Point 86: Faces of the Future
Photos by Shanna Hutchins
Category: Issue 86
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Point 86: Biomaterials & Trustworthy Sources
Why materials from countries without strict quality control requirements are unacceptable for jewelry by Brian W. Skellie, APP Medical Director Does it matter where a biomaterial we use comes from?… Continue reading "Point 86: Biomaterials & Trustworthy Sources"
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Point 86: Studio Building & Renovation Basics
by Gene Gowen Cold River Piercing & Fine Jewelry, Albany NY It is a privilege to contribute to the first issue of The Point for 2019, and to lend my… Continue reading "Point 86: Studio Building & Renovation Basics"
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Point 86: Building an Empire
by Georgina Schiavelli Black Diamond Body Piercing People often ask me what the secret of my success is. In an industry as multifaceted as professional piercing, that’s a very difficult… Continue reading "Point 86: Building an Empire"
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Point 86: Learning to Love the Taste of Fire: Elitism in Body Piercing
by Jacob Spjut “They’re so cold, these scholars! May lightning strike their food so that their mouths learn how to eat fire!” —Friedrich Nietzsche There can not be a discussion… Continue reading "Point 86: Learning to Love the Taste of Fire: Elitism in Body Piercing"
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Point 86: Communicating Science in the Age of Fake News
by Chris Beierschmitt BA Biological Sciences – Columbia University PhD candidate in Molecular Biology – US San Diego Although the internet and social media have been boons for the distribution… Continue reading "Point 86: Communicating Science in the Age of Fake News"
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Point 86: Social Change Within the Industry
by Victoria Rothman, Graceland Tattoo The paradox of education is precisely this—that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.”—James… Continue reading "Point 86: Social Change Within the Industry"
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Point 86: 2019 Exhibit Planet Hollywood — Fakir Musafar
In honor and celebration of the life of Fakir Musafar, the Body Piercing Archive will present the most comprehensive exhibit that’s ever been seen on Fakir’s art and legacy. Over… Continue reading "Point 86: 2019 Exhibit Planet Hollywood — Fakir Musafar"
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Point 86: Office Update – Meet Our New Board Members
In addition to being an educator at the annual Conference and annual Members’ Only Retreat, I put in a lot of my free time volunteering for the Association. I’ve been… Continue reading "Point 86: Office Update – Meet Our New Board Members"
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Point 86: The President’s Corner
by Jef Saunders In this issue celebrating the organization’s 25th anniversary, we ponder the future of the body piercing industry, our community, and the Association of Professional Piercers. As President,… Continue reading "Point 86: The President’s Corner"
