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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
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  • Editorial, From the Editor

    August 18, 2014

    Point #68: From the Editor

    Kimberly Zapata Ah, the after Conference crash—more commonly referred to as post-Vegas depression, or PVD. For me, it set in the second I stepped through the doors at McCarran International… Continue reading "Point #68: From the Editor"

  • Medical, News

    May 21, 2014

    Point #67: Is Triclosan Safe?

    By Kimberly Zapata Triclosan is an antibacterial agent found in various consumer products, from hand soap to shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and clothing and kitchenware. As piercers, we encounter triclosan on… Continue reading "Point #67: Is Triclosan Safe?"

  • Editorial, From the Editor

    May 13, 2014

    Point #67: From the Editor

    By Kimberly Zapata I resolved myself to make a video for this issue’s “From the Editor.” (I love watching online webcasts—industry-related and not—but I was not in love with the… Continue reading "Point #67: From the Editor"

  • May 8, 2014

    Point #67: 2014 APP Scholarship Recipients

    The APP would like to welcome this year’s Al D. Scholars: Atih Grada Hada (Eugenia Vazquez) Logan James Wright John Robberson Ryan Clark Ismael Vargas Guerrero Zach Fitzgerald Kenny Hayden… Continue reading "Point #67: 2014 APP Scholarship Recipients"

  • Conference, Events

    May 8, 2014

    Point #67: From Vendors to Hours – The 2014 Exposition at a Glance

    The 19th Annual Association of Professional Piercers Conference and Exposition is just days away. (Heck, by time you read this, it may already be here!) Here’s a sneak peek at… Continue reading "Point #67: From Vendors to Hours – The 2014 Exposition at a Glance"

  • May 8, 2014

    Point #67: In the Office

    By Caitlin McDiarmid Even though it’s been quite a while since I wrote for The Point, I haven’t gone anywhere; I am still right here in the office. It’s my… Continue reading "Point #67: In the Office"

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    May 8, 2014

    Point #67: Cultural Appropriation

    By Kendra Jane and Alicia Cardenas Thanks to technology, innovations and information find their way around the world instantaneously via the Internet. Access to this knowledge has allowed worldwide connections… Continue reading "Point #67: Cultural Appropriation"

  • Editorial, President's Corner

    May 8, 2014

    Point #67: President’s Corner

    By Elayne Angel Conference is fast approaching, and my three-year term of service as President of the APP will soon be over. Memories of the events throughout this time period… Continue reading "Point #67: President’s Corner"

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    March 20, 2014

    Point #66: Conference Budgeting Part Two

    By Will and Kimmy Vondoome Eck Editor’s Note: If it seems we have spent a lot of time talking about Conference (from attending, to budgeting, to post-Conference reviews) it is… Continue reading "Point #66: Conference Budgeting Part Two"

  • Conference, Events

    March 20, 2014

    Point #66: 2014 APP Conference Class Schedule

    Below is the Conference class schedule for the 2014 Association of Professional Piercer Conference. For an explanation of these classes and instructor information click here. Monday, June 9 Orientation/Mentor Program… Continue reading "Point #66: 2014 APP Conference Class Schedule"

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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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