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From: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: where to get tattoo?
Keywords: newbie
Date: 12 Oct 92 14:24:32 GMT
Article-I.D.: unisql.3923
Reply-To: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Organization: UniSQL, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA

In article <921009182309@furry-creatures.ftp.com> vyxter@ftp.com writes:
>i'm pretty much convinced that i want to get my first tattoo soon.
>but i live in a state where tattoo parlours are illegal.  i have to
>get myself to new hampshire.  how do i pick a tattoo artist?  

The best way is via recommendation, and I can't help you with
that.  You want to find someone who's good at the kind of work
you want done.  Visit the studio and take a look at photographs
of work he's done before; he should have a photo album, or photos on the
wall (if he doesn't, then avoid him).  Check his sanitary practices;
does he sterilize all equipment?  use disposable needles?  wear
gloves while working?  If not, RUN AWAY.  No tattoo is worth getting
hepatitis or HIV.

>also, i have to decide if i want it on my upper right arm, or my
>shoulderblade.  have any wisdom to share about this one?

Well, depending on what you usually wear, a shoulderblade tattoo is
probably more easily hidden, if that's important to you (and conversely,
a shoulder one is easier to show off).  I think I've probably seen
fewer shoulder tattoos on women than shoulderblade ones.  It also
depends on what you want done.

I personally like to have a good idea of what I want before I go
see the artist.  Have you got any ideas, or just a vague notion
that you want a tattoo?



[there, Lance, was that better?]


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From: 93asw@williams.edu (Andrew Wright)
Subject: Re: Academic tattoos
Followup-To: rec.arts.bodyart
Organization: Williams College
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 00:09:50 GMT

Speaking of Academic tattoos,  I've been thinking of getting a tat of a
stylized DNA double-helix.  I've been looking for a design that would look
good as an all black tattoo that would symbolize dna but looks influenced
by tribal designs.  The only problem is that I can't draw and I haven't
seen any suitable designs.  If anyone out there has a suggestion or a
source, please let me know.

BTW, I go to school in the middle of nowhere, so it would be hard to find a
good enough artist to help me design the piece.

Andrew
Jellybirdbigbangboom
From: u6069416@ucsvc.ucs.unimelb.edu.au
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: gerbil shaving and piercing
Date: 16 Oct 92 01:07:54 GMT
Organization: The University of Melbourne

Hi, 
  Does anyone have hints for shaving gerbils?
Also, a friend thinks that piercing gerbils would aid in their retrieval, by
tying a cord to the ring.  Can anyone suggest the best place to pierce the
gerbil for this purpose?
Any help would be appreciated, 
                              Butternut.
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From: jet@boxer.nas.nasa.gov (J. Eric Townsend)
Subject: Re: got a painful ampallang...
	<JET.92Oct12013524@boxer.nas.nasa.gov>
	<1992Oct13.001304.29413@pasteur.Berkeley.EDU>
Organization: Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation, NASA Ames
Date: 14 Oct 92 14:46:21

"c164-cs" == Alexander Pakter <c164-cs@po.berkeley.edu> writes:
c164-cs> In article <JET.92Oct12013524@boxer.nas.nasa.gov> jet@boxer.nas.nasa.gov (J. Eric Townsend) writes:

>I think you might be breaking a few rules:
>0. What are you doing having sex so soon if it's not healing?

c164-cs> I appreciate the response, but... 8 months of no sex?  Yeah,
c164-cs> right!

The Gauntlet folks are quite serious when they say 6-9 months
*average* healing time under *good* circumstances.  Things like sex
are going to break up the tissue as it heals, and make healing take a
longer amount of time.

>3. Are you still hibiclensing once a day?
c164-cs> No.  Should I continue doing that forever?

At least until it heals.  As long as there's open flesh, you should be
hibiclensing.
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From: clements@burst.Princeton.EDU (John Brinckerhoff Clements)
Subject: Re: Prince Albert problems
Keywords: Prince Albert problems healing infections
Organization: Bubble-Headed Foo Foo Inc.
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 16:01:47 GMT

In article <Bw0qH9.7Bu@umassd.edu> lambda@cis.umassd.edu (David G. Beals) writes:
>Hi there,
>
>     About six weeks ago I had a Prince Albert piercing done at Innovations in
>Leather up in Boston. I had a 12-gauge stainless steel circular barbell put
>into the pierce since I thought it would be the best idea healing-wise. Un-
>fortunately, my P.A. is being rather stubborn about healing up.
>

  Obviously, you know your body better than anyone else (particularly
me), but it seems to me that in this case you might be best off letting
your body do its stuff.  A few tips: this was all hashed/rehashed ad
inf. a few months ago, but neosporin (and _any_ thick cream) probably
doesn't help the healing process as it blocks the air supply (All Out of
Love... just kidding).  Furthermore, it sounds to me as though what
you're describing is not an infection, per se, but simply an irritation
(keloid? anybody?).  I used Hydrocortisone with great success on a
guiche that had formed little bumpy rings, but once again, I'm no
doctor.  Listen to your body.

john clements
21, don't touch me there
From: johnf@cislabs.pitt.edu (Jack Faley)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: PA jewelry preferences?
Date: 9 Oct 92 19:16:25 GMT
Organization: Sb



  I have a captive bead in my PA and I prefer a very large bead.  It keeps
it from sliding into the urethra accidently and I think just generally
gives more to the piercing. A few of you have been talking about taking
out your jewelry for sex.  How easy is it to get back in? I've had mine
for about 8 months now, if I remove my ring will I need a blunt needle
to put it back in?


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From: teshima@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (A. Lani Teshima)
Subject: Re: Another Cutting Question
Organization: University of Hawaii
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1992 01:43:52 GMT

In article <1992Oct13.055143.16703@ucsu.Colorado.EDU> metzlers@spot.Colorado.EDU (METZLER SANDRA TAIMI) writes:
>I have a question: is there an easy (or easier) way to reach the
>outer ankle?  

If you are right-handed, you should be able to reach your right outer
ankle fairly easily. It would be more difficult with the other ankle
because your torso has to twist to get to it. I have a cutting on my
_inner_ ankle, and that worked very easily. But to get to your outer
ankle, sit on the floor cross-legged indian style, then move the ankle
you want to work on, out of the cross, and bent outward instead of
inward. Grab your foot and pull it in closer to your thigh and it
should be easy enough to work with. It will help if you flex your
foot.
 

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From: bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu
Subject: JUmping off bridges...
Organization: Hampshire College
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 00:48:49 GMT

THis was a response to the person who accussed me of wanting to get pierced
instead of jumping off a bridge, because, "none of the other kids are doing
that."
-- 
BCorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu
The stylin' chick with an attitude. I'm studying video/LBGS/Women's stu.
"Honey there's plastic in the bed." - Heather
"I just might die with a smile on my face afterall." - Morrissey
"I've got more than one membership to more than one club." - Ani Difrancoz
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From: gonnella@stsci.edu
Subject: Re: nipple piercing
Organization: Space Telescope Science Institute
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 13:33:39 GMT

Concerning bcorkum's request on nipple piercing:

OH, hey, come now, she just wants a little advice...
A few pros and cons to help someone along - mocking won't help.

I for one haven't had a nipple pierced, so I can't help you out.
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
From: kfseefel@mtu.edu (KURT F. SEEFELDT)
Subject: Branding question.
Organization: Michigan Technological University
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 03:42:13 GMT

I am interested about information about branding ones-self.
I would like to brand myself and don't particularly want to
screw things up.  Is there a metal that is better than others
for this application?  I'm sure that there are many things to 
consider that I may be overlooking.  Please post or e-mail
information.

Thanks in advance.

 - kurt <kfseefel@mtu.edu>
 
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From: clements@burst.Princeton.EDU (John Brinckerhoff Clements)
Subject: Re: got a painful ampallang...
Organization: Princeton University
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 15:48:43 GMT

In article <JET.92Oct12013524@boxer.nas.nasa.gov> jet@boxer.nas.nasa.gov (J. Eric Townsend) writes:
>"c164-cs" == Alexander Pakter <c164-cs@po.berkeley.edu> writes:
>
>c164-cs> 	I got an ampallang back in Febuary, and the folks at
>
>I've had mine 1.5 years, and it still gunks.

I've had mine about ten months--still gunking!
>
>c164-cs> every day, and my penis is still VERY sore.  I can have (very
>
>I think you might be breaking a few rules:
>0. What are you doing having sex so soon if it's not healing?

Oh, come now... can't you answer that question yourself?

>1. Are you using a condom and lots of lube?

Actually, I (stupid motherf***er, I confess) don't use a condom with
the woman I'm (basically) engaged to--we're both monogamous and have
been for years.  I don't have any problems, but I do use some sorta lube
fairly frequently (of course, the natural lube is the best of all :) ).

>2. How much longer is your barbell stud than the width of your erect
>glans?  Unless it fits snugly, it can twist in wierd directions once
>you've inserted your penis into a tight orifice...

_This_ is the key question.  I managed to bend my ampallang (don't ask
me how :) ) due to the fact that it was too long, and the Gauntlet
replaced it free of charge.  However, I really think that the way to 
lessen pain is to build up scar tissue and a tolerance for pain.  The 
more often you have sex, the more quickly you'll progress towards
pain-free intercourse (but ma, I _hafta_! :) )


john clements
21, aging and decrepit

Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
From: bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu
Subject: Jumping of bridges...
Organization: Hampshire College
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 00:17:30 GMT

You tell 'em Tim.  
-- 
BCorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu
The stylin' chick with an attitude. I'm studying video/LBGS/Women's stu.
"Honey there's plastic in the bed." - Heather
"I just might die with a smile on my face afterall." - Morrissey
"I've got more than one membership to more than one club." - Ani Difrancoz
From: richter@hardy.u.washington.edu (Josef Richter)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: Blacklight tattoos?!
Date: 15 Oct 92 21:16:38 GMT
Article-I.D.: u.1992Oct15.211638.17012
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle

In article <1992Oct15.183519.1025@netcom.com> ccat@netcom.com (Chris Beaumont) writes:
>A friend of mine was mentioning that she had just gotten a tattoo
>that was only visible under blacklight.
>I hav'nt ever heard of this..does anyone have any more information
>whether these tats are SAFE!?
>Or where they can be gotten, what they look like..
>(I live in SF,CA.)
>-Chris.
>
>please reply via email..don't read this group regularly..
>

   I'm also interested in this... maybe you should post it on the group.


>Chris Beaumont   "Zero gravity will supply man with an entirely new kind of
>POB 170156              erotica...and it's about time." 
>SF,CA 94117                       Arthur C. Clarke


-richter@hardy.u.washington
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From: deborahz@titan.ucc.umass.edu (DEBORAH L ZANDELL)
Subject: Re: Blacklight tattoos?!
Organization: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 21:53:56 GMT

Under blacklight?  Sounds kinda fun!

Debbie.
From: dfpedro@nv2.uswnvg.com (Donn F. Pedro)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: nipple piercing,should I...
Date: 8 Oct 92 17:52:49 GMT
Organization: I don't speak for them anyway.

In article <1992Oct7.153539.1@hamp.hampshire.edu> bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu writes:
>I would like to get my nipples pierced.  

Then do it.

>Should I or shouldn't I.  

Why are you asking us?  It is your body.  How could anyone decide
if you should modify your body?  

>I could use some advice.

I'm sure that a lot of people can give you advice on care, jewelry,
and share some of their experiences, but advice on whether or not 
you should?

I think that is your decision.




     Donn Pedro ....................................dfpedro@uswnvg.com

		     There are no ordinary moments.

(who can't concieve of anyone else deciding I should have gotten that tattoo.)
From: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: gerbil shaving and piercing
Date: 16 Oct 92 14:52:03 GMT
Organization: UniSQL, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA

In article <1992Oct16.110754.3792@ucsvc.ucs.unimelb.edu.au> u6069416@ucsvc.ucs.unimelb.edu.au writes:
>  Does anyone have hints for shaving gerbils?
>Also, a friend thinks that piercing gerbils would aid in their retrieval, by
>tying a cord to the ring.  Can anyone suggest the best place to pierce the
>gerbil for this purpose?


I think in your case, you should try nailing the gerbil to your forehead
with some nails of various lengths, til you figure out what's right for *you*.

So, is sophomore year really as hard as they say?





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From: dfpedro@nv2.uswnvg.com (Donn F. Pedro)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: nipple piercing
Date: 8 Oct 92 17:56:25 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: I don't speak for them anyway.

In article <1992Oct8.083339.1@stsci.edu> gonnella@stsci.edu writes:
>Concerning bcorkum's request on nipple piercing:
>
>OH, hey, come now, she just wants a little advice...

She asked if she should, or should not, get it done.
She didn't ask for experiences or care advice.  I think that
would be offered freely here.  

>A few pros and cons to help someone along - mocking won't help.

The tone has not been mocking.  It's just that it seems to be a
decision you make for yourself.

>I for one haven't had a nipple pierced, so I can't help you out.

And even if you had, you could not decide *if* she should get it
pierced, right?

Understand?



     Donn Pedro ....................................dfpedro@uswnvg.com

		     There are no ordinary moments.
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From: sasha@iastate.edu (Sasha)
Subject: couple of questions...
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 02:21:46 GMT


just a few questions for anyone that can answer them...

1.  on average, how much does it cost to have piercings done?

2.  suggestions on where to get rings...mail order or shops...interested
in niobium mostly...average cost, too...

3.  how well does getting the lip pierced work? multiple lip piercings?
(one upper, one lower)...does it get infected easily?  healing time?...

4.  how about the area between the eyes...i believe it's called the Earl..?
does it grow out as often as the eyebrow? 

5.  anyone know where i can get it done in Iowa?  Omaha would be a possibiity,
too...perhaps Kansas City....

all i can think of for now....any information would be most appreciated...:)

TinA

email: sasha@iastate.edu

sasha
From: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: Academic tattoos
Date: 12 Oct 92 14:27:28 GMT
Article-I.D.: unisql.3924
Reply-To: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Distribution: usa
Organization: UniSQL, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA

In article <1992Oct10.041253.18657@news.Hawaii.Edu> teshima@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (A. Lani Teshima) writes:
>According
>to some tattoo expert person whom I don't remember or recognize,
>university students are now sporting tattoos of images of Shakespeare,
>Einstein, Mozart and other notables on hidden parts of their bodies


Oh, great.  How long til people start getting Noam Chomsky back pieces?




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From: bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu
Subject: <None>
Organization: Hampshire College
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 00:10:57 GMT

Are you saying I'm being trendy because I'm asking advice or simply because I
want to do something that has become somewhat trendy?  Don't be so selfish.
-- 
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The stylin' chick with an attitude. I'm studying video/LBGS/Women's stu.
"Honey there's plastic in the bed." - Heather
"I just might die with a smile on my face afterall." - Morrissey
"I've got more than one membership to more than one club." - Ani Difrancoz
From: paulh@coos.dartmouth.edu (The Incubus)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: Academic tattoos
Date: 11 Oct 92 18:23:02 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Anarchist Bikers from Hell

In article <1992Oct10.041253.18657@news.Hawaii.Edu> teshima@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (A. Lani Teshima) writes:
>Last night, to wrap up the evening newscast, the anchor bantered on
>about "academic tattoos" being a new thing in universities. According
>to some tattoo expert person whom I don't remember or recognize,
>university students are now sporting tattoos of images of Shakespeare,
>Einstein, Mozart and other notables on hidden parts of their bodies
>"to avoid the scrutiny of professors and other figures of authority."
>Places such as the shoulder blade, hip, and ankle below the sock line.
>Has anyone heard of this new thing, or are aware of it?

at the last show I went to, I saw a really cool Einstien in color...
also in an issue of Skin Art there is a beethoven in a tribal kinda
setting...(or was it a mozart? memory fails me...)

I really didnt know it was a 'new' thing though...
-paul
The.Incubus@dartmouth.edu
(The Student at Sign of the Wolf Tattoo...*grin*)
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From: fritzz@megatek.com (Friedrich Knauss)
Subject: Re: nipple piercing,should I...
Reply-To: fritzz@megatek.com
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 23:16:40 GMT

In article <1992Oct7.153539.1@hamp.hampshire.edu> bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu writes:
>I would like to get my nipples pierced.  Should I or shouldn't I.  I could use
>some advice.

Yes! Yes! Do it!
Then when your mom asks you why you did it you can say
"Because those people on the computer news group thingy
 told me too."
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Subject: Re: Navel Piercings...
From: JMEYERS@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU ()
Date: 12 Oct 92 08:08:41 -0600
Followup-To: rec.arts.bodyart
Distribution: rec.arts.bodyart

In article <OSIRIS.92Oct6125942@basselope.mit.edu>, osiris@athena.mit.edu
(Marcel Bruchez Jr.) wrote:
> 
> 
> I seem to remember reading this before, but just to make sure, getting a
> curved barbell for a navel pierce is the preferred way to go for the initial
> pierce?   Just thought I would check before I had it done...
> 
> Of course, it is also a matter of preference ;-)
> 
> -marcel

My navel piercing uses a 14 ga.curved barbell, with a 1/4" ball on the end
above the navel, and a 3/8" ball that fits in the navel.  The length of the
barbell from tip to tip is 1 1/4", and the radius of curvature is rather
large (very gentle curve).  I have been extremely pleased with this
jewelry, and contrary to some persons' experiences, the piercing healed
very well.  Good luck!

Jim 
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From: lib@cbnews.cb.att.com (Lib)
Subject: Re: nipple piercing,should I...
Organization: AT&T
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 20:20:42 GMT

In article <1992Oct7.153539.1@hamp.hampshire.edu> bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu writes:
>I would like to get my nipples pierced.  Should I or shouldn't I.  I could use
>some advice.

If you have to ask us you shouldn't, at least not 'til you've
thought it over.
From: paulh@coos.dartmouth.edu (The Incubus)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Tattooing Apprenticeship!
Date: 7 Oct 92 14:45:54 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Anarchist Bikers from Hell

Cool Deal!
my apprenticeship has started at Sign of the Wolf Tattoo in W. Lebanon, NH...
after hanging about the shop showing my interest for about 9 months,
I started my journey to become a tattooist...

now it gives me an excuse spends many hours a week at the shop...
anyways, I just had to tell someone, and you seemed like the appropriate
audience...

(most of my friends didnt really seem to appreciate the news, screw 'em...)
it feels great when life moves in the direction you want it to...

anyways,
enjoy...
-paul
The.Incubus@dartmouth.edu
From: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.bodyart
Subject: Re: nipple piercing,should I...
Date: 9 Oct 92 13:59:57 GMT
Reply-To: ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Organization: UniSQL, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA

In article <1992Oct7.153539.1@hamp.hampshire.edu> bcorkum@hamp.hampshire.edu writes:
>I would like to get my nipples pierced.  Should I or shouldn't I.  I could use
>some advice.

Sure.  But don't jump off a bridge.  None of the other kids are doing that.



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From: e343mh@tamuts.tamu.edu (Michael Hand)
Subject: Re: Academic tattoos
Organization: Texas A&M University, College Station
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 20:45:47 GMT


In article <93asw-151092200714@biology-mac01.williams.edu> 93asw@williams.edu (Andrew Wright) writes:
>Speaking of Academic tattoos,  I've been thinking of getting a tat of a
>stylized DNA double-helix.  I've been looking for a design that would look
>good as an all black tattoo that would symbolize dna but looks influenced
>by tribal designs.  The only problem is that I can't draw and I haven't
>seen any suitable designs.  If anyone out there has a suggestion or a
>source, please let me know.

How about the null cone of Godel's universe, as given in a diagram
in Hawking & Ellis's *The Large Scale Structure of the Universe"?
I want *that* on my scapula (without the labeling, of course), but 
who in this part of the country could do it?
B-o} Michael
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