12/03/99 - The Gift That Lasts Forever
Tips on successful tattoo gift giving for the holiday.
11/26/99 - Tattooist Murdered
Saying goodbye to world-renowned Samoan tattooist, Paulo Suluape.
11/21/99 - How Much Does It Really Hurt?
A detailed answer to the number one question about getting a tattoo.
09/11/99 - Slingin' Ink
I finally gave my first tattoo, shaking hands and all. I'm happy to report it wasn't a complete disaster.
09/01/99 - My Piercing Experience
No matter how many times you've already done it, going in for a new piercing is always an experience. This is mine.
08/20/99 - My Beloved
Before you decide to show your undying love with an unfading tattoo, you might want to think it over.
08/12/99 - Battle of the "Scratchers"
Untrained "scratchers" fight for their right to tattoo, but they should be getting their education instead.
07/22/99 - Interview with "Inkslinger"
Interview with professional tattoo artist in Missouri with over 20 years experience. Gerry Beckerman talks of "the good ol' days" of tattooing, how he feels about his job, and what he foresees for the tattoo profession in the millennium.
07/05/99 - How To Get A Safe Tattoo
Exactly what to look for in a tattoo studio. Safety checklist to follow and detailed descriptions for the tattoo novice.
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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
