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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
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    • Legislation
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  • Association of Professional Piercers
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    January 4, 2015

    Point #69: From the Editor

    By Kimberly Zapata It is with a mix of emotions that I write this From the Editor column, as it will be my last. After months of struggling to maintain… Continue reading "Point #69: From the Editor"

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    August 25, 2014

    Point #68: Board Welcome – Miro Hernandez

    Miro Hernandez I’d like to thank the outgoing Board members,  as well as those continuing on in service, for their hard work and dedication. I’d also like to congratulate the… Continue reading "Point #68: Board Welcome – Miro Hernandez"

  • Conference, Events

    August 25, 2014

    Point #68: 2014 Conference and Exposition Review

    Kimberly Zapata On June 7, 2014 I prepared for the 19th Annual Association of Professional Piercers’ Conference as I have for every other conference: with frantic, late-night packing (and unpacking)… Continue reading "Point #68: 2014 Conference and Exposition Review"

  • August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Best Individual Booth Winner – Blessings to You

    Interview of Prince Cyrus, conducted by Kimberly Zapata Q. What is Blessings to You? A: Blessings to You is the title of my current creative metalsmithing venture which, at the… Continue reading "Point #68: Best Individual Booth Winner – Blessings to You"

  • August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Best Multiple Booth Display – Tawapa

    Phoebe Minona I am being given the opportunity to write about my company, Tawapa, for this issue of The Point, as we won the award for “Best Multiple Booth Display”… Continue reading "Point #68: Best Multiple Booth Display – Tawapa"

  • Awards & Recognition, Conference, Events

    August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Dual Innovator Award-Winner – Jimmy Buddha and Diablo Organics

    Jimmy Buddha To win both innovator’s awards this APP was both a wonderful surprise and an honor. In an industry where so much is changing and evolving, it feels good… Continue reading "Point #68: Dual Innovator Award-Winner – Jimmy Buddha and Diablo Organics"

  • August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Board Welcome – Cody Vaughn

    Cody Vaughn I am honored to have been elected by my peers. I joined the Association of Professional Piercers in 2009, and I have served as the Chair for the… Continue reading "Point #68: Board Welcome – Cody Vaughn"

  • August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Board Welcome – Jef Saunders

    Jef Saunders Hello Point readers! My name is Jef Saunders, and I am the new Membership Liaison. I am following Sarvas Berry—which means I have some very big, strong, charismatic… Continue reading "Point #68: Board Welcome – Jef Saunders"

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    August 21, 2014

    Point #68: No Excuses Scholar – Trist’n Peterson

    Trist’n Peterson Before APP, I was an apprentice of 10 months searching for more information on the broad subject of body piercing. I was at the point in my apprenticeship… Continue reading "Point #68: No Excuses Scholar – Trist’n Peterson"

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    August 21, 2014

    Point #68: Al D. Scholar – Dae Jedic

    Dae Jedic I’ve been involved in the industry for about four years, and every year I’ve watched the application deadline for the Al D. Scholarship come and go. Every time… Continue reading "Point #68: Al D. Scholar – Dae Jedic"

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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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