27 Aug “Art that’s alive and in motion” – Tina Caruso’s tattooed corsets

We first spoke to Leeds-based tattoo artist Tina Caruso (@tinacarusodot) in November last year (read our interview) and it was incredible to hear all about her mastectomy tattoo project. But Tina has been busy with a brand new project, so we decided to have another catch up to find out all about her beautiful tattooed corsets…

What inspired you to want to put tattoos on a corset?

I’ve always loved the way a corset frames the body and moves with it. It felt natural to combine that shape with tattoo art, so the piece becomes something you can actually wear — art that’s alive and in motion.

How did you come up with the designs? Are they like the tattoos you create on skin?

Not really — they’re quite different from my tattoo work on skin. With the first corset I made, I realised I needed to simplify the design so it would work on this type of fabric. So I started to play around with thick and thin lines to give contrast and impact while still keeping the flow along the body’s shape.

How many corsets have you made? Are they one of a kind?

So far, I’ve made one original design, it will be available in three sizes (S/M/L). It’s still a one-of-a-kind piece — each one is made individually, so no two will ever be exactly the same.

Are the corsets on display anywhere?

Not yet — I’m just about to launch my online shop, so they’ll be available there soon.

How do you go about tattooing the corsets? How different is it to skin?

It’s completely different to tattooing skin. Fabric doesn’t stretch, so the design has to be adapted and transferred differently. The ink also behaves differently, so it’s slower and more technical — but the end result is worth it.

Have you customised other objects with tattoos?

I’ve tried tattooing a few different materials, for practice, but corsets are my favourite, they look so elegant once finished. And I’m already looking at different forms of corsets and new projects to start with.

Thank you for chatting to us Tina, it was great to reconnect. Follow Tina on Instagram to find out when her online shop launches.

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