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BUYER’S GUIDE FOR BODY MODIFICATION PROFESSIONALS

NOVEMBER 2018 #198

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owdy folks and welcome to the November issue of Pain Magazine! Only two months left of 2018 and we are rockin’ it over here! How has your year shaped up?

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With so many incredible new launches on the horizon for Pain…
I’d like to remind you all of what’s up next as we close out 2018 and enter 2019.

First, we all know that the Internet has changed the way people and businesses shop for and buy products, which is why Pain has elevated its online presence. In addition to being the industry’s number one printed publication, Pain is in the process of launching THE premier online buying source for everything this fine industry has to offer! This digital marketplace will include a fully functional shopping cart feature; and wholesalers/vendors will be able to promote, market, and sell products through a personal digital page. Pre-qualified, registered buyers (shop owners and professional artists) browsing the site will be able to access participating wholesaler pages and place orders directly from the Pain Mall Website.

Only approved and registered buyers will be able to make purchases through your direct digital pages. Please call Jenn today at 505-332-3003 to create your customer profile! And the best part… It’s FREE!

Next, Pain’s Favorite’s is a new section where professional artists can showcase their work ---- artists will receive a full page of dedicated space, which includes up to 12 images, a bio, headshot, and contact information. This is an opportunity for your work to reach the entire tattoo and piercing community…Think of it as your big chance to brag. We’ll send you some extra copies of the magazine too so you can display it in your waiting area or frame up your feature and hang it in your work station. You can even send one to Mom! Call Jenn today at 505-332-3003.

Lastly, Pain will be launching a brand new website in early 2019!
Stay tuned for advertising options and details. Hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day this November…and don’t forget to start planning for the biggest shopping day of the year…BLACK FRIDAY! O

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“You’re going to regret that when you’re older.” It’s catechism number one of the tattoo industry’s detractors. But is it true? If you sit in at an afternoon bridge club or hang out in the stands of a high school soccer game, you’ll likely hear enough anecdotal evidence to solidify the statement as gospel. But anecdotes are why people try to cure cancer with castor oil. What does the actual data say? Is there any on the subject? As it turns out, there’s plenty. Academia is watching.

To cut through the speculation, we sifted through 15—yes,
15—peer-reviewed, academic articles, plus a public poll on tattoos, covering their evolving social status and their psychological effects on those who obtain them. The process was illuminating, but mind-numbingly tedious. Academia has a real knack for sucking the life out of otherwise interesting subject matter.

So, how much merit is there in the fearful mutterings of child-rearing suburbanites? Statistically, not much.

First, we have the numbers from a national poll conducted by Harris Insights and Analytics in late 2015. Of those surveyed who had tattoos, only 23% expressed regret over their choice. Of that 23%, the most common regrets were what you would expect. They got it too young, their personality has changed, it’s an ex-lover’s name, it’s poorly executed, it lacks meaning; basically, all the textbook faux pas actively avoided by selfrespecting artists.

It should be noted, however, that tattoo regrets have risen by
9% since 2003. But considering the rapid growth of the industry during that period, it should be expected. In 2003, the percentage of the populace with one or more tattoos was at 16%. By 2015, that number had jumped up to nearly one in three. Among the youngest demographic (18-24) the rise took an even steeper climb, from 13% in 2003 to 35% in 2015. No, we’re not mixing up proportions with raw numbers.

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We are merely suggesting that the intense spike in the numbers, especially among the young, suggests a hastiness in the populace, perhaps recklessly so, which again, leads to the reasons for regret cited by the survey.

Equally compelling is a 2011 academic study conducted by
Viren Swami of the University of Westminster in London. Swami recruited 82 clients from a London tattoo parlor and conducted three surveys, one preceding the tattoo, one immediately following, and one three weeks later. The surveys focused on the overall confidence of the subjects, self-esteem, body image, etc. The results extensively erode the authority of the conventional wisdom on the subject, if not directly contradicting it.

“Indeed,” he wrote, “the present study found that obtaining a tattoo resulted in a significant improvement in self-esteem over a three-week period among both men and women. This finding is notable because it highlights the positive impact of obtaining a tattoo on an individual’s overall sense of self.”

Tattoos and the Self, a 2012 study that focused specifically on women with tattoos, further illustrates a low recipient-to-regret ratio. Of the women surveyed, 87% stated that they were happy with their choices and planned to get more tattoos in the future. Those that did express regret gave reasons largely analogous to those previously cited, which as already noted, can be largely avoided through the current existing practices of quality parlors.

But not even academia is completely capable of pure objectivity. There was more than one study in which the authors seemed to rely heavily on residual cultural bias. One article from South Korea, for example, viewed the growing comfort with tattoos as cause for alarm, based purely on previous unsavory associations the trade has now largely shed.

“Continuous attention to, and interest in, the increased incidence of tattooing and piercing are necessary, especially in terms of public interventions for health education and health promotion, as these forms of self-adornment are associated with behaviours that pose a risk to health,” they concluded. Somewhere within the thought process was an arguable confusion of correlation and causation, as well as use of outdated metrics.

Overall, however, even the most biased of studies failed to prove any significant negativity associated with getting a tattoo regarding the internal state of the recipient. There is still more ground to cover on the external perceptions—meaning other people’s view of a tattooed person—but even there, the numbers are moving in a positive direction. For example, according to the Harris Poll, 58% of Americans now say they are comfortable with having someone with tattoos in the Oval Office.

Given the topic of the discussion, these trends will be difficult to reverse. Tattoos, by their nature, aren’t a fad that can just fade away like a style of jeans or a brand of shoes. So long as quality artists continue to wrest control of the industry from the scratchers, honing their craft and exercising cautious responsibility, we will likely see an end to the remaining stigmas on tattoos in our lifetime.

Years ago, your parents were right. But now they’re wrong. O

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Ask Elayne Angel

Jewelry Quality
Matters

Dear Angel, I know you say that internally threaded jewelry is best, but is there really that much of a difference? It is so much more expensive than what I use. For sure the external stuff from China isn’t the best, but it is supposed to be made of 316L stainless steel, so that’s good, right? I want to stay competitive but I’m kinda torn because I want to be the best piercer I can. Most of the piercings I do seem to heal out okay. Does it really matter?

Thanks for your help, A.

  • Dear A.,
  • [Note: The EEC Nickel Directive is a regu-

lation that requires a low rate of nickel release for all materials used for costume or fine jewelry, belt buckles, watches, or other metallic accessories with direct skin contact. It does not specify nor prove that a material is safe to wear in the body; therefore, compliance with this directive alone is not sufficient for meeting the APP initial jewelry standards.] is 316 (whether L or LVM), does not have any guarantee that it meets ASTM f138 or ISO 5832-1 standards. These are the specific, recognized metals requirements for steel and titanium body jewelry. Metals that bear these designations have been tested and found compliant with the accepted criteria.
I’m glad you asked. Because the answer, in a word, is yes; it does matter. Possibly without exception, inexpensive imported body jewelry is not only cheap in price, but also downright poor in quality. In addition to the threading style, several other critical factors contribute to whether body jewelry is of optimal quality including material, finish, and machining.
As far as external threads go, damage can occur if the rough surface of an exposed screw pattern is passed directly through the tissue during insertion or removal. If the threads are stepped down to fit inside your piercing needles, and if you use tapers that prevent contact with the threads during jewelry changes, the dangers will be minimized. But without those safeguards, using this style can be traumatic. It is like running a small metal file through the body, especially if the hole is new and/or tight. Piercees who change their own jewelry are likely not using insertion tapers, which means there’s greater potential for tissue damage—even with healed piercings.
• Titanium (Ti6Al4V ELI) that is ASTM F136 compliant or ISO 5832-3 compliant
• Titanium that is ASTM F67 compliant • Solid 14 karat or higher nickel and cadmium free yellow, white, or rose gold
• Solid nickel-free platinum alloy • Niobium (Nb) • All threaded or press-fit jewelry must have internal tapping (no threads on posts).
• For body jewelry purposes, surfaces and ends must be smooth, free of nicks, scratches, burrs, polishing compounds and metals must have a consistent mirror finish.
When I began piercing professionally in the 1980s, the best jewelry available had not yet achieved the standards maintained by the top producers in the market today. I’ve seen it with my own eyes, and I have absolutely no doubt that piercings heal better with the implant-certified metals and mirror finishes that are now readily accessible.

The Association of Professional Piercers
(APP) minimum jewelry standards for initial piercings were established following extensive research. Below are the current standards, which were adopted in 2009 and updated in April of 2017 to include rose gold:
•Steel that is ASTM F138 compliant or ISO 5832-1 compliant
•Steel that is ISO 10993-6, 10993-10, and/or 10993-11 compliant
Certain glass and plastic materials are also approved for wear in fresh piercings, but for this conversation we’ll stick to the metals.
When it comes to a healing tongue piercing, if any of the basal cells that divide near the surface get pushed into the interior, (as is likely when swapping out externally threaded jewelry), they’ll continue to split and reproduce. This could result in excess
You’ll note that 316L is not mentioned as part of the criteria for materials! Steel that

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epithelial tissue growing inside the piercing channel. Since downsizing the initial barbell is common—and advisable—once swelling is down, the risk is real if tapers aren’t used to prevent tissue contact with external threads. Some companies do make higher quality pieces with external threads, which are fine for healed piercings that do not have tight channels; but, for initial piercings, the internal style jewelry avoids any possibility of damaging tissue with screw threads. Of course, press-fit jewelry skirts that issue entirely by using threadless closures. notoriously has dull, defective finishes. With an uneven jewelry surface, the new cells that are formed during healing grow into the irregularities. Then, when the ornament shifts or moves, these areas tear. As this cycle is repeated, scar tissue forms and healing is delayed. A faulty finish can also introduce bacteria into the wound and cause infection. Cheap captive and fixed bead rings are not annealed like they are with the better brands. Annealing is a process in which the material is heated and cooled to improve its properties. In the case of body jewelry metals, it helps make rings pliable enough to bend fairly readily by hand. Jewelry that is not annealed will be harder—or impossible—to insert and remove without pliers. When rings can be opened and closed without the use of tools, it reduces the risk of damaging the metal and the client (from slipping while applying force to bend stiff rings). best jewelry manufacturing companies operating in the US have been vetted by the APP, and granted “corporate sponsor” status .

As a guest piercer traveling throughout the country, I see that studios have no trouble whatsoever selling this superior inventory. Many are also moving exclusive luxury pieces of gold and gemstones. Piercers are selling a treasure trove of high-end jewelry from coast to coast! Don’t underestimate your clientele’s willingness and ability to pay for quality products.

Though the prices in my New Orleans studio were considerably higher than those of most other local shops, cost-resistance was infrequent when we provided shoppers with an education about the differences in quality, and its importance for optimal safety and healing.
Internally threaded jewelry is more difficult and costly to make. Manufacturers who create high-end internally threaded products are more likely than the bargain-basement guys to use implant-certified materials—and to do superior machining. Better jewelry generally has higher thread counts and deeper screw patterns too,

  • so the balls tend to stay on more securely.
  • The sign Jim Ward posted in the jewelry

case at Gauntlet decades ago still rings true today. It was a sensible statement in calligraphy on parchment: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” My advice is to go for the good stuff; it is worth it! O
You mentioned competitiveness, and as such you should be aware that there’s a vastly expanded, rapidly growing awareness of the APP, thanks to massive social media exposure. More and more consumers are seeking out members of the organization, and the topquality jewelry we use is in high demand. The
The surface finish and polish are also critical. To be safe for healing, metal body jewelry must have a mirror finish—a high-shine, supersmooth surface. Body jewelry that has nicks, burrs, tooling marks, or scratches can cause severe complications. Cheap body jewelry

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747.888.3539 www.hidden-la.com facebook.com/HiddenLATattoo IG: @hiddenlosangeles

rett Herman is no stranger to the pages of this publication. First showing up as a featured artist a year ago, his name has since regularly appeared as a coauthor for a variety of columns whipped up by our editorial staff for your educational pleasure. The cation of success, they’re maintaining a consistent five-star rating with 97 reviews and counting.

There’s a myriad of factors that greased the track to success, but Brett chalks it up to the basics: the time-tested combination of art and attitude.

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aspiring seven-string guitarist-turned-black and gray wizard has only been working the needle for a decade. But within that time-span, he’s accumulated a formidable wealth of
It starts with the art, which they have on lockdown. Their six-artist roster boasts a level of quality and notoriety that would keep any shop alive, and that statement doesn’t even touch the diversity. Whether you’re looking for black and gray portrait work, color realism, traditional/neo-traditional, dark art/sci-fi, or something completely different, there’s someone on the list who can make your idea a reality. insight.
But this article isn’t about Brett. It’s about Hidden Los Angeles, the explosively popular SoCal ink destination he cofounded with his colleagues and fellow

  • artists,
  • Richard

Carniglia and Chris Velasquez. Brett is just

  • the mouthpiece.
  • “Yeah,” Brett acknowl-

edges, “Our crew had done a

  • Only six years in
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  • Ink Master now and Marc

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  • started a style called 'Game

Fine Art has carved an impressive niche for itself. When it started in 2012, it was basically a parachute for three talented artists at a struggling shop about to go belly-up. Now, it’s one of LA’s most celebrated tattoo parlors, listed in the city’s top ten in a variety of surveys and publications. If Yelp is any indi-
Frame' tattooing—all of us have definitely created a niche for ourselves.” But for Brett, this aspect is basically a given. It’s not arrogance that guides this; the work just speaks for itself. He quickly shifts the conversation to the second element.

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    This thesis has been approved by The Honors Tutorial College and the Department of Art History __________________________ Dr. Jennie Klein, Art History Thesis Adviser ___________________________ Dr. Jennie Klein, Director of Studies, Art History ___________________________ Dr. Donal Skinner Dean, Honors Tutorial College SHE INKED! WOMEN IN AMERICAN TATTOO CULTURE ____________________________________ A Thesis Presented to The Honors Tutorial College Ohio University _______________________________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation from the Honors Tutorial College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Art History ______________________________________ by Jessica Xiao Jin Long May 2020 ABSTRACT In my thesis, I trace the niche that women have created for themselves in the tattoo community, with a focus on the United States. I discuss the relationship between increasing visibility for women in the tattoo industry and the shift in women’s status in American culture. My study concludes with contemporary tattooed women, including prominent female tattoo artists, collectors, and media personalities. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: TATTOOS AND THE WOMEN WHO WEAR THEM 1-2 LITERATURE REVIEW 3-12 CH 1. FOUNDING FEMALES: THE TATTOOED LADIES 13-41 DIME MUSEUMS 15-18 THE FIRST TATTOOED LADIES 19-27 SELF-MADE FREAKS 27-30 THE CARNIVAL FREAK SHOW 30-34 NEW TATTOOED WOMEN 34-38 CONTINUING INFLUENCES 38-40 CH 2. FEMINISM AND RENAISSANCE 42-77 VIOLENCE AND MASCULINITY 46-52 TECHNICAL TRANSFORMATIONS 52-57 TATTOOS AS FINE ART 57-61 CELEBRITIES AND COUNTERCULTURE 61-64 THE SECOND WAVE 64-69 TATTOOING FEMINISM 69-74 CH 3. MIDDLE CLASS ACCEPTANCE & MASS COMMODIFICATION 78-119 PUNK TRIBALISM 80-86 END OF THE CENTURY ARTISTS 86-88 MIDDLE CLASS ACCEPTANCE 89-94 TATTOO MAGAZINES 95-97 MODERN PRIMITIVES 98-103 MAGAZINE MADNESS & INKED COVER GIRLS 103-107 TATTOOS ON TV 107-112 SEXUALITY AND STARDOM 112-116 CH 4.
  • A Rhetorical Analysis of Miami Ink TATTOO TELEVISION

    A Rhetorical Analysis of Miami Ink TATTOO TELEVISION

    Tattoo Television: A Rhetorical Analysis of Miami Ink TATTOO TELEVISION: A RHETORICAL ANALYSIS OF MIAMI INK VIA NARRATIVE PARADIGM THEORY Joseph Robert Nicola Abstract We are witness to a dramatic shift in cultural acceptance of tattoos. The first American Television program on tattoos, Miami Ink, is a distinct and substantial marker reflecting this current cultural shift in tattoo acceptance. Studying the narrative themes within Miami Ink can then serve as a reflection of cultural views when it first aired. Specifically, this analysis will examine the themes presented in the show and what they accomplish in terms of meaning. Keywords: tattoo, television, stigma, stereotypes, narrative paradigm theory Originally published in The Online Journal of Communication and Media: Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2018 Tattoo Television: A Rhetorical Analysis of Miami Ink 2 The TLC network reality series, Miami Ink, is the first American reality television series about a tattoo parlor, and the first show completely devoted to tattoos (Hibberd, 2005)1. The show closely follows four tattoo artists’ journey into starting a tattoo studio and the clientele they tattoo in South Beach, Florida. The tattoo artists engage each client in conversation as to their personal reasons for getting a tattoo. In addition, the show highlights the intricate and inspiring tattoos the artists create on their clients. Miami Ink was first broadcast on television in 2005 and ran till 2008 (Saraiya, 2014). The show is in syndication and continues to air worldwide ('Miami Ink' Comes to Fuse on Sunday, 2015; Tattoodo, 2015, 2014; Thobo-Carlsen & Chateaubriand, 2014). Miami Ink averaged 1.2 million viewers during its first season on the TLC network (Azote, 2005; Crupi, 2005).
  • Exhibitions Put Studio Incamminati in the National Spotlight

    Exhibitions Put Studio Incamminati in the National Spotlight

    School for Contemporary Realist Art Vol.9 No.3 Fall 2016 Exhibitions put Studio Incamminati in the national spotlight Freeman’s Historic Freeman’s in Center City Philadelphia was again the site for the annual Artists and Alumni of Studio Incamminati Exhibition and Sale. Crowds packed the gallery on premiere night and enjoyed a live-model painting demonstration and more than 100 works from some of the most exciting artists working in contemporary realism today. Guests got to meet the artists—faculty, current upper-level students and alumni— and discuss their works. Also featured was artwork from high-schoolers at Doane Academy, our educational partner. The event was sponsored 2 by Freeman’s and Fine Art Connoisseur magazine with in-kind support from New Wave Fine Art Products, Silver Brush Unlimited, RayMar Art supplies, Silicon Fine Art Prints and Star Printing. ◆ 1 1. Freeman’s sidewalk window display gave lucky passers-by a look at Nelson Shanks’ iconic “Green Girl ”. 2. Guests enjoyed the lively opening reception. 3 & 4. Studio Incamminati artists give a live model painting demonstration. 5. Dr. John 3 Haas snaps a selfie with his portrait by Alisyn Blake. 4 5 Manitou Galleries Manitou Galleries, Santa Fe, NM, one of the Southwest’s foremost galleries, is spotlighting the artists and alumni of Studio Incamminati at exhibition with more than 50 works of art. The exhibition, running Oct. 7–Oct. 31, features 31 Studio Incamminati-trained artists—some considered among the finest working in contemporary realism. Many of the school’s artists have won national and international awards and had their artwork featured in magazines such as International Artist and American Art Collector.
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  • Ink Master 2 Official Application

    Ink Master 2 Official Application

    INK MASTER SEASON 2- ARTIST PARTICIPANT APPLICATION There are two ways to apply to SPIKE TV’S Ink Master Season 2. All participants must provide the following documents and materials when submitting your Participant Application. Failure to do so will result in delaying the processing of your Participant Application and/or may result in eliminating you from further consideration. No materials will be returned. Participants will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their application for any option of entry set forth below. Option 1: Attend a SPIKE TV’s INK MASTER SEASON 2 open casting call (for dates and locations of casting calls, visit www.castinginkmaster.com) and bring a completed participant application, two (2) recent photographs of you, each clearly labeled on the back with your name clearly printed, a minimum of ten (10) photos of your work (clearly visible copies of pages from your portfolio or a website) and, one (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license OR (3) your state ID card. Option 2: Upload your 3-minute video and then e-mail [email protected] with a completed participant application as a PDF document, along with your two (2) photographs of you, clearly labeled with your name (Example: firstlast1, firstlast2), a minimum ten (10) examples of your work or a link to your website (clearly labeled if attached), and one (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license; OR (3) your state ID card, clearly labeled. Please take a look at the Home Video Tips and Suggestions on page 9.
  • Ink Master Voting Is

    Ink Master Voting Is

    October 2012 Haunting Image Goth Greetings Keith Bastianini’s “Night’s Mistress” is one of two Gothically Griselda is a “cute little goth girl” pieces included in the Art of the Unliving exhibit at character developed by Mark Brewer for Wyld Chyld Pittsburgh, which runs October 25 through American Greetings. You can purchase November 20 at the shop in Brookline. The show is a little bit of Griselda’s sweetness at sponsored by owner Sarah Miller. his cafepress shop. Sweet Stuff Vince Dorse comes through once again for our Halloween theme! This one is part of a personal project he’s working on. www.pittsburghillustrators.org This month’s Spotlight illuminates artwork done for all My Spot seasons on a website that attracts those not afraid to take a chance. Anni Matsick For members who need a web presence, PSI’s latest Welcome to our perk appears on page 4, a design offer at shockingly low annual horrifying rates. Don’t be haunted by regret, take advantage of this Halloween issue, a opportunity to materialize on the Internet! chance to parade your ghastliest efforts PSI’s contending tattoo artist is murdering the competi- for an appreciative tion on a weekly network reality show! Page 3 tells how Editor: Anni Matsick audience. It makes you can vote online to help her toward capturing the big for a startling cover cash prize and gives a link to episodes you may have Design/Production: missed, like #201, “Tattooing the Dead.” Steve Cup and more surprises as you dare to continue! Here’s a warning of what you’ll Beth O’Neill Thanks to those who contributed to the fun! Zach Beresh find inside: All images within this publication are copyrighted by the artists and may not be used without their written permission MEMBER NEWS cont.