Most Recent Articles...

06/08/03 - Do Piercings Set Off Metal Detectors?
Metal detectors used for security purposes are designed to detect guns, knives, explosives and other dangerous objects. But they also tend to pick up on other objects like keys. Can they also detect your body jewelry?

05/29/03 - Tattoos: No Hands, No Feet, No Face - Why?
Many studios have policies against doing tattoos on the hands, feet or face. Some artists feel strongly enough about it to turn down potential business by refusing to do this type of tattoo. But what is the big deal?

05/04/03 - Those Embarrassing Questions, Too!
A few months ago, I wrote Those Embarrassing Questions!, which has gotten a huge response of even more questions that needed answers. Here is the sequel to that original article, with even more answers to your embarrassing questions.

04/27/03 - Itchy, Raised Tattoos
Help in pinpointing the cause of itchy, bumpy and raised tattoos and how to alleviate the discomfort.

04/05/03 - When Professionals Become Sexual Abusers
When a genital piercing turns into a sexual violation, what should you do? This article will help you prevent an attack or take action against a violator.

03/21/03 - Bullshi%#! Semi-Permanent Tattoos
Despite the rumors that there is a kind of semi-permanent tattoo that only lasts a few months or years, it's nothing more than a scam.

03/07/03 - Common Symbols & Their Meanings (Part 4)
Pride symbols, Chinese and Kanji characters and common tattoo meanings.

02/21/03 - Common Symbols & Their Meanings (Part 3)
Ancient and cultural symbols such as Celtic, Egyptian, West African and Native Indian art.

02/08/03 - Common Symbols & Their Meanings (Part 2)
This article discussions the meanings behind funeral symbols found on tombstones, Astrological and Zodiac symbology and also the meanings of flowers, including the lotus and rose.

01/23/03 - Common Symbols & Their Meanings (Part 1)
When looking for a tattoo design, the question of symbolism often comes into play. Some of us may be interested in knowing the historic symbolism behind a particular picture, and sometimes we want to make sure we avoid designs that symbolize something we do not believe in or condone.

01/08/03 - The Wonderful World of Beads!
If your captive bead ring needs a replacement bead, or you just want something different, you don't have to buy them at a body jewelry store. Save money and discover a world of variety with beads.

Previous Articles...

2002 Features
Donating Blood; Dealing with Health Issues; Labret Piercing Photos; How to Remove and/or Insert a CBR; School Censorship; Convincing Your Parents; Ta Moko; Embarrassing Questions; About Nipple Piercings; Weight Fluctuation/Stretch Marks; Smoking in the Studio; Why You Shouldn't be Hunting for a Bargain; DIY Piercings

2001 Features
Best Time of Year to Get Tattooed; 9-11 Memorial Tattoos; Belly Button Fashion; Studio Profile: Chrome Gardens; Amy Brown, Fantasy Artist (Interview); Studio Profile, Altered Images; Getting Ink Abroad; Aerosmith Concert Pics; Fairy Art; Shaving over a New Tattoo; Tattoos & Tanning; Tongue & Tragus Piercing Pics; Butterfly Art; Chinese & Kanji Warning; Dragon Art; MA Tattoo Ban Lifted

2000 Features
Piercings & Frostbite Risk; Body Art & Employment Issues; Piercing - The Gun vs. The Needle; No Pain, No Gain; To Tip or Not to Tip; The Art of Mehndi - Introduction, Henna Paste Recipe, Making Cones, Creating Patterns; Aftercare Contradictions; How to Get an Apprenticeship; The Tattoo Process; Gill Montie Interview

1999 Features
Giving a Tattoo as a Gift; How Much Do Tattoos Hurt?; My First Tattoo; Nipple Piercing Experience; Battle of the Scratchers; Gerry Beckerman Interview; How to Get a Safe Tattoo