shop for a couple years now, and won't go anywhere else. Phenomenal work for a reasonable price. Customer service is outstanding
Camron Michael Plummer
20 Jun 2017
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Best shop in indy. And the staff are great. Jason has done every tattoo on my body but one and my only regret is I didn't get that one tattoo done here. 10/10 would recommend
Devin Thornstar
20 Jun 2017
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Best staff and skills in indiana. Low prices. High quality. What more could you ask for? Quit reading this and call them to get your ink and steel on.
whitney dowell
20 Jun 2017
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I went here for a few of piercings and I would highly recommend coming here! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is really nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back ... Read More
I went here for a few of piercings and I would highly recommend coming here! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is really nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back !! Read Less
Devin T.
19 Jun 2017
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Best staff and skills in indiana. Low prices. High quality. What more could you ask for? Quit reading this and call them to get your ink and steel on.
Whitney D.
19 Jun 2017
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Went in for a couple of my piercings and I would highly recommend coming here ! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is super clean. I will definitely be coming back !
Hillary C.
26 May 2017
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Jason was awesome and super personable!  My best girlfriend and I went to get our nipples pierced together a few weeks ago and he made us both feel super comfortable with our decision and he was very ... Read More
Jason was awesome and super personable!  My best girlfriend and I went to get our nipples pierced together a few weeks ago and he made us both feel super comfortable with our decision and he was very professional with 2 chicks topless in his room. Ha ha. We both are pleased with the quality of the piercings and they are healing beautifully! Read Less
Jimmy R.
29 Apr 2017
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This is by far the best tattoo shop around indy ask for jason his work is amazing will always be back for my next tattoos from here on out
Jessica F.
27 Mar 2017
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By far the best tattoo shop in Indy! Great prices and excellent artists! I am proud to wear this art for the rest of my life.
Amanda Mendoza Roseman
26 Mar 2017
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Had great experience at this shop. Let me tell you they are super clean, educate you on everything all the guys are awesome. Overall I had a great experience there. I was tatted by Bill and my husband... Read More
Had great experience at this shop. Let me tell you they are super clean, educate you on everything all the guys are awesome. Overall I had a great experience there. I was tatted by Bill and my husband by JC they are great Artist I would highly recommend this shop to any and everyone. Thank you guys! Read Less
Cyanea Williams
3 Feb 2017
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I just got a tattoo today, my first. :) Bill, the owner did it. Not only was the tattoo better than I could have ever expected, all of the staff was friendly, made me feel super comfortable, and worke... Read More
I just got a tattoo today, my first. :) Bill, the owner did it. Not only was the tattoo better than I could have ever expected, all of the staff was friendly, made me feel super comfortable, and worked with us on pricing. These guys truly know what they are doing. This will forever be my go to for tattoos and piercings, and I will ALWAYS recommend them! By the time I was heading out the door, I felt like Bill was an actual friend. They do a fantastic job of making you feel comfortable by simply sharing funny stories, making jokes, and topping it off with light hearted banter between co workers :) environment was clean, and I left very well informed. 10/10 would tattoo again!! Read Less
Reina H.
10 Jan 2017
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I wanted to wait a bit after I got my tattoo to see how it looked after the healing process was over so that I could provide an accurate, realistic rating for the whole process. Jason did an awesome j... Read More
I wanted to wait a bit after I got my tattoo to see how it looked after the healing process was over so that I could provide an accurate, realistic rating for the whole process. Jason did an awesome job on my tattoo. The environment is awesome. The people are chill and cool. Go get your tattoo here!!! Read Less
Shari M.
13 Dec 2016
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I took my daughter to get her daith (ear) pierced for her birthday. The staff was very professional  and friendly. They went out of their way to explain details of care and answer questions. The space... Read More
I took my daughter to get her daith (ear) pierced for her birthday. The staff was very professional  and friendly. They went out of their way to explain details of care and answer questions. The space was very warm and inviting on a cold Winter day. Will definitely  make this the new place to go. Read Less
Mary D.
17 Aug 2016
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We stumbled upon this place after the rude piercer (Brent) at Artistic Skin Design on East street made us rethink spending money there.  Froggy the piercer at Big Time was very professional and did an... Read More
We stumbled upon this place after the rude piercer (Brent) at Artistic Skin Design on East street made us rethink spending money there.  Froggy the piercer at Big Time was very professional and did an outstanding job.  I highly recommend this place. Read Less
Sunny R.
17 Jun 2016
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I went to Big Time Tattoos and Piercings this evening, and my tattoo artist was JC. I HIGHLY recommend him! I showed him a picture of what I was thinking of getting, and he took the idea and designed ... Read More
I went to Big Time Tattoos and Piercings this evening, and my tattoo artist was JC. I HIGHLY recommend him! I showed him a picture of what I was thinking of getting, and he took the idea and designed an even better tattoo! He told me I could get whatever I want, it was up to me. He is a true artist! If you go there, definitely ask for JC! Part of my tat was freehand and it came out perfect! I'm letting everyone I know that wants or even thinks about a tattoo to go there and get JC to do it! I have 4 tattoos total and the one JC did is my absolute fave! Read Less
Kevin B.
26 May 2016
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I took a design into the shop that I liked and ask JC to do something similar with his own personal touches. The work that he did surpassed the example I took to him by Miles. Will definitely be retur... Read More
I took a design into the shop that I liked and ask JC to do something similar with his own personal touches. The work that he did surpassed the example I took to him by Miles. Will definitely be returning and referring more people to them. It was a great atmosphere , all the guys were real friendly and joking around made us feel like friends Read Less
Will R.
15 Sep 2015
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Ask for a guy who goes by "froggy", he's very professional and won't cheat you on pricing. He takes pride in his work. He's done all 3 of my dermals.
Jeff L.
7 Aug 2015
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I've been going to Big Time since my first tattoo a few years back and haven't stopped since. My brother, father, best friend, fiance and myself have all had work done at this wonderful gallery. The k... Read More
I've been going to Big Time since my first tattoo a few years back and haven't stopped since. My brother, father, best friend, fiance and myself have all had work done at this wonderful gallery. The knowledge, professionalism, and the skill of each of the artists, especially the shops owner Bill, is unmatched anywhere else. JC, another very talented artist at the shop. So when my fiance started talking about getting a new piercing we headed up to the shop and talked to their expert piercer Froggy. He isn't only the best local piercer, but the best in the state. Back when he lived in Arizona he underwent an extensive apprenticeship with one of best piercers in the country. I highly recommend Big Time Tattoos and Piercings to everybody, ranging from someones first piece or a tattoo veteran, who wants an amazing tattoo Read Less
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Big Time Tattoos and Piercings

Indianapolis, Indiana
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5353 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis Indiana 46227
Featuring the very finest in both custom and flash tattoo artistry. Covering everything from Traditional to New Skool, Color Bomb to Black & Grey, Portraits, cover-ups, custom lettering and much more. Come on through or give us a call, our award winning staff is sure make your next tattoo a pleasurable experience.
Monday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Alesha B.
9 Nov 2018
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This was my first time here. I went in for a piercing and the staff was very friendly and straightforward. The actual piercing time was approximately 10 minutes if that. I was provided with wound care... Read More
This was my first time here. I went in for a piercing and the staff was very friendly and straightforward. The actual piercing time was approximately 10 minutes if that. I was provided with wound care instruction and was provided with the piercers personal card, just in case I had any additional questions or concerns. Price was pretty reasonable as well $70.00 for two piercings. Read Less
Angela M.
4 Sep 2018
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This was the best piercing experience I have ever had.  My friends agree that we will be recommending 'Piercings by Froggy' to anyone of any age- he was amazing.  I had two piercings and had no discom... Read More
This was the best piercing experience I have ever had.  My friends agree that we will be recommending 'Piercings by Froggy' to anyone of any age- he was amazing.  I had two piercings and had no discomfort, immediately was very pleased with the placement and jewelry he chose Read Less
mal c
7 Jul 2018
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Shop was SPOTLESS, everyone was so nice. And made sure I was comfortable since I was a little nervous. Their piercer, Froggy, did an awesome job of making sure I was okay. It's worth the drive from Br... Read More
Shop was SPOTLESS, everyone was so nice. And made sure I was comfortable since I was a little nervous. Their piercer, Froggy, did an awesome job of making sure I was okay. It's worth the drive from Brownsburg! Couldn't have dreamed of a better place to go! And they're not overly expensive! Read Less
Lisa Anderson
24 Jun 2018
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The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Big thanks to Bill for his amazing work and sharing some of his story with us. Genuine people here! I will definitely be back for more!
Sarah Wise
9 Jun 2018
REPORT
Shop was spotless, the guys working out the entire gun together in front of you so you knew that everything was new and sterile. Tank was very friendly, understanding and worked well under pressure as... Read More
Shop was spotless, the guys working out the entire gun together in front of you so you knew that everything was new and sterile. Tank was very friendly, understanding and worked well under pressure as I only had 45 min to get my tattoo. This may look like a simple small tattoo but the meaning is apart of my heart and soul. Thank you tank! Read Less
shanna hobson
8 May 2018
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I was a walk in as the shop first opened and Tank was able to fit me in right away. He did an amazing job and he was very professional and clean. I love the piece he did at a very reasonable price and... Read More
I was a walk in as the shop first opened and Tank was able to fit me in right away. He did an amazing job and he was very professional and clean. I love the piece he did at a very reasonable price and I will definitely be going back to see him! Read Less
Kaleigh Woolsey
17 Mar 2018
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I went in today for a piercing and to get a ring for a different one. Jason did an amazing job of doing my new piercing and even put my other earring in for a good price all together. Was very nice, c... Read More
I went in today for a piercing and to get a ring for a different one. Jason did an amazing job of doing my new piercing and even put my other earring in for a good price all together. Was very nice, clean and very professional can't wait to go back to get a tattoo. Read Less
Erin Whitted
1 Mar 2018
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My niece and I went to big time on a Saturday evening, we had no appointments made. I was looking to get a new tattoo and she wanted her nose pierced. We were greeted as we walked in, the shop was ver... Read More
My niece and I went to big time on a Saturday evening, we had no appointments made. I was looking to get a new tattoo and she wanted her nose pierced. We were greeted as we walked in, the shop was very clean and the guys are great there. I was able to get my tattoo done and I was really impressed with Jason and how professional he is and how he makes sure to answer any questions and talks to you during his sessions. I will definitely be back for more ink in the future. You guys rock! Read Less
Angela J.
1 Mar 2018
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I'm officially up to 18 tattoos. I'm also married to a man with tattoos covering 3/4th of his body. So I've been in my fair share of tattoo parlors in my lifetime. I have to say, by far, this is my fa... Read More
I'm officially up to 18 tattoos. I'm also married to a man with tattoos covering 3/4th of his body. So I've been in my fair share of tattoo parlors in my lifetime. I have to say, by far, this is my favorite shop yet. Moreover, Bill is my favorite tattoo artist to date. He just started his 5th piece on me today, and I'm just completely in awe of him. Besides being an extremely talented artist, Bill runs a clean, professional shop. I found this gem a little over 2 years ago. Artist turn over is really low. Piercer Froggy and artist Jason are still there 2 years later. That's one of the first things I look at, if I have to get a new artist. Good artists, in good environments, will stay put. There's nothing worse than having an artist skip out on you in the middle of a piece and having to find someone else to finish it. Not to mention the money you lose. Speaking of other artists, Froggy pierced my tragus, in hopes of relieving my migraines. It didn't work for me, but the whole experience was quick and easy. He explained everything really well and talked me thru my anxiety. (I loooove tattoos. Piercings, not so much.) I've never had any work done by Jason, but both he and Froggy are really social and friendly, nice guys. If they don't have a client and you're waiting, they hang out and chat. The work that I've seen of Jason's is really good.The shop is decorated in a lot of Bill's artwork and seriously cool, funky eclectic collections of carnival/slasher type decor. The bathroom is always clean and has never grossed me out. The whole shop feels and smells clean. The first time I stopped to check the shop out, after checking them out online, I was really impressed. You can tell Bill takes pride in his work and his business.  That's the kind of artist that I want putting permanent art on my body.So I'm halfway thru my 5th piece from Bill, working to fill out my sleeve. I swear, every tattoo he does becomes my new all time favorite tattoo. His line work is SO clean. He put nickel sized ladybugs on my chest and they look so lifelike. I get compliments on the pieces he's done for me daily. The detail work is just so intricate in places...it's amazing. Pricewise, he is worth way more than he charges and he makes great deals with you the more you come back to him. And if you're settling in for a piece that's going to take a few hours? Bill is a really cool, older cat. Like, I LIKE this guy. He's really interesting to chat with about anything from politics, deep life stuff and crazy current events. And for those moments when you're getting drilled in a spot that leaves you unable to verbally respond, he listens to a fantastic mix of music! Read Less
Adrian Sandoval
17 Feb 2018
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Hands down the place to go! Everyone in there is great and 2 hours flew by before I knew it. Jason did an amazing job. He does everything in front of you to let you know everything is safe and clean. ... Read More
Hands down the place to go! Everyone in there is great and 2 hours flew by before I knew it. Jason did an amazing job. He does everything in front of you to let you know everything is safe and clean. If your looking for a great tattoo shop in Indy this is the place to go. Read Less
Morgan Prisciliano
31 Jan 2018
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Great Experience at this place.. went in for 1st tattoo super nervous but after all my questions were answered and TANK started working on the design he created with me I felt way better! I love my ta... Read More
Great Experience at this place.. went in for 1st tattoo super nervous but after all my questions were answered and TANK started working on the design he created with me I felt way better! I love my tattoo. It's beautiful and better than I imagined! True artists at work! Jason was so sweet and polite too. I felt like I was really heard and had some great conversations during the process! I got a dahlia flower with script (written beautifully by hand by Tank) for the stem. Flower done in full color! It's perfect! Read Less
Hallie H.
31 Dec 2017
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Got my first ever tattoo here by tank he did an amazing job and was super kind and funny. The place was extremely clean and the artist went into depth about caring for the tattoo. Great experience and... Read More
Got my first ever tattoo here by tank he did an amazing job and was super kind and funny. The place was extremely clean and the artist went into depth about caring for the tattoo. Great experience and I'll be going there for future tattoos. Also considering this is my first tattoo I was twitching a lot and the letters are tiny so he really did a great job! Read Less
Geoffrey B.
5 Oct 2017
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Best tattoo shop in town. Jason is an amazing tattoo artist. Hope he stays there for awhile as I still have a few tattoos left to do.
Jessica C.
20 Aug 2017
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I brought my daughter here to get her nose pierced. I looked at a lot of reviews of different places and was so glad we chose Big Time! Froggy was great, explained everything! Very impressed!!
Vicki May
26 Jul 2017
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I had Jason he did an amazing job on a sun I had drawn and wanted on my shoulder blade, tattoo was beautiful and he kept it straight to the picture which is what I wanted!! very professional! Will be ... Read More
I had Jason he did an amazing job on a sun I had drawn and wanted on my shoulder blade, tattoo was beautiful and he kept it straight to the picture which is what I wanted!! very professional! Will be going back in the future! Read Less
Amairany Cruz
21 Jul 2017
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Best tattoo shop I've been too. The environment is so great and my tattoo turned out so good! I would recommend this shop to anyone !!
Dakota Burks
21 Jul 2017
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I had the BEST experience here, I was recommended by a friend and I'm so happy that I followed through and met with Jason! He did an amazing job at interpreting my idea and translating it into the col... Read More
I had the BEST experience here, I was recommended by a friend and I'm so happy that I followed through and met with Jason! He did an amazing job at interpreting my idea and translating it into the colors that would best fit me and what I wanted. I'm so happy and proud of this tattoo, I promise you you will not find a more down to earth, clean and professional place in Indy. Read Less
Zachary Musgrove
20 Jul 2017
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Yesterday, I had got an amazing tattoo started by Jason. A sleeve of dragon scales down my arm. This is my second tattoo, yet the first one from Big Time Tattoos. I cannot say enough how great the cus... Read More
Yesterday, I had got an amazing tattoo started by Jason. A sleeve of dragon scales down my arm. This is my second tattoo, yet the first one from Big Time Tattoos. I cannot say enough how great the customer service is, Jason is fantastic at what he does and a lot of fun to talk to, Froggy, the piercing guy is really cool as well. He photo bombed me as I was taking a picture of the beginning of my sleeve, my only regret is that the picture turned out blurry lol. However, the pricing is very fair, honestly, incredibly cheap for the amount of quality that these guys put in their work. The work place is clean, great music and a lot of fun to be in! I know hands down that I will keep coming back to Jason for all of my tattoos! Read Less
christina sabato
13 Jul 2017
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A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep s... Read More
A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep scars. Read Less
Christina M.
11 Jul 2017
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A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep s... Read More
A great shop! Jason did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He is extremely talented and confident in his talents. Jason was able to do exactly what I want with the tattoo to cover up multiple deep scars. Read Less
Crystal Russell
9 Jul 2017
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Jason is amazing!! In the last 2 months he has done 6 tattoos for my fiancé and I and we are already scheduled more for next month! Jason is so friendly and nice and honestly he has become a good frie... Read More
Jason is amazing!! In the last 2 months he has done 6 tattoos for my fiancé and I and we are already scheduled more for next month! Jason is so friendly and nice and honestly he has become a good friend! The atmosphere is so fun too! Froggy is awesome and friendly too!! Read Less
Brogan Shaffer
2 Jul 2017
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I will never go anywhere else for tattoos or piercings! Everyone who works here is so awesome and genuine. I got my second tattoo done by Jason and I'm more than happy with how it turned out. Thank yo... Read More
I will never go anywhere else for tattoos or piercings! Everyone who works here is so awesome and genuine. I got my second tattoo done by Jason and I'm more than happy with how it turned out. Thank you guys!! Read Less
Sanders Heather
30 Jun 2017
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I definitelyhad a great experience here they did such a great job on my 17-year-old's first tattoo I wanna send a big shout out to Jason it's awesome she loves it and she will definitely back to get ... Read More
I definitelyhad a great experience here they did such a great job on my 17-year-old's first tattoo I wanna send a big shout out to Jason it's awesome she loves it and she will definitely back to get lots more and thanks to Bill for recommending him Read Less
Sharon Alberts
27 Jun 2017
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I definitely found my new tattoo shop! The artists there are so friendly & down to earth but also very professional must say Jason was awesome and was very patient with me while I decided for sure wha... Read More
I definitely found my new tattoo shop! The artists there are so friendly & down to earth but also very professional must say Jason was awesome and was very patient with me while I decided for sure what colors I wanted, he took his time I did not feel pressured at all. And the place is really super clean, I'm so pleased with the tattoos I got! Thanks again Jason! Read Less
Guido Marcus
20 Jun 2017
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Had been going to this tattoo shop for a couple years now, and won't go anywhere else. Phenomenal work for a reasonable price. Customer service is outstanding
Camron Michael Plummer
20 Jun 2017
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Best shop in indy. And the staff are great. Jason has done every tattoo on my body but one and my only regret is I didn't get that one tattoo done here. 10/10 would recommend
Devin Thornstar
20 Jun 2017
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Best staff and skills in indiana. Low prices. High quality. What more could you ask for? Quit reading this and call them to get your ink and steel on.
whitney dowell
20 Jun 2017
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I went here for a few of piercings and I would highly recommend coming here! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is really nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back ... Read More
I went here for a few of piercings and I would highly recommend coming here! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is really nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back !! Read Less
Devin T.
19 Jun 2017
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Best staff and skills in indiana. Low prices. High quality. What more could you ask for? Quit reading this and call them to get your ink and steel on.
Whitney D.
19 Jun 2017
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Went in for a couple of my piercings and I would highly recommend coming here ! The artists are super nice and professional and the shop itself is super clean. I will definitely be coming back !
Hillary C.
26 May 2017
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Jason was awesome and super personable!  My best girlfriend and I went to get our nipples pierced together a few weeks ago and he made us both feel super comfortable with our decision and he was very ... Read More
Jason was awesome and super personable!  My best girlfriend and I went to get our nipples pierced together a few weeks ago and he made us both feel super comfortable with our decision and he was very professional with 2 chicks topless in his room. Ha ha. We both are pleased with the quality of the piercings and they are healing beautifully! Read Less
Jimmy R.
29 Apr 2017
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This is by far the best tattoo shop around indy ask for jason his work is amazing will always be back for my next tattoos from here on out
Jessica F.
27 Mar 2017
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By far the best tattoo shop in Indy! Great prices and excellent artists! I am proud to wear this art for the rest of my life.
Amanda Mendoza Roseman
26 Mar 2017
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Had great experience at this shop. Let me tell you they are super clean, educate you on everything all the guys are awesome. Overall I had a great experience there. I was tatted by Bill and my husband... Read More
Had great experience at this shop. Let me tell you they are super clean, educate you on everything all the guys are awesome. Overall I had a great experience there. I was tatted by Bill and my husband by JC they are great Artist I would highly recommend this shop to any and everyone. Thank you guys! Read Less
Cyanea Williams
3 Feb 2017
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I just got a tattoo today, my first. :) Bill, the owner did it. Not only was the tattoo better than I could have ever expected, all of the staff was friendly, made me feel super comfortable, and worke... Read More
I just got a tattoo today, my first. :) Bill, the owner did it. Not only was the tattoo better than I could have ever expected, all of the staff was friendly, made me feel super comfortable, and worked with us on pricing. These guys truly know what they are doing. This will forever be my go to for tattoos and piercings, and I will ALWAYS recommend them! By the time I was heading out the door, I felt like Bill was an actual friend. They do a fantastic job of making you feel comfortable by simply sharing funny stories, making jokes, and topping it off with light hearted banter between co workers :) environment was clean, and I left very well informed. 10/10 would tattoo again!! Read Less
Reina H.
10 Jan 2017
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I wanted to wait a bit after I got my tattoo to see how it looked after the healing process was over so that I could provide an accurate, realistic rating for the whole process. Jason did an awesome j... Read More
I wanted to wait a bit after I got my tattoo to see how it looked after the healing process was over so that I could provide an accurate, realistic rating for the whole process. Jason did an awesome job on my tattoo. The environment is awesome. The people are chill and cool. Go get your tattoo here!!! Read Less
Shari M.
13 Dec 2016
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I took my daughter to get her daith (ear) pierced for her birthday. The staff was very professional  and friendly. They went out of their way to explain details of care and answer questions. The space... Read More
I took my daughter to get her daith (ear) pierced for her birthday. The staff was very professional  and friendly. They went out of their way to explain details of care and answer questions. The space was very warm and inviting on a cold Winter day. Will definitely  make this the new place to go. Read Less
Mary D.
17 Aug 2016
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We stumbled upon this place after the rude piercer (Brent) at Artistic Skin Design on East street made us rethink spending money there.  Froggy the piercer at Big Time was very professional and did an... Read More
We stumbled upon this place after the rude piercer (Brent) at Artistic Skin Design on East street made us rethink spending money there.  Froggy the piercer at Big Time was very professional and did an outstanding job.  I highly recommend this place. Read Less
Sunny R.
17 Jun 2016
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I went to Big Time Tattoos and Piercings this evening, and my tattoo artist was JC. I HIGHLY recommend him! I showed him a picture of what I was thinking of getting, and he took the idea and designed ... Read More
I went to Big Time Tattoos and Piercings this evening, and my tattoo artist was JC. I HIGHLY recommend him! I showed him a picture of what I was thinking of getting, and he took the idea and designed an even better tattoo! He told me I could get whatever I want, it was up to me. He is a true artist! If you go there, definitely ask for JC! Part of my tat was freehand and it came out perfect! I'm letting everyone I know that wants or even thinks about a tattoo to go there and get JC to do it! I have 4 tattoos total and the one JC did is my absolute fave! Read Less
Kevin B.
26 May 2016
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I took a design into the shop that I liked and ask JC to do something similar with his own personal touches. The work that he did surpassed the example I took to him by Miles. Will definitely be retur... Read More
I took a design into the shop that I liked and ask JC to do something similar with his own personal touches. The work that he did surpassed the example I took to him by Miles. Will definitely be returning and referring more people to them. It was a great atmosphere , all the guys were real friendly and joking around made us feel like friends Read Less
Will R.
15 Sep 2015
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Ask for a guy who goes by "froggy", he's very professional and won't cheat you on pricing. He takes pride in his work. He's done all 3 of my dermals.
Jeff L.
7 Aug 2015
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I've been going to Big Time since my first tattoo a few years back and haven't stopped since. My brother, father, best friend, fiance and myself have all had work done at this wonderful gallery. The k... Read More
I've been going to Big Time since my first tattoo a few years back and haven't stopped since. My brother, father, best friend, fiance and myself have all had work done at this wonderful gallery. The knowledge, professionalism, and the skill of each of the artists, especially the shops owner Bill, is unmatched anywhere else. JC, another very talented artist at the shop. So when my fiance started talking about getting a new piercing we headed up to the shop and talked to their expert piercer Froggy. He isn't only the best local piercer, but the best in the state. Back when he lived in Arizona he underwent an extensive apprenticeship with one of best piercers in the country. I highly recommend Big Time Tattoos and Piercings to everybody, ranging from someones first piece or a tattoo veteran, who wants an amazing tattoo Read Less
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