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  • What is The Point
  • Issues
    • Back Issues
    • The Point – Issue 89
    • The Point – Issue 88
    • The Point – Issue 87
    • The Point – Issue 86
    • The Point – Issue 85
    • The Point – Issue 84
    • The Point – Issue 83
    • The Point – Issue 82
    • The Point – Issue 81
    • The Point – Issue 80
  • News
    • In the Office
    • Membership
    • Events
    • Legislation
    • International
  • Association of Professional Piercers
    • Find an APP Member Piercer
    • How to Take Care of Piercings
    • Jewelry Standards
    • Become an APP Member
  • Contact the Editor
  • The Point: Issue 78 - Cover Body Piercing Archives, Business Practices, Issue 78, Issues, Lifestyle, Science & Body Modifications

    April 25, 2017

    The Point – Issue 78

      Table of Contents From the Editor Kendra Jane B Marina Pecorino President’s Corner Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Financial Sustainability for Your Business Sustainability – Learning to Cultivate Piercing Statistics… Continue reading "The Point – Issue 78"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, Industry History, Issue 76, Membership

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Banquet Dinner – Kendra Jane B

    The banquet dinner is a highlight of the week in Vegas for many people. In fact, it has sold out the last few years in a row. Every year we… Continue reading "Point 76: Banquet Dinner – Kendra Jane B"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Body Piercing Archives, Industry History, Issue 76, Public Education, Questions & Answers

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Interview with David Vidra – Matte Erickson

    Matte Erickson Body Piercing Archives In a continuing effort to bring a little insight to some of the interesting people within our history, we bring you our next casual interview… Continue reading "Point 76: Interview with David Vidra – Matte Erickson"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Conference, In the Office, Issue 76, Membership, Social Media & Safe Piercing

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Member Updates – Aaron Pollack

    Elections 2016 Elections are in full swing at the APP office. We currently have four Board of Directors positions that will end their terms at Conference 2017. Check your email… Continue reading "Point 76: Member Updates – Aaron Pollack"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Issue 76, Membership, Procedures

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Election Time is Upon Us – Derek Lowe

    I’m sure many of you are burned-out on election talk given how divisive and controversial the recent U.S. Presidential election was. I’m optimistic we can get through the upcoming APP… Continue reading "Point 76: Election Time is Upon Us – Derek Lowe"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, Issue 76

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Joshua Melnick

    It’s been difficult enough organizing my thoughts post-Conference, so the concept of structuring an essay has been daunting to say the least. It’s been six days since Conference, and I… Continue reading "Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Joshua Melnick"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, Issue 76

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Trevor Jackson

    Las Vegas, Sin City: the place you go for a weekend you’ll never remember. This is what most people think of when they think of the strip. For me, there… Continue reading "Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Trevor Jackson"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, International, Issue 76

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Loreia Bürgen

    This year’s Conference was really intense for me. But in a more efficient way – as a professional and as a person. Unfortunately not everything worked out as originally planned,… Continue reading "Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Loreia Bürgen"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, Issue 76

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Jasmine Ellis

    It’s taken a full week to find words to explain everything I have experienced at Conference. Now, as I sit here trying to put those words to paper, I still… Continue reading "Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Jasmine Ellis"

  • The Point: Issue 76 - Cover Awards & Recognition, Conference, Issue 76

    November 21, 2016

    Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Ilka Honour

    What an amazing convention that was! I had never been to Vegas, let alone a convention of body piercers, so I had a fantastic time. I am sure that my… Continue reading "Point 76: Scholar Reflections – Ilka Honour"

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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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