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    • Back Issues
    • The Point – Issue 89
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    • The Point – Issue 87
    • The Point – Issue 86
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    • The Point – Issue 84
    • The Point – Issue 83
    • The Point – Issue 82
    • The Point – Issue 81
    • The Point – Issue 80
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    • In the Office
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  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: We Are CoRE

    by Kenny Hughes Photos by Kendra Jane B. January 18, 2001 was the night where my performance art journey began and in many ways it’s what brought me to where… Continue reading "Point 84: We Are CoRE"

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: CoRE-Constructs of Ritual Evolution

    The following is a blog post on the International Suspension Alliance website entitled “We Are CoRE” dated 9/13/2010: ““I try to remove bricks off the wall of society. In my… Continue reading "Point 84: CoRE-Constructs of Ritual Evolution"

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: Piercing with Steve Joyner

    Reprinted from Inkspired Magazine issue 22, 2014, with permission of the publisher. Story: Sean Dowdell Photography: Sean Hartgrave Number of years piercing: 27 SD: What do think is something positive… Continue reading "Point 84: Piercing with Steve Joyner"

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: Memories of Las Vegas

    Photos by Jodi Harris

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: Technical Innovator Award: Auris Jewellery

    by Kendra Jane B., The Point Co-Editor Auris Jewelry was a first time vendor on this year exposition floor and as a new Gold company from Russia, it was great… Continue reading "Point 84: Technical Innovator Award: Auris Jewellery"

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: Volunteer Thank You

    by Caitlin McDiarmid, APP Administrator 2018 is over and the planning for 2019 is well underway, with only 10 months between conferences. I was extremely proud of this year’s crop… Continue reading "Point 84: Volunteer Thank You"

  • May 22, 2020

    Point 84: Creative Innovator Award: Onetribe’s “Topo” Design

    by Marina Pecorino, The Point co-editor Jared Karnes of Onetribe took home this year’s Creative Innovator Award for his “Topo” design ear weights. I had the pleasure of interviewing him… Continue reading "Point 84: Creative Innovator Award: Onetribe’s “Topo” Design"

  • May 21, 2020

    Point 84: Volunteer Appreciation Award: Theo Sheffler

    by Caitlin McDiarmid, APP Administrator The 2018 Josh A. Prentice Volunteer Award winner was Theo Sheffler. I love this man and my man loves him too. Theo is one of… Continue reading "Point 84: Volunteer Appreciation Award: Theo Sheffler"

  • May 21, 2020

    Point 84: The Banquet

    By Kendra Jane B. Photos by Shanna Hutchins Banquet is always a bitter sweet evening for me. On one hand it is finally a chance to relax and enjoy the… Continue reading "Point 84: The Banquet"

  • May 21, 2020

    Point 84: The BPA Exhibit Assorted Panels

    Photos by Kendra Jane B. Exhibition Panel Design by Becky Dill

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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