Needle Engraving on Soft-Fired Porcelain.

I’m working on a new tattooed doll. It’s been a while since I tattooed porcelain, so I was a bit nervous about being out of practice. Turns out it’s just like riding a bicycle - the first few moments were cautious and fearful, but then the muscle memory kicked in and I was cruising again. I’ve got a few of these tattoo projects planned for the next two years, all dealing with forms in nature.

Tattoo in progress
Engraving Needles

This doll is getting her tat inked this week. I’m very excited to fill these lines with pigment and make them visible. Can you guess what i’m tattooing?