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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
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    • How to Take Care of Piercings
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  • Social Media & Safe Piercing

    May 13, 2013

    Point #63: Making Piercing Viral – Social Media Dos & Don’ts

    By Julie Taylor and April Berardi, with support from the Outreach Committee To find out how piercers can use social media effectively, we interviewed several social media savvy piercers—April Berard… Continue reading "Point #63: Making Piercing Viral – Social Media Dos & Don’ts"

  • Events, Features

    May 13, 2013

    Point #63: Dallas Suscon 2013

    By Bethra Szumski Before I begin, I should make a special note: this was my first Suscon, ever. The event was held in Dallas, Texas from March 29 through 31,… Continue reading "Point #63: Dallas Suscon 2013"

  • Editorial, President's Corner

    May 7, 2013

    Point #63: President’s Corner

    By Elayne Angel I bounded out of bed this morning excited to finally have the time to record my  “President’s Corner” video, having finished the current round of edits on… Continue reading "Point #63: President’s Corner"

  • Legislation, News

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: Arkansas Legislation

    By Misty Forsberg When it comes to discussing what has taken place with the legislative changes in Arkansas, I still feel a little uneasy saying that it is all said… Continue reading "Point #63: Arkansas Legislation"

  • Medical, News

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: Can Piercings Create Nickel Allergies?

    By Kendra Jane Nickel allergies and metal sensitivities are one of the most common allergies.  We, as piercers,  see the effects of this allergy on a regular basis.  It is… Continue reading "Point #63: Can Piercings Create Nickel Allergies?"

  • Lifestyle, News

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: Gatewood Press Release

    Hi Everyone! I’m retiring this year, and my 50-year archive will be moving to a major institution. It will take awhile to complete the deal, so if any true believers… Continue reading "Point #63: Gatewood Press Release"

  • In Memorium, News

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: Shannon Larratt Remembered, a Tribute from Shawn Porter

    By Shawn Porter Editor’s Note: With the following articles the APP would like to recognize the contributions to the the modification community of BMEzine founder, Shannon Larratt, who apparently took… Continue reading "Point #63: Shannon Larratt Remembered, a Tribute from Shawn Porter"

  • In Memorium, News

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: Catalyst to a Community – Shannon Larratt

    By Allen Falkner Editor’s Note: With the following articles the APP would like to recognize the contributions to the the modification community of BMEzine founder, Shannon Larratt, who apparently took… Continue reading "Point #63: Catalyst to a Community – Shannon Larratt"

  • Editorial, From the Editor

    May 4, 2013

    Point #63: From the Editor

    By Kimberly Zapata As we all know, switching The Point to an online-only format has been quite the change. In many respects, this switch was inevitable; the internet is the… Continue reading "Point #63: From the Editor"

  • From the Editor

    March 21, 2013

    Point #62: From the Editor

      By Kimberly Zapata We have focused a lot of energy in the last few issues of The Point on various aspects of the internet (from piercing videos to social… Continue reading "Point #62: From the Editor"

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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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