8 Volts Tattoo has been operating out of Orchard Plaza on Orchard Road since 2007, making it one of Singapore's longer-running tattoo studios with 18 years and counting in the industry. Founded by Joe Wang, the studio works with a small, established team of four local artists — Joe Wang, Cloudy, Pigeon, and Carlo — each known for exchanging ideas with clients through clear communication and professional advice.
The studio operates on an appointment basis, though walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. It occupies a single location within Orchard Plaza, situated next to a guitar store on level 3, and the team encourages first-time visitors to call or message ahead for directions.
Hygiene is treated as a core part of the studio's practice, with sterile needles and tubes used for every session and the work area disinfected between clients.
Over the years, 8 Volts Tattoo has been recognised by a range of Singapore publications and guides, including being voted the #1 tattoo studio in Singapore by Tallypress, and featured in best-of lists from MediaOne, The Culture Trip, Tropika Club Magazine, Sure Clean, BestLah.Sg, and others.
Tucked into Orchard Plaza on Orchard Road, 8 Volts Tattoo has been part of Singapore's tattoo scene since 2007. Founded by Joe Wang, the studio has clocked up 18 years and counting in the industry, building a reputation that's since been recognised by numerous local publications and guides.
Rather than running a large roster, 8 Volts Tattoo works with four local artists: Joe Wang, Cloudy, Pigeon, and Carlo. The studio describes its artists as people who love exchanging ideas through effective communication, offering professional advice and delivering quality work. Each artist has their own individual profile on the studio's site, letting prospective clients look through past work and get a sense of their style before booking.
8 Volts Tattoo runs primarily on an appointment basis, though walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. The studio operates from a single location — there's no second branch — so the team is upfront about double-checking you've found the right spot: it's situated at 150 Orchard Road, #03-12 Orchard Plaza, next to a guitar store on level 3. For first-time visitors, calling or messaging ahead for directions is recommended.
The studio places a strong emphasis on hygiene standards, using sterile needles and tubes for every session and disinfecting the work area between clients. This is presented as a core part of the studio's approach to client trust and safety.
Over the years, 8 Volts Tattoo has picked up recognition from a long list of local publications and guides. It was voted the #1 tattoo studio in Singapore by Tallypress, and has been featured in round-ups by BestinSingapore.co, MediaOne, Singapore's Finest, Kayak Travel Guides, The Girl.Co, The Culture Trip, Tropika Club Magazine, The Fun Empire, Sure Clean, BestLah.Sg, and Singareviews.com, among others — spanning "best tattoo studio," "best tattoo artist," and "best tattoo parlour" lists published between 2020 and 2025.
Prospective clients can reach the studio by phone at +65 6737 7948, via WhatsApp at +65 9369 9883, or by email at enquiries@8voltstattoo.com. The studio also maintains a Facebook page and a customer reviews section on its site, where past clients share their experiences.
With close to two decades in business, a small and consistent artist lineup, a strong hygiene focus, and a steady stream of industry recognition, 8 Volts Tattoo has established itself as one of the more consistently mentioned names in Singapore's tattoo studio scene.