Hand Forged Tattoo

Fantastic experience: Had my first tattoo done by Kayla Papa, was very nice and cautious, and it turned out amazing. Will be coming back for my next one.

Fantastic experience: They were awesome, got in quick for a last minute tattoo idea. Kayla was the artist, very steady.

Fantastic experience: I recently got my first larger tattoo from Auto. His drawing reflected exactly what I told him from our consultation, even smaller details I didn’t provide references for. He worked with me to adjust the drawing to my liking the day of the tattoo, didn’t give me any attitude throughout the whole process. He went beyond my expectations, seriously talented artist.

Fantastic experience: Such an incredible experience working with Sarah Renee. I wanted a piece to represent my mom who had just beat cancer and Sarah blew me away with her design and execution. Her art is amazing and her customer service is top notch. She is so sweet and easy to work with, oh and she’s funny. After completing the project I knew that she was who I wanted to do all of my future work. Just had my first session on a full sleeve and again, the experience was incredible. The design that she came up with blew me away and I feel honored to wear her art on me forever.

Fantastic experience: I had a memorial tattoo done by Jlynn yesterday & it’s everything I wanted! He’s amazing!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great things about Sarah! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel completely comfortable and listened carefully to exactly what I wanted. Her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail are next level. She took her time, explained the process, and made sure every line was perfect. The tattoo turned out even better than I imagined, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a talented artist who truly cares about her work and her clients, Sarah is the one. I’ll 100% be coming back and recommending her to everyone I know.

Fantastic experience: Today I got my first tattoo with THE Sarah Renee! I can’t begin to describe how simple, professional, entertaining, and awesome my experience with her was. I came to her with a few reference pictures and ideas and after a short chat she was blooming with ideas of how to design the perfect tattoo. I got a tattoo based on Rengoku, the flame hashira from demon slayer, and it turned out wicked and beautiful. She is incredibly easy to work with and flexible for your situation. The paperwork was a breeze, and she explained the aftercare process with thorough detail. She also walks you through the tattoo process every step of the way and tells you every time she does something different . Shes also a cutie pie with a good music taste and she’s funny so I was entertained by talking for the whole 7 hours I was there. Overall Sarah is a talented artist and works with passion, flexibility, and professionalism. I will absolutely be going back

Fantastic experience: I had the BEST experience with my artist, Jlynn Attaway! His work is EXCEPTIONAL, his artistic ability is top TIER! He’s very down to earth, and probably one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting! He’s not heavy handed at all… I’m extremely proud of the artwork he put on my forearm!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing my artist Kody was everything and more ❣️ Gave me exactly what I wanted and more, the best tattoo shop I've ever been to, comfortable, friendly , clean and so much more ! I cant wait to go back for my next one. It was wonderful and I can't begin to express how great Kody is

Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten tattooed by both Auto and Caleb, all of the artists here are phenomenal!! Always so nice and professional

Fantastic experience: Kayla was so amazing and understanding during a very emotional tattoo! She handled herself like a true professional! We highly recommend! Thanks again girl

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Skilled and professional artists. Would 100 percent recommend them to anyone looking for quality work.

Fantastic experience: I went to Sarah Renee, who executed and did my tattoo PERFECTLY. Amazing line work, overall great environment, great experience, and definitely will be who I go to for any future tattoos!

Fantastic experience: Kayla did an amazing job on my tattoo. Very professional and very clean shop. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: 10/10 work from Caleb! I am SO happy with how my tattoo turned out. Everyone was super friendly, I felt very comfortable, and I will ABSOLUTELY be back! Cannot recommend hand forged enough for their work.

Fantastic experience: Jhoskary did my tattoo and I love it! I got a sea turtle from another tattoo artist and I did not like the eye, so she fixed that for me (the whole face looks SO much better) and I also asked for some blue behind it with a few sparkly stars and now I feel complete since I don’t have a tattoo I am bothered by anymore. I put the before and after picture on here Really liked the shop it felt welcoming. Parking was easy, they had parking specifically for the shop(didn’t have to pay for parking).

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved the environment of this place, felt super comfortable for me and my stepdad. Loved working and talking with Kayla to get our tats done, shes super welcoming and easy to talk to, plus the awesome tattoo work by her. 100% will be going back there pretty soon.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Jhoskary for a memorial tat on my forearm for my sweet baby Cash who I lost in January 2025 he was 15 years old and my bestest friend so loyal and loving ! She did his paw print perfectly. I asked her to do her thing of fine line floral of lilies which are my favorite flower and my husband always has bought them for me for every occasion. I told her my idea of a feels like a sleeve but not really a sleeve , my budget , and my favorite flower . She was so thoughtful to leave space where we could add Bruno’s paw when the time comes . She is so sweet and friendly and so talented ! She made me comfortable and we enjoyed our time together! I am hoping she will visit me for my services and we can correct her neck and shoulder pain ! I highly encourage you to go see this sweet girl and let her bring her artwork to life on your skin ! I will be back to let her do two cover ups of some bad artwork from the early 2000’s !

Fantastic experience: I will definitely be coming back! Sarah was absolutely amazing through every part of my tattoo experience. The shop was so welcoming and I felt very comfortable the entire time I was there. I highly recommend coming here for your next tattoo!!

Fantastic experience: On August 29th my husband and I got aniversary tattoos, Kayla was not only so sweet but she was amazing!!! The rest of the staff were very nice. We will be going back. Thank You for an awesome tattoos and aniversary.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I visited there for some work. The style of piercing was Kayla's first piercing. Kayla done an outstanding job on the piercing. The piercing had closed up from a previous artist. Kayla made the piercing process look easy. She took her time and done a thorough job. All the piercings came out perfect to us. The way Kayla done the nipple piercing it had very minimal to no bleeding at all, unlike the time before from another artist at another location the piercing bleed for days. The nipple piercing had very minimal pain aterwards and the next morning unlike the first one that hurt for days. The Daith piercing came out exceptional great with very little to no pain in during the process and morning afterwards. Kayla disinfected the entire room after each style of piercing. We would highly recommend HandForge and Kayla to other individuals.

Fantastic experience: Kody is absolutely amazing! Very talented and helped me make my dream sleeve come to life!!

Fantastic experience: First time at this studio & it was amazing. Super clean and relaxed atmosphere. My tattoo artist is Ash and she did an incredible job! I'm already planning my next tattoo here.

Fantastic experience: Been going to hand forged for a while and Sarah does not fail to constantly up the bar on each of her pieces she does. She's won a ton of convention awards and it shows time and time again. Her artwork is second to none and she makes sure you're as comfortable as possible whether it's a space heater if you're cold or tossing a water bottle your way if you're dehydrated. It's wild how fast 6 and a half hours of color work can fly by when she's working. If you want a 10/10 tattoo go to Hand Forged and request Sarah. If you don't do that, you're wrong.

Fantastic experience: Caleb was wonderful! Very professional, I love his wet wiping, has the spray and as many breaks as you need! Will be going back!

Fantastic experience: Jlynn hands down did his thing! Goes above and beyond for clients, very welcoming environment! Dude is a beast! I won’t get another tattoo by anyone else!

Fantastic experience: Amazing artists! You can’t go wrong with any one of them. Just got my third tattoo here by three different artists. Beautiful clean shop. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone.

Fantastic experience: Caleb is an incredible artist and brought my idea to life. Hand Forged is the place to be. Hit Caleb up and he'll deliver.

Fantastic experience: Just finished my session with JLynn. I cannot express how happy I am with my new tattoo. I found him on TikTok over a year ago and have been waiting to get the perfect tattoo. He created perfection. Everything i wanted in a tattoo. Cannot wait until i have another idea, so i can come back and get more. Thank you JLynn for an amazing experience.

Fantastic experience: Sarah is absolutely amazing. Her detail work is second to none! Definitely schedule an appointment asap!

Fantastic experience: Took my daughter to get matching tattoos. Caleb did an amazing job and was so easy to work with. My girls love their tattoos and want all future work done by Caleb even though we live in Texas. It was worth the 4 hour drive.

Fantastic experience: Best tattoo studio and people I’ve ever dealt with. Super knowledgeable and great environment.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best tattoo experience I’ve ever had! Great staff with a clean/sterile work space! Auto is not only my tattoo artist but my husband, sister, brother and friends as well! His work is absolutely amazing!!! He is very very talented/skilled! Don’t just take it from me, book an appointment and watch him make your ideas come to life! 12/10 recommend!!

Fantastic experience: I reached out to Hand Forged, with the style and theme I was looking for, and they rightfully paired me with Caleb! I am so grateful for how wonderful my first tattoo experience was, a large Neo Trad piece that met all of my wishes and surpassed my expectations. Caleb discussed all aftercare instructions and has been exceptional in answering any questions in a timely manner. Of course I went back shortly after, for another tattoo and more to come. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: I am blown away by Jlynn's ability to bring an idea to life and with such detail. So happy that I was able to get in and have the portrait of my favorite cat put on my thigh. If you're looking for a guy who does black and gray work..... Jlynn is your man!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is not only incredibly talented but also kind and so easy to talk to. She has done several of my tattoos and will do future tattoos as well

Fantastic experience: Caleb is awesome! He's done several of my tattoos. He's very personable and great to talk to while getting the tattoo. He will make you 100% comfortable and make you want more ink just based off the conversation. Not to mention, he's not heavy handed which is a huge plus!

Fantastic experience: Caleb was great. I was able to give him my idea and he really brought life to it.

Fantastic experience: I have many tattoos, from many artists, but this was by far my best experience! Sarah Renee did an amazing job! Not only did she do a phenomenal job on my tattoo, she was determined to make sure I got exactly what I wanted! She was easy and fun to work with and the whole shops environment was comfortable and friendly! 1000/10 recommend and I’ll definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: Awesome tattoos even better customer service by Sarah. Does very well with detail and all your artsy fartsy needs .

Fantastic experience: Sarah is seriously the best, and my only artist, with all my work being done by her! She makes you feel so welcome as does her everyone at Handforged! Here is a picture of my current in progress piece!

Fantastic experience: I got my memorial tattoo for my mom done by Macey and I am in love with it. Macey and the shop as a whole made the whole experience peaceful and comfortable and I will happily be going back for more!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is a true professional. The only person I’ve let tattoo me. Her work is incredible and her attention to detail is amazing!! She really puts her all into every piece and it shows. I swear she can pull any idea off. Highly recommend her, especially for vibrant color tattoos!!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is a fantastic artist!! She made sure I was comfortable and we talked all through my tattoo!! 10/10 recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: THE BEST TATTOO ARTIST EVER. EVER. IN THE HISTORY OF EVERY.

Fantastic experience: I got a tattoo from Caleb when he came to the convention here in Fayetteville he was very professional and does amazing work we got 1st place best skull

Fantastic experience: I always have a wonderful experience with everyone I interact with at the shop. Sarah especially makes me feel welcome. Can't wait to get more work done by her!

Fantastic experience: Caleb is by far one of the best artist in town that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing for some ink. He free-handed my honey bee tattoo and he does amazing line work. 10/10 will go back for more.

Fantastic experience: Caleb Nicholas is an amazing tattoo artist!!! 5 love my tattoo

Fantastic experience: Caleb was very considerate and talented! He did not rush, made sure his placement was perfect and was very steady and focused during the tattooing. We still plan on adding color but he recommended for me to get the other side to match down the road, and I’m really considering it! He did all this in 7 hours and also sent me with the second skin patches so we can make sure the tattoo heals perfectly. He also played his music and it surprised me how great some songs sounded. I like how he also spoke to me when designing the tattoo, to make sure he made it the way I envisioned.

Fantastic experience: The level of professionalism at this shop is unmatched. The level of TALENT at this shop is unmatched as well. Jlynn is incredible at what he does and I can firmly say that I’ll never go to another artist ever again. If you want your artwork done right and to last, this is the place and the people to see.

Fantastic experience: Jlynn....there's not enough that can be said about his talent!! I've had two of the best tattoo sessions with him, hes super personal, choice shop soundtrack too...and my pieces speak for themselves. Looking forward to scheduling out the rest of the year with him to finish out my arm! His attention to details, for the pieces I've asked for have far exceeded any expectation I had pictured in my mind. I receive compliments daily on my hand piece, which is the dreaded "job stopper".... it helps me connect with my clients, mind you in a professional setting, they love the bee and how realistic he is and how the rose is so beautiful and life like!! For black and white realism....you can NOT find better!!! Found my tattooer for life!

Fantastic experience: Jylynn, words can’t express how great of an artist he is. He is a honest artist that is more concerned about his art rather than taking your money. I personally drive 10 hours round trip to get to him and it’s well worth it! He put together a sleeve for me that on a daily basis I get stopped and asked about it. He has a client for life!

Fantastic experience: I contacted Jlynn and gave him an idea that I had for a memorial piece on my forearm. We talked back and forth and I gave him full rein with it. I asked for a Stairway to Heaven with a silhouette of a man walking through the Gates of Heaven and three doves. Jlynn totally went above and beyond my expectations! I can’t wait to give him another idea I’ll add healed pictures once it’s completely healed

Fantastic experience: Caleb took my vision for a tattoo and absolutely killed it! 10/10 will always recommend! All of the artists at this shop are top tier!

Fantastic experience: Hands down best work in town. The Hand Forged group took care of mine and my wife’s tattoos with ease. Very professional and clean setup. Already planning the next session…

Fantastic experience: Caleb was my artist, super cool and respectful guy. Worked with me every step of the way on my tattoo and created a really dope peice. Recommend Caleb to anybody and everybody

Fantastic experience: Caleb did an amazing job with mine and my husband's tattoos! We were walk-ins and he was able to draw amazing designs for us in no time! He has a great personality on top of the great job he did

Fantastic experience: Shop was great. Clean, professional, welcoming. Jlynn is an absolute animal. I could not be happier with the piece and can't wait to go back next month. I'd give 10 stars if I could

Fantastic experience: Jylnn is mine and my husband's artist. He is the best of the best and is in a shop where no matter who tattoos you there; you'll leave with a beautifully executed tattoo.

Fantastic experience: got my septum and a tattoo from kayla, fantastic work ! very nice shop an environment as well 10/10

Fantastic experience: This shop is fantastic. The artists are talented and the shop is clean. Jlynn Attaway constantly puts out insane black and grey realism pieces. His portfolio speaks for itself! He knocked out my first sleeve and I’m almost halfway done with my second. I could not be happier with his art! Do yourself a favor and look into the artists at this shop if you’re planning on getting some ink.

Fantastic experience: Got my first tattoo done with Sarah Renee and the whole experience was amazing!! Great vibes in the booth and was super attentive to me, all while whipping out a bad ass tattoo! I will be getting all of my future pieces done by her!

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to get a tattoo done by jylnn attaway tattoo artist

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend this studio enough, very clean, chill vibe, super friendly staff. Jlynn's work consistently amazes me, delivering amazing art when I only had the vaguest idea of what I wanted. My tattoo healed quickly and cleanly. Looking forward to more work.

Fantastic experience: I called and got in same day, my request was Roman numerals for that date (4-16-2025) I was just told that my divorce was finalized and wanted to celebrate, it took less than two hours and thank you Kayla Papa for taking the time, it is also the first tattoo I’ve gotten from a different state. (I moved from Helena Montana) and I absolutely love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: Jlynn is amazing just a down right great guy and a killer artist. I never had a tattoo so when I was looking for great artist to make me memorial tattoo for my son. I seen his black and grey work and just knew his was my artist. He's a busy guy and books up fast. He is great at his craft and cares about you. He was light with the needle and didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would. Man I could go on and on. His dedicated room that he works in is spotless. We got to jam out with some great music. When the session was over I felt like I made a friend. If I ever decide to get another tattoo jlynn will be my guy

Fantastic experience: Caleb is amazing tattoo artist gave me exactly what I wanted. As for the place it’s self very nice and very clean couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Fantastic experience: Caleb Nicholas is a lifetime artist for me. Never disappointing with his tattoos or artwork

Fantastic experience: Autos tattoos are the best in the state! Highly recommend going to get inked at hand forged!!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely thrilled with my experience! From start to finish, the entire process was amazing. My artist Sarah was incredibly skilled, professional, and made me feel so comfortable. She took the time to really listen to my ideas, provided great suggestions, and brought my vision to life in a way I couldn’t have imagined. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the final result is even better than I had hoped for. The studio was clean, welcoming, and had such a positive atmosphere. I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo and the entire experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch artistry and a fantastic vibe!

Fantastic experience: Macey is the BEST!! She’s so creative and professional. All the staff there are nice. The place is very clean and sanitary I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Macey is so so good. She’s done two tattoos for me and they both turned out even better than what I envisioned. Macey is so good at designing out what you were planning and even adding her own style to it to make it even better. She is also so caring with every part of the process from placement to the overall execution. I truly cannot recommend her enough and the atmosphere at hand forged tattoo is so remarkable. You won’t regret coming here!!!

Fantastic experience: I recently got a beautiful tattoo from Jlynn Attaway at Hand Forged Tattoos, and I’m obsessed with the results! Jlynn is incredibly talented and listened attentively to my ideas for the design. The new studio itself was clean, comfortable, and just a vibe!! Jylnn went above and beyond through the whole process, from the months of plan and design to testing out my adhesive allergy. Plus he plays good music and has snacks!! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional tattoo artist! I can’t wait to finish my back piece with him!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend JLynn. Working on a full sleeve and the product so far has been absolutely insane and I’m jumping at the bit to see what it will look like when finished. Would give 10 stars if I could

Fantastic experience: I went to get a Sonic tattoo and Kayla Johnson did an outstanding job I highly recommend her, and I will return soon for more.

Fantastic experience: Great experience for my first piece! Caleb was great to work with especially taking my idea of what I wanted and making into a piece I'm super thankful for! I've waited a long time to make this decision and looked around a lot and tried to educate myself on the industry and different designs. I say all that to say from the first time walking in the door to leaving was a great experience all around!

Fantastic experience: The absolute best Tattoo shop in NELA go and see Caleb Nicholas there! He gave me the best experience I’ve ever had with a tattoo! Pays attention to detail and takes for the best end result possible!

Fantastic experience: Great tattoo experience. Auto was extremely professional and flawlessly conceptualized the thoughts and images requested. Exceptional first tattoo and would recommend Auto to anyone!

Fantastic experience: They won’t retouch confederate flag tattoos. For that they get a whopping 10 out of 10 stars if I could. Y’all are the best. I’ll be getting my next tattoo there for sure. Much love and respect!

Fantastic experience: Love getting my tattoos here. They always turn out great. Auto is a gifted artist. I consistently get compliments on my tattoos. The shop is always clean and neat.

Fantastic experience: Jlynn is absolutely ridiculous!! The design, the detail, the realism - could not be happier with my tattoos. I chose him for my sleeve based off a friend’s rec and I would highly highly recommend him! Honestly, I knew he was great, but damn he exceeds expectations every time. These tattoos look like they are living. He’s incredibly kind, humble and patient - just a great guy. 10/10 you will NOT regret it.

Fantastic experience: Drove to this shop from Mandeville, totally worth the trip. J’lynn is amazing and I was honored to add his art to my collection. Shop is clean and professional. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I was extremely fortunate to get tattooed by Jlynn Attaway. I’m working on a sleeve and his creation is coming together beautifully. He listened to what I asked for and was able to bring it to fruition. I can’t wait to go back for the rest of it! I already get stopped pretty much everywhere I go with people asking me where I got it. Most people don’t believe it was right here is Bossier City! Also, important to note is that the whole shop was awesome. Everyone was super cool and kind and it was spotless.

Fantastic experience: Jlynn at Hand Forged Tattoo is an absolute artist! I'm currently in the process of getting a full sleeve done by him, and I can't talk enough about his talent. His attention to detail is incredible, and he's truly brought my vision to life. Every session has been great, and I can't wait to see the finished piece. If you're looking for a top-notch tattoo artist, Jlynn is your guy!

Fantastic experience: I had an exceptional tattoo experience by Jlynn. I gave him full artistic freedom with a leg piece and not only did he do phenomenal work, but provided a calming and relaxed experience the entire 6 hours I was in his chair. I now get to proudly walk around with Jlynn Attaway artwork on me forever. Make the appointment, you will not be disappointed!

Negative experience: Was looking at getting work done from Jlynn. I sent in the form for what I wanted and he said he wanted to do the tattoo. I responded shortly after asking about what dates were available and have yet to hear anything since. Do not waste your time unless you’re willing to wait weeks at a time for a response.

Fantastic experience: I got a tattoo of a beloved cat of mine from Macey. This is my favorite tattoo I have. Macey took a photo I sent and made it into a cute, simple, yet still recognizable design of my dear Baby. She went above and beyond on making this design cute, colorful, and special. I will be back for sure. The shop smelled clean and looked clean, during the tattoo Macey swapped the needles out with a brand new sterile needle. The whole process the artist took the time to clean the area, checked in every so often, and made sure to get the lines neat as possible. 10/10

Fantastic experience: I wanted to get a memorial tattoo for my mom and Sarah came highly recommended. It was my 1st tattoo so I was pretty nervous. Sarah was great and everyone that was working in the shop that day was super cool. My tattoo came out great...I just love it. I have my second scheduled with Sarah in a couple of weeks and I am sure I will love it too. I highly recommend Sarah and Hand Forged Tattoo. Just adding to my 1st review. I just had my 2nd tattoo done yesterday with Sarah. And it came out just so beautiful...I love it!

Fantastic experience: Came to the Taylor Swift Flash Sheet event by Auto. Unfortunately I had to work late and was scared to miss out, however Hand Forged Tattoo made sure to take care of me! I love my archer tattoo! Cody took care of me! Will definitely be back for more!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Hand Forged Tattoo. Jlynn is an incredible artis with a true passion for excellence and perfection. His work is truly incredible and would trust him 100% for future work. Very clean studio and chill environment. A couple episodes of Joe Rogan Podcast streaming really helped to pass the time. This was my first tattoo and I could not ask for a better experience.

Fantastic experience: I got a tattoo but Auto & not only did he exceed my expectations, he also was very nice & clean and paid attention to detail. I felt comfortable and he did a very good cover up tattoo!! I definitely recommend him & his shop!! 10/10 service

Fantastic experience: Love going here! Great people and great prices! I LOVE the work Ashley has done for me! She is my only tattoo artist now

Fantastic experience: Ash has done all 3 of my pieces, and it’s been amazing, you can tell she loves what she does. She has so much attention to detail and creative wisdom. I will be recommending hand forged to all my people for sure!

Positive experience: Ash has good quality work and good cover up work, however she doesn’t have experience with dark skin like the front desk lady recommended and because of the inexperience in dark skin it made her heavy handed. But I also did a 6 hour session.

Fantastic experience: Macey did an incredible job on my tattoo and was patient when my partner had to take a break to get some food. I have another tattoo booked with her already and probably another after that! I'm obsessed!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing! This tattoo is an exact replica of my puppies and I couldn’t have asked for better. I will for sure be getting my tattoos from Auto from here on out!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience. Auto worked with me personally from booking my peice to putting the bandage on it and everything in between. All the artist in the shop are very talented. I couldn't ask for a better first session and I can't wait for the next.

Fantastic experience: I drove 4.5 hours to get a horror portrait from Jlynn and it came out better than I expected! Super professional and easy to talk to. I’ll def be back!

Fantastic experience: Jlynns work is second to none. Besides his flawless work, the experience was next level. Virtually painless and he is a perfectionist. The environment was super clean. It couldn’t have been a better experience. I’m looking forward to more work with him.